Andrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden has established that Government policy is keeping water bills higher than they need to be. After a hearing at the London Assembly Environment Committee, which helped restrict Thames Water’s excessive demands for higher water bills, Mr Dismore followed up further detailed points with them. One problem he identified was the […]
Read moreMy report from City Hall No.16: 23rd November to 20th December 2013 Introduction May I firstly wish you the complements of the season, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! This month, we heard the sad news of the death of Nelson Mandela: a true world statesman whose like we will not see again. For my tribute to Madiba, please click here. […]
Read moreDear Mr Wallace, I am writing to bring to your attention this planning application, to develop existing farmland into a golf course. It is currently in the consultation phase, which is scheduled to expire soon. In view of the importance of this site to our local wildlife and amenity, I hope that you will be taking a close interest in […]
Read morePlanning Application H/04377/13: Land West of Edgwarebury Farm House I object to the above planning application for the following reasons: 1. The area of proposed development is in the green belt This is a narrow and vulnerable part of the Green Belt and represents unspoilt countryside. The development proposal will not only mean […]
Read moreBury Farm under threat As you may know, hot on the heels of the Avanti school planning threat, there is yet another threat to local amenity. Oxford University, who own the Bury Farm land, want to dispose of hundreds of acres of farmland to an exclusive golf course developer. This will mean that the existing footpaths and bridleways over the […]
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