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London fire authority to discuss budget

By Staff ⋅ November 19, 2008 ⋅ 3 comments

London’s fire authority will be meeting at City Hall tomorrow (Thursday 20th November) where they will discussing a number of issues including the Mayor’s preliminary draft budget proposals for 2009/10.

Firework retailers reminded to register

By Staff ⋅ October 9, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Retailers looking to cash in in next month’s bonfire night celebrations are being reminded that they need to need to apply for an annual registration or storage explosive license from their local Council so that they can legally sell fireworks.

Cutty Sark fire ’caused by vacuum cleaner’

By Staff ⋅ September 30, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Last year’s fire on the Cutty Sark was “most likely” caused by an industrial vacuum cleaner which had been switched on during the two days before the fire, the Metropolitan Police announced today.

Women warned on dangers of illegal cabs

By Martin Hoscik ⋅ September 23, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has reiterated the dangers of using illegal cabs, warning that “it is just not safe” to use unlicensed touts. The warning comes as Mayor Johnson, Transport for London (TfL) and the Metropolitan Police Service launched the latest phase of the Safer Travel at Night campaign aimed at raising awareness of the dangers of using illegal cabs.

Bromley launches elderly householder safety scheme

By Martin Hoscik ⋅ September 17, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Bromley Council has teamed up with Age Concern, the London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police to compile a new information pack designed to help older people feel safer in their own homes. The ‘Safe as Houses’ packs include a ‘Nominated Neighbour’ card which enables older and more vulnerable people to tell unexpected callers to contact a nominated neighbour who lives nearby.

Council Condemns Life Belt Vandals

By Staff ⋅ August 12, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

Newham Council has condemned vandals and thieves for removing and damaging life belts from parks, actions the councils says puts lives at risk.

Fire Brigade Offers Holiday Safety Tips

By Staff ⋅ July 14, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

As Londoners start to head for their holidays the Fire Brigade is urging people to protect their empty properties from the dangers of fire.

London Living Wage Increases to £7.45 Per Hour

By Staff ⋅ July 10, 2008 ⋅ 5 comments

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has confirmed that all Greater London Authority employees and those working for new GLA contractors are to paid the new London Living Wage of £7.45 per hour.

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