According to a report in the latest edition of the South London Press (Firday Jan 22nd, page 11) by Chief Reporter Greg Truscott many main roads heading to and from the centre of the capital could be closed on a temporary basis to cut the pollution from exhaust emissions.
This story came to light after a question was tabled by Green Assembly member Darren Johnson which confirmed that the Mayor of London had asked local councils to consider the impact of temporary road closures to cut pollution levels.
You should be under no illusion that the RMT specialist transport union and its London taxi branch is already on the case and will be seeking clarification from Tranport for London/Public Carriage Office that London's taxi-cabs should be excluded from any road closure programme. We shall also be bringing this issue to the attention of Caroline Pidgeon AM chair of the Transport Committee on the Greater London Assembly.
All members should note that many stories appear in local papers across the capital and it is vitally important that all of us keep an eye on these publications for they provide us with very useful information especially notices from the local council and Transport for London.
