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Steve O’Connell welcomes Boris’s action for First Time Buyers |
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Thursday, 26 June 2008 11:31 |
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Steve O’Connell, Planning and Housing Spokesman for London Assembly Conservatives, has welcomed a new initiative by the Mayor of London, to help first time buyers onto the housing ladder.
In response to a written question from Mr O’Connell, Boris Johnson set out details of his forthcoming “First Steps” housing scheme, which provides new low cost home ownership opportunities to Londoners. It will include people currently excluded from government schemes.
Steve O’Connell said:
“The proposed First Steps Housing scheme would help many more Londoners achieve their aspiration to own their first home. This is a welcome initiative for hard-pressed first time buyers, especially in these difficult economic times.”
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Tracey demands action on Phase 2 of East London Line extension |
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Thursday, 26 June 2008 11:24 |
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Richard Tracey, London Assembly Group transport spokesman has written to the Secretary of State for Transport to ask her to commit the government to funding the second phase of the East London Line extension to Clapham Junction. |
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Coleman: “London is forgotten again.” |
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Wednesday, 25 June 2008 00:00 |
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Brian Coleman, London Assembly member for Barnet and Camden has asked why a Government consultation paper on moving election day from a Thursday to the weekend does not include the Greater London Authority on its list of consultees.
In its introduction, the document, from the Ministry of Justice called “The Governance of Britain – Election Day: Voting at weekends” says:
“The consultation is aimed at … those with a particular interest in the electoral process and the timing of elections such as political parties, local authorities and electoral administrators across the UK.” |
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Evans welcomes arrival of Chairman of Transport for London |
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Wednesday, 25 June 2008 00:00 |
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Roger Evans, Deputy Leader of the London Assembly Conservative group today welcomed the arrival of Tim Parker as the Chairman of Transport for London.
Speaking after Mr Parker’s confirmation hearing at City Hall, Mr Evans said:
“Tim Parker’s confirmation hearing this morning showed that he brings a welcome breath of fresh air and common sense to the role of Chairman of Transport for London. |
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Evans welcomes Wheatcroft’s report on London Development Agency |
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Thursday, 19 June 2008 00:00 |
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Roger Evans, Conservative London Assembly budget spokesman has welcomed an update on the report by the Mayor’s forensic audit panel investigation into the London Development Agency.
Speaking after the Panel’s chair, Patience Wheatcroft, updated the Assembly Budget Committee on her investigation with some surprising revelations into the fiscal responsibility of the LDA, Mr Evans said:
“I welcome the thorough update provided to the Budget Committee today by the Mayor's Panel Chairman, Patience Wheatcroft. |
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