• Reference: 2018/1870
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 July 2018

What are the issues causing objections to CS11 from the Royal Parks; and what is the best estimate for when these issues can be resolved?

• Reference: 2018/1869
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 July 2018

With the pedestrianisation of Oxford Street now not happening, is there any point in continuing with the conversion of Baker Street and Gloucester Place into a two way street?

• Reference: 2018/1868
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 July 2018

Why is Oxford Street not a red route while St John's Wood Road is?

• Reference: 2018/1867
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 July 2018

We are told by a Transport for London (TfL) press release that 'state-of-the-art technology' will increase the lifespan of the Elizabeth line with a rail milling train and two multi-purpose engineering trains, with delivery to London later this year. TfL says: 'The 48 metre long rail milling train is the first of its kind to be used in the UK rail industry. It is able to scan the rails using electromagnetic crack detection, looking for any defects. If it identifies any issues with the track, it can mill the surface of the rail to remove defects and cracks, reducing wear...

• Reference: 2018/1866
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 July 2018

Tube noise from the Victoria Line has been adversely affecting residents in Fitzrovia. Transport for London stopped remedial work, as they had complaints of increased noise from passengers for the stretch of track affected. Do you think it is fair to put the interests of passengers for a short period of time, above that of residents who face the noise nuisance all the time?

• Reference: 2018/1865
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 July 2018

Transport for London (TfL) has on a number of occasions now indicated that they are not able to do more to reduce disturbing tube noise affecting residents, effectively stating that they just have to put up with the increased noise levels. When this increased noise is caused by corrugated rail, will you instruct TfL to consider replacing the affected rails until a longer-term solution can be found?

• Reference: 2018/1864
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 July 2018

Barnet Council took a decision on Tuesday 5 June to scrap food waste collection which is sent for Anaerobic Digestion. Instead, residents will be instructed to throw all food waste in to the general waste collection which will be sent for incineration. Given your Environment Strategies' ambition to cut food waste by 20% per person by 2025 and 50% by 2030, do you agree that this is an environmentally retrograde step with a negative impact on the environment?

• Reference: 2018/1863
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 July 2018

Do you support the campaign to save BBC Maida Vale Studios, (where arguably every significant pop artist has recorded there from the Beatles to Beyoncé as well as classical music, light entertainment and the pioneering Radiophonic Workshop) so as to safeguard this important part of London's heritage, under threat from the BBC of closure and at risk of demolition and redevelopment?

• Reference: 2018/1862
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 July 2018

I have previously raised the problem of Mill Hill East shuttle tube trains setting off while passengers are still disembarking at Finchley Central, to transfer; I was previously given assurances that the shuttle would wait to allow passengers to transfer, but this arrangement has started to break down meaning passengers then have a 15minute wait; will you ensure that Mill Hill trains wait for the incoming trains before setting off. Also, the 382 bus leaves at the same time as the shuttle from Mill Hill East which doesn't even make using a bus an option when going from Mill Hill...

• Reference: 2018/1861
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 19 July 2018

On Tuesday 3rd July a resident taking care of the Community Garden at East Finchley Station noticed smoke coming from the rear entrance. This seems to have been due to a smoker discarding their cigarette onto dry leaves. However, there were no station staff present at the time, and the resident put the fire out herself, using her gardening equipment. During events such as these, are stations safe with such few members of staff around? Do you have any plans to review station staffing to improve safety?