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UK's pothole crisis deepens
By Visordown News on 15/03/2012 11:48:19
Severely underfunded local authorities blamed for condition of UK's roads
UNDER-FUNDED local authories are being blamed for the rise in potholes on UK roads.Local authorities are responsible for 95% of the country's road network and complaints about road conditions have risen by 10% in the last year alone.The average cost of repairing potholes is £4.4m...
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Bike parking charges threat for Camden
By Visordown News on 28/06/2012 11:11:44
Council believed that free parking 'effectively encourages a shift to motorcycle use'
A CAMDEN council document from October 2011 showed that the borough had plans to introduce the Westminster model for bike parking charges.Submitted to the Culture and Environment Scrutiny Committee, the council members decided not to follow
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Like to Bike shortlisted for award
By Visordown News on 05/12/2007 09:36:12
Motorcycle safety scheme proves great success
IT WAS started to keep kids out of trouble and stop them riding their motorcycles in housing estates and now the 'Like to Bike' campaign leaders are in the running for a major award for promoting safer communities. Organised by Congleton Borough
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Westminster issues warning to parking charge sign vandals
By Visordown News on 18/06/2010 12:02:55
"We will not hesitate to prosecute any individuals found to be carrying out action that is tantamount to stealing from the public purse"
WESTMINSTER COUNCIL has issued a warning to vandals following a new spate of graffiti daubed on a substantial number of the council's controversial motorbike parking charge signs.Many signs within the borough, which are void if defaced in any way
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London sees motorcycles as money spinners
By Visordown News on 08/01/2007 07:52:20
Free parking for bikers under threat as parking plans change
FREE PARKING bays for motorcycles are coming under threat in London, according to the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK). Westminster's council have announced plans to charge for all motorcycle parking. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
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London to get 20mph limit?
By Visordown News on 23/01/2008 22:06:05
Lower speed limit can drastically reduce fatalities, say campaigners
THE CAPITAL city is expected to follow the lead of towns and cities around the country by adopting 20mph zones in strategic areas, says pistonheads.comEach of the London's 33 councils could launch their own borough-wide "safety zones", after
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London bikers to get upmarket parking
By Tim Skilton on 17/12/2007 21:04:46
Lockable bays for permit holders in Kensington and Chelsea
New bays to feature secure ground anchorsFREE PARKING bays in popular visitor areas around Kensigton and Chelsea are set to appear in the new year. Bays with ground anchors for permit holders in the borough are just some of the improvements
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Westminster Parking war takes a new twist
By Visordown News on 11/01/2010 15:29:15
We had to laugh at this one...
IF YOU'RE a regular visitor to Visordown's news pages then chances are you'll know about the ongoing feud between Westminster Council and the borough's biking fraternity over the recent introduction of the controversial bike parking charge
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Motorcyclist killed in Police pursuit
By Visordown News on 11/10/2010 12:26:13
Man pursued for alleged involvement in earlier incident
A MOTORCYCLIST has died following a police pursuit in the London borough of Brent.Reports say the male rider, believed to be in his 30s, was being pusued by Police becuase he was riding a motorcycle matching the description of a machine involved
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Westminster Parking Attendants to give 'soft option'
By Visordown News on 10/02/2010 23:20:31
Council employees told to go easy on motorists but keep an eye out for 'defaced parking signs'
is the busiest and most congested borough in London."We have pioneered new parking policies to make it easier for motorists to park in Westminster with our firm but fair approach."This new contract will build on these innovations and help keep Westminster moving
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