Andrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden, has obtained figures from the Mayor of London that one loading bay on Falloden Way in Hampstead Garden Suburb alone issued 1490 penalty notices in 2012. Mr Dismore said: “Since May I have asked nine questions on this loading bay. To date only limited changes have been made. It is […]
Read moreThe London Assembly[1] yesterday set out a package of emergency measures to break the vicious cycle on the high street which has led to an increase in empty shops across the capital – up five per cent to 3,400 in the past two years.[2] Open for Business says outer London high streets are particularly struggling, predominantly because of tough economic conditions […]
Read moreAndrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden on Thursday visited Hendon Royal Mail sorting office to thank the posties for the hard work they are putting in to deliver the Christmas post. Mr Dismore said: “I believe it is really important for us all to recognise the major contributions of our postal workers to making everyone’s Christmas […]
Read moreIn an unusual move, Andrew Dismore London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden has welcomed the demand from Eric Pickles Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government that councils should come clean over their parking cash cow. Mr Dismore said: “Even the Conservative Government is getting worried about the scale of parking charges, which are impacting so badly on […]
Read moreStop & Shop Bays Question No: 2609 / 2012 Andrew Dismore You said you would, “Increase by a third the time motorists can park in “Stop and Shop” bays on TfL roads to support local businesses. From 20 mins to 30mins outside restricted hours.” • Can you provide a definition of what a “stop & shop” bay is? • How […]
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