No. 42: 11th March to 12th April 2017 Introduction As you would expect, I start with the appalling terrorist attack on Westminster on 22nd March. I paid tribute to the victims, especially PC Keith Palmer, at the emergency meeting of the Assembly called for the following day. I also commented on the need, when we thank the emergency services for their […]
Read moreMy report from City Hall No.41: 6th February to 9th March 2107 Introduction I am sure most of us will be dismayed by President Trump’s proposed travel ban. I spoke out against it and for the 13,000 Barnet and 6,000 Camden residents caught by the ban, part of the 150,000 Londoners it catches. Whilst the Oscars descended into […]
Read moreAs it is a little while since I last sent an ‘NW7’ update, I thought you might like to have a catch up from me. Planning and the Green Belt There can be little doubt that Mill Hill is under considerable pressure from developers and the Green Belt is under threat like never before. I am pleased that the Mayor […]
Read moreIntroduction This month has seen worrying developments in relation to hate crime (see the policing section below), which was made all the more relevant by this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day. I attended events at City Hall, the Camden and Barnet Councils’ organised events, school events at Edgware Reform and Finchley Reform synagogues and as a founder of HMD when I […]
Read moreAt MQT, I raised the need for more support for courses In English for speakers of other languages: I also met with the Middlesex University Vice Chancellor, to discuss the impact of Brexit on higher education; and the issue of skills training. I also attended the opening of Middlesex’s exciting new academic building.
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