2021 Taxi cab fare and tariff review – consultation
Have your say Transport for London (TfL) are reviewing taxi (black cab) fares and tariffs in London and would like your views on whether they should increase taxi fares to help taxi drivers cover their costs. TfL licenses and regulates taxi and private hire services in London. As part of this, they set the maximum […]
West End Project: December 2021
Alfred Place Park The park is coming together well, with plants, trees and seating in place. It is expected to open in early 2022. Some road closures will be needed for the park to be completed on the following dates: Alfred Place between Store Street and just south of the Law Courts will be closed […]
Early Warning: Cyber attack alert system
Early Warning is a free service by the NCSC for all organisations to spot malicious activity in their information feed, using IP addresses and domain names. You’ll receive a Daily Threat Alert and Weekly Threat Alert if anything is detected or not. Then your organisation can investigate the issue. This will enhance your security and […]
Masks now mandatory in shops and public transport
From Tuesday 30 November, face coverings will be mandatory on public transport, in shops and in crowded enclosed spaces. The government wants to take action after the developments last week regarding the new variant Omicron (B.1.1.529), and as more cases are confirmed in the UK. There are changes to what travellers arriving to the UK […]
Travel changes and testing
New travel guidance for inbound flights to the UK Due to the new variant, and several countries were added to the red list. Anyone arriving from a red list country must isolate in a quarantine hotel and cover their own costs. Changes were also made to testing requirements for all arrivals into the UK from […]
30/11 statement from the Prime Minister – Omicron and booster programme
In the press conference on Tuesday 30 November, The Prime Minister further urged everyone to get vaccinated and boosted, so immune responses will be stronger to the new uncertain effects of the Omicron variant.Second doses are being offered to all 12-15 year olds. It has now been recommended that boosters be offered to all over […]
Boosters now valid on COVID travel NHS pass
Boosters and third doses will now be included on Covid passes for travel. The NHS COVID Pass for travel can now be used to demonstrate proof of a booster or third dose for outbound international travel for countries with a time limit for the vaccine to be valid for quarantine-free travel. Israel, Croatia and Austria […]
Crossrail update November 2021
The Elizabeth line is now in its trial phase, undergoing around 150 exercises to test the reliability and safety of the new carriages. The line is still expected to open in Spring 2022, bringing with it new opportunities to London and, especially South East London and a much needed boost to the economy. All but […]
Banknote checking for retailers – Scottish polymer notes
New Scottish polymer notes are now in circulation for £5, £10, £20 and £50. With the Christmas shopping period underway, please take a moment to read this safety guidance for checking new Scotting banknotes, and to share with staff so they become familiar. Counterfeit notes are always circling, so it is important for retailers handling […]
Phone snatching incidents: Protect your phone and valuables
There has been an increase in phone snatching incidents in the local area and the West End. The thieves are snatching phones and gettting away on scooters/ e-scooter/ bikes. They target busy streets, tubes and mainline stations, and come up behind victims on pavements, or grab from the road. Police are carrying out daily operations […]
