Dear editor, I was pleased to see that Mayor Boris Johnson has at last signed the Mayors’ declaration against anti – Semitism. But why did it take him so long to do so? I first asked him if he would sign by bringing it to his attention in a Mayor’s Question tabled as long ago as 9th November for last […]
Read moreDear Michèle, Please consider this letter to be my formal response to the current consultation on Crossrail 2. I understand that The London Borough of Camden will respond to the consultation and will address a range of issues including your proposals at Tottenham Court Road. I would like to highlight here my main concerns in relation to Euston Station […]
Read moreDear editor, Your coverage of Conservative candidate Mr Goldsmith’s comments on police body worn cameras shows how lacking is his detailed knowledge of policing issues. Body worn cameras are a ‘win/win’ for both police and public. They help calm situations where suspects are confronted , ensure a contemporaneous record is available, and avoid unwarranted allegations of police misconduct. They also […]
Read moreDear editor Your frequent and consistent reports of Thameslink’s failings mean the decision to transfer control of the line to TfL is a welcome one. However It is outrageous that hard pressed commuters who use the Thameslink service will have to wait 5 years until this happens to the most unpopular railway line in the whole country. I have been […]
Read moreDear editor, The London Fire Brigade is consulting over changes to the fire service to meet £13.2 million of budget cuts demanded by the Mayor – but the consultation is about to close, on 1st February. With frontline services at stake, it’s hugely important that local people are given the opportunity to make their views known, so if you […]
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