The LFB ‘pop up’ museum has now opened (appointment needed) , behind the old LFB HQ on Albert Embankment. This building is to be redeveloped and will include a purpose built museum in the scheme as well as a fire station. The consultation on the draft London Safety Plan 2017 is still open if you wish to contribute to it.
Read moreAt today’s Mayor’s Question Time, Andrew Dismore, London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden welcomed the decision to halt the sale of fire brigade buildings, to see how they could contribute to emergency service worker housing instead. (video here) Mr Dismore said: ‘Can I say how pleased I was to hear that the previous mayor’s plans to sell off Clerkenwell […]
Read moreNo.38: 5th November 2016 to 6th December 2016 Introduction May I firstly wish everyone a Happy Christmas? My card design this year was by Sanah Sahnoun, aged 9, of Coppetts Wood Primary School, who wins the traditional book token. Also a Happy Chanukah to my Jewish readers! I attended a number of Remembrance Day events including at City Hall, […]
Read moreThe Fire Authority is now consulting on the draft London Safety Plan 2017. This sets out the Fire Brigade’s future strategy for the next 4 years. Please submit your views, and copy me in to anything you send. The draft London Safety Plan (LSP) includes proposals to expand the London Fire Brigade’s capacity to respond to a terrorist incident,including setting […]
Read moreLast month I reported on the review set up by the Mayor under Anthony Mayer former Chief Executive of the Greater London Authority, into the London Fire Brigade to ensure it has sufficient resources to keep Londoners safe. The review has reported recommending that there should be no further cuts to London Fire Brigade. I am supporting the LFB campaign […]
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