As chair of the Fire Authority Resources Committee I believe we can make the draconian £11million cuts demanded by the Mayor for next year without a major impact on front line firefighting, but it looks increasingly likely that the Mayor will overrule us and demand the removal of up to 13 fire engines- which could include one from Kentish Town– […]
Read moreThe Conservatives’ Housing Bill will be devastating for London. I called on Boris Johnson to vote against the Housing Bill, to no avail. Starter Homes, the Conservative Government’s policy, will have serious consequences for both boroughs and will mean most local people will be further priced out of the housing market.
Read moreI welcome TfL’s consultation on their long overdue Camden Town Station plans, which if approved will increase the capacity of Camden Town underground station to overcome the problems of overcrowding and queuing at peak times. Step-free access and an end to crowd control measures would greatly benefit residents and visitors and support the continued vibrancy of Camden Town’s business community. […]
Read moreUnsurprisingly, this has been dominating the news over the last few weeks, with the Commissioner, Sir Bernard Hogan Howe, expecting cuts of a further £800 million on top of the £600 million so far to be announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn statement later this month. Sir Bernard has stated publically this could mean between 5,000 and 8,000 officers being cut, […]
Read moreDear editor The Prime Minister’s big housing announcement at the Conservative Party Conference – removing Government funding for affordable rent properties and ploughing it into ‘starter homes’ for purchase – is nothing but a disaster for Londoners. Of course we need to build new homes but they’ve got to be affordable. Look at the detail and it’s clear […]
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