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Review concludes no case for re-opening Tube ticket offices

December 2, 2016 - Martin Hoscik

A review commissioned by Mayor Sadiq Khan into the controversial closure of every ticket office on the London Underground has concluded that there is no need to re-open them.

Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: Ticket Office Closures

TfL publishes plans to slash Oxford Street bus numbers

November 25, 2016 - Martin Hoscik

The capital’s transport agency is consulting on changes to 23 central London bus routes, which it says would “better match” services with passenger behaviour, including shifts from buses to the Tube.

Filed Under: Featured, News

New policing trial could see London’s borough commanders axed

November 18, 2016 - Martin Hoscik

Currently each of the 32 boroughs has a dedicated commander who is responsible managing the deployment of officers in a way which reduces crime and addresses concerns raised by local communities.

Filed Under: Featured, News Tagged With: Met Borough Mergers

Review finds fire brigade is meeting response times despite controversial budget cuts

November 2, 2016 - Martin Hoscik

During his eight years as Mayor, Mr Johnson slashed funding to the Brigade and ordered the scrapping of 10 fire stations, 27 fire appliances and 500 firefighter posts.

Filed Under: Featured, News

London Finance Commission recommends greater tax devolution to boost post Brexit London

October 11, 2016 - Martin Hoscik

The commission, chaired by Professor Tony Travers from the London School of Economics, was first established by former Mayor Boris Johnson and in 2013 set out proposals for greater fiscal autonomy for London.

Filed Under: Featured, News

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