Dear editor, Your front page story (8/10/15) about the Pulse wanting to charge £25,000 for an open air parking space comes as no surprise. Time and again, when new Colindale developments are given permission by Barnet Council, they ignore all representations about the need to ensure adequate parking space. The result is that neighbouring streets are overwhelmed with parking […]
Read moreI wanted to provide you with an update on the future of PCSOs in the capital. The Met were due to discuss options last week. As a result of the significant political and public opposition, the Met. has pushed back a decision on the plans until December. This gives us time to continue to campaign against the Met.’s attempt to scrap PCSOs […]
Read moreThis is an update on my previous questions in September HS2 (1) Question No: 2015/2812 Andrew Dismore What steps are you taking to ensure that the consequences of HS2 deliver additional affordable housing for the Euston area in line with the aspirations of the Euston Area Plan? Written response from the Mayor As over station development comes forward in the […]
Read moreLondon needs 100,000 new school places before 2018 With some of the world’s best universities, museums and a capital immersed in culture, London should be awash with opportunities for young people. In reality, for many it’s a tough time to be a young Londoner. Despite the opportunities on our doorstep the capital struggles with youth unemployment higher than the […]
Read moreAndrew Dismore, London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden and member of LFEPA, the Fire Authority for London, questioned London’s Fire Commissioner about the impact of HS2 on the ability of the Fire Brigade to respond to emergency calls in Camden at the Fire Authority meeting yesterday (1/10/15). Having previously raised the issue by written question (answer below) Mr […]
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