• Reference: 2023/0020
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 19 January 2023

Do you support the statement of Tracy Halliwell, L&P Director of Business Tourism, that “We are delighted that after several years in development, London will become home to the new carbon neutral Oceandiva London. We are thrilled to welcome this trail-blazing new technology to the Thames; it aligns with our drive to grow sustainability on the river. Oceandiva London will attract international brands to the city, who share London’s eco credentials, for high profile incentives, product launches, receptions and private celebrations”? Do you share her “delight” and “thrill” over Oceandiva?

• Reference: 2023/0019
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 19 January 2023

Have you had any discussions or correspondence with a local authority in London about the Oceandiva proposal?

• Reference: 2023/0018
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 19 January 2023

What discussions have you or your Deputy Mayors had with the Port of London Authority about (a) the Oceandiva proposal, and (b) the potential conflict of interest arising from the PLA’s loan to Net Zero Marine Services, given NZMS’s commercial relationship with Oceandiva London Shipping Ltd and given the PLA’s role as a licensing authority for commercial vessels operating on the Thames?

• Reference: 2023/0017
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 19 January 2023

What discussions have you or your Deputy Mayors had about the Oceandiva proposal with (a) representatives of Oceandiva London Shipping Ltd, (b) Net Zero Marine Services, and (c) other associated commercial companies?

• Reference: 2023/0016
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 19 January 2023

Do you think that the proposed use of the Thames by Oceandiva is compatible with policy SI 16 in your London Plan 2021, which states that “development proposals should protect and enhance, where possible, water-related cultural, educational and community facilities and events,” and if so, in what ways?

• Reference: 2023/0015
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 19 January 2023

In your Vision for London as a 24-hour City, entitled “From Good Night to Great Night”, you said, “No matter what time we go to bed, we all need good sleep. Nothing we do must compromise that basic right.” Do you think the proposed use of the Thames for events on Oceandiva for 1500 people until 2.30 am is compatible with that statement?

• Reference: 2023/0014
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 19 January 2023

Sutton is the least well-served of the London boroughs for public transport. From Saturday 21 January, TfL is cutting the frequency of the 213 bus that passes through Sutton West and East Cheam and is one of the key links for residents to travel into Sutton, Cheam, Worcester Park, and Kingston. The 213 bus is one of the most popular local bus routes and one that provides a radial route. The service is being reduced from six to five buses per hour, a cut of 17%. Will you reconsider this planned cut, in particular given your plans to expand the...

• Reference: 2023/0013
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 19 January 2023

Several London Boroughs have made or are in discussion with shared mobility providers to set up deployment agreements. What action have you undertaken with providers to tackle the clutter of bikes left behind on the London Red Routes network which impacts the safety of pedestrians and particularly those with disabilities and visual impairment?

• Reference: 2023/0012
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 19 January 2023

The new year has started with continuing strike action impacting many bus, train and other TfL services across London. What actions are you personally undertaking to ensure a resolution is found as soon as possible?

• Reference: 2023/0011
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 19 January 2023

Sudbury is historically one of the safest wards in Brent and yet tragically a few weeks ago a young man was sadly stabbed and died. What additional resources are you putting into this part of Brent to reassure local residents and support the local SNT?