• Reference: 2022/4081
• Question by: Krupesh Hirani
• Meeting date: 17 November 2022

Bright Little Stars nursery in my Harrow constituency has achieved the prestigious Gold award in Healthy Early Years London, an awards scheme funded by the Mayor. Please outline how much of an achievement this is.

• Reference: 2022/4080
• Question by: Krupesh Hirani
• Meeting date: 17 November 2022

A Brent Councillor asks for investment on Mitre Bridge in the context of the OPDC development. He states that heavy goods vehicles drive through Harlesden town centre due to the 18-tonne weight restriction on the bridge in Hammersmith and Fulham. Can the bridge be strengthened so that these vehicles can go over the bridge, instead of driving through Harlesden town centre? A similar question was put by former Assembly Member, Navin Shah. On 09/07/2012, your predecessor replied that, ‘…I understand Network Rail is currently discussing the detailed design and required works agreement with the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham...

• Reference: 2022/4079
• Question by: Krupesh Hirani
• Meeting date: 17 November 2022

A Brent councillor suggests that online reporting would be an efficient method for members of the public to report VAWG incidents. Where do you stand on this?

• Reference: 2022/4078
• Question by: Krupesh Hirani
• Meeting date: 17 November 2022

A Brent Councillor has requested posters at stations and bus stops informing people how to report a VAWG incident; she says victims are unclear about the correct procedure. Would you consider this request?

• Reference: 2022/4077
• Question by: Krupesh Hirani
• Meeting date: 17 November 2022

Brent Council was recently selected, out of all councils, to host a visit by the Swedish Police to show how CCTV helps detect and prevent crime. While the 243+ active CCTV cameras in Brent and 50 cameras (that have rapid deployment capabilities) can spot crime while it is happening, they have other uses - including catching dangerous drivers and illegal rubbish dumpers, as well as locating vulnerable people. Is there a piece of work to be done to inform members of the public about how CCTV keeps them safe?

• Reference: 2022/4076
• Question by: Krupesh Hirani
• Meeting date: 17 November 2022

The Deputy Mayor for Transport has confirmed to me that ULEZ cameras have the added benefit of tackling crime, in respect of their installation for the proposed further expansion of the ULEZ to outer London. While their location would be to ensure effective enforcement of the ULEZ, in practice they will assist in crime prevention or investigation. Privacy campaigners have likened this to surveillance; I disagree with their view. How do you respond to their challenge?

• Reference: 2022/4075
• Question by: Krupesh Hirani
• Meeting date: 17 November 2022

Do you share my concern that rising food insecurity in London will lead to an increase in health inequalities? And how is City Hall working to address this?

• Reference: 2022/4074
• Question by: Krupesh Hirani
• Meeting date: 17 November 2022

The current vacancy rate in London’s adult social care sector is 9%. The Care Quality Commission’s latest annual State of Care report highlighted that a lack of capacity in social care is causing gridlock across the health system, with patients unable to be discharged from hospital. How is City Hall working with London boroughs and social care providers to help them fill vacancies and increase capacity in the social care sector?

• Reference: 2022/4073
• Question by: Krupesh Hirani
• Meeting date: 17 November 2022

Do you have any data on how many NHS workers have accessed affordable housing through your Affordable Homes Programmes since you became Mayor? And could you provide a breakdown by borough?

• Reference: 2022/4072
• Question by: Krupesh Hirani
• Meeting date: 17 November 2022

The Royal College of Nursing attributed housing costs as a primary reason for London having the highest overall NHS vacancy rate of any region in England. How is the GLA helping NHS workers access affordable housing?