How are you consulting Londoners about your plans to close police front counters and change local policing in the capital? Andrew Dismore AM: Thank you, Deputy Chairman. I have raised with you before the local concerns over the mergers in Camden and Islington, including poor community engagement, poor response to 101 calls and, most importantly, the worsening response times […]
Read moreI received the below update on the HS2/Euston development: HS2 will be undertaking some relatively substantive ground investigation works shortly around Euston. In relation to the wider redevelopment plans for Euston, you may also be aware that HS2 held a station design workshop with residents and community representatives on 12 September where they presented an overview of the current […]
Read morePolice 101 number Question No: 2017/3682 Andrew Dismore Are you satisfied with the performance of the police 101 number; and if not, what are you doing about it? Written response from the Mayor The 101 number continues to be an important way for the Londoners to access the police for non-emergency support. I am aware that unfortunately some callers are […]
Read moreThe decision not to renew Uber’s operating licence was taken by TfL on a quasi-judicial basis based on the evidence before them. I set out below TfL’s announcement and the Mayor’s statements on the decision. Uber have now said they intend to appeal, so the evidence supporting TfL’s decision will be tested in that appeal. Uber can continue to […]
Read moreLabour London Assembly Member for Barnet and Camden Andrew Dismore wrote to Val Shawcross, Deputy Mayor of London for Transport to ask that when TfL review the licence for Uber, should it be granted, that the ride-hailing company is required to park its fleet of cars on their own premises, rather than on residential streets. Mr Dismore has previously […]
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