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Fire brigade statistics show cuts mean four minute delays in Clapham 999 fire calls
The London Fire Brigade have released details of increased response times for local wards in London. The statistics reveal that 41 local wards in London will now fall outside of the target response time, due to the Mayor’s...[more]
Have your say - public meetings on fire service cuts
The London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority is holding public consultation meetings in Lambeth and Southwark next week to discuss proposals to close 12 fire stations, cut 18 fire engines and lose 520...[more]
Union Theatre saved from closure
Network Rail will no longer be evicting the Union Theatre from its home in Union Street's SE1 railway arches, it was announced this week. Local London Assembly Member Val Shawcross, who worked with local campaigners to...[more]
Breakthrough in 343 Bus Campaign!
On Thursday April 18th, Transport for London finally bowed to local pressure and have agreed to come up with a solution to the chronic overcrowding on the 343 bus route. The route is heavily congested during peak times...[more]
Cash payments on buses to be stopped
Cash payments made on London buses are to be phased out later this year by Transport for London, a Freedom of Information request has revealed. Passengers will no longer be able to pay cash to the driver directly. They will have...[more]
Southwark blaze: Six of twenty fire engines on scene to be cut
Today, local London Assembly Member, Val Shawcross called on the Mayor of London to abandon his plans to cut 12 fire stations, 18 fire engines and hundreds of firefighters. The call follows a large fire in Southwark that gutted...[more]
Val welcomes new lifts at Crystal Palace station - at last!
Val Shawcross AM has welcomed the installation of new lifts at Crystal Palace station after a number of years of campaigning - including the collection of a 600 signature petition. Visiting the station today, Val said 'I am...[more]
