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Residents left aghast by double “u-turn” by Barnet Conservatives: Dismore questions legality of decisions

October 26, 2017 office

Residents of Colindale and Underhill were left enraged after a meeting of the Barnet Council Planning Committee last night, as Conservative Councillors on the committee voted against their own previous recommendations to refuse permission for a new Paddy Power gambling outlet in Colindale and the Ark Academy proposals in Underhill. Andrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden, […]

Cost of living and Brexit: Oct 17

October 24, 2017 office

Introduction We are entering a period of “Brexit Squeeze” where the increase in prices are outstripping wages as a result of the uncertainty surrounding what a post-Brexit UK will look like. What was previously unthinkable now seems increasingly likely and a no-deal Brexit now seems perfectly possible. Theresa May used to proclaim that ‘no deal is better than […]

My report from City Hall September 2017

September 29, 2017 office

My report from City Hall No. 45: 14th August 2017 to 30th September 2017 Introduction Whilst we have been back at City Hall after the Summer break, we now have a short hiatus for the Party Conference season. Even so there is a lot to report this time, especially on policing and housing issues: please see below. Grenfell Tower and […]

TfL Decision on Uber: September 2017

September 25, 2017 office

The decision not to renew Uber’s operating licence was taken by TfL on a quasi-judicial basis based on the evidence before them. I set out below TfL’s announcement and the Mayor’s statements on the decision. Uber have now said they intend to appeal, so the evidence supporting TfL’s decision will be tested in that appeal. Uber can continue to […]

September Policing and Crime update

September 21, 2017 office

The key issues have been the borough mergers (and impact especially on emergency calls); police public access and engagement strategy (including station closures) and the Met Police funding crisis. I have prepared a police funding briefing update At this month’s MQT I questioned the Mayor on the mergers and police finance (video and transcripts of exchanges below). […]

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