Expanded ULEZ six month report
Since the ULEZ expanded up to, but not including the North and South Circular roads, compliance levels with ULEZ emissions standards have increased to 93.8% in May 2022, up from 86.9% in the weeks before the zone expanded.There were also around 21,000 fewer vehicles in the zone compared to pre-scheme levels. Furthermore, NO2 concentrations in […]
Fill out our waste and recycling survey
Our ambition is to deliver a cleaner Fitzrovia, but we need to understand your requirements. Please could you take five minutes to help us understand your business’s waste and recycling needs. This includes understanding when you would ideally like to put your rubbish out, so if necessary, we can bring in new services. As a […]
New rail strikes July and August
Wednesday 27 July: RMT workers, including guards and signalling staff, employedby Network Rail and 14 rail companies will stage a 24-hour walkout. Thursday 18 August and Saturday 20 August: RMT workers will walk out again if dispute not resolved. It has been confirmed the RMT union will strike on 27 July, 18 August and 20 […]
Over 50s to be offered Covid booster and flu jab
Everyone aged 50 and over will be among those offered a COVID-19 booster and a flu jab this autumn under plans to increase protection against respiratory viruses ahead of winter. Other groups will be elegible based on vulnerability and proximity to those who are vulnerable: Those eligible for a further dose will be: all adults […]
Extra paid parental leave for those whose babies require neonatal care
Business minister Jane Hunt has announced that there will be additional paid time off of up to 12 weeks for new parents whose newborn babies are unwell and receiving neonatal care for a prolonged period of time, instead of worrying about having to take unpaid leave or return to work sooner when their child is […]
All tips, service charge and gratuities will now go to staff in hospitality
Under new business legislation, more UK workers in hospitality, leisure and services sectors will be able to take home cash they’ve earned from tips and service charge. Many hospitality workers rely on tips to top up their pay and sometimes this hasn’t always been passed on – this new law Allocation of Tips bill will […]
Transport decarbonisation plan – electric bike consultation
To mark its one-year anniversary of the Transport Decarbonisation Plan, the government is launching a new public consultation to accelerate the transition to zero emission travel by phasing out the sale of new fossil-fuelled motorbikes and moped by 2035, or even earlier for some vehicles. Electric motorbikes could soon become the norm on UK roads. […]
ProtectUK is the new online home of ACT training providers, CTA
ProtectUK is a new platform that will provide vital information, official guidance and leading advice, helping you to detect security vulnerabilities and connect you with the best resources to protect yourselves, and those around you. ProtectUK has been developed by the Counter Terrorism Alliance, a focussed collaboration of three leading organisations: NaCTSO, Homeland Security Group (Home […]
Amber extreme weather warning
The Met Office has issued a rare ‘Amber’ warning of extreme weather in relation to the temperatures likely to be experienced from this Sunday 17 July and into the Monday and Tuesday. Heatwaves can become uncomfortable and unsafe; take a slower pace especially when using the underground, limit your exposure to the sun, stay indoors […]
The second Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy is published
This new policy paper maps out the governments strategy and plans to roll out investment in cycling and walking initiatives until 2025. The aims of the strategy are to: Increase cycling for shorter journeys Increase walking Double cycling Increase the percentage of children aged 5 to 10 who usually walk to school The new government […]
