Moped-enabled crime in Camden dropped by 65% between March 2018 and September 2018, compared to the preceding six-month period. This data, obtained from a Freedom of Information request made to the Metropolitan Police, also revealed that moped-enabled offences across London reduced by a third over the same period. Local London Assembly Member, Andrew Dismore AM, credited the crackdown to “a […]
Read moreLabour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore has written to the Leader of Barnet Council Richard Cornelius to ask about fire safety on the Grange Estate in East Finchley after a recent fire in Willow House left 13 properties uninhabitable. Mr Dismore asked about whether effective fire breaks had been installed in the roof, which help stop […]
Read moreResponding to the announcement that the London Living Wage is rising to £10.55, Labour’s London Assembly Economy Spokesperson, Andrew Dismore AM, said: “This significant boost to the London Living Wage will be a fantastic help to those struggling to get by. “In London, we feel the rising cost of living more acutely than anywhere else, particularly due to the extremely […]
Read moreTransport for London (TfL) have finally given the go ahead to improving safety for cyclists and pedestrians at Stirling Corner by introducing a crossing at the A1 Barnet Way/ Stirling Corner (south side). Residents have expressed concern about the speed of motor traffic around A1 Stirling Corner and as a result the speed limit was reduced from 70mph to 50mph. […]
Read moreAt today’s City Hall Plenary meeting Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore AM moved a motion to recognise the importance of Diwali in the lives of Hindu, Sikh and Jain Londoners and the importance of teaching Diwali in London schools. In moving the motion, Mr Dismore said: ‘Diwali is celebrated by many thousands of Londoners in […]
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