• Reference: 2022/3795
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

Will you consider making representations to the Government to alleviate growing pressures on the budgets of local authorities throughout North East London? As you know, growing pressures on local government finances comes from a combination of challenges including years of austerity, uncertainty about government funding, rising inflation, and the cost-of-living crisis. Consecutive governments since 2010 have slashed local government funding thus placing Councils in North East London in difficult financial positions.

• Reference: 2022/3794
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

What support can you provide to food banks throughout London, including Hackney Food Bank in my constituency, and what can you do to promote support to food banks from London Boroughs? With many families experiencing difficulties in light of the cost-of-living crisis and energy crisis, what additional pressure can you place on Government to tackle food insecurity in London?

• Reference: 2022/3793
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

Problematic Thames Water-managed infrastructure has resulted in flooding throughout Islington. Will you consider making representations to Thames Water to invest in preventing leaks and problematic infrastructure? Elected representatives, residents, businesses, and other organisations in Islington are expecting firm actions from Thames Water to prevent future floods.

• Reference: 2022/3792
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

With recent reports of gun crime in Rosebery Avenue, Islington, what additional steps will you consider taking to tackle gun crime and serious violence, and the causes of serious violence, throughout North East London?

• Reference: 2022/3791
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

What steps will you take to encourage Transport for London (TfL) services to improve safety along the Old Street to Holborn cycle route? This route is dangerous with reports of numerous injuries and fatalities around the Clerkenwell area. With the recent funding settlement for TfL underway, how will TfL consider directing active travel funding to Old Street?

• Reference: 2022/3790
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

Is regulation of the hospitality sector in London at the right level to ensure that climate change and sustainability are priorities for the sector?

• Reference: 2022/3789
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

Does the hospitality sector in London have enough support to encourage better practice on sustainability and climate change?

• Reference: 2022/3788
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

What learning has been taken for SMEs in the hospitality sector from the Green New Deal grant funding offered through ReLondon? How can this learning be upscaled for bigger organisations?

• Reference: 2022/3787
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

How is your office working with SMEs in the hospitality industry to help them improve their sustainability and thus their resilience?

• Reference: 2022/3786
• Question by: Sem Moema
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

What steps are you taking to prepare for any rise in homelessness this winter with the current cost of living crisis ongoing?