London Underground to get high-speed mobile coverage
Tube users of all major networks such as Vodafone, Virgin Media 02 will be able to use high-speed mobile coverage across the whole tube network. Advancements being installed now by BAI communications will add coverage to a further five stations – including Tottenham Court Road, Oxford Circus and Camden Town – in the next six […]
Boris Johnson resigns 7 July 2022
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned as Conservative leader but remains as Prime Minister for until his successor is elected, after more than 50 ministers resigned in the past two days and several calls were made from MP’s for him to resign. Key new cabinet members were selected: Kit Malthouse has been appointed Chancellor for […]
National Insurance threshold increases from today 6 July
More people will get to keep more of their earnings before having to pay NI contributions. As of today, the threshold has risen by £3,000 from £9,880 to £12,570. The threshold for when NI is taken from salaries has risen, expecting to give average workers (earning under £35,000) around £330 back across the year. Learn […]
CONSULTATION EXTENDED: Central London bus review, have your say on potential bus cuts
The consultation has now been extended to Sunday 7 August Have your say on these potential changes in the Central London bus review The number 24 bus route, one of the longest running routes, could be axed along with other routes due to lack of funding and ongoing funding issues between TfL and the government. […]
New law to protect retail shop staff
New laws have come into effect to better protect shop workers The amended Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act from 28 June, now states that common assault against anyone working in a retail store will be classed as an aggravated offence, carrying rougher penalties. Acts of violence against store workers have been increasing, so will […]
West End Project July 2022
Read the full latest report from the West End Project team West End Project wins an award for new Alfred Place parkWest End Project has just been named winner of the Urban Transport Design Award by the Transport Planners Society, for Alfred Place park. New for this month Maps updated Princes Circus work update West […]
Business Climate Challenge 2022
The Fitzrovia Partnership is partnering with the Greater London Authority to deliver the 2022 Mayor’s Business Climate Challenge (BCC). The BCC is a voluntary energy efficiency programme developed to support businesses in reducing their energy consumption, costs and carbon emissions. Participating businesses receive free customised technical advice to member organisations to help make their workplaces […]
Consultation: Electric charging point on Fitzroy Street and Capper Street
Camden Council is proposing to implement a new electric vehicle charge point in Fitzroy Street and Capper Street. The council is committed to rolling out a network to encourage those who live and work in and visit the area to use electric vehicles, and be sure they will locate several in the borough. Demand is […]
Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. You can be part of Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics. All of us making a small change will make a […]
UCLH Charity Week 2022
It’s Charity Week at UCLH (4 – 11 July), with many fundraising initiatives taking place including – The NHS Big Tea with many private tea parties being hosted –Tesco Bags of Help scheme when you shop local – Donating old mobile phones, – Events and challenges you can sign up to participate in. There are […]
