Tony Arbour discusses London's choice with Heathrow Third Runway Referendums

Tony Arbour AM, the London Assembly Member for South West London, has called on Mayor Boris Johnson to support Heathrow Third Runway Referendums. AM Arbour was given Mayor Boris Johnsons support at the September 19^th 2012 Mayors Question Time of referendums in every London borough on whether a 3rd runway should be built at Heathrow.

Richmond Council has already announced their intention to hold a referendum and the Mayor made clear that he supported this approach.

Commenting Tony Arbour said: “It is crucial that the Government understands the strength of opposition to allowing Heathrow Airport to build a 3rd runway. I am delighted that the Mayor backed the approach of London boroughs holding referendums on this subject and I’m sure Londoners will be unsurprised to learn that the Mayor confirmed that he would vote ‘No’.”
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MQT Question List: Sept 2012

The following are the questions the GLA Conservatives will be asking at this months Mayor's Question Time (MQT). The MQT will be held on September 19^th, so stay tuned for the live coverage starting at 10am, via the groups Twitter stream. There will also be video summaries made by the GLA Conservative Assembly Members after the event via the groups Youtube Channel.
 
 

Squatting laws
Question No: 2524 / 2012

Steve O’Connell
Do you welcome the recent law which now makes squatting in residential buildings a criminal offence, allowing police to arrest squatters?
 
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July MQT Summary

This month MQT (4^th July 2012) included some very interesting questions regarding Prioritising investigations, Cleaning up the A12, and Stopping Metal Theft in London. We have compiled three summary videos of these questions, and hope to compile some more video's on the other questions asked to the Mayor by the GLA Conservatives. For the full list of our questions with a short description read our post.
 

Prioritising investigations

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July Mayors Question Time – Question List

On 4^th July 2012, the London Assembly will hold it’s monthly Mayor’s Question Time. Assembly Members from all parties will pose question’s to Boris Johnson regarding matters that are important to Londoners.
 
Below are the oral questions tabled by the GLA Conservative Group for the July Mayors Question Time.
 
The GLA Conservatives have asked the Mayor to update the Assembly regarding the future of the South London Health Trust, and will ask the Mayor to lobby the Secretary of State and the Department of Health to commit to keeping Queen Mary’s Hospital in operation in Sidcup. This is Bexley’s only hospital and there are plans to create a health campus on the site.
 
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Richard Tracey on Emirates Air line Cable Car, and River Transport

(Video Via Youtube, "Richard Tracey on Emirates Air line Cable Car, and River Transport")
 
Merton and Wandsworth’s GLA member, Richard Tracey today took an inaugural ride on London’s first cable car across the Thames (Emirates Air line Cable Car) and used the river to travel there.
 
 

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Steve O'Connell Discusses Stephen Greenhalgh

Steve O'Connell Assembly Member for Croydon and Sutton, and GLA Conservatives Spokesman for Policing and Crime discusses his thoughts on last weeks (21/06/2012) Policing and Crime Committee and the controversy surrounding Stephen Greenhalgh's (New Deputy Mayor Policing and Crime) comments during the meeting. AM O'Connell asks Londoners to focus more on the 2012 Policing priorities such as the coming Olympics, the anniversary of the 2011 Riots, and for Steve personally the safety of Croydon and Sutton.
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Richard Tracey: “Tube drivers’ strike proves urgent need for driverless trains”

 
GLA Conservatives’ transport spokesman, Richard Tracey said this morning that news of five days of Tube strikes proves the need for driverless trains.
 
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June 2012 MQT Summary

Today the GLA Conservative Assembly Members Questioned the Mayor on a range of questions from Suburban Rail to Heathrow Expansion. The Mayor agreed with our Members on a great deal of issues, but also this gave our Members a chance to expand London's and their own knowledge of these topics.

This is a MQT Summary in progress as it takes a couple of days for everything to be compiled so check back often or follow the Assembly_Tories on twitter for the latest updates.

Richard Tracey questions Mayor over Suburban Rail control

Richard Tracey AM, GLA Conservative Transport spokesman, today (13 June) pushed the Mayor to renew his efforts to lobby the Government regarding control of the overland rail network. Asking a question at the Mayor's Question Time, Richard asked Boris Johnson to instruct Transport for London to flesh out what a suburban rail network run by City Hall would look like.

Richard said:

"Many commuters who have no other option than to use the overland train routes face a less than satisfactory service. This was demonstrated over the Jubilee weekend when many train operators failed to put on extra services which caused chaos on the network. I fully support the desire of the Mayor to have a stake in the commuter rail lines, so he can make them work for Londoners. He now needs to ensure that Transport for London put forward a clear vision of what timetables will look like, and what improvements may be implemented if the Mayor had control. This would go some way to building support for a TfL run service"
 

Related Tweets from Assembly_Tories

Live: Richard Tracey asks Mayor to release timetables to show benefits of TfL run suburban rail. No table but ensures improvement in service

— GLA Conservatives(@Assembly_Tories) June 13, 2012

 
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June's Mayor's Question Time – Question List

On 13^th June 2012, the London Assembly will hold it’s monthly Mayor’s Question Time. Assembly Members from all parties will pose question’s to Boris Johnson regarding matters that are important to Londoners.

Below are the oral questions tabled by the GLA Conservative Group.

 

Crime Reduction on Public Transport
Question No: 1534 / 2012
Steve O’Connell

Why is crime on London’s transport network at an 8 year low?

Steve will question the Mayor on his successful fight against crime on the Tube and bus network which has led to a significant drop in crime on these modes of transport.
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