• Reference: 2020/2344
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

In 2005 The City of London, who run Hampstead Heath introduced a ‘self-policed’ charging system at the bathing ponds which had hitherto always been free to use in much the same way as beaches are available for swimming. In the fifteen years that ‘voluntary’ payment has been required, many swimmers have either not been aware of the charges or assumed that they weren’t taken seriously by the City, who failed to communicate the charges clearly and proved unsuccessful at collecting them. In January of this year the City announced a consultation on managing the ponds, which was responded to by...

• Reference: 2020/2343
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

The Mayoral response to the Victoria Quarter planning application (GLA/5034/AB/01, 20/1719/FUL, page 75 para 72) asks for a contribution of £90,000 pa for 5 years to strengthen the 384 service. This would alter the viability of the existing route and provide a valid reason to at least postpone route changes until the outcome of the planning application is known. Will you consider this?

• Reference: 2020/2342
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

You have rightly required tube users to wear face coverings; however, many passengers are not obeying this instruction, especially in ticket halls and on platforms, as well as in carriages. Will you improve your messaging in posters and by public address, to make clear that the face coverings rule applies throughout, specifically referring to ticket halls and platforms, not just carriages; and what steps will you take to beef up enforcement?

• Reference: 2020/2341
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

If the Government bring in specific borough lockdowns to deal with areas of high infections, how will this be effectively enforced, especially along borough borders?

• Reference: 2020/2340
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

Is Barnet Council’s policy of charging residents who wish to swap waste bins for recycling bins compliant with your waste plan? If you agree with me that it is not in the spirit of the plan, will you write to Barnet Council and ask them to remove this charge?

• Reference: 2020/2339
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

Do you agree with me that encouraging more recycling is a vital component of London’s environmental and waste management challenges? Recently, I came across a case of a residents association in East Finchley which is being charged £1000 to swap two waste bins for two recycling bins. Do you agree that this is a disincentive to recycle, and that Barnet Council should amend their policies to remove such a charge?

• Reference: 2020/2338
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

Do you expect planning rules and guidance to start including social distancing measures and pandemic prevention measures as part of the planning process? If so, in what way?

• Reference: 2020/2337
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

Residents in Paddington Walk are affected by the ACM cladding crisis which has meant their building insurance has been critically compromised. The management company has struggled to secure terms to renew the policy, and they risk having no cover or see premiums raised by a truly shocking 1000% which puts even more strain on their overburdened finances due to the cost of interim fire safety measures and is a huge cause of anxiety. What can you do to persuade the Government of the scale and urgency of finding a solution for these residents and others affected by insurance difficulties?

• Reference: 2020/2336
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

When will you commence recruitment of the panel charged with the review of statues, street names, and other memorials; how many people do you intend to recruit; what will be the recruitment process; where will the recruitment be advertised; when do you expect the panel to commence work; and when do you expect it to complete its work?

• Reference: 2020/2335
• Question by: Andrew Dismore
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

London Fire Brigade has served public notices on high-rise buildings owned by Peabody Housing, London and Quadrant, A2 Dominion, One Housing Group, Tower Hamlet Homes Limited, Lancaster Gate Housing. What efforts is the Mayor making to persuade the owners to comply with these notices?