Steve O'connell
News from Steve O'Connell: Steve O'Connell presses Mayor on tram extensions to Sutton & Crystal Palace
23 MAY 2012
Steve O'Connell, London Assembly Member for Croydon and Sutton, will today press the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, to formally adopt extensions of the tram to Sutton and Crystal palace as part of his transport plan for London. Steve has campaigned extensively for the upgrade and expansion of the tram for his constituents.
Speaking before the first Mayor's Question Time since the May London elections, Steve said:
News from Steve O'Connell: “The softly–softly approach to crime led us to the August riots” and calls for use of water cannon if necessary
8 NOVEMBER 2011
London Assembly Conservative members today submitted a report on the August riots which suggests that they were the result of a criminal minority believing they could get away with vandalism and looting because police are ham-strung by politically-correct thinking that deters them from taking necessary action to restore order.
Speaking as the report was submitted to the Riots Communities and Victims Panel, Steve O’Connell, the Group’s Police spokesman said:
News from Steve O'Connell: O'Connell gets Mayor to look at police presence on Tramlink
12 OCTOBER 2011
Steve O'Connell, London Assembly Member for Croydon, today got an assurance from the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, that he would look at the present level of police presence on the branches of the Tram, such as New Addington. Steve O'Connell asking a question at the Mayor's Question Time at City Hall, stated that residents had concerns that on the outer branches of the Tram, that they felt on occasion, unsafe.
Steve O'Connell said:
News from Steve O'Connell: O’Connell lauds people power as Transport for London drops plans to axe 312 bus route
26 SEPTEMBER 2011
Steve O’Connell today received confirmation from Boris Johnson that Transport for London is to abandon its plans to axe the 312 bus between the Swan and Sugarloaf and South Croydon Grange.
In a letter to Mr O’Connell the Mayor of London says:
“TfL has consulted widely on the proposal, and has completed its analysis of the feedback received, and has given consideration to your petition. As a result, TfL will no longer pursue this proposal.”
Responding to the decision, Mr O’Connell said:
Steve O’Connell demands Government support for scheme to tackle alcohol-related crimes
21 SEPTEMBER 2011
Croydon and Sutton’s London Assembly member, Steve O’Connell has called on the Government to back the Mayor’s radical plan to cut alcohol-related crime in London.
The Mayor’s idea would see those convicted of drink-related offences reporting twice-daily, possibly a police station, where they would take a breath test; if the test result is negative they keep their freedom, if it shows up positive they go to prison.
News from Steve O'Connell: Steve O’Connell calls for thumbs up to Government’s lane rental consultation
22 AUGUST 2011
Steve O’Connell, London Assembly member for Croydon, today called on those responding to the Government’s consultation on whether to charge utility companies to dig up roads during busy parts of the day to give the idea the thumbs up.
Speaking as the Department for Transport launched a 12-week consultation on whether to charge utility firms to carry out road works at times of the day most likely to cause traffic congestion, Mr O’Connell said:
News from Steve O'Connell: O’Connell backs Mayor’s new £50million 'riot repair fund' to improve Croydon's centre
11 AUGUST 2011
Steve O’Connell AM has given his backing a £50 million fund, announced by Mayor Boris Johnson today, to help repair and improve the centre of Croydon, and other highstreets, damaged in the recent riots and looting.
The money will be invested in repairing and making larger scale improvements to major centres, like Croydon, to make them better to live, work and invest in.
News from Steve O'Connell: Steve O’Connell calls for anti-drugs campaign to shame drug users
28 JULY 2011
At today’s meeting of the Metropolitan Police Authority, Acting Met Commissioner, Tim Godwin supported Steve O’Connell’s calls for a new anti-drugs campaign highlighting the crimes indirectly funded by drug users.
Meeting today at City Hall, Acting Commissioner Godwin said that such a campaign was “a good idea” and that he was happy to support it. He also advised Mr O’Connell to bring this proposal to the Home Office’s attention.
Steve O’Connell, MPA Member and London Assembly Member for Croydon and Sutton, said:
News from Steve O'Connell: Steve O’Connell petitions Mayor for safe pedestrian crossing in Kenley
20 JULY 2011
Steve O’Connell petitions Mayor for safe pedestrian crossing in Kenley
At City Hall today, Steve O’Connell AM presented two petitions to Mayor Boris Johnson calling for the creation of a safe pedestrian crossing on Godstone Road (A22) between Kenley and Riddlesdown Common.
Commenting, Croydon’s London Assembly Member, Mr O’Connell said:
“I want to see the Mayor instruct Transport for London to install a new pedestrian crossing on Godstone Road in Kenley.
News from Steve O'Connell: Give Croydon an Enterprise Zone, Steve O’Connell tells Government
12 JULY 2011
Croydon’s London Assembly Member, Steve O’Connell has today called on the Government to allow an Enterprise Zone to be created in the borough so it can attract new jobs and businesses.
The Zone would offer new businesses that located in Croydon town centre, and several major industrial sites, reduced business rates for five years to make it attractive for firms to set-up there.
