• Reference: 2023/0634
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 23 February 2023

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is now investigating historic allegations against their staff. Should the London Fire Brigade (LFB) do the same?

• Reference: 2023/0633
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 23 February 2023

When do you expect the GLA and Transport for London (TfL) to introduce alternatives to pesticides, such as electrical weed control, to kill weeds?

• Reference: 2023/0632
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 23 February 2023

The December 2022 United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) meeting agreed a 30 by 30 target, to designate 30 per cent of the Earth’s land and ocean area as protected areas by 2030. How will London contribute to this goal and what work are your officers undertaking that would support it?

• Reference: 2023/0631
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 23 February 2023

What response do you have to the recommendations contained in the review of the Government’s approach to delivering its net zero target, Mission zero: Independent review of net zero by Chris Skidmore MP, particularly with reference to the role of local Government, and did you or your officers submit anything to it?

• Reference: 2023/0630
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 23 February 2023

In its draft Water Resources Management Plan 2024, Thames Water proposes to remove 150 million litres of water a day from the Thames near Teddington Lock and replace it with water recycled from Mogden sewage treatment works, citing cost grounds compared to alternative options. What communications have you had with Thames Water about its plans, and do you agree that any additional release of treated sewage into the Thames would risk the quality of the river declining further?

• Reference: 2023/0629
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 23 February 2023

What strategic role are you undertaking to make the best use of canals in London as energy sources?

• Reference: 2023/0628
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 23 February 2023

Constituents have raised with me concerns about the quality of canal water in London. What understanding do your officers have of the management of canal water quality in London?

• Reference: 2023/0627
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 23 February 2023

What conversations have you had with Government departments about making the climate budgeting process used by the GLA align with potential uses in other local government organisations, and will you publish guidance on the process for other local authorities to learn from?

• Reference: 2023/0626
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 23 February 2023

A resident has contacted me to ask if you have any plans to bring in a residents’ discount pass to tourist attractions, which other cities such as Bath have?

• Reference: 2023/0625
• Question by: Zack Polanski
• Meeting date: 23 February 2023

A resident has contacted me to ask if there are plans to roll out ticketed viewing areas for the coronation on 6 June 2023? They point out that doing so would: Stops excessive crowds of people heading into London unnecessarily, thereby reducing travel disruption, the impact on paramedics and police and create less mess to be clear up afterwards, while creating a more pleasant London for all concerned. Reduce long queuing times. Save resources and money, that can then be used elsewhere.