Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore has submitted a scathing objection to the proposed “Tulip” viewing platform in the City of London, located next to the “Gherkin” tower. The proposed structure would be privately owned and operated, with a fee to access the viewing platform, restaurant and sky lounge. Such pay-for-access to views is been opposed […]
Read moreBarnet’s Conservative administration have introduced an increased charge of an extra £100 a week on rents for new build council homes and re-let council homes being transferred to Open Door Homes (ODH) – the Council’s housing development company. The plan will mean council tenants in new and re-let homes owned by ODH will have to pay £209 a week for […]
Read moreLabour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore has welcomed the announcement that Mill Hill Broadway station is to receive step-free access. The Thameslink Line station was one of 73 stations across the country which received “Access for all” funding from the Department for Transport Mr Dismore said: ‘I have been campaigning for step-free access at this station […]
Read moreBarnet Councillor Sara Conway has been selected by members of the Labour Party in Finchley and Golders Green as their next Parliamentary candidate. Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore welcomed the selection and pledged to support Cllr Conway in overturning the Conservative majority of 1,657. Cllr Conway, who was born, grew up and lives locally in […]
Read morePreparing for another heatwave Question No: 2019/6265 Andrew Dismore The exceptionally hot weather in summer 2018 led a higher risk of fire and London Fire Brigade asked boroughs to institute a barbecue ban in parks. What preparations is the Brigade making for a repeat of the hot and dry weather? Answer for Preparing for another heatwave The Mayor Last updated: […]
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