All six Conservative members of the Barnet Council Planning Committee voted to approve a new waste depot in Cricklewood last night, despite objections from residents, Councillors and London Assembly Members. The five Labour members of the committees voted against the proposal, supporting the residents. Residents had objected to the aggregate rail transfer site on the grounds of noise, pollution, traffic […]
Read moreThe City Literary institute (City Lit), an adult education college in Holborn, has won over £600,000 of funding for 4 projects from the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s Skills for Londoners Capital Fund. The fund aims to transform the capital’s skills provision by delivering 21st century, fit-for-purpose education and training facilities at further education colleges and other providers across the […]
Read moreThe step-free- access lifts at Finchley Central Station are now to be repaired in March, following a complaint by Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore. Originally, the lifts, which broke down in December, was due to be repaired between April and May, a 5-month delay. An officer for TfL wrote to Mr Dismore that: “The lift […]
Read moreAt today’s London Assembly plenary session, focussing on the work of the London Fire Brigade, Andrew Dismore AM, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden questioned Dany Cotton, London Fire Brigade Commissioner and the Chair of the Fire Authority (LFEPA) Fiona Twycross over the future funding of the Fire Brigade and the challenges it faces. (video here) Mr Dismore […]
Read moreAt today’s London Assembly plenary session, Andrew Dismore AM, Labour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden proposed a motion critical of the conduct of the Senior Coroner for Inner North London, Mary Hassell, in the way that she has refused to respond to the particular requirements of Jewish and Muslim bereaved families in her jurisdiction. (text of motion below). […]
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