Public Service funding Question No: 2020/1578 Andrew Dismore The impact of Covid-19 is having a major impact on the budgets for public services, including London’s NHS, the London Ambulance Service, the Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade, Transport for London, and London borough councils; what is your current estimate of the shortfall for these organisations; and what assurances have you received […]
Read moreIn response to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s summer economic update, Local London Assembly Member, Andrew Dismore AM, said: “After the big build-up to this statement, people in our community have been largely left without the key reassurances they need in the face of growing economic uncertainty. “Whilst there were positive moves to stimulate job creation for young people and […]
Read moreNew research shows Camden to have the healthiest streets of any borough in the whole of London, according to the 2020 London Boroughs Healthy Streets Scorecard. The scorecard reflects the health of boroughs’ streets up to March 2020, before emergency measures in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Camden was rated at 6.8/10, beaten only by the City of London, whereas […]
Read moreA decision by the City of London, who maintain Hampstead Heath, to increase charges at the swimming ponds has been criticised by Labour representatives. Barnet and Camden London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore said: “The swimming ponds are iconic, and it would be very wrong to restrict their enjoyment to only those who can afford to swim there. I have put […]
Read moreReopening your business safely during COVID-19 As lockdown measures begin to ease this weekend, we are supporting businesses in Camden, including bars, pubs and restaurants, to reopen safely and get their premises COVID-secure. Where possible, businesses should encourage their customers and staff to keep a safe 2 metre distance from others. Where they can’t keep 2 metres apart, they can […]
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