• Reference: 2017/3738
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

Child Poverty Action Group and the Living Wage Foundation have recently published a new guide which aims to help local authorities in London become accredited Living Wage employers, and help local authorities that are already accredited promote the Living Wage in their communities. Will you endorse the guide to London local authorities?

• Reference: 2017/3737
• Question by: Fiona Twycross
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

October 2017 sees the start of the next phase of Universal Credit rollouts in London. A number of MPs have called for this to be postponed until next year to avoid delays to payments and hardship over the Christmas period. There are also claims that Universal Credit it not yet ready for wider rollout. What is your view on this?

• Reference: 2017/3735
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

Thank you for your answer to my question regarding the Overbridge at Alperton Station (Question No: 2017/2979). What plans does TfL have for the landscaping works outside Alperton Station? Since Brent Council are keen to pursue this project ASAP and S106 funds are available to contribute, how soon can the project begin?

• Reference: 2017/3734
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

Thank you for your answer to my question regarding the Overbridge at Alperton Station (Question No: 2017/2979). Could you expand on what 'maintenance works' are planned for this bridge? Since these works are planned within this financial year does the Mayor believe this would provide the opportunity for further small refurbishment of the bridge e.g. cleaning up and restoration, as in its current state it is negatively impacting one of London's most diverse and busy streets?

• Reference: 2017/3733
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

I welcome your drive to save London's pubs from closure. Do you support community initiatives asking Borough Councils to include local pubs on the list of assets of community value?

• Reference: 2017/3732
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

According to CPRE, "The Green Belt in England is being sacrificed to build new housing at fastest rate for two decades". How do you plan to protect and enhance London's green belt and open spaces from development?

• Reference: 2017/3731
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

My constituents on Kenmore Avenue - Harrow and local ward councillors have again raised the issue of the above bus routes. I appreciate your recent response to this question specifically about buses H18 and H19. However, can you please let me if it would be possible to increase frequency of 186 buses?

• Reference: 2017/3730
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

I fully support your vision and investment in pocket homes for first-time buyers. Will these homes adhere to London Plan space standards? Is there any chance that modular buildings technology can also be used for larger units for cost effective and speedy delivery of homes? Is this something that you are looking into?

• Reference: 2017/3729
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

What progress have you made with Online Hate Crime Hub (new police unit) to tackle online hate crime? Are you able to provide details of the research undertaken by this hub; plus statistics to indicate progress made to date by this Online Hate Crime Hub? Are there any specific projects/initiatives promoted by this unit?

• Reference: 2017/3728
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 14 September 2017

There are reports of huge spike in hate crimes / racist incidents following atrocities in London. Islamophobic hate incidents too have been on the increase. What progress have the Met Police and other agencies made in tackling and reducing these crimes and reassuring local community and religious organisations as a way of support?