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Borough of Culture Impact on Local Economy

  • Reference: 2019/20849
  • Question by: Leonie Cooper
  • Meeting date: 19 December 2019
How has the Borough of Culture programme enhanced the economy of the London Borough of Waltham Forest, the London Borough of Brent, and the other Boroughs awarded funding for specific events/activities?

Protecting the Rights of EU Citizens

  • Reference: 2019/20848
  • Question by: Leonie Cooper
  • Meeting date: 19 December 2019
How will you be working with the new Government to ensure the rights of EU citizens in London are protected?

Impact of Brexit on Construction Sector

  • Reference: 2019/20847
  • Question by: Leonie Cooper
  • Meeting date: 19 December 2019
Research from the Greater London Authority’s Economics Unit has found that 30% of people working in construction were born in the European Economic Area (but outside of the United Kingdom). Are you concerned by the impact of Brexit on the construction industry?

Impact of Brexit on Retail Sector Employment

  • Reference: 2019/20846
  • Question by: Leonie Cooper
  • Meeting date: 19 December 2019
Research from the Greater London Authority’s Economics Unit has found that 13% of people working in the wholesale and retail sector in London were born in the European Economic Area (but outside of the United Kingdom). Are you concerned by the impact of Brexit on employment in the retail sector?

London Growth Hubs

  • Reference: 2019/20845
  • Question by: Leonie Cooper
  • Meeting date: 19 December 2019
Just over 35% of London First businesses felt that a lack of government guidance was one of the biggest barriers in preparing for a no-deal Brexit ( https://www.london.gov.uk/sites/default/files/brexit-analysis-final.pdf). What role are your nine new London Growth Hubs playing in helping businesses prepare for Brexit?

Ethnicity Pay Gap in London

  • Reference: 2019/20844
  • Question by: Leonie Cooper
  • Meeting date: 19 December 2019
London has the highest ethnicity pay gap in the United Kingdom at 21.7% ( https://www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/earningsa…). How are you tackling this unacceptable difference in earnings?

Theatre Tourism in London (2)

  • Reference: 2019/20843
  • Question by: Leonie Cooper
  • Meeting date: 19 December 2019
How are you promoting theatre tourism for prospective international visitors?

Theatre Tourism in London (1)

  • Reference: 2019/20842
  • Question by: Leonie Cooper
  • Meeting date: 19 December 2019
£7.3bn is generated from cultural tourism to London ( https://www.london.gov.uk/what-we-do/arts-and-culture/london-world-city…). What is the value of theatre tourism in London?

Music Tourism in London (5)

  • Reference: 2019/20841
  • Question by: Leonie Cooper
  • Meeting date: 19 December 2019
Research by UK Music has shown that employment rose by 74% in London’s festival sector. How are you working with festivals to ensure good employment conditions for festival workers?

Music Tourism in London (4)

  • Reference: 2019/20840
  • Question by: Leonie Cooper
  • Meeting date: 19 December 2019
Are you concerned that the UK’s potential departure from the EU may make to more difficult for artists that perform at live music events?
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