Transport for London Less than one month to go until Barclays Cycle Hire goes east

Extension of the scheme to open on Thursday 8 March. Almost 10 million hires since launch.

The launch date for a major eastern expansion of the Mayor's flagship Barclays Cycle Hire scheme has been confirmed as Thursday 8 March 2012.

From that date the iconic bikes will be available beyond central London across the whole of the Borough of Tower Hamlets as well as north Shoreditch in the Borough of Hackney, Camden Town, Canary Wharf and Westfield White City.

Get the full details by clicking here.

Fuel-saving rubbish trucks will save millions, and double as winter gritters

Street cleaning vehicles that can double up as winter gritters are set to be unveiled in Westminster as part of a new fleet that will save the tax payer millions of pounds.

Service standards will increase and expenses will drop as a new fleet of rubbish disposal vehicles and smaller ‘pavement patrollers’ hit the capital, complete with fuel saving packs, improved engine management, GPS systems and quieter hydraulics.

The rubbish trucks are capable of achieving large fuel savings and, in turn, getting value for money for Westminster taxpayers, as well as being good for the environment. The new fleet has 70 trucks and, with each individual round taken into account, they will save more than £300,000 a year in fuel costs.

See the full press release here.

Switch off your engine

Idling is leaving your vehicle's engine running when stationary. Turn off your engine when parked, loading or waiting at the roadside as vehicle fumes can damage your health and the environment.

Transport for London Fares changes 2012

Some fares for travel have changed, for details of fare changes please click here.

Fitzrovia I.T. are now members!

Fitzrovia I.T. are new members to the Fitzrovia Partnership, they are now offering all companies that are members a free I.T. assesment with no obligtions at all. call Dan Stanbury on 020 7388 3444 or visit www.fitzroviait.com for further information.

The Fitzrovia Partnership is now on facebook

Follow us on facebook to stay up to date with events and special offers.

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New online facility to report illegal taxi touting

Illegal minicabs that tout for trade in London can now be reported on the Transport for London (TfL) website.

Anyone with access to the internet will be able to visit the Cab Enforcement web pages to report illegal activity or for updates on enforcement operation results.

All minicabs in the Capital must be licensed by TfL and must be booked in advance.

Any minicab that isn't booked by phone, email or in a licensed minicab office is illegal, unsafe, will not be insured, and in some cases the drivers are linked to more serious crimes including rape and sexual assault, robbery and drugs.

Tackle touting

Over 7,000 arrests have been made in the last eight years for touting and cab offences in London.

The new web pages are part of a wider initiative between TfL and its policing partners that aims to promote the safety of the travelling public, highlight the activity that has been undertaken to tackle touting and publicise the results.

They are available to view at the following address: tfl.gov.uk/cabenforcement.

Enforcement results, including arrest figures and licence revocations, will be available to view both to show what is being done and to serve as a warning to drivers who operate illegally.

See the full story at www.tfl.gov.uk/corporate/media/newscentre/20788.aspx

Business crime partnership

The Fitzrovia Partnership, in conjunction with the Metropolitan Police and Camden Business Against Crime, has set up a radio link scheme as the first step towards a Business Crime Partnership. The Radio link is was set up in December 2010 and is currently being rolled out to businesses in Tottenham Court Road and its hinterland. For further information on the initiative please contact info@fitzroviapartnership.com where Lee Lyons will be able to explain the initiative and enroll you into the scheme.

Reducing business crime is an important priority for the Fitzrovia Partnership. In consultation with the Police and Camden our crime partnership objectives are being developed as; the prevention and detection of crime; apprehension and prosecution of offenders; reduction in losses off the bottom line for business; reduction in the opportunity to commit crime; and a safe and more secure environment for those that work, visit and live in Fitzrovia.

Loyalty to Fitzrovia
The Fitzrovia Partnership has launched its own loyalty card for Fitzrovia which will provide those who work in the area benefits from shopping and eating in the area.  Discounts and promotions are  available from many of the shops, restaurants and other businesses in Fitzrovia.  In order to participate in this scheme please contact info@fitzroviapartnership.com.