Man charged with murder of Sgt Matt Ratana

A man has been charged with the murder of Sergeant Matt Ratana. Homicide detectives investigating the fatal shooting on 25 September 2020 of their colleague Sergeant Matt Ratana yesterday charged a 23-year-old man from Banstead, Surrey with his murder, as well as possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition. He is due to appear … Continue reading Man charged with murder of Sgt Matt Ratana

Not answering the questions…on ventilation in public spaces to help stop the spread of Covid-19

Dulwich and West Norwood MP Helen Hayes is still waiting for an answer after putting three written questions in the House of Commons to a health minister on improving ventilation in public spaces to help stop the spread of Covid-19: Helen Hayes Labour, Dulwich and West Norwood To ask the Secretary of State for Health … Continue reading Not answering the questions…on ventilation in public spaces to help stop the spread of Covid-19

Blocked-off roads: Anti LTN campaigners in Lambeth to appeal High Court judgement?

Sofia Sheakh [Photo credit: Geoff Pugh] Anti-LTN protesters in Lambeth are meeting their legal advisers tonight (Tuesday) to discuss a probable appeal against yesterday's High Court judgement which dismissed various claims against Lambeth council relating to Low Traffic Neighbourhoods. "The main focus of Sophia Sheakh 's case is that she and others similarly dependant on … Continue reading Blocked-off roads: Anti LTN campaigners in Lambeth to appeal High Court judgement?

Blocked-off roads judgement: NO MERIT IN ARGUMENT THAT COUNCIL ARE USING EXPERIMENTAL ORDERS TO MAKE PERMANENT CHANGES

In his judgement Mr Justice Kerr rejected the complaint that the Low Traffic Neighbourhood scheme was not a genuine experiment. *************************************************************************************** In his approved judgement Mr Justice Kerr said: 115 The claimant asks the court to find that Lambeth has, under the guise of ETOs, used them as a mechanism to bring about permanent changes … Continue reading Blocked-off roads judgement: NO MERIT IN ARGUMENT THAT COUNCIL ARE USING EXPERIMENTAL ORDERS TO MAKE PERMANENT CHANGES

Blocked-off roads judgement – Council did not have to consult everybody, judge rules. “It was rational for Lambeth to consult and discuss the proposed measures with the persons and organisations of its choice”

It was rational for Lambeth council to consult and discuss proposed Low Traffic Neighbourhood measures with the persons and organisations of its choice, said Mr Justice Kerr in his judgement. "I agree with Lambeth that this ground of challenge is without merit" he said.  "The claimant cannot fashion from a supposed legitimate expectation an obligation … Continue reading Blocked-off roads judgement – Council did not have to consult everybody, judge rules. “It was rational for Lambeth to consult and discuss the proposed measures with the persons and organisations of its choice”

Blocked-off roads judgement: Experimental orders not yet set in stone says judge

The experimental orders which Lambeth council used to introduce Low Traffic Neighbourhoods into the borough are "not yet set in stone" says Mr Justice Kerr in his judgement. "Consideration of them is, or should be, ongoing and subject to further assessment, over and above the EQIAs (equality impact assessments) that have been carried out since … Continue reading Blocked-off roads judgement: Experimental orders not yet set in stone says judge

Scam-a-lot: : Caught a phish in your inbox? / Royal Mail ‘parcels’ / DLVA ‘refunds’ / Phone calls from the ‘Inland Revenue’

An online class tomorrow highlights the dangers of 'phishing' - as people posting on local social media highlight some of the current scams to watch out for. From ClearCommunityWeb: Staying safe online can feel complicated and it certainly is important, but by having a strategy you can keep it simpler than you might imagine, build confidence and … Continue reading Scam-a-lot: : Caught a phish in your inbox? / Royal Mail ‘parcels’ / DLVA ‘refunds’ / Phone calls from the ‘Inland Revenue’

Appeal to identify man after female officer kicked in the head at protest

Detectives investigating an incident during which a female police officer was kicked in the head by protestors have released an image of a man they want to identify. Throughout the day on Monday 14 June protestors opposed to the extension of Coronavirus restrictions held a demonstration in Parliament Square and Whitehall. Shortly before 20:00hrs, officers intervened … Continue reading Appeal to identify man after female officer kicked in the head at protest

Appeal following fatal collision in Shirley

A man has died following a fatal collision between a car and a motorcycle in Croydon. Police were called to the junction of Gladeside and Woodmere Avenue at 18:12hrs on Saturday, 26 June following reports of a collision involving a scrambler-style motorbike and a silver Volkswagen Touran. Officers attended with London Ambulance Service paramedics and … Continue reading Appeal following fatal collision in Shirley