Figures published by National Energy Action, a charity that aims to end Fuel Poverty, reported that 11.4% of households in Barnet and Camden suffer fuel poverty. Labour London Assembly member Mr Dismore said: ‘Despite drops in oil prices, one in ten Barnet and Camden residents have to pay over 10% of their income just to keep warm. It’s […]
Read moreLabour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden and Fire Authority member Andrew Dismore AM joined London Fire Brigade officers for a day at the Fire Service College in Moreton in Marsh yesterday. (photos below). Kitted out in full Brigade Personal Protective Equipment including a breathing apparatus set, Mr Dismore observed exercises inside training buildings, in which fires were […]
Read moreLabour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer to demand a cap on business rate rises. The Government recently announced a revaluation of rateable values that disproportionately affects London, including both Barnet and Camden. (Please see my Letter to Hammond on business rates) Mr Dismore said: ‘With the impact […]
Read moreAlmost a third of cars owned in Barnet and Camden are run on diesel, new analysis shows. This comes despite serious health warnings about the risks of cancer and air pollution. This week, hundreds of doctors, nurses, and other health professionals wrote to the Prime Minister urging the government to remove diesel vehicles as soon as possible as they are […]
Read moreA technical failure during routine maintenance at the Arkley Reservoir left thousands of residents in Barnet and Finchley without water on Monday 20th February, with some still waiting for their supply to be returned. Affinity Water, who are responsible for the water supply in Barnet, first received calls around 13:30 and sent teams out to resolve the problem. Despite initial […]
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