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• Reference: 2022/5231
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 15 December 2022

Presently there are more taxis reaching the maximum lowered age limit than there are entering into the trade. Nissan Dynamo production is ceasing. Will you agree to expedite the testing of the EURO 5 TO 6 conversion kit for the TX4 taxi model to the road test stage, and if testing is successful, ensure that it is rolled out with the urgency that is required, to support the Black Taxi trade as well as clean up the Taxi fleet?

• Reference: 2022/5232
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 15 December 2022

COVID-19 has led to many Londoners changing their patterns of working and commuting. The TfL consultation on bus priority and improvements for people walking along the A41 Finchley Road, Hendon Way to Hilgrove Road closed on 27 March 2020. TfL recently confirmed that it has decided to proceed with the changes. Could you please confirm why you think the findings of the consultation are not outdated and therefore no new consultation is needed?

• Reference: 2022/5233
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 15 December 2022

Black Taxi drivers are under a lot of pressure. Not in the least, the cost of a new vehicle that is both electric and wheelchair accessible. The current numbers leaving the fleet show that the grant is not enough to convince people to continue in the profession or attract new people. What further actions are you considering to ensure the London Taxi trade continues?

• Reference: 2022/5234
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 15 December 2022

London Black Taxi drivers’ vehicles were licensed for 15 years and then this was reduced to 12 years. What support is given to taxi drivers who after 12 years have not yet been able to pay off their taxi but whose licence has expired?

• Reference: 2022/5235
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 15 December 2022

I understand from local residents that the Slip Road onto the M25 at Junction 4 (A224 and A21 at Hewitts Roundabout in Orpington) is being used every weekend for "car cruising" which is a form of motor racing. Could you confirm what action the Met is taking to tackle this dangerous activity?

• Reference: 2022/5236
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 15 December 2022

Lillie Bridge Depot has been sold to the Earl’s Court Partnership Ltd. Who undertook the valuation of the land and what value was arrived at? What revenue did TfL receive for this sale?

• Reference: 2022/5237
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 15 December 2022

What is the total cost of past and future relocation costs of the depot?

• Reference: 2022/5238
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 15 December 2022

Have all the Lillie Bridge Depot land and buildings been surveyed for various contaminants including asbestos and if so, what were the results?

• Reference: 2022/5239
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 15 December 2022

Are there going to be residual uses of the Lillie Bridge Depot; any sidings; or will it relocate completely?

• Reference: 2022/5240
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 15 December 2022

Are there any restrictions on how TfL can spend the proceeds?