Coming up next week at the London Assembly W/C 2 September

PUBLIC MEETINGS
  
Tuesday 3 September
 
Accessibility & Inclusion in Transport Planning 

Transport Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am

In the first of a three-part investigation into how accessibility and inclusivity is being considered in planning London’s transport, the London Assembly Transport Committee will speak to guests with experience of the challenges that disabled transport users face and experts in inclusive design.

The Committee will ask whether Transport for London’s (TfL) Equity in Motion strategy can bring about the “high-engagement culture” it aims for, and what more needs to be done to ensure all Londoners’ needs are met by London’s transport network in the future.  The guests are:

Panel 1: 10am-11.30am

• Emma Vogelmann – Head of Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns, Transport for All
• Dr David Crepaz-Keay – Head of Research and Applied Learning, Mental Health Foundation
• Eric Matthies – Policy Officer, Inclusive Journeys, Royal National Institute for the Blind 

Panel 2: 11.30am-12.30pm

• Paul Herriotts – Director, National Centre for Accessible Transport
• Nick Tyler – Director, UCL Centre for Transport Studies 

MEDIA CONTACT: Tony Smyth on 07763 251727 / [email protected] 

Chair of the London Legacy Development Corporation

Confirmation Hearings Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 3.30pm
 
The London Assembly will hold a confirmation hearing to assess the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan’s proposed appointment to Chair of the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC). 

The Assembly Confirmation Hearings Committee will question:

• Suki Kalirai - Proposed appointee to the office of the Chair of the London Legacy Development Corporation. 

MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918 / [email protected] 

Wednesday 4 September 
 
Cybersecurity

GLA Oversight Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
 
In May, due to a rising trend of reported cyber incidents, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) called for all organisations to boost their cyber security and personal information they hold, amid the growing threat of cyber-attack. 

In the first meeting of a two-part investigation, the GLA Oversight Committee will meet to discuss the broader context of cyber threats and challenges for public institutions in London and the UK. The guests are:

• Gareth Miles - Head of Crime for National Fraud Intelligence Bureau, City of London Police
• Professor Madeline Carr - Professor of Global Politics and Cyber Security, UCL
• Dr Kovila Coopamootoo - Lecturer in Computer Science, Kings College London
• Further guests TBC

MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918 / [email protected] 

Night-time Economy

Economy, Culture & Skills Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 2pm

The capital’s night-time sector plays a vital role in London’s economy, with one in every four pounds being spent between 6pm and 6am.

In the second of a two-part investigation, the London Assembly Economy, Culture and Skills Committee will meet to review how effective the Mayor’s policies have been in making London a 24-hour city, as well as looking at pay and conditions in the night-time economy and the concerns of night-time workers.  The guests are:

Panel 1: 2.00pm-3.30pm

• Dr Charisse Beaumont - Chief Executive and Co-Founder, Black Lives in Music (BLiM)
• Steve Garelick - Regional Organiser, GMB
• Dugald Johnson - Policy Officer, Equity UK
• Cllr David Robson - Licensing Sub-Committee Chair, Lambeth Council

Panel 2: 3.30pm-5.00pm

• Howard Dawber - Deputy Mayor for Business
• Shonagh Manson - Assistant Director, Culture, Creative Industries and 24 Hour London, Greater London Authority (GLA)
• Paul Broadhurst - 24 Hour London Manager, GLA

MEDIA CONTACT: Tony Smyth on 07763 251727 / [email protected] 

Thursday 5 September 

Plenary – Transport for London 
The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am

At an all-Assembly meeting, London Assembly Members will question the Mayor of London in his capacity of Chair of TfL and the TfL Commissioner about operations and future plans. The guests are:

• Sadiq Khan – Mayor of London and Chair of TfL
• Andy Lord – TfL Commissioner

Following the discussion, London Assembly Members will debate these motions. 

MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918 / [email protected]