In response to the news that Transport for London (TfL) have awarded £731,995 to Camden in emergency funding for seven cycling and walking infrastructure schemes, local London Assembly Member, Andrew Dismore AM, said: “As we come out of the first outbreak of Covid-19, changing the way we get around the capital will be vital to boosting our recovery efforts. “This […]
Read moreThe Government has performed a u-turn after sustained lobbying from the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, forced them to change their position on requiring face coverings whilst using public transport. Mr Khan called for the change in April. Also welcoming the news was Barnet and Camden London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore, who raised the issue at Mayor’s Question Time last […]
Read moreMayor of London, Sadiq Khan – “I’m pleased that our lobbying has paid off and the Government has finally seen sense and made it mandatory for people to wear face coverings on public transport. This is something I and others have been calling on ministers to do for some time, and is in line with a large body of evidence […]
Read more. Changes are in accordance with the funding and finance agreement between TfL and Government and will help conserve space on public transport for people who have to use it to return to work . Older Person’s Freedom Pass and 60+ card remain valid after 09:00 on weekdays and at all times at weekends . Disabled Freedom Pass holders are […]
Read moreDear Sir, In his letter last week, the Conservative Mayoral candidate attempted to blame Mayor Sadiq Khan for the changes to the Congestion Charge. The Conservative candidate conveniently overlooks that the increase and extension of the charge were demanded by his Government as the price of finance for TfL in light of the current coronavirus crisis; they are emergency measures […]
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