ULEZ Expansion

Today the Mayor of London has extended London’s ULEZ zone to cover Hillingdon and Harrow. I deeply regret that it has come to this and that the Mayor has not listened to residents across outer London who are overwhelmingly against this cash grabbing scheme.  

This month, several key pieces of legislation completed their passage through Parliament and three by-elections took place across the country, including in our neighbouring constituency of Uxbridge and South Ruislip. To say it was a busy few weeks is certainly an understatement, but Parliament has now risen for the summer recess. 

This morning, I had the opportunity to ask the Secretary of State for Transport about TfL’s plan to introduce a pay-per-mile scheme across London.

I am delighted to bring you my most recent update as we approach the summer recess. While the important work of parliament has continued, many of my readers will perhaps be more interested in the ongoing by-election in Uxbridge and South Ruislip.

I am pleased to bring you my June 2023 Update. As ever, if you would like to sign up to my mailing list, you can do so on this page or by emailing david.simmonds.mp@parliament.uk. 

The big event last month was the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla in Westminster Abbey. It was an incredibly important moment in our history.

At the time of writing, we are eagerly preparing for the coronation of King Charles III. Many of my residents in Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner have been decorating their homes, preparing their streets and volunteering as part of the King’s initiative to support the nation’s volunteering sector.

I am pleased to bring you my March 2023 Update. As ever, if you would like to sign up to my mailing list, you can do so on this page or by emailing david.simmonds.mp@parliament.uk. 

I continue to hear from many of my constituents how the Mayor’s proposals to expand the ULEZ will impact them. I remain deeply concerned about this decision and the lack of consideration that has been given to the views of my constituents and local businesses.

Last night, Members of the House of Lords debated an amendment designed to prevent the Mayor from proceeding with the expansion of ULEZ to our area without the consent of Hillingdon and Harrow.