In response to reports that the Government’s TfL emergency funding package will increase fares, expand the congestion charge zone, and reduce concessions, local London Assembly Member, Andrew Dismore AM, said: “If these reports are accurate and the Government moves ahead with this deal, it falls far short of what our transport services need and what Londoners deserve. “The refusal of […]
Read moreDear editor, The reported offer being made to Transport for London (TfL) for a bailout package by the Government is tantamount to blackmail. The Conservative Government want to scrap free travel for children and over 60’s as well as inflation busting fare rises for hard-pressed Londoners. The extension of the Congestion Charge to the North and South Circular will destroy […]
Read moreAt today’s Mayor’s Question Time, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore AM questioned London Mayor Sadiq Khan over the over impact of budget cuts due to Covid on the London Fire Brigade. The impact of Covid-19 and lockdown has left the GLA needing to address a shortfall of £493m in its income and extra expenditure meaning […]
Read moreResponding to reports that London will move into tier 2 this weekend, Local London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore AM said: “No one really wants to implement further restrictions, but there is a real need to do so. This is essential if we’re to slow down the rate of infections in our communities and save lives. In recent days we’ve seen […]
Read moreThe Mayor of London’s Community Sport Team has re-opened applications to the ‘Active Londoners’ fund. The Active Londoners fund tackles inactivity by supporting individuals and organisations who use sport and other kinds of physical activity to improve the physical and mental health of Londoners. This second and final round will award grants of between £5,000 and £30,000 to individuals and […]
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