At today’s London Assembly Mayor’s Question Time, Andrew Dismore AM, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden, called on London Mayor Sadiq Khan to intervene over Barnet Council’s recycling mismanagement. Mr Dismore asked: ‘What progress is being made in discussions with Barnet Council, over their decision to reduce recycling services? ‘It is the case, isn’t it, that Conservative Barnet […]
Read moreA group of Labour Councillors and the local London Assembly Member have written to Barnet Council seeking to ensure that the new Thameslink Station at Brent Cross West will be fully accessible and step-free for wheelchair users. In a joint letter from London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore, Barnet Councillor Anne Clarke and Camden Councillor Lorna Russell, the three called for […]
Read moreDear Editor, After dither and delay, and being taken to Court numerous times, I was pleased to see finally the Government publish its Clean Air Strategy this week. It is absolutely unacceptable that local people in Barnet and Camden continue to be exposed to toxic levels of air. According to the latest data, air pollution causes over 9,000 premature deaths every […]
Read moreThe Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has announced a major grant of £324,000 to green spaces in Burnt Oak. The scheme for Silkstream Park and Montrose Park will significantly improve the quality of Silkstream Park and Montrose Playing Fields which are currently underused and considered unsafe by residents. Improvements will include: two new playgrounds, new facilities for football, tennis, basketball, […]
Read moreAt today’s London Assembly Plenary meeting considering the Mayor’s draft Environment Strategy, Andrew Dismore AM, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden questioned London Mayor Sadiq Khan over the growing problem of tube noise and its effects on residents living near tube lines and stations. Mr Dismore put to the Mayor: ‘On rail traffic noise your strategy says: …… […]
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