Via City Hall: "Sadiq Khan has launched a new £2.7 million programme to deliver indoor air quality filters to hundreds of schools across the capital, bringing cleaner air to tens of thousands of children in their classrooms. "At least 200 schools across London will receive HEPA filters."

The world's most sustainable Film and TV studio has been given approval to build 10 new stages in Hertsmere Sky Studios Elstree expansion will continue to bring good quality jobs for Oakmere residents, boost our local economic growth and add to the UK's rich cultural heritage.

Fantastic news for nearby Barnet, a reduction in NOx by 35%. You can check your London Borough below.

London is home to a thriving games industry. It’s one of the four creative industries—including fashion, design and film—that we’re investing £10m in to create jobs and help to generate more than £2.5bn for the capital’s economy as part of the London Growth Plan.

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Great news for Camden—removing traffic will improve air quality, make streets safer, and support local businesses. Backed by £500,000 from the London Air Quality Fund, this is a strong step towards a Low Emission Neighbourhood and a fairer, greener city for all.

Housing benefit insufficient for nearly half of Barnet families with children Around 45% of the 10,208 households in Barnet receiving some form of housing benefit with at least one child would not have their full rent covered reports Adam Care, Data Reporter barnetpost.co.uk/?p=39666

Labour is delivering 🌹

I welcome the government’s announcement of multi-million pound funding to arts venues, museums, libraries & heritage institutions. We will continue to work with the government, councils and our arts and cultural organisations to make sure culture in London continues to thrive.

Hertsmere Labour is delivering on its promise to create a fairer, more prosperous, and sustainable borough. Full story👇 www.hertslabour.org.uk/2025/02/18/h...

There you have it. Outright denial of climate science by Reform UK. Via Politico: "Reform UK Deputy Leader Richard Tice has told Sky that the scientific view that human activity is the main cause of climate change is “absolute garbage.”" This should be treated like denying gravity exists...

Labour is building the homes that our families in Hersmere need - putting the dream of home ownership back in reach. That’s the difference you get with Labour in power.

“But fly-tipping remains a blight on our neighbourhoods. This initiative is about thinking creatively and working with residents to address the issue.” - Cllr Linda Smith Full story 👇🏻 www.hertslabour.org.uk/2025/01/27/h...

Hertsmere Approves Europe’s Largest Data Centre, Driving Local and National Growth “Hertsmere has cleared the way to becoming the home of a data centre integral to Britain’s future in cutting-edge technology." - Jeremy_Newmark Leader of Hertsmere Borough Council Full story👇🏻 tinyurl.com/33amrnmr

The Leader of the Council, Cllr Jeremy Newmark, gives a short round-up of last night's Full Council meeting. www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-Y6...

Said Cllr Aaditya Kaza, “It was sad that the Conservatives chose not to back it. Labour & Liberal Democrat Councillors passed the motion." Full story👇 www.hertslabour.org.uk/2025/01/23/h...

Fantastic news that Andrew Lewin MP has secured contactless payment at Welwyn North station, which is just 15 minutes away by train from Potters Bar station. I look forward to the continued improvements to our transport services. www.whtimes.co.uk/news/2487173...

Cllr Jeremy Newmark said, “Under the Conservatives rough sleeping reached record highs – that represents a tragedy for the individuals involved, a disgrace for a wealthy country like ours and a failure that puts lives at risks and drains tax payers’ resources.” Full Story 👇 tinyurl.com/yn4rcz73

Good labour market stats release this morning. Real wages are rising at a healthy 2.4% That's a New Labour rate of wage growth. We've all missed it.

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You can nominate someone for a Mayor of Hertsmere Civic Award until 31 January! Do you know someone who selflessly gives their time to make a positive and valuable contribution in our borough? For more information, including the nomination form, go to: ow.ly/mfne50UyJg9

I am delighted to share that Hertsmere Borough Council's joint administration has received an excellent report from the independant Local Government Association. The report demonstrates our success in transforming the council to provide the services our residents rely on.

Happy New Year from everyone at Hertsmere Labour!

Hertsmere Labour wish everyone across the Borough a very Happy Chanukah! #Chanukah

We wish everyone in Hertsmere a great Christmas and a peaceful New Year. #Christmas

This evening I attended the UKCypriotFed briefing following Starmer's recent visit to Cyprus. Discussions around the future of the island and the role it has to play in the wider stability of the region were brought forward. I look forward to continued negotiations.

Hertsmere Labour Welcomes Clarity to Planning policy Amidst Housing Crisis. The Government has announced updates to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), offering clarity for areas like Hertsmere facing acute housing challenges. Full story👇 www.hertslabour.org.uk/2024/12/12/h...

To make our meetings more transparent, I am pleased to announce that Hertsmere meetings are now being livestreamed to YouTube! youtube.com/@hertsmerewe... Please like and subscribe to stay up to date with what's going on in your borough.

New investment for SEND places show Labour is delivering change for places like Hertfordshire. Full story👇 www.hertslabour.org.uk/2024/12/04/n...

Hertsmere Labour welcomes new council funding plan Labour’s Cllr Rebecca Challice has welcomed a 3.2% real-terms funding boost that will guarantee no council will see a reduction in spending power. Full story 👇 www.hertslabour.org.uk/2024/11/29/h...

“This is a game changer for our community. Hertsmere’s local economy has enormous untapped potential, and these measures will enable us to address barriers to work, particularly for young people and those with health challenges." - Cllr Newmark Full Story👇 www.hertslabour.org.uk/2024/11/26/l...

If you are nearby to the Civic Offices in Borehamwood, be sure to check out the wonderful cards made by Hertsmere children in our annual christmas card competiton!

More malnutrition admissions at the Royal Free London There were around 240 admissions for malnutrition last year at the main hospital trust serving Barnet barnetpost.co.uk/2024/11/05/m...

This evening Potters Bar & The Villages Labour members met at The Old Manor pub to discuss the latest Labour government budget following today's announcement. Fixing public services starts now with additional money for the NHS and Education. Cheers everyone!

As we all seem to be posting our favourite games to make friends on this sociable site, here are mine: Runescape Total War Medieval 2 + Mods Final Fantasy 7-10 Pokemon Emerald + TCG COD Zombies Jagged Alliance Civilization Fallout NV + 4 Wipeout 2097 Assassin's Creed

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