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Met’s Deputy Commissioner knighted in New Year’s honours list

December 29, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

Mr Mackey joined the force in January 2012 having previously served five years as Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary.

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“Restrain” car use to boost cycling levels, says London’s passenger watchdog

December 27, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

The capital’s passenger watchdog says wider measures “to restrain car travel” are needed if cycling levels in London are to match those seen in its European counterparts.

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A third of Londoners say rail services are getting worse but new poll shows ministers aren’t getting the blame

December 27, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

According to the YouGov poll reveal, 37% say national rail services had worsened while eight per cent said they had improved. 33% said they didn’t know.

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Met and Fire Brigade to benefit from £14 increase on Council Tax bills after ministers allow local politicians to bolster budgets

December 21, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

Sadiq Khan has confirmed he’ll increase his share of the Council Tax by 27p per week to raise more money for the London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police.

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TfL names Gareth Powell as its new Managing Director of Surface Transport

December 20, 2017 - Martin Hoscik

Powell first joined TfL in 2003 from Atkins in has held a number of roles across the agency, including Director of Strategy and Service Development at London Underground.

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