• Reference: 2017/3964
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 12 October 2017

Vittoria Wharf was one of the first buildings in the UK to be listed as an Asset of Community Value and is widely recognised as a strategic hub for providing affordable workspace for creative and artistic industries in Hackney Wick. How is the part-demolition of Vittoria Wharf, to provide a pedestrian bridge, consistent with your manifesto promise of "providing dedicated small workspace with live-in space so that creative industries, artists and the fashion industry are given extra support to flourish"?

• Reference: 2017/3963
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 12 October 2017

In answer to my supplementary question 2017/3583, you said "I cannot overturn the Planning Committee's findings unless I have a very good reason. The threshold is very high and the evidence I have seen… means that the threshold has not been met." What are the specific criteria to meet this threshold?

• Reference: 2017/3962
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 12 October 2017

Will you suspend all works, including the demolition of part of Vittoria Wharf until Transport for London (TfL) has completed its traffic modelling review?

• Reference: 2017/3961
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 12 October 2017

One of my supplementary questions to 2017/3583 was "will you change your mind?" referring to the proposed demolition at Vittoria Wharf and new road and pedestrian bridges. In response, you said "I have also asked TfL to work with LLDC to review the traffic modelling options operating the bridges in light of my draft transport strategy." What are the terms of reference of this review and the expected completion date?

• Reference: 2017/3960
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 12 October 2017

The Energy for Londoners feasibility study, published September 2017 says "The main advantage of fully licensed supply over the other two options is that EfL would have complete independence, able to capture the full value of customer energy spend for regional reinvestment, set tariffs contracts and product terms, install smart meters, and purchase power from local generation. It offers the greatest scope for creating local skilled jobs, and as the traditional route to market for an entrant, it is also the most proven path with the greatest level of support and experience from consultants and service providers. For this reason...

• Reference: 2017/3959
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 12 October 2017

To date, how many community energy groups has your Decentralised Energy Enabling Project (DEEP) provided support to? Please supply details of the community groups who have been helped.

• Reference: 2017/3958
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 12 October 2017

At the London Assembly Environment Committee meeting on 13 September 2017, your deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy referred to a new scheme setting up a fund and support for community energy groups. What specific services will this scheme offer to community groups and when will it be available?

• Reference: 2017/3957
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 12 October 2017

I had a meeting with school children from Bessemer Grange Primary School about the delay in building the West Norwood section of quietway 7. Will you, or your Walking and Cycling Commissioner, mediate between the borough, Transport for London (TfL) and people opposed to the quietway, so the children don't face further delays to their safe walking and cycling route to school?

• Reference: 2017/3956
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 12 October 2017

In answer to my question 2016/3643 you said the "Healthy Streets Check tool is due to be finalised in spring 2017." When will this be published?

• Reference: 2017/3955
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 12 October 2017

Security barriers have been installed on London bridges and in public places to prevent vehicles from accessing pedestrian areas. Are the risks to people cycling evaluated by Transport for London (TfL) before installation?