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Tony Colman MP for Putney writes January has been another busy month both in Putney and in Westminster. Policing
Transport I also met with the Managing Director of South West Trains to discuss the many issues of concern surrounding their services through Putney. I will continue to push for a better train service and for other transport links. I have been happy to welcome in extra Transport for London investment in bus services in our area, with for example the new 493 bus route. I realise that there is some dissatisfaction with the new 485, particularly because the service bizarrely starts after rush hour. Any local transport users who wish to assist Transport for London in fine-tuning new bus services to actual needs should let either myself, or Transport for London, know. Transport for London can be contacted via their website: www.tfl.gov.uk Richmond Park I am also due to meet with Tessa Jowell to discuss the future of Richmond Park. As many of you will appreciate I have been lobbying against the closure of Robin Hood Gate since the increased pressure of traffic in Roehampton would be awful for local residents. Thousands of South West Londoner's signed a petition objecting to the Royal Park's Agency's Traffic Management Proposals which was presented to the Minister by myself, and other Parliamentary colleagues - I hope this will be taken into account. Brain Injury Services In
a recent debate in Parliament on Brain Injury I spoke about
the excellent work being done at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability
in Putney, both in terms of diagnosis and treatment. Clearly
other hospitals can learn from the pioneering work being done
there. For those interested in reading this and any other
debate in the Palace of Westminster, the Official report (hansard)
is available via www.parliament.uk I also recently met with the new Head Teacher of Elliot School. May I also take this opportunity to congratulate his predecessor Victor Burgess for his appearance on the New Years Honours List, he is to receive a well deserved OBE. Higher Education Funding While I support the re-introduction of the maintenance grant I am sceptical about the introduction of top up fees; both because of possible divisions amongst higher education institutions and because the amount of debt that many graduates could be facing is far too daunting for most students from poorer backgrounds to consider. I have made this clear to the Minister, Margaret Hodge, and am now seeking a meeting on this issue. On these and any other issues I am always keen to hear the views of Putney constituents. Please feel free to contact me via www.tonycolman.org.uk or by writing to me at the House of Commons. 3rd February 2003 Related Articles Christmas in SW15 .....................20.12.02 Aviation, finance, local hospitals and local events all in this weeks diary........ 5.12.02 An eventful fortnight in Putney & Westminster........15.11.02 MP Welcomes Queen's Speech ....1.11.02 visits at Westminster from the Limbless Association (based in Putney) and the tour he gave to children from Linden Lodge School, plans to talk to the RPA and his stance on top up fees for students..... 01.11.02 The Garden Centre site & Richmond Park are yet again centre stage......10.10.02 Visit to the CCTV centre and his concerns on crime 01.07.02 "another small step in dragging politics in the UK in to the technological age." Postwatch and London Housing Federation are under the MP's scrutiny. MP for Putney announces 11 achievement awards to local primary schools MP for Putney commends the work of four local community groups Planning issues are top on Mr Colman's constituients' agenda Tony Coman explains his motion to support UNIFEM in the fight against International Sex Trade. MP's response to Terminal 5 go ahead Lister Blasts Terminal 5 Decision Putney Post Office Under Threat First Putneysw15.com Diary Entry 8.11.2001 If you have a point to make about a local issue why not contribute to our forum |
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have met with the Borough Police Commander and we discussed
policing needs in Putney and in Wandsworth as a whole. Despite
Wandsworth Police's excellent record I agree that we need
more officers in the borough working on everyday policing.
I am due to meet with the chair of the Metropolitan Police
Authority this month to lobby for more police officers for
Wandsworth.