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  • Reference: 2019/12058
  • Question by: David Kurten
  • Meeting date: 20 June 2019
Are the Metropolitan Police employing Lutfur Ali, a known Islamist who allegedly channelled money to the Islamic Forum of Europe 1, as a Community Assessor? 1 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/news/9874695/The-state-versus-t…

Hammersmith Bridge

  • Reference: 2019/12057
  • Question by: David Kurten
  • Meeting date: 20 June 2019
To ask the Mayor for an update on Hammersmith Bridge, which was closed 'indefinitely' in April 2019, after failing safety checks.

London Borough of Culture

  • Reference: 2019/12056
  • Question by: Peter Whittle
  • Meeting date: 20 June 2019
In February 2018, the London Borough of Waltham Forest was awarded £1.35m of funding to deliver a programme of ambitious cultural activities celebrating the unique character of local people and places. 1 Was this programme of events a success? 1 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-43211466

Uber Eats

  • Reference: 2019/12055
  • Question by: David Kurten
  • Meeting date: 20 June 2019
It has been reported that that Uber Eats are operating out of Uber's office in Aldgate. Can the Mayor confirm whether or not Uber Britannia is also operating from the same Aldgate office and state whether this would be a breach of section 2.1 of the 1998 Private Hire Act?

Automated Facial Recognition

  • Reference: 2019/12054
  • Question by: Peter Whittle
  • Meeting date: 20 June 2019
In terms of civil liberties, is the use of automated facial recognition by the Metropolitan Police the equivalent to taking DNA samples or fingerprints without consent?

Extinction Rebellion

  • Reference: 2019/12053
  • Question by: Peter Whittle
  • Meeting date: 20 June 2019
What lessons has the Metropolitan Police learned from its handling of the Extinction Rebellion protests last Easter?

Richer Sounds meeting

  • Reference: 2019/12050
  • Question by: Siân Berry
  • Meeting date: 20 June 2019
Could you provide details of which aspects of social housing were discussed during your meeting with Julian Richer of Richer Sounds, on 19 March as listed in the May 2019 Mayor's Report?

Upgrade to cycle superhighways

  • Reference: 2019/12049
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 20 June 2019
In your speech at the London Cycling and Walking conference on 24 May 2019, you said that Cycle Superhighway 7 was an example of a “first generation superhighway” that was “just not up to scratch.” How many existing Cycle Superhighways are “not up to scratch” and when will Transport for London (TfL) upgrade them?

Information about advertisers on the Transport for London network

  • Reference: 2019/12048
  • Question by: Siân Berry
  • Meeting date: 20 June 2019
In response to a Freedom of Information request asking for details of advertisers, including a breakdown of categories of advertisement on its network, Transport for London (TfL) has said: "we do not have a list of companies that advertise on our network or a breakdown of revenue received by company. We have contracts with partners, e.g. Exterion Media, who run our advertising estate for us. The partner deals with the brands, companies and sectors to sell campaigns and space." Given you now operate policies such as the ban on junk food advertisements, will you consider asking TfL to collect and...

Sponsored content on the Mayor's twitter account

  • Reference: 2019/12047
  • Question by: Siân Berry
  • Meeting date: 20 June 2019
On 3 June 2019, you posted a video message on the @MayorofLondon twitter account that was filmed and sponsored by Elle magazine ( https://twitter.com/MayorofLondon/status/1135548243604049920). Clearly this message concerning women's rights and President Trump’s poor record was worthwhile and important, but under what arrangement was it sponsored by a commercial organisation, and was any payment made to you or the GLA? Do you have further plans for commercially sponsored content on this public communication channel and, if so, what guidelines will you use for which are appropriate companies to work with?
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