It is interesting to note that Barnet Council has finally adopted an ‘Article 4 direction’ (Times Aug 1st ) to prevent developers converting office buildings (and other commercial premises) into flats, without having to apply for planning permission, under the Conservative Government’s ‘permitted development rights.’ Whilst this overdue move is welcome, the question has to be asked as to why […]
Read moreThere were 108 thefts of catalytic converters from motor vehicles in Barnet in 2018, according to the latest Metropolitan Police figures, obtained in a written response from the Mayor of London. Local London Assembly Member, Andrew Dismore AM, raised concerns that the thefts were coming at a large cost to local people, and said cuts to the Metropolitan Police could […]
Read moreDear Editor, I am writing in response to Jessica Learmond-Criqui, whose most recent letter provides further proof that this important debate over police resources is in danger of going around in circles. It has now become something of a wearying formality for me to address some of the glaring errors made by Ms Learmond-Criqui in my opening paragraphs. Firstly, in […]
Read moreDear Editor, I want to urge businesses across our local community to sign up to the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard, launched this week. In doing so, they’d be playing their part in raising the bar when it comes to promoting workers’ rights and workplace wellbeing, whilst also boosting their business’ stability. To achieve accreditation, employers are required to […]
Read moreDear Editor, The causes of violent crime are multi-faceted and complex, and we know that these have been compounded by the Government’s £1 billion cut to the Met Police’s budget by 2023. But it has no place in London, and we must do everything in our capacity to stop it in its tracks. This must include being tough on the […]
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