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Boris hits Londoners with 10 years of inflation-busting fare rises
The Mayor of London today revealed he will be hitting Londoners with 10 years of above inflation fare rises. This follows five years of above inflation fare rises since Boris Johnson became Mayor in 2008. The plans were...[more]
Val calls for attention on Tulse Hill gyratory during Road Safety Week
Labour London Assembly Member Val Shawcross is calling on Transport for London to review Tulse Hill gyratory in Lambeth, as part of the national Road Safety Week campaign. Transport for London (TfL) has recently invited comments...[more]
Boris raises fares for fifth year in a row
Londoners' wallets will be hit with another inflation-busting fare increase - as Transport for London (TfL) today announced travel costs in the capital will soar by 4.2 per cent on 1 January 2013. This means Boris Johnson...[more]
UPDATE!!! Mayor's reply to Val's letter on policing in South London
I recently wrote to Mayor Boris Johnson with my concerns about police services and facilities for Lambeth and Southwark. You can read the letter here. UPDATE!!! I have now, finally, received a reply to my letter from Mayor...[more]
Not online? No free travel! – TfL’s card for over 60’s excludes elderly without internet
London Assembly Labour’s transport spokesperson Valerie Shawcross AM has found the flaw in Transport for London’s new over-60’s Oyster photocard, designed to help those no longer eligible for the Freedom Pass. Having received...[more]
Val: Boris 'out of the loop' on London's emergency services
Last week local Assembly Member Val Shawcross questioned Mayor of London Boris Johnson about police station closures and cuts to the police budget and the risk to Safer Neighbourhood Teams at Mayor’s Question Time. Londoners are...[more]
Read Val's Autumn update!
Here you can read Val's latest update for constituents, including news about policing, train services, and the latest on the Streatham Hub and other local issues.[more]
