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23 June 2003 by sianberry
“In spite of the success of congestion charging, we still need to drastically reduce traffic levels in London. The workplace parking levy will help discourage unnecessary car use as well as raising over £80m per year for public transport improvements. It is aimed at discouraging the fat cat bosses who simply use their cars to […]
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18 June 2003 by sianberry
“The Mayor was right to stick to his guns in insisting that the developers provide a large number of affordable homes. However, we need to also ensure that there are proper facilities on the site for the local community, “ said Cllr. Darren Johnson AM, Leader of the Green Party Group in the London Assembly, […]
17 June 2003 by sianberry
He is urging caution over Londoners being catapulted into supporting the games that might make a negative impact on the city. Noel said, “Londoners have been promised that these Olympics will improve our transport, create facilities of use to local people and be the most sustainable bid ever. We will be ensuring that these promises […]
13 June 2003 by sianberry
During one 18 month period,10 inmates killed themselves, 7 of whom were Irish, yet they make up less than three in a hundred of the prison population. Brixton prison will have to be inspected again after revelations that the man leading the most recent investigation had been informally offered the job of governor before the […]
12 June 2003 by sianberry
“I really don’t understand why the Mayor is asking the Government for one and a half billion pounds to cover more of London in tarmac, when everyone agrees that the priority should be improved public transport and traffic reduction, “said Jenny. Whilst welcoming the news that congestion charging is working better than expected, Jenny defended […]
She is alarmed at the plight of vulnerable women from abroad being illegally brought into London to work in the sex trade. Jenny is also outraged by the shameful lack of action in supporting the victims of this modern slave trade. “The UK government still sees trafficking of women an immigration issue when it is […]
10 June 2003 by sianberry
Jenny is currently the capital’s leading road safety campaigner and has been involved in promoting many of the human scale transport initiatives which are making London a safer, cleaner and greener city. "I’m looking forward to working with Ken and to encourage him to take up more of our policies. I would like to see […]
3 June 2003 by sianberry
600,000 people live under the Heathrow flight paths and the increase in air traffic mean that more people across London and the Thames Valley are affected by aircraft noise and pollution. Cllr. Darren Johnson AM, Leader of the Green Party Group in the London Assembly, commented, “Aircraft noise is making many people’s lives a misery. […]
29 May 2003 by sianberry
The Greens have already attacked the existing billion pound road-building programme in London for being environmentally and socially damaging, but Mayor Livingstone has said that he will ask the Government for the £500m to widen the North Circular to three lanes in each direction. Condemning the decision, Jenny Jones, Green Party member in the London […]
Speaking at a Camberwell Society meeting, Jenny said, “These poorer areas of South London desperately need better public transport connections. The expansion of the bus system has been great, but this success can only take us so far. It won’t be long before bus jams replace traffic jams and that is why we need trams. […]
Darren Johnson, who is also Leader of the Green Party Group in the London Assembly, has named Paddick as his preferred choice to replace Sir John Stevens when the current Metropolitian Police Commissioner retires. “Brian Paddick has an excellent record as a police officer and his pioneering approach to cannabis led the way in Lambeth […]
28 May 2003 by sianberry
Darren declared,” The crusade against the multiplex cinema development was a highly successful battle in my last campaign. Again, Crystal Palace Park will be a major issue and I will be fighting to preserve the site as open green space.” Darren is warning that even though the controversial multiplex cinema scheme collapsed in May 2001, […]
22 May 2003 by sianberry
This has left rumours flying, with high anxiety for Hackney residents who fear the huge impact the games could have on London Fields and the Marshes. Noel said, “Without clear information on what will be built where, how can people in Hackney decide on whether they support having the Games in East London? This is […]
21 May 2003 by sianberry
Cllr. Darren Johnson AM and Noel Lynch AM, Green Party members in the London Assembly, will be visiting the Dew Pond at Trent Country Park tomorrow to listen to the concerns of local people and give their support to local campaigners. “The proposals by Middlesex University to build on this site are bad news for […]
20 May 2003 by sianberry
“It will cost £17 million just to bid for the Olympics, even if we’re not successful. Right now, that money would be much better spent on improving housing and transport in East London,"said Darren. “Supporters of the bid say it will aid regeneration, but will such promises turn into reality? We don’t want any more […]
19 May 2003 by sianberry
The Greens have scored Ken out of ten for his performance in each of his key areas of responsibility, awarding him an overall Green rating of 5 and a half. The Mayor’s State of the Environment Report, which looks at and measures key aspects of London’s environmental performance, is due to be launched on Monday […]
16 May 2003 by sianberry
Noel has put a formal question to the Mayor asking him to condemn the current proposals and use his influence to protect Camden Town’s character and its independent traders and businesses. Greens want to see a tube station improvement scheme which fits with the scale and character of Camden Town and provides affordable space for […]
12 May 2003 by sianberry
Irish-born Noel Lynch said, “The Government is using the same excuses that were used to justify the Prevention of Terrorism Act, which resulted in over 100,000 Irish being held, while only a few dozen were ever charged. We echo the words of John Wadham, director of Liberty that ‘these proposals are ill considered, unnecessary and […]
Greens are demanding a complete re-think on the Government’s plans for airport expansion and are asking for the Government to make the aviation industry pay for the true cost of the damage it causes. Darren Johnson, Leader of the Green Party Group in the London Assembly argues that the ethos of unfettered growth in aviation […]
11 May 2003 by sianberry
Commenting on information leaked to the Sunday Times, Cllr. Darren Johnson AM, Leader of the Green Party Group in the London Assembly said, "The general trend in the world is against fluoridation. It’s quite incredible that Tony Blair would want to fluoridate Britain. The ‘fluoride’ that’s added to drinking water is hexafluorosilicic acid – a […]
6 May 2003 by sianberry
Darren Johnson was officially selected from a choice of four candidates. Darren received 55% of the vote. Jenny Jones received 27%, Tom Walsh 11% and Hugo Charlton 7%. Darren commented, “I have a clear track record of winning elections and look forward to heading the strongest Green challenge ever in London." Darren Johnson, one of […]
2 May 2003 by sianberry
Noel, who has a long history as a Green Party activist, is a shop keeper and experienced auctioneer, who brings with him a wealth of knowledge on campaigning about community issues. The 25 Members of the London Assembly are elected to scrutinise the Mayor and be concerned for the overall well being of London. Noel […]
1 May 2003 by sianberry
London Assembly member, Jenny Jones, is urging anti-war and environmental protestors to join those demonstrations which are fun, small scale and in keeping with the tradition of non violent dissent which has become well established in this country. Pressure from the Greens on the MPA led to a softer and more flexible approach to policing […]
29 April 2003 by sianberry
Jenny said,"It is great that Mayor Livingstone is giving extra money for children’s safety, but he is giving twice as much to local councils for bridge strengthening. Which is more of a priority? Dealing with parental fears, or strengthening roads in London so that 44 ton lorries can use them?" Commenting further, Jenny said,"Safe Route […]