• Reference: 2020/1622
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

TfL’s website currently states that it is not processing new applications for the residents’ discount of the Congestion Charge. Please state when TfL will start reviewing any applications made by new residents after 18 May 2020. Please also provide an assurance that no resident who applied for a new residents’ discount in good time between the 18 May 2020 and 22 June 2020 will be inconvenienced and face the unnecessary full payment of the Congestion Charge due to TfL’s decision to freeze processing of new applications before the commencement of its wider temporary changes to the Congestion Charge.

• Reference: 2020/1621
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

Taxi and private hire Notice 05/20 states that taxi or PHV vehicle licences which have expired or are due to expire between 23 March 2020 and 30 June 2020 will remain licensed for a period of six months pending the full assumption of vehicle inspections and a decision by TfL on the grant of a new licence. What reasons exist that other taxi or private vehicles cannot also be provided with a short and one off extension of their licences if there are cases of drivers being unable to work during this time period? Do you agree that licence extensions...

• Reference: 2020/1620
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

The removal of free travel for under 18 year olds, but with some children provided with separate passes to ensure their statutory entitlement to free travel to school is maintained, could potentially lead to more time being taken by children in boarding buses, if the new passes have to be checked by bus drivers. What assessment has been undertaken of the impact of these changes on boarding times and the potential increase in the time that other passengers will have to spend on buses?

• Reference: 2020/1619
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

With the growth in cycling and the purchase of bicycles it is disappointing to see TfL’s website page https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/cycling/cycle-skills dedicated to the provision of cycle skills stating that ‘Cycle training is not currently available’. Will TfL ensure that the growth in cycling across the widest range of people is fully supported by an extensive cycle training programme being provided at the earliest opportunity?

• Reference: 2020/1618
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

With the growth in cycling and the purchase of bicycles in recent weeks and further measures that are being adopted to support its continued growth, what steps will be taken during 2020 to (a) significantly increase the provision of secure cycle parking, especially in central London and town centres, and (b) tackle cycle thefts.

• Reference: 2020/1617
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

Please set out the overall policies that TfL adopts towards tree cutting and felling alongside London Underground lines, specifying (a) the consultation undertaken with local residents, (b) measures adopted to minimise tree felling where feasible, and (c) the specific timeframes adopted for tree cutting and felling to avoid the breeding season for nesting birds.

• Reference: 2020/1616
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

Further to your reply to question 2018/1300 please provide an update for the number of street trees felled by TfL since 2016 with a breakdown of the figures showing the reasons why the trees were cut down and whether or not they were replaced. Please also specify how many trees were felled alongside London Underground lines since 2016.

• Reference: 2020/1615
• Question by: Caroline Pidgeon
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

Following the announcement on the 15 June 2020 that the wearing of face coverings on public transport throughout England will be mandatory, please state what steps TfL will be taking to use all its extensive communication channels to promote the appropriate wearing of face coverings, including information on steps that should be taken in putting on and removing face coverings.

• Reference: 2020/1668
• Question by: Peter Whittle
• Meeting date: 18 June 2020

Given that today’s MQT falls on the 205th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo – another occasion on which this country saved Europe from tyranny, could the Mayor please explain what he hopes to achieve by petitioning Her Majesty’s Government for an extension to the Brexit transition period?

• Reference: 2020/1613
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 21 May 2020

Navin Shah AM (Chair): The Mayor will now provide an oral update of up to five minutes on matters occurring since the publication of his report. Mr Mayor.