Bus stops near St. Pancras Hospital Question No: 2016/2108 Andrew Dismore The removal of the bus stops on either side of the road that were closest to St. Pancras Hospital (nos. 46 and 214 buses) means that a lot of sick people have to trudge half a mile or so from the next nearest bus stop especially as the hospital […]
Read moreDear editor, I had a sense of déjà vu on reading your coverage of the recent flooding on The Greenway. Such flash flooding is becoming more common, in part due to climate change. In light of these severe floods, Barnet Council must review its planning policies. The overdevelopment in the west of the borough and concreting over front gardens for […]
Read moreBorough Command Mergers Question No: 2016/2366 Andrew Dismore What is happening re the merger of borough command units? Written answer from the Mayor Restoring real neighbourhood policing is my top priority for the MPS. I want people to know their local officer, to build the trust of communities and for people to have the confidence to report crime to the […]
Read moreThis is my first policing and crime report from City Hall since the elections. I am pleased to say that I have been reappointed to the Police and Crime Committee. The Mayor has chosen Sophie Linden as his Deputy Mayor for policing. Here is a link to her confirmation hearing: https://www.london.gov.uk/moderngov/documents/s58156/Minutes%20-%20Appendix%202%20-%20Transcript%20of%20Item%204.pdf In the first public Q&A session with the Police […]
Read moreDear editor If it wasn’t true, it would be hard to credit. After the Brexit vote, London has seen a doubling in race hate crime. The pound is tumbling. 11% of London’s population don’t know if they will be allowed to stay here. Universities are losing research funding. Businesses are already seeing joint ventures disappear. London faces uncertainty over hundreds […]
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