Research done by CAMRA (the Campaign for Real Ale) shows that 13 pubs permanently close each week across the UK. Closer to home, we have lost a quarter of all Wandsworth pubs since 1997.
I believe that education is critical to the future of our country and is the only way to ensure we can simultaneously achieve sustainable economic growth and social justice.
With London's population continuing to grow over the coming decade we need to start planning now to ensure we are able to meet future travel demand. Yet with South London's roads already near to full utilisation, growth in Tooting's transport capacity will most likely come from enhancements to the public transport and cycling options.
Our area is packed full of history, but in the face of high property prices and frequent development threats, we will need to rally together when sites are at risk. To than end I'm involved with several projects which are protecting important parts of Tooting's heritage:
Tooting has a large community of small businesses and self-employed workers. As a successful entrepreneur in Earlsfield, I understand the challenges that these local businesses face and will take action to ensure they are successful too.
From 10am to 1pm on Saturday 8th July, I'm running a surgery at Maya’s Community Café to meet with local residents who want advice on any issue they are facing, e.g. housing, schools, cost of living, local transport, etc.
The Canterbury Society, in association with the Canterbury Climate Action Partnership, invite you to join us for an evening of talks and discussion on the Climate Emergency. Please join us on Zoom via the below link:
BATCA (the Balham and Tooting Community Association) is organising a hustings for the General Election on 5th June, from 7-8.30pm at Holy Trinity Church, Trinity Road, Tooting Bec, London SW17 7RH (opposite the fire station).
