Liberal Democrat Mayoral Candidate Brian Paddick is to present a petition against post office closures to Downing Street today. In a statement issued last night Paddick claimed Mayor Ken Livingstone had failed to meet Government ministers to discuss plans to close 169 post offices. Mr … [Read more...]
Livingstone Rejects Post Office Closures
May 18, 2007 By
Ken Livingstone yesterday clashed with the Government over plans to close 2500 Post Offices across the UK including in the capital. The Mayor said instead of closing branches the Post Office network needed "greater investment". Mr Livingstone said the closure of a quarter of London’s … [Read more...]
16 and 17 Year Olds Reminded to Claim Free Travel
August 17, 2006 By
Transport for London (TfL) has issued a reminder to Londoners aged 16 and 17 and who are in full-time education that they can apply for free travel on buses and trams from 1 September. Teenagers who live in London must apply for a 16-17 year old Oyster photocard to claim free travel … [Read more...]
Post Office closures hit local communities hard
April 19, 2004 By
Vulnerable Londoners are suffering most from post office closures in the capital, according to a London Assembly report (Post Office Closures in London) published today. The closures cause particular problems for the elderly, single parents, those with mobility difficulties and people … [Read more...]
