• Reference: 2022/3807
• Question by: Sakina Sheikh
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

What support can the GLA give to ensure Boroughs have an Accessibility Officer in their Planning Team?

• Reference: 2022/3806
• Question by: Sakina Sheikh
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

Do you know how many councils across London have an Accessibility Officer in their Planning Team?

• Reference: 2022/3805
• Question by: Sakina Sheikh
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

Does the GLA have an Accessibility Officer in the Planning Team? If not, will you consider hiring one to ensure those with accessibility needs are not forgotten in planning applications?

• Reference: 2022/3803
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

Ealing Hospital volunteer Beryl Carr has been named as one of the 50 happiest Britons on The Independent newspaper’s Happy List. Aged 100, she is the NHS’s oldest volunteer. A couple who have fostered more than 250 vulnerable children and a man who donated his house to Ukrainian refugees are also on the list. Beryl Carr credits volunteering with making her happy. Would you agree that helping others can bring Londoners contentment?

• Reference: 2022/3802
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

UNISON supports the campaign against public sector purchasing of products made with Uyghur forced labour, including in the solar industry and solar supply chains. Over 45% of the global supply of polysilicon, the primary material for solar panels, is manufactured in the Uyghur region. Taking this into account, what progress have you made in developing an ethical procurement policy?

• Reference: 2022/3801
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

Ealing Council is running a pilot scheme to replace gas heating in 25 homes with infra-red technology. What is your view on how this technology reduces bills and increases energy efficiency?

• Reference: 2022/3800
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

What learning has been taken from the scheme and what changes will be made to improve it going forwards?

• Reference: 2022/3799
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

What feedback have you had on works carried out as part of the Warm Front and Warm Works grant funding?

• Reference: 2022/3798
• Question by: Onkar Sahota
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

A constituent has contacted me regarding the Warm Front and Warm Works grant funding offered via Ealing Council and the GLA. How is this funding being delivered and where should concerns about the scheme be raised?

• Reference: 2022/3796
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

Recent heatwaves in London brought about unparalleled problems and showed the impact of climate change on everyday lives. Whilst our London Fire Brigade (LFB) services were excellent in their response to these unparalleled emergencies, what further steps can you take to ensure the LFB is prepared to tackle future heatwaves? What additional steps are you taking to tackle the climate emergency throughout London?