Dear editor, The news that PCSOs on ward Safer Neighbourhood Teams have been reprieved for another year is welcome- but it is appalling that as individuals they were put through so much uncertainty for so long by the Conservatives. It was only the unexpected U-turn due to public and political pressure that saved them. However, we should remember that the […]
Read moreMy report from City Hall No.31 14th November 2015 to 16th December 2015 1 Introduction May I firstly wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a Happy Chanukah? Christmas picture by Hinako, year 5 , Tudor School, Woodhouse Much of this month has again been dominated by discussions on cuts to the police, especially after the Paris attacks; and the fire […]
Read moreChanukah Greetings 2015 May I firstly wish you and your family a happy Chanukah? Every year, the celebrations seem to get bigger and better and it was great to be invited again to this year’s Chanukah on the Square for the lighting of the menorah in Trafalgar Square. I would also like to take this opportunity to bring you up […]
Read moreDear all, I thought you might like a short note on the implications of the Chancellor’s autumn statement , re the policing angle. We had a meeting of the City Hall Police and Crime Committee yesterday which gave the opportunity to probe the details. While the announcement re the grant is a very welcome surprise to everyone and the threat […]
Read moreDear Cllr Hayward and fellow members of the Cabinet, I am sending you this note with regard to item 13 of your Cabinet agenda “Camden’s Library Service: Future Redesign and Implementation of Savings Programme (CENV/2015/40)” I understand the deep pressure on local Government budgets imposed by the government, and the need for councils to make savings, however I believe Camden […]
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