Empty high street shops have become an all too familiar sight inLondonas the economic downturn bites and closures increase. What can be done to bring these shops back into use? The London Assembly Economy Committee today launches a review of measures designed to reduce shop vacancies and boost the capital’s 197 high streets. Government figures[1] show shop vacancy rates have […]
Read moreMayor Boris Johnson today came under criticism for failing to secure a good deal for Camden from the government. Yesterday rail improvement schemes across the country were announced, however the electrification of the Gospel Oak – Barking overground line was left out. This is despite Boris Johnson’s manifesto promising to electrify this important line. During the recent election Mayor Boris […]
Read moreLabour London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore will join local residents in welcoming the Olympic Torch to Barnet on 25th July. The torch will enter Barnet near Hendon Town Hall, first passing Hendon Labour Party’s office and then pass by Middlesex University, Church End Library, Victoria Park, the artsdepot and Friary Park before heading off to Enfield. The Olympic Torch was […]
Read moreAndrew Dismore, Labour London Assembly member for Camden and Barnet secured the support of the Assembly for his motion to restore the police Hate Crime Forum in the Assembly plenary session. After the debate Mr Dismore said: “ The Hate Crime Forum disappeared when the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime was set up at the start of the year, […]
Read moreLabour London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore today warned that if Boris Johnson’s vision for Policing in London is fulfilled, it could well result in companies like the now defunct “Met Pro Emergency Response” security firm being handed contracts to patrol the streets of Barnet and Camden. Labour London Assembly Member Andrew Dismore said: “Following the Conservative London Mayor’s announcement of […]
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