Dear editor Your frequent and consistent reports of Thameslink’s failings mean the decision to transfer control of the line to TfL is a welcome one. However It is outrageous that hard pressed commuters who use the Thameslink service will have to wait 5 years until this happens to the most unpopular railway line in the whole country. I have been […]
Read moreAndrew Dismore, London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden, has revealed the ten most dangerous pedestrian crossings in his constituency and is calling for urgent action to improve safety at the ten accident hotspots. Top of the list in Camden is St Giles Circus with 9 pedestrian accidents in two years, followed by two crossings on the Euston Road […]
Read moreChildren under 18 in police cells [1] Question No: 2016/0198 Andrew Dismore Further to Question No: 2015/3509; Over the last 6 months, how many children under 18 have been held a) overnight and b) over a weekend in police cells? Your response being: ‘The MPS Commissioner is committed to ensuring that all detainees, including young people are protected and treated […]
Read moreLabour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore AM has welcomed the Government decision to transfer control of suburban rail lines to TfL as part of the Overground network, but questions why it will take until 2021 for Thameslink to be moved over. Mr Dismore said: ‘It is outrageous that hard pressed commuters who use the Thameslink service […]
Read moreRoyal Free Hospital bus shelter Question No: 2015/4047 Andrew Dismore The bus shelter at the closest stop to the Royal Free Hospital is privately owned by JC Decaux, and I understand is in the process of being replaced. with the advent of bad weather, will you prevail upon them to do this work straight away? Written response from the Mayor […]
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