• Reference: 2020/2615
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 17 September 2020

What steps did Transport for London (TfL) and bus operators take during the recent heatwave to support driver welfare, and what plans do you have to ensure procedures are adapted to take account of the increasing likelihood of very hot summers?

• Reference: 2020/2614
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 17 September 2020

Could you update me on work the Mayor has done to implement the recommendations of the London Assembly motion on glyphosate use, which was agreed unanimously in July 2019, calling on the Mayor to cease the use of this herbicide on GLA land and the Transport for London (TfL) estate?

• Reference: 2020/2613
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 17 September 2020

According to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), London City Airport has seen the greatest reduction in flights of any UK airport, and passenger numbers are down 95 per cent in July 2020 compared with July 2019. The impact of coronavirus on the future of aviation is uncertain, but it is likely we will not see growth in the near future. Do you agree that now is the time to close City Airport and release the land for much-needed homes for Londoners?

• Reference: 2020/2612
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 17 September 2020

Hammersmith and Fulham council has indicated that the mid-August 2020 heatwave was a key factor in sudden expansion of cracks that led to the closure of the Hammersmith Bridge to all traffic, including people walking and cycling. What investment are you currently making to keep transport infrastructure resilient during a climate emergency, and are you considering any options for reducing the demands on structures using speed or weight limits, or by closing traffic lanes?

• Reference: 2020/2611
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 17 September 2020

Network Rail has been asked by the Government to review its infrastructure’s resilience to extreme weather events. What work are you undertaking to ensure there is a similar quality audit of structures in London, including embankments, viaducts, bridges and tunnels, so that Transport for London (TfL) can plan adequately to mitigate any risks?

• Reference: 2020/2610
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 17 September 2020

The first quarterly report from London Power was released in August 2020 with 2,920 homes powered so far. What is your target for the next quarter?

• Reference: 2020/2609
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 17 September 2020

MD2666 outlines changes you have made to the 2020-21 GLA: Mayor’s Budget. Within the recovery budget is £567,000 for the Greener City Fund. What will this money be used for, and what is the delivery timeline?

• Reference: 2020/2605
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 September 2020

In answer to Mayoral Question 2016/1343 you stated: “I want London's transport system to be accessible to all Londoners and I am working with TfL to develop more innovative ways to fund step-free projects and to use new technology and construction techniques so more can be delivered. The previous TfL spending plans suggested that there is scope to increase the TfL funding that is available to improve step-free station access, and I will examine this possibility as I work with TfL to develop its new Business Plan over the coming months.” Following these specific commitments made four years and four...

• Reference: 2020/2604
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 September 2020

Vaccination rates in London continue to be significantly lower than the UK average. As we face Covid-19 and look to find a vaccination, this is more worrying than ever. How are you working with the Government and Public Health England/The National Institute for Health Protection to ensure vaccination rates in London improve?

• Reference: 2020/2603
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 17 September 2020

I have received reports from across London of increases in bonfires in recent weeks and months. This will, in part be due to it being the summer, but also because of lockdown and Covid-19. How are you working with local authorities across London to reduce bonfires, particularly in residential areas and during the day, to reduce disturbance for residents but also to protect our environment and air quality?