• Reference: 2014/3974
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

Why were the RMT taxi drivers excluded from this meeting to discuss issues around air quality and emissions from taxis when they feel they could make a positive contribution to such discussions?

• Reference: 2014/3973
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

While I warmly welcome the current Bakerloo line consultation, I was somewhat dismayed to note that, amongst the background papers (paragraph 4.1.6) to the consultation documents, proposed extensions to Croydon Tramlink, including to Crystal Palace - a proposal that you are on record as supporting - seem to have been quietly dropped. Please confirm the current status of proposals to extend Tramlink to Crystal Palace.

• Reference: 2014/3972
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

Can you explain why the area 'south of Crystal Palace Park' has been identified as the subject for this study as opposed to other areas bordering the park?

• Reference: 2014/3971
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

Is this study in any way related to the proposals by Zhong Rong Group to redevelop Crystal Palace Park?

• Reference: 2014/3970
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

What is the cost of this study to the GLA?

• Reference: 2014/3969
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

I have recently been contacted by an architecture firm who have told me that they have 'been commissioned by the GLA to carry out a study into the area south of Crystal Palace Park (Upper Norwood, Anerley and Penge), investigating what is special and important about these neighbourhoods, with the intention of clarifying the area's identity, and to inform possible ideas and visions for the future.' The email gave just three days' notice of a public consultation event to inform this 'study'. Please can you explain why this study is being done now, what motivated it, and what specific outcomes...

• Reference: 2014/3968
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

I am concerned that the current consultation on plans for the National Sports Centre in Crystal Palace Park is only planned to run for three weeks, until the end of October. This is not sufficient time for such an important project and is not best practice for consultations. Why was it agreed to only consult for such a short time and will you consider extending this period to enable as many local residents and centre users to have their say?

• Reference: 2014/3967
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

How many disruptions to the tube network in 2014 have been due to late running maintenance works?

• Reference: 2014/3966
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

What reductions have been made in the number of London underground maintenance staff over the past 4 years?

• Reference: 2014/3965
• Question by: Valerie Shawcross
• Meeting date: 22 October 2014

What cuts to maintenance schedules have been made by London Underground, over the past year, and what part did they play in the delays of 1st October?