Public Accounts Committee on HS2: Government “not yet presented a convincing case”
Click here for the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee report into HS2 – Published 9th September 2013
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Inflation-busting fares rises “a tax on workers”
London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore has today repeated calls for the Mayor of London to freeze Transport for London fares and not to put an “extra tax on workers”. The Mayor is due to decide what level fares will be from January later this year, he is currently committed to an RPI+1% increase. In addition, season tickets for train services […]
Read moreEid Message from Andrew Dismore
I would like to wish the Muslim community Eid Mubarak. Muslims will be coming together with their family and friends in the next few days to celebrate Eid ul Fitr, which marks the end of fasting during the month of Ramadan. This is a special time for reflection, contemplation and consideration of others. We live in one of the most […]
Read more“Boris is wrong to push through fire station closures”
Mayor of London Boris Johnson was today urged to properly fund the London Fire Brigade (LFB) and abandon his planned cuts. The call follows the Mayor’s decision to use his executive powers to force through the controversial closure of Belsize and Clerkenwell fire stations and nine others. On 18th July the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA) voted […]
Read moreBarnet Council Planning Department faces Government “special measures” for underperformance
Andrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden and Cllr Alison Moore, Leader of the Labour Group on Barnet Council have revealed that Barnet Council is one of just 6 councils facing “special measures” introduced under the Government’s controversial planning reforms. Decisions will be taken directly by Whitehall planning inspectors, in a move which will reduce the opportunity for local […]
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