Tomilyn
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Writing on urbanism in Lewisham for Salamander News
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The Guardian
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· 23d
UK could raise nearly £2bn by taxing SUVs in line with European countries, study shows
Thinktank says an ‘SUV loophole’ means UK buyers pay up to 20 times less tax on biggest models than in neighbouring nations
Taxing Britain’s SUVs in line with other European countries could raise almost £2bn a year for the public finances, research has shown.
The Transport & Environment thinktank has urged the government to use the autumn budget to bring in a levy on the largest vehicles, which it said would reflect the damage they caused to the environment and infrastructure. Continue reading...
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Tomilyn
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· Aug 18
Bakerloo Line extension - can London "stand on its own two feet"?
After hopes of government funding were dashed, the GLA Budget and Performance committee are exploring alternative methods for funding the long-awaited Bakerloo line extension through to Lewisham and o...
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Tomilyn
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· Aug 3
Deptford Scratch - Greenwich Theatre
Following a successful sell out show at Deptford Lounge, Deptford Scratch is coming to the Greenwich Theatre studio! We are thrilled to be sharing new work in such a prestigious venue. The pieces bein...
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Tomilyn
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· Aug 2
Salamander News
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· Aug 2
The Word bookshop under threat as Goldsmiths sells off 6 New Cross Road buildings
As Goldsmiths faces continued financial pressures, it has abandoned its vision for an "Enterprise Hub" and is selling off the parade on New Cross Road, Deptford.
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· Jun 26
5 key takeaways from Lewisham's Active Travel Strategy
The goal of the plan is to create "a safer, more accessible borough where everyone can easily walk or cycle to their destination." New Cross writer, cyclist and road safety campaigner Tomilyn Rupert ...
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Salamander News
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· Jun 12
Hopes for Bakerloo line extension dashed by Rachel Reeves' spending review
Lewisham mayor Brenda Dacres joined the call for government funding to deliver the project. But today's announcement excluded London from UK transport infrastructure spending. Lewisham will be gettin...
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