Barnet Council has finally admitted to Brexit-related risks affecting the Council. On 20th February, Barnet’s Policy and Resources Committee met to discuss the issue, the committee report stating that Brexit would result in three highly likely, high impact risks. These included the likelihood that more EU nationals would leave the country or fewer arrive, resulting in loss of skilled staff […]
Read moreLabour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore has welcomed the decision to proscribe the military wing of Hezbollah, though says the decision has been taken far too late. Hezbollah is an Islamist political party based in Lebanon, whose military wing are responsible for a number of terrorist attacks. Mr Dismore said: ‘It has taken far too long […]
Read moreAt today’s Mayor’s Question Time on the GLA Budget, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore AM, questioned London Mayor Sadiq Khan over the over impact of Brexit on the ability of the GLA ‘family’ to raise funds for capital projects. (video here and here) Mr Dismore asked the Mayor: ‘In the event of a no […]
Read moreYou can read my article on the Grenfell Tower tragedy and firefighters here.
Read moreThe Finchley Charities, which provides affordable housing at three locations in Finchley, have been criticised for a proposal to increase maintenance charges by 30% by Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore and Labour Councillors. One resident who has spoken to local Councillors said their rent was being increased from £135 per week to £175, or £2,080 […]
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