Thirtieth Mayor's Report to the Assembly
This is my thirtieth report to the Assembly, fulfilling my duty under
Section 45 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999. It covers the period
from 13 February - 12 March 2003.
Transport
London Development Agency
Policing and Safety
Peace Demonstration
Annual London Survey
Budget
Corporate Governance
Health
Culture
Stakeholders
Trafalgar Square
Environment
International events
London Plan
Housing
Appointments
Events
Planning and Development Control
Key Engagements
Transport
Congestion Charging
I am pleased to say that London's congestion charge scheme got off to
a smooth start on February 17, with traffic levels within the central
London zone down an estimated 25% on a normal working day.
None of the potential problems actually materialised, with the zone's
boundary road (London's inner ring road) flowing smoothly; no reported
rat running around the edge of the zone; the camera and payment systems
all working; no campaign of mass civil disobedience; and public transport
working well, even without the Central Line in operation.
Approximately 90,000 a people a day paid the congestion charge during
the first week, by web, phone, retail outlet, car park machine or - in
a first for the UK - by SMS text messaging.
The scheme was deliberately launched during a school half-term week,
when traffic levels are lighter but the second and third week of the charge
also went well. With London's schools open again, traffic levels down
approximately 20% in the central London zone.
During the second week, the number of people paying the £5 daily
charge rose to approximately 95,000. Public transport again coped well
- despite the continuing suspension of the Central Line - with London's
bus services, including the 300 extra buses introduced to coincide with
the congestion charge, moving more freely through the capital's streets
than before February 17.
There have been some £80 Penalty Charge Notices sent in error,
but this is to be expected with a scheme dealing with hundreds of thousands
of vehicles and payments each week, especially in the early days the scheme.
TfL is working hard to iron out these teething troubles and is urging
any driver who believes they have been sent a PCN in error to make representations
to TfL, providing as much information as possible.
The charge is now in its fourth week and traffic continues to be light
within the zone and there have been no major reported problems. Many of
the schemes fiercest critics have been forced to concede that the congestion
charge is working and has made London a more pleasant place to be.
Prior to the start of the scheme, I approved a proposed agreement between
myself, TfL and the Royal Borough Of Kensington and Chelsea following
the judicial review of the congestion charge scheme. According to the
agreement, TfL and I will not proceed to detailed assessment of costs
against the Borough. The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea will
comply with a schedule of obligations to assist the introduction of the
congestion charge and implementation of the transport improvements more
generally. The obligations concern implementation of scheme signage, monitoring
of scheme impacts, bus priority schemes and other junction improvements,
scheme traffic signal changes and a review of waiting and loading regulations
and increased parking enforcement on Sloane Square. The Borough will pay
for a substantial proportion of works pursuant to the schedule of obligations
and agreed to give no further challenge against the scheme as currently
constituted before the start of the scheme.
Also, prior to the introduction of the scheme, I confirmed the Greater
London (Central Zone) Congestion Charge (Variation) Order 2003 proposed
by TfL The order clarifies issues around the manner of payment of the
charge and the payment period for paying the penalty charge notice.
I have approved the arrangements for the adjudication of appeals against
the congestion charge. As this is a Mayoral function, I have entered into
a contract with ALG TEC for the provision of the adjudication services.
The set up costs of the appeals service are £423, 000 and the estimated
annual running costs are £700, 000. These costs will be met by TfL
as the relevant charging authority. I have issued a statutory direction
to TfL to ensure that TfL provides me with the support and funds necessary
to enable me to meet my obligations under the contract, particularly regarding
paying ALG TEC. The adjudication service will be provided alongside ALG
TEC's existing parking appeals operation.
PPP/London Underground issues
TfL and I are working to secure the earliest possible handover of London
Underground to Transport for London. However, we are still waiting for
Metronet and the Underground to reach agreement on the remaining two PPP
contracts. TfL has shown its willingness for an early transfer and has
appointed Tim O'Toole as Managing Director designate for London Underground.
The sooner he and Bob Kiley can take control, the sooner we can begin
to restore the public's lost confidence in the Underground.
I am also deeply concerned at some reports that handover of the Underground
may be further delayed and will not happen until the end of the year.
This delay is currently being caused by the Infracos' insistence that
promised legislative changes are made before handover takes place. I have
previously given assurances that my Office and TfL will give the binding
guarantees the Infracos have been promised in law, in order to facilitate
an earlier transfer of the Underground.
London Rail
TfL London Rail has continued negotiations with Cross London Rail Links
Ltd and the Strategic Rail Authority to ensure progress on two major projects
- Crossrail and the East London Line Extension (ELLX).
The Crossrail Business Case was completed and submitted to Ministers.
There was also good news on the East London Line Extension which has been
delayed by a judicial review. Following a meeting between myself and council
representatives from Tower Hamlets and Hackney, LBTH issued a press notice
on 28 February announcing a decision by councillors that no further action
should be taken on planning breaches relating to the demolition of Bishopsgate
Goodsyard. This welcome decision now awaits ratification by a full Council
meeting. Unless there is further court action, the way will then be clear
for the Secretary of State for Transport to give the project the go-ahead.
Docklands Light Railway
Work began on the latest extension to the Docklands Light Railway, which
will see the network reach out to London City Airport and North Woolwich.
The 4.4km extension will cost £140m and will be completed by the
end of 2005. The DLR currently carries around 44m passengers a year and
is at the heart of my plans to regenerate and revitalise Docklands and
East London. This extension, the first of several planned for the years
ahead, means more people will have access to reliable, affordable transport.
This will mean more jobs and prosperity for the area.
Taxi Fares
Changes to the taxi tariff were approved by the TfL Board on 18 February
and come into effect from 5 April 2003. The higher night rate introduced
in 2001 to increase the supply of black cabs at night will start at 10pm
rather than the previous start time of 8pm. A middle-level tariff will
operate between 8pm and 10pm that will reduce the average taxi fare during
that period by £1.40 - a 13 per cent cut. The new structure will
also simplify fares by including a fixed amount for extras, for carrying
luggage and additional passengers, into the proposed minimum fare, which
would rise to £2.00.
Buses
February brought the completion of bus improvements to deliver more than
300 extra buses ahead of congestion charging - the biggest package of
improvements for the capital since the Second World War.
This included the first bendy bus service for South London - the 436
taking passengers on more comfortable and reliable journeys from Lewisham
to Paddington. At 18 metres long vehicles can carry up to 140 people,
at least 60 more than a double deck bus and as on many cities on the continent
passengers can use all three doors for boarding and alighting.
Services outside central London also got a welcome boost this month.
Route 440 was extended to serve the Central Middlesex Hospital.
Hackney and Islington also gained a brand new service - the 393 Holloway
to Clapton provided much needed local links.
London Safety Camera Partnership
Last week saw the launch of a six-week radio campaign for the London
Safety Camera Partnership.
The 30 second radio ad, featuring the voices of Andrew Sachs and Geraldine
McEwan tackles popular misconceptions, pointing out that cameras are now
all painted bright yellow and can only be sited at places with a proven
history of road crashes and casualties where speed is a contributory factor.
Bike Ready, Bike Steady, Bike Safe
TfL Street Management joined forces with the Metropolitan and City of
London police services to stage a dynamic and interactive stand at this
year's Superbike Show.
Visitors to the stand were able to test their reaction skills on a computer
simulation break testing machine and watch footage from police recordings
of bike crashes and safety initiatives. Transport police officers were
also on hand to answer a large variety of questions and test peoples'
knowledge with a highly popular highway code test. Information on the
London Safety Camera Partnership and Congestion Charging was provided.
Disposal of TfL Land
I have approved a request from TfL that the land at forward part of the
front garden at 191 Falloden Way NW11 be disposed of, on the basis of
information supplied by TfL, because it is not required for the purposes
of discharge by TfL or any of its functions.
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London Development Agency
Woolwich regeneration
The transformation of Woolwich took a major step forward in February
with the decision by the London Development Agency to appoint two architects,
East and Sergison Bates, to develop plans for the future regeneration
of the area. East and Sergison Bates will collaborate on a design-led
approach to regeneration and provide a fresh vision for the future of
Woolwich. This work will feed into a framework, jointly led by the LDA,
my Architecture and Urbanism Unit, the London Borough of Greenwich and
Transport for London, to create jobs, build homes and improve leisure
and retail facilities in the Woolwich area.
My draft London Plan and the LDA's Corporate Plan, identifies Woolwich
as a priority area, and the town centre will be redeveloped as part of
the proposals for Thames Gateway contained in the Sustainable Communities
Plan, which was recently announced by the Deputy Prime Minister.
Housing for London's key workers
The London Development Agency (LDA) has announced it will work with London
& Quadrant Housing Trust to transform Greengate House in Plaistow,
E13 into quality homes for the capital's key workers. The LDA bought the
property, in the London Borough of Newham, with the aim of converting
it into urgently needed accommodation for key workers and their families.
My Architecture and Urbanism Unit will be working with the LDA and London
and Quadrant Housing Trust to select an architect. It is anticipated that
development will start in Autumn 2003.
Fashion trade
FashionCapital.co.uk, a vital new on-line business service for London's
thriving textile and clothing industry has been launched by the London
Fashion Forum, with funding provided by the London Development Agency
(LDA). The website connects everyone involved in London's fashion trade
- from designers and retailers to textile suppliers and clothing manufacturers,
and contains market intelligence, business advice and information about
networking opportunities, to enable those involved in the sector to develop
their businesses.
Nationally, the UK fashion sector is worth about £600 million annually
with London responsible for around £500 million. It is the biggest
employer in the creative sector, responsible for an estimated 60,000 jobs
in London alone. Since its creation three years ago, the LDA has recognised
the importance of the fashion industry to London's economy and international
image, as over £1.5 million of financial backing has been provided
to fund a diverse range of projects. These include funding new technology
to enable London-based clothing manufacturers to improve their designs,
investing in information services for the sector and creating new job
opportunities through skills development schemes.
London: Access to the Capital
The lives of one million Londoners affected by hearing loss will be made
safer and fairer, as a dynamic information service, has been launched
by the London Development Agency (LDA) and RNID on 18 February. Produced
by RNID and funded by the LDA, London: Access to the Capital, consists
of a video, a booklet and a poster and aims to raise awareness of the
improvements being made across the functional bodies, to offer safety,
transport, access and employment opportunities for people who are deaf
and hard of hearing. It highlights the services and equipment currently
available, including accessible public transport announcement systems,
deaf awareness training for the Metropolitan Police, life-saving home
safety devices and initiatives to improve employment opportunities for
disabled people.
I am committed to making London a city where all forms of discrimination
are abolished and where education and training, health, leisure, and recreation
services are accessible to all. The London Development Agency is working
on my behalf, with its partners, to lead the campaign against discrimination
in employment by encouraging good equality practices in the workplace.
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Policing and Safety
Safety Campaign
On Tuesday 11 March I launched a new London-wide advertising campaign
to highlight to would-be-criminals that a police officer is 'just around
the corner'. The campaign is a joint initiative between myself, Metropolitan
Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens and Chair of the Metropolitan Police
Authority Toby Harris.
The campaign, with the strapline '2000 extra police for the streets of
London' also aims to reassure Londoners as they travel around the city
as well as highlight the Metropolitan Police Services' increasing ethnic
diversity.
I gave criminals a warning that police numbers would rise under this
mayoralty and that is precisely what is now happening. For years we were
told that the number of police did not affect the level of crime but London
does not agree, which is why by this time next year there will be more
police in London than at any time in our city's history. Police recruitment
in London is outstripping the rest of the country. More police officers
make citizens safer, deter criminals and prevent our public spaces sliding
into crime. Sir John Stevens, Toby Harris and myself are committed to
push the visible police numbers up in our city with both police officers
and the new Police Community Support Officers. I want there to be enough
officers to make our city spaces genuine no go areas for criminals.
The posters will be displayed at bus shelters and billboards across all
33 London boroughs. They feature pictures of uniformed police officers
with various captions including "CCTV isn't the only visual surveillance
on the streets", "London is now even more PC" and "A
personal alarm that does more than just make a noise".
Since I was elected the Metropolitan Police have received with funds
to recruit an extra 3,050 police officers. This is in addition to the
extra 680 anti-terrorism officers and 500 police community support officers
funded by the Home Office in 2002/3. The Home Office and I have also jointly
funded a further 500 police community support officers for London in 2003/2004.
The total number of Metropolitan Police officers now stands at just under
28,000. By March 2004, the total policing number will reach 31,000.
This number includes the new Transport Policing Unit which for the first
time ever sees police officers patrolling key bus corridors in London.
The Unit is funded through my Transport budget with funds provided for
the recruitment of over 430 police officers and 157 police community support
officers specifically for the unit. Since its establishment in June 2002
the unit has made more than 1,000 arrests for a variety of offences including
robbery and procession of firearms.
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Peace Demonstration
On 15 February I spoke at the huge demonstration which took place in
central London to call for peace and against a possible war with Iraq.
I was pleased to welcome Rev Jesse Jackson to London, who took part in
the demonstration and attended the City Hall reception on 14 February.
I hosted the Peace reception on 14 February, on the eve of the demonstration
and welcomed celebrities and stakeholders to City Hall to show their opposition
to a possible war with Iraq. I also hosted the London Artists for Peace
reception on 23 February saw the launch of a declaration against the war
signed by prominent members of the London Arts world. The events complemented
the each other in providing opportunities to promulgate information on
the impact of a war on London through different target audiences. Funding
of £5500 was approved for the reception on 14 February. I approved
funding of £5000 for the "London Artists for Peace" reception
on 23 February
Research conducted last year shows that it would cost London around £1bn
in lost tourism alone. There would be indirect effects related to any
oil price increases or effects on confidence in financial markets.
Londoners are concerned for their safety and for the long term future
of their city. As London Mayor I am deeply concerned to protect the security
of Londoners and safeguard the economy of the capital. That is why I will
continue to oppose this war.
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Annual London Survey
The Annual London Survey was published this month, conducted by MORI,
giving a snapshot of life in the capital.
Conducted between 18 October and 10 December, the 2002 survey found that
Londoners considered traffic congestion to be the worst thing about living
in London (54 per cent). 55 per cent of Londoners say that reducing traffic
congestion is the most important transport priority followed by more reliable
buses and tubes (47 per cent). Cheaper bus and tube fares and more investment
in the tube are priorities for more than a third of Londoners questioned.
(36 per cent and 35 per cent)
In addition to transport, crime rates and safety are also an issue for
Londoners. However, fewer people (37 per cent) say this is the worst thing
about living in the capital than last year (52 per cent). More people
also now say that they feel safe walking around outside in their neighbourhood
alone (up from 50 per cent in 2001 to 56 per cent in 2002)
Londoners emphasise a number of positive aspects of living in the capital
- good relations between different racial, ethnic and religious communities
(62 per cent) and good cultural and leisure facilities (83 per cent).
However, housing and the cost of living also remain an issue with nine
in ten residents (92 percent) saying that housing and accommodation in
London is too expensive.
The London survey is an annual exercise which enables the GLA to monitor
trends in London as well as gauge public opinion and attitudes on issues
relevant to life in the capital. The survey includes key questions repeated
from last year's survey as well as new topical questions.
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Budget
Capital Spending Plan 2003-04
I have approved the Capital Spending Plan for the functional bodies for
2003-04 following consultation with the Assembly and functional bodies.
The Plan has been sent to the Secretary of State (ODPM) and the Assembly
and functional bodies.
GLA Council Tax Leaflet
I have approved the GLA Council Tax leaflet for 2003-04 to be included
with council tax bills by London Boroughs.
I have formally calculated the amount of council tax for the GLA, the
tax for different valuation bands and the amount payable by each billing
authority and the issue of the GLA precepts for 2003-04.
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Corporate Governance
Performance Indicators
I have noted the Best Value Performance Indicators which applied to the
Authority and have agreed the following local targets where government
targets are being exceeded:
- number of working days/ shifts lost due to sickness absence - target
six days (government target 9.1 days)
- percentage of employees retiring on the grounds of ill health and
a percentage of the total workforce - target 0% - government target
(0.35%)
I have also agreed the following local performance indicators and targets:
- responding to letters to the Mayor - target 80% within 15 days in
2003/04 and improvement of 5% a year thereafter
- Responding to complaints - target 100% responded to within 15 days
- Carrying out staff performance reviews - 100% returned to Human Resources
by 31 July each year
I have also agreed that Performance Indicators and targets developed
in the Best Value Review would be monitored by the Best Value Steering
Group with the exception of the Equalities for All Review which would
be monitored by the Equalities Policy Team with annual reports to my Management
Board.
Fees and Charges
I have agreed the Fees and Charges Policy for the Authority and the fees
and charges schedule for 2003/04 including those services to be provided
free of charge. The policy and schedule will be reported to the Assembly's
Budget Committee on 29 April.
Delegation of Authority
I have agreed that authority be delegated to the Director of Corporate
Services and Head of Legal Services to commission legal advice up to any
value provided:
- Decisions which are novel or contentious are subject to the normal
approval process
- The expenditure can be met from the legal fees budget and there is
no call in the Legal Services reserve
I have also agreed that subject to the point above the scheme of delegation
for signing purchase orders and invoices be amended accordingly.
I have also agreed that subject to the approval of the Assembly's Business
Management and Appointments Committee, the existing delegation fro employment
tribunal complaints (and other formal employment law claims, notices or
casework) be amended to cover either the Chief Executive as head of Paid
Service, or the Director of Corporate Services in consultation with the
Chair and Vice-Chair of the Committee.
Further to this, I have noted the procedure for approving special payments
to staff and compensation and settlement payments together with the introduction
of a confidential decision sheet to record the decision and financial
and legal advice.
Internal Audit Reports
I have noted the following result of recent internal audits: precepting,
budgetary control, payroll and expenses, corporate governance, performance
appraisal, performance monitoring and general ledger.
I have also noted the report on networks and communications and fees
and charges. I have also noted the action taken by the Director of Corporate
Services and the Director of Finance and Performance on Networks and Communications
and Fees and Charges.
I have also noted the assurances provided on the audits on Mayoral strategies
and have noted that the audit had not accurately reflected the different
statutory powers for preparing the transport and economic development
strategies in that the LDA had a duty to formulate and submit a draft
strategy to the Mayor. The activity had not therefore been outsourced
to the LDA. Given that my power to give formal guidance and direction
to the LDA on the preparation of the strategy, the audit commission recommendations
remain valid and represented good practise. The recommendations are being
implemented in carrying out the reviews of the transport and economic
development strategies.
Finally I have noted the assurance provided for the audit on Business
Continuity and the management action being taken in relation to the report,
in particular the need to co-ordinate the work on business continuity
and risk assessment.
The reports will be considered by the Assembly Audit Panel on 8 April.
External Audit
I have noted the conclusions of the external audit on a Baseline IT Risk
Assessment for the Authority and the action taken by officers in progressing
the recommendations. I have also noted that officers are exploring alternative
options for dealing with the issues raised on security access and lack
of ownership by users of the system. This report will be considered by
the Assembly Audit Panel on 8 April.
GLA Financial Regulations
I have approved revisions to the GLA financial regulations to reflect
the approved role of Policy Directors and the Greater London Returning
officer; existing delegated authority over payroll payments; and the requirement
of the Authority's Code of Ethics and Standards.
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Health
Alcohol and drugs summit
On 27 February I hosted London's first alcohol and drug summit. The summit
brought together senior figures from the organisations involved in tackling
the harm caused by drugs and alcohol in the capital.
The summit coincided with the publication of a new report, "London:
the highs and the lows" by the Greater London Alcohol and Drug Alliance
and the London Health Observatory. This report presents an accurate picture
of the nature and impact of drug use in the capital, showing that one
Londoner dies from drug misuse every thirty hours, and that London's 70,000
problem drug users cost the city £2.5 billion in social and economic
costs.
The Greater London Alcohol and Drug Alliance was established to ensure
a more co-ordinated approach was taken to reduce the harmful effects of
drug and alcohol use in London. Its first report has proved a vital tool
in establishing our priorities for action in London. These are developing
a strategy against crack cocaine, addressing the link between homelessness
and drug and alcohol problems, tackling social exclusion in London through
action on alcohol and drug misuse, and promoting the role of the community
in preventing drug and drug and alcohol problems.
Key findings from the Greater London Alcohol and Drug Alliance report,
'Highs and Lows' are:
- One Londoner dies every thirty hours because of drug misuse
- Londoners are more likely than people in other parts of the country
to have used illicit drugs. Thirty-one per cent of 16-29 year olds in
London claim to have taken an illegal drug in the past year, compared
to a national average of 25 per cent.
- Londoners are more likely to use Class A drugs. In London, 14 per
cent of people report having used Class A drugs in the previous year,
and six per cent in the previous month.
- There is a lack of robust and sufficiently detailed monitoring of
drug use in London's minority ethnic communities, inhibiting the ability
to provide appropriate services
- London's schools and community facilities are less likely to provide
education and information about substance misuse than schools and community
buildings in the rest of the UK
- Local initiatives against drug-related crime and disorder work: for
example a joint initiative by the police and local authority against
crack misuse in Lambeth has led to 33 per cent decrease in reported
robberies, the removal of 148 abandoned vehicles, and the arrest and
referral to treatment of 118 prostitutes
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Culture
St Patrick's Day
I am pleased to report that final preparations are well underway to mark
St Patrick's Day in London next weekend. This year's event will take place
on Sunday 16 March, with a parade through central London and a free festival
along the Southbank.
The St Patrick's Day Parade and Festival are being organised in conjunction
with the Irish Post with the aim of building on the success of last year's
event, which had the backing of Prime Minister Tony Blair, Conservative
leader Iain Duncan-Smith and Liberal-Democrat leader Charles Kennedy and
attracted more than 50,000 people.
One of my priorities as Mayor of London is to promote the capital as
a great world city whose cultural diversity is a source of its enormous
vitality. By celebrating St Patrick's Day, we are marking the enormous
contribution that generations of Irish people have made, and continue
to make to the social, economic and cultural life of our city.
I want to see London's St Patrick's Day celebrations grow each year to
stand alongside those seen in cities like New York, Boston, Chicago. We
had a fantastic day last year and there'll be something for all the family
again this time, with live music, traditional Irish food and crafts, as
well as children's activities.
The line-up for the 2003 St Patrick's Day festival on the South Bank
will bring new talent alongside old favourites in a celebration of the
best of Irish arts and culture.
Highlights on the first stage in Jubilee Gardens will include Luke Thomas,
the Undertones, with performances from the classically trained vocal trio
the Celtic Tenors and blues singer Mary Coughlan providing a mellower
note. A surprise special guest will be unveiled on the day.
The second stage, outside the National Theatre, will have a folk focus,
with performances from the acclaimed singer-songwriter Eleanor Mc Evoy
accompanied by Brian Connor, Galway's Sean Keane, and the traditional
fiddle and flute sounds of the London Lasses.
This year's St Patrick's Day celebrations have already attracted support
from a range of backers, including Murphy's Irish Stout; Stena Line; McNicholas
Plc; Tourism Ireland; Western Union; Shell; BBC London; Metro newspaper;
Kelly Communications; the Southbank Centre; and Transport for London.
I have agreed the contract between GLA and Smurfit Communications UK
for the St Patrick's Day celebrations in 2003 following the success of
the St Patrick's Day festival in Trafalgar Square and parade in 2002.
This contract will require Smurfit to provide the St Patrick's day event
in 2003 with a minimum budget of £270,000 for which the GLA will
provide a maximum funding of £112,000. I have agreed that the contracts
code can be waived as Smurfit
Communications UK are in a unique position to support the events. They
have been involved for the past 2 years in organising London's St Patrick's
Day celebrations and has unrivalled authority amongst Irish Stakeholders
and partners to the events.
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Cultural Commission
As a centrepiece of the public consultation launch of my Draft Culture
Strategy, I have commissioned an innovative and high impact work, which
will be based in City Hall. The event will be open to the public and will
demonstrate my commitment to high quality cultural activities which are
accessible to all Londoners. I have approved £100, 000 expenditure
for the major new commission to accompany the launch of the draft culture
strategy public consultation programme. I have approved the procurement
of the contract retrospectively, to Serious, an organisation which specialises
in creative programming and a commitment to cultural diversity. I have
agreed to vire £100,000 from various 2002/03 GLA budgets to finance
the expenditure, subject to consultation with the Assembly Budget Committee.
respect festival
I announced at the launch of this year's respect festival that it is
to be dedicated to the memory of Stephen Lawrence, who was murdered in
a racist attack ten years ago. The anti-racist music festival will take
place on Saturday 19 July at the Dome in Greenwich, the London borough
where Stephen was killed in April 1993.
The anniversary of the racist murder ten years ago of Stephen Lawrence
is a stark reminder that racism has not yet been eradicated and that families
continue to suffer at the hands of racist thugs. I have been working with
Greenwich Council and English Partnerships to secure a suitable location
in the borough and am delighted that the Greenwich Dome will play host
to an event that really matters to London.
As racist far right groups seek to exploit community tensions around
the country, by coming together for respect each year Londoners are making
a collective commitment that racism can have no place in the capital.
This will be the third respect festival the GLA has organised, with the
National Assembly Against Racism (NAAR) and Southern and Eastern Regional
TUC (SERTUC).
I will be confirming details about performers in the upcoming weeks,
and plans to develop the festival into respect week, a week-long series
of activities that will include a photographic competition and the second
respect poetry slam.
I have authorised expenditure of £30,000 to the London Assembly
Against Racism (LAAR) to co-ordinate volunteers for the Respect festival
and agreed to the waiving of the contracts code. The basis for the waiving
of the code is that the LAAR is an organised coalition composed of all
the major organisations in London with a direct concern in the delivery
of anti-racism, including Black and Asian organisations, trade unions,
church and faith groups, asylum and immigration rights charities and groups
and anti-racist and anti-discrimination groups. LAAR also have devised
and has access to an extensive volunteers support network database which
would be used to recruit volunteers to undertake the required work.
LAAR occupies a unique position in being the central organising point
for all organisations concerned about anti-racism in London. No other
organisation has been identified that has anything like these networks
or legitimacy in these arenas.
In the course of Respect week, LAAR will provide volunteers to staff
events in the week, including film events at the Curzon cinema, at one
or two sporting events and other to be decided. It will also organise
an event for Respect Week at City Hall.
Capital Projects
I have approved £25,000 allocation for capacity building support
for four capital projects and to support a programme of development for
culturally diverse dance groups in London. This project aims to build
and sustain cultural infrastructure and capacity building, targeting black
and Asian minority ethnic cultural and creative organisations.
The projects have attracted support form the Millennium omission, the
Arts Council and the LDA. The Boroughs have also provided support for
the projects including Rich Mix, the Bernie Grant centre, the Talawa Theatre
Company and Stephen Lawrence Techno Centre. Targeted support for dance
groups is being provided through the establishment of a programme of skills
development involving the Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Disability Rights Festival
I have allocated £30, 000 in 2002/03 and £50, 000 in 2003/04
from the Project Development Fund towards the cost of the Disability Rights
Festival to be held in Trafalgar Square on 7 September as part of the
European Year of Disabled People (EYDP).
The aim of the Festival is to work in partnership with disabled Londoners
in order to celebrate the EYDP and celebrate the contribution made to
London by its disabled citizens.
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Stakeholders
Compact with the voluntary sector
I have agreed the publication and launch of "Working Together";
the compact on relations between the myself, TfL, LDA and London's voluntary
and community sector. Funding of around £5000 will be available
for the publication and launch of the compact which will be carried forward
to the next financial year, due to launch taking place on 7 April.
The compact cements the recognition of the work of the community and
voluntary sectors as key partners in the process of developing my vision
and strategies.
The launch will involve all parties to the agreement and stakeholders
from the voluntary and community sectors.
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Trafalgar Square
Nelson Mandela Statue
I have approved the initial costs of £109, 000 to cover the advance
payments to the sculptor and planning consultancy on the expectation,
but without guarantee, that these costs will be recovered through fundraising
activities.
I have agreed to meet the costs of the fundraising launch which I will
host on 24 March on London's Living Room.
Trafalgar Square Refreshment licence
In order that a refreshment facility is maintained at weekends, I have
agreed to waive the fee for the licence to trade in favour of Candy Co
on Trafalgar Square until the café opens. Despite reducing the
number of carts and of trading days of the licensee last year, Candy Co
have reported that they wish to terminate their contract as there is currently
slow trade on the Square.
I have a commitment to a permanent refreshment facility of the Square
and indeed the contact is due to end on May 2003 and therefore there are
unlikely to be many bidders for if the contract were re-tendered. Therefore
my preference has been to reduce the licence fee by 100% in order that
refreshments remain available on the Square. The loss of earnings for
the GLA will amount to £7,000 and can be managed within the Squares
Budget.
Guidelines for Medium Sized Events in Trafalgar Square
I have approved guidelines for medium-sized events on Trafalgar Square.
This follows the agreement of guidelines for demonstrations and rallies,
filming, photo-shoots, promotional events and major events in Trafalgar
Square.
A Medium Sized event is defined as:
- Having a focus to attract people to Trafalgar Square
- Confined to the GLA controlled area of the square and the north terrace
(within the surrounding roads)
- Not requiring road closures
- Generally requiring significant infrastructure on the square (eg a
stage)
These guidelines are intended to consolidate current practices into one
document that will be given to people applying to hold events on the square.
This will ensure that organisers are aware of what issues should be considered
in planning events and that the events are safely planned. The guidelines
will also inform organisers of the information that will be required from
them and what parameters they should seek to work within when planning
events.
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Environment
Draft Ambient Noise Strategy
I have approved the publication of the draft London Ambient Noise Strategy
for public consultation. The draft will be published and will be launched
on 13 March.
The Assembly and functional bodies have been consulted on the draft strategy
and a number of other organisations have already submitted their initial
responses. The consultation will take a number of forms and will run until
mid-June 2003.
Litter Campaign
I have authorised the procurement of a public information advertising
campaign to encourage people to stop dropping litter.
Over 260, 000 tonnes of litter are dropped every year and it costs the
tax payer £51 million to clear it up. By not dropping litter, this
problem could be solved. Therefore the campaign will serve as a reminder
to people that litter is an important issue and will encourage people
to play their part in making London a better place to live and work. The
campaign will use posters in the first instance but will be flexible enough
so that it can be developed across various other media. Funding of £120,000
will be provided by the GLA and partners will be sought to develop the
Campaign further.
State of London's Street Environment
I have agreed to make an information scheme on the "State of London's
Street Environment". The scheme is proposed to collate London-wide
information to feed into the State of the Environment Report and to give
me a strategic view on the state of the state of London's street environment.
If all London Boroughs do not sign up to the "voluntary formal scheme"
but more than two-thirds do sign up, the scheme will become binding on
all authorities, as provided for under Section 397 of the GLA Act 1999.
This is part of my ongoing campaign to tackle the persistent litter problem
across London by gathering the information to enable me to make a strategic
approach and identify discrepancies in the quality of service provided
across London. There are no direct budget implications from this project.
Capital Standards Programme
I have agreed to vary the existing approval for the Capital Standards
programme to allow for a range of activities to be carried out through
a number of contracts rather than a single contract with ENCAMS.
In particular, subject to confirmation by the Capital Standards Steering
Group, to agree on behalf of the Capital Standards Partnership. To invite
tenders for a contract to be places for an Enforcement Training Programme
as part of the Capital Standard Programme during 2002/ 03, this contract
not to exceed £50, 000 in total; and to note that the contract with
ENCAMS for work on the Capital Standard Programme 2002/03 will now have
a financial limit of £80, 000.
I have also agreed that for the purposes of the GLA's decision making
procedure, the Policy Director (Environment) be the authorizing Director
for the Capital Standards Steering group with a value of up to £25,
000 in line with the Directorate Approval Procedure.
Air Quality
I have approved the appointment of a contractor to prepare updated estimates
of pollutant concentrations for future years, to update certain emissions
and to estimate the air quality benefits of water-diesel emulsion and
other emissions reduction scenario. The cost of the four studies is £31,010.
I have also approved the appointment of the Environment Research group
at King's College, London as the contractor for this work and in doing
so waive the requirement of the Contracts Code to undertake a tendering
exercise. The waiving of the requirement for a mini-tendering exercise
is that there is a need for consistency and compatibility with previous
work which carried out by Kings College for the GLA. And in addition to
this, they have been through a rigorous selection process having been
appointed by TfL to carry out ambient air quality monitoring and emissions
studies in and around London following an OJEC advertised competitive
tendering exercise.
This is part of the commitment in my Air Quality Strategy to ensure that
information of current and likely future air quality is constantly updates
as new information becomes available or new policies are adopted.
Facilitating Renewable Energy
I have agreed that the GLA should lead on a partnership project, "Facilitating
Renewable Energy in London" which has been awarded funding from the
DTI with a total budget of £464, 000.
I have also agreed that the GLA should administer the match-funding element
of the budget totalling £168, 000 (including GLA contribution from
the Environmental budget of £45, 000). The post of Programme Manager
to work on this project has been approved by the Assembly's Business Management
and Appointment's Committee and the post will be based in City Hall.
The project feeds into the challenging targets proposed in my Draft Energy
Strategy and will aim to assist London in meeting its renewable energy
targets by March 2004 and will contribute to the target and deliverable
to "initiate and develop Energy action Areas for exemplary energy
projects in large scale developments and regeneration areas by 31 March
2004.
Open Space and Habitat Survey
I have approved the invitation of tenders for the next phase of the rolling
programme of open space and habitat survey, and to follow the GLA's procurement
procedures to let a contract for the survey of three or four boroughs
up to a maximum cost of £56, 000.
This is the third year of my ten-year rolling programme of open space
and habitat survey. The survey is used to review Sites of Importance for
Nature Conservation as well as providing data on changes in wildlife habitats
and information to assist open space planning.
Illegal meat imports
I have set up a working group to set out to tackle the trade and import
of illegal meats in London. For the first time London boroughs, customs,
police and other agencies will be working together to co-ordinate a crack-down
on illegal meat imports. The group, which meets at City Hall and is chaired
by GLA Head of Environment Dr David Goode, also aims to share intelligence
on the whereabouts of imported meat products.
London's illegal meat trade poses serious threats to public health and
raises concerns about animal cruelty and wildlife conservation. Meat that
is unfit for human consumption enters the city illegally via unlicensed
sellers and processors. In some cases it has been discovered that the
meat comes from endangered animals such as monkeys. On a global scale
the trade in bushmeat is now considered the most significant immediate
threat to species conservation.
The group also agreed to take forward the following proposals:
- Producing an advisory leaflet listing key agencies and local authorities
involved in the detection of illegally imported meat and their key contacts
- Working with the local authorities and agencies to improve the coordination
of intelligence across London
- Raising the issue of the illegal meat trade more widely to increase
commitment from other agencies
- Increasing the public awareness of illegal imported meat products,
highlighting the dangers to public health, animal cruelty and wildlife
conservation, through a London-wide education campaign
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International events
Fair Trade fortnight
On 11 March I went to the café in City Hall to persuade Londoners
to try Fairtrade products for free. The event was part of annual Fairtrade
Fortnight. I have pledged my support to help make London a Fairtrade city,
by working together with the London Fairtrade Foundation.
In the evening, I hosted a reception for retailers, catering companies,
local politicians and international Embassy representatives such as South
Africa and Jamaica. The reception was also be attended by Fairtrade Foundation
patron George Alagiah.
Raymond Kimaro, general manager of Tanzania's Kilimanjaro Native Co-operative
Union, was in London to explain first hand the importance of Fairtrade
to families like his, and attended the City Hall events.
I am now investigating how best to fulfill all the conditions the Fairtrade
Foundation lay down in order to make London a Fairtrade city. These include
encouraging retailers to provide Fairtrade options for Londoners.
MIPIM property conference 2003
I attended a series of events at the MIPIM property conference in Cannes
on 5 and 6 of March. These included a meeting with the Mayor of Frankfurt
as well as various meetings with other stakeholders, investors and decision-makers.
MIPIM is an annual gathering of international property developers seeking
opportunities to invest around the world. The purpose of my visit, organised
by the LDA, was to promote development opportunities in London, including
the key priority for investment in the Thames Gateway. Last year, I attended
the conference for one day to launch the Royals Business Park, which was
subsequently started last Autumn.
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London Plan
Examination in Public
On 3 March I spoke at the first day of the Examination In Public (EiP)
of my draft London Plan (DLP). The EiP will last seven weeks, during which
an independent Panel will scrutinise the draft London Plan before preparing
a final report.
I told the EiP panel that I believe that the key challenge was now translating
my vision for London into action, and that my blueprint for London would
work. The London Plan integrates transport and development priorities.
It provides a clear strategic framework for London, one within which we
can all work, to ensure that our individual efforts are being channelled
for the common good.
I pointed to the achievements in negotiating significant increases in
affordable housing in the capital as an early success for the draft plan.
Successful growth for London will require significant government funding,
but this is starting to come on stream. I am pleased to see the Government's
recent Communities Plan with £5bn of funding released for affordable
housing, and the green light for Thames Gateway development, are excellent
steps towards accommodating London's growth.
I also took the opportunity to dispel myths surrounding the draft plan.
I refuted the claim that the draft plan is a plan to create growth. Its
purpose is to manage growth already anticipated - with the city's population
expected to rise by 700,000 to 2016. I also dispelled criticism that the
draft plan is a central London 'Zone 1 Plan'. I said that strong growth
in jobs, homes and transport links is forecast in all areas of London
- and that the key area for growth, the Thames Gateway, stretches to outer
London Zone 6 and beyond.
I concluded that the draft London Plan is precisely the strategy for London
that the role of the Mayor of London was created to deliver. The plan
is pragmatic and based in reality - but it also provides the vision and
leadership that we need to guide the future of London. The Mayoral system
was introduced in London precisely to provide clear vision and leadership.
Whilst we have already witnessed some success, the draft plan now provides
London with a clear strategy and policies to translate the vision into
reality.
Housing targets
I have also submitted written evidence to the EiP showing the capital
is exceeding its target of 23,000 homes a year. Nearly 109,000 homes were
given planning permission by local authorities from 1997-2000, and nearly
78,000 homes have been completed. Added to the number of empty homes that
have come back into use, this more than exceeds my target and is running
at 25,400 a year. This shows that the targets on new homes in my draft
London Plan are right. The 23,000 a year figure has always been regarded
as a minimum, and given the pressure for new homes, particularly for those
living in temporary accommodation, the news that this target is being
exceeded is good for London.
Subject to the results of a new housing capacity study which starts later
this year, I am keen to raise this target. Extra resources recently announced
by the Government in the Communities Plan will also help London achieve
the strategic target of 50 per cent affordable housing.
The evidence to the Examination in Public restates the strategic target
and also calls on the Government to apply affordable housing policy on
smaller sites below the current minimum thresholds. It is estimated that
this could result in 2,500 -3,000 more affordable homes in London a year.
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Housing
Housing conference
I have agreed that the GLA will organise the annual conference of the
Housing Forum for London and will contribute £4200 toward the cost.
The total cost of the conference will be £25000 and this will be
shared between the GLA and our external partners: ALG, Housing Corporation,
GOL London Housing Federation and the LDA.
This is the second conference organised by the Housing Forum for London,
which is part of the commitment to have a meeting at least once a year
open to a wide range of stakeholders. It also presents the opportunity
to discuss the issues and content of the regional housing statement produced
by GOL and the Housing Corporation.
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Appointments
LFEPA and MPA appointments
Following the resignation of Trevor Phillips from the London Assembly
and consequently from the Board of LFEPA, and the resignation of John
Biggs from Metropolitan Police Authority, I have consulted with the Labour
Group on the London Assembly about replacement Board members for these
posts.
I have now appointed Diana Johnson to serve the remainder of the term
of office vacated by John Biggs on the MPA, and I have appointed John
Biggs to the Board of LFEPA to fill the vacancy of the term of office
held by Trevor Phillips.
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Events
Capitalwoman
I was delighted to speak at the third London conference for women, capitalwoman,
which was held on 8 March at the QEII centre.
This year, the conference coincided with International Women's Day and
was hosted by Deputy Mayor Nicky Gavron and Diane Abbot MP. Over 1200
delegates attended the reception.
The event also saw the launch of my draft Childcare Strategy, which will
look at the importance of affordable childcare in achieving primary economic
and social goals and how the lack of affordable childcare continues to
be a major barrier to women's employment and equality in the workplace.
The strategy will also offer an analysis of family incomes and women's
working patterns and discusses the role of affordable childcare in helping
bring families out of poverty. It also looks at how to increase affordable
childcare in the capital.
The conference also provided an opportunity for women in the capital
to have an input into mayoral policies. Conference sessions at capitalwoman
were led by key figures from the public sector, the voluntary sector and
the business sector, as well as MPs, leading academics, trade unionists
and other organisations representing women. Speakers at the conference
included Human Rights campaigner Bianca Jagger and internationally renowned
Asian film actress, politician and human rights activist Shabana Azmi.
Amongst issues discussed were safety and public transport; domestic violence;
the gender pay gap; culture; women in the European Year of Disabled People
and education.
A number of associated events took place in the run up to the conference,
including a film premiere at the National Film Theatre, as part of the
Asian women's film festival Tongues of Fire; a lecture at the Women's
Library in association with Guildhall University.
The GLA Gender Equality Scheme will also be launched at the Conference.
The scheme follows from the GLA Equality Strategy which I published last
year, and is the second of the GLA Equality Schemes to be published following
internal and external consultation.
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Planning and Development Control
Planning Decisions (Stage Two Referrals)
I have sent letters in response to the following statutory referrals:
Edgware Academy I have written to the London Borough of Barnet
stating that I have decided not to direct refusal of this application.
Beaumont Road Estate I have written to Waltham Forest Council
stating that I have decided not to direct refusal of this application.
Klinger Works, Sidcup I have written to Bromley Council stating
that I have decided not to direct refusal of this application.
Land Adjacent to Choats Road and Choats Manor Way, Dagenham Dock Railway
Sidings I have written to Barking and Dagenham Council stating that
I have decided not to direct refusal of this application. It is, however,
vital that the Council finalises the legal agreement in consultation with
Transport for London, in order to ensure that the development delivers
strategic transport objectives, particularly in relation to East London
Transit safeguarding requirements, and also to ensure an appropriate level
of contribution towards funding the delivery of public transport links
to the site and the Dagenham Dock area.
Gypsy Corner Site I have written to Ealing Council stating that
I have decided not to direct refusal of this application.
Evelyn's Community Academy, Uxbridge I have written to Hillingdon
Council stating that I have decided not to direct refusal of this application
Polar Park, Bath Road, Harmondsworth I have written to Hillingdon
Council stating that have decided not to direct refusal of this application.
Riverside Way Estate I have written to Hillingdon Council stating
that I have decided not to direct refusal of this application.
Planning Decisions (Stage One Applications)
I have asked officers to send letters giving my comments about the following
stage one referrals:
- Cornlands Farm, Havering
- Plot 3, More London Bridge
- East Thamesmead Business Park Estate Extension
- River Court 120 Fleet Street
- 36 Wood Lane, Shepherd's Bush
- 91-101 River Road, Barking
- JVC Business Park, Brent
- Land At Church Street, Edmonton
- Wandsworth Shopping Centre
- Tooting and Mitcham United Football Club, Mitcham
- High View Farm, Harefield
- Guru Nanak Sikh School, Hayes
- Glebe Farm, Ruislip
Bromley Schools Public Inquiry Appeal
I have approved additional expenditure of £21,500 on the Bromley
Schools Public Inquiry. I have approved a virement of the money from the
SDS Budget. I had initially approved £50, 000 for this but I have
agreed the extra expenditure as the inquiry lasted longer than anticipated
and, in addition to this, Counsel requested evidence that had not originally
been anticipated, in relation to transportation, which required urgent
attention and further advice and evidence.
Unitary Development Plans
Richmond Upon Thames UDP - Review: Decisions on the Inspector's Report
and Proposed Modifications
I asked officers to write to the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames
in response to the proposed post-inquiry modifications to their UDP and
accompanying documentation.
Generally, most of the changes to the UDP are positive. However, there
are some areas of policy within the revised UDP that do not fully reflect
my emerging policies in the form of his draft London Plan. One particular
area of concern relates to the proposed de-designation of a number of
sites from Metropolitan Open Land and I am concerned that this is a very
late stage of the UDP review process to propose such major changes as
several MOL de-designations.
The Council have been reminded that they should also be aware that planning
applications of strategic importance that are referred by the Council
to myself, in line with my planning powers, will be subject to the emerging
policies contained within the draft London Plan.
Kingston Upon Thames - Second Deposit UDP
I have asked officer to write to the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
setting out my response to the second draft Unitary Development Plan (UDP)
on behalf of the GLA and TfL.
Interim Planning Guidance - Dagenham Dock
I have asked officers to write to the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
following their consultation on the draft planning guidance concerning
Dagenham Dock.
Having considered the report, I have concluded that I support the aim
of the planning guidance to provide a sustainable industrial park at Dagenham
Dock, and the associated economic, employment and environmental benefits
that this will bring to one of my priority locations for regeneration
in the Thames Gateway.
I recognise that the guidance will form an important supplementary document
in association with the development of my Planning Framework for the Dagenham
Riverside Opportunity Area. However, I do not consider the guidance itself
to fulfil the role of a comprehensive Planning Framework for the Dagenham
Riverside Opportunity Area as envisaged by the Draft London Plan.
A number of detailed matters have been outlined in my response where
I am recommending that amendments be made to enhance the planning guidance.
I expect that Barking and Dagenham Council will continue to work closely
with the Architecture and Urbanism Unit, the London Development Agency
and Transport for London, in finalising the planning guidance and progressing
the development of a comprehensive Planning Framework for the Dagenham
Riverside Opportunity Area.
Draft Tower of London World Heritage Site Management Plan
I have asked officers to write to Historic Royal Palaces consultation
on the proposed amendment to the Management Plan for the Tower of London.
Having considered the report, I have concluded that the proposal to relocate
the Tower Bridge viewing point has not been adequately justified. More
particularly, in view of the change of circumstances since the draft was
produced in 2000, that part of the Management Plan relating to "significant
views" should be fully reviewed.
In so doing, consideration should be given to adopting a more flexible
approach to the viewpoints from the bridges rather that restricting them
to one particular location. As with views from the Queen's Walk, it would
be more appropriate to show views from the full length of Tower and London
Bridges, as people tend to look at the Tower from a variety of locations
on these bridges.
Government Consultation
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Bill
I have sent my comments to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister on
the Government's planning and compulsory Purchase Bill. I have welcomed
the Government's intention to strengthen the regional planning arrangements
outside London and support the replacement of Unitary Development Plans
with simpler Local Development Frameworks. I have also reviewed the provisions
of the Bill and have the following comments to make on how the bill will
link with my planning powers.
Strategic Environmental Assessment Directive
I have asked officers to write to the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
on my behalf concerning the draft Guidance on the Strategic Environmental
Assessment Directive.
Review of London Wholesale Markets: Consultation Response
I have written to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
giving my initial comments on the review of London's wholesale markets.
I hope the study and consultation exercise will be a useful first step
in assessing the future roles of London's wholesale markets, as flagged
in my draft London Plan.
There are wide strategic planning implications of the issues raised in
the study. Therefore I have not come to a definitive view as to the outcome
of a review of the markets, such a decision must be set in the context
of my London Plan and its associated development frameworks for London's
sub-regions, Opportunity Areas and Strategic Employment Locations.
I have indicated that I look forward to working with Government, the
Corporation of London and other stakeholders to ensure that Londoners
have the benefit of a competitive and efficient wholesale distribution
system that the sites which the market currently occupy are used effectively
in strategic and local terms and that delivery to and from them is carried
out in the most sustainable manner.
Planning reports are available on the GLA website at: www.london.gov.uk/mayor/planning_decisions/
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Key Engagements
Other key engagements I have attended over the last month include:
- I attended the London Civic Forum Council meeting on 13 February
- I chaired the TfL Board meeting on 18 February
- I met with the London Higher Education Consortium on 18 February
- I met with representatives of the London Boroughs of Tower Hamlets
and Hackney concerning the East London Line on 18 February
- I meet with the London Group of Peers at the House of Lords on 19
February
- I met with the Standards Board for England on 20 February
- I spoke at the NAAR Conference on the fourth anniversary of the Lawrence
report on 22 February
- I met with Mike Ward, Chief Executive of the LDA on 24 February
- I met with Cllr Helal Abbas, Leader of Tower Hamlets Council on 25
February
- I met with the London Business Board on 25 February
- I met with Nick Raynsford, Minister for Local Government on 25 February
- I attended a meeting of the London Resilience Forum on 27 February
- I spoke at the Cap Gemini/ Ernst and Young dinner on 27 February
- I spoke at the Mardi Gras event in Hyde Park on 28 February
- I launched the Metropolitan Police Safety Campaign on 11 March
- I attended a lunch with Digby Jones, CBI on 11 March
- I met with the London Region NHS on 11 March
- I met with Cllr Simon Milton, Leader of Westminster City Council on
12 March
- I attended a bilateral meeting with John Spellar MP, Minister for
Transport on 12 March
Ken Livingstone
12 March 2003
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