• Reference: 2019/12167
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 20 June 2019

Further to Question No: 2019/9220 ‘Although noise may have been reduced slightly in some locations such as Finchley Central, it did not exist at all before the speed increases and northbound track upgrades. Why can Transport for London not return this noise to previous level?’ Your answer being ‘The northbound track upgrade was undertaken as part of Transport for London’s (TfL) wider programme of track renewals and upgrades. These works are essential for TfL to) to maintain reliability and safety on its network. TfL is aware of recent complaints about tube noise in this area and will undertake further noise...

• Reference: 2019/12166
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 20 June 2019

TfL have now adopted the dubious practice of recording noise complaints about the tube as ‘closed’ after they have done what measures they are prepared to do even if those measures have not resolved the complaints; these cases are far from closed as far as affected residents are concerned; will you instruct TfL to stop this and keep those cases open until a satisfactory mitigation of the noise has taken place?

• Reference: 2019/12165
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 20 June 2019

Further to Question No: 2019/9216 ‘Tube noise has not been reduced sufficiently for a number of residents, who have suffered ground borne noise well in excess of 50Db, in some case for several years and in one case rendering the property uninhabitable. in such cases will you now consider compensating residents, if necessary buying their property?’ Your answer being: ‘Transport for London (TfL) understands the importance of minimising noise levels for its neighbours and is determined to do more to achieve it. TfL is focussing its efforts on tackling tube noise and vibration at source, not through compensation. It has...

• Reference: 2019/12164
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 20 June 2019

Will you raise with HS2 and those carrying out work on their behalf the excessive amount of road and pavement space fenced off that they are imposing on the local community? By way of examples, at Gloucester Gate the entire roadway is needlessly blocked off by red barriers extending far beyond the actual worksite – quite unnecessarily because even on rare occasions when plant needs to move in and out, there is plenty of space for it. As a result, cyclists are forced off the roadway onto the pavement over a lengthy stretch, and ignore the signs asking them to...

• Reference: 2019/12163
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 20 June 2019

What consideration did you give to exempting disabled blue badge holders from the ULEZ charge in the same way they are exempt from the congestion charge?

• Reference: 2019/12162
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 20 June 2019

How many a) detectives and b) other officers are engaged on the investigation into the Grenfell Tower fire?

• Reference: 2019/12161
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 20 June 2019

What progress is being made with solving the detective shortage in the Met. In particular what is the establishment of detectives a) for the Met as a whole and b) in each BCU; and how many of those posts are vacant c) generally and d) in each BCU?

• Reference: 2019/12160
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 20 June 2019

Figures from the National Crime Agency have revealed that cocaine use has more than doubled in the last five years, with more than 200,000 doses being taken every day in London alone. What action will you take to bear down on users as well as suppliers of such illegal class A drugs; and in particular will you encourage stop and search of those who may be in possession of such drugs?

• Reference: 2019/12159
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 20 June 2019

A backlog of mobile phones and computers awaiting forensic analysis threatens to undermine cases for police forces already under pressure; what is the current backlog in terms of a) time and b) number of cases awaiting analysis in the Met.?

• Reference: 2019/12158
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 20 June 2019

Have you received any further information from the Government about London’s share of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which is due to replace EU funding after Brexit?