Andrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden and prospective parliamentary candidate for Hendon has just obtained official figures from the fire brigade, which reveal that of Barnet’s 210 schools, just 4 have been fitted with sprinkler systems (a percentage of just 1.9%). Mr Dismore said: “This is an appalling statistic, and shows real false economies. Sprinklers may not […]
Read moreMy report from City Hall No.16: 23rd November to 20th December 2013 Introduction May I firstly wish you the complements of the season, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! This month, we heard the sad news of the death of Nelson Mandela: a true world statesman whose like we will not see again. For my tribute to Madiba, please click here. […]
Read moreAndrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Cmden has today published official figures from the fire authority showing the impact of fire brigade cuts on Camden residents, after the judical review brought by Labour Councils failed to stop the cuts. Belsize, Clerkenwell and 8 other fire stations across London are now scheduled to close on 9th January. Mr […]
Read moreAndrew Dismore AM, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden challenged London Fire Brigade chiefs at the Assembly plenary meeting on 4th December. Mr Dismore raised the damaging cuts to the Fire Brigade, especially the closures of Belsize and Clerkenwell fire stations, with Fire Commissioner Ron Dobson, who despite accepting the cuts were financially driven, and that many parts so […]
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