• Reference: 2024/2810
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 12 September 2024

Thank you for your answer to my question 2024/2084, in which you said: “TfL [Transport for London] has a fleet of over 8000 buses, with older buses being replaced with newer vehicles on a rolling weekly basis.” Could you tell me: a) how many older buses TfL expects to replace by 2030 to accommodate more than one wheelchair user, and b) if not all older buses will be replaced by 2030, when do you expect this programme to be completed?

• Reference: 2024/2809
• Question by: Caroline Russell
• Meeting date: 12 September 2024

Thank you for your answer to my question 2024/2084, in which you said: “Transport for London (TfL) requires all new two-door buses to have a wheelchair space of 2000mm, meaning a significant increase on the legal minimum of 1300mm. This has been the case since 2018, subject to very minor discretion to ensure we can meet the full range of requirements for new buses.” Could you explain what you mean by a ‘very minor discretion’ and provide examples?

• Reference: 2024/2808
• Question by: Zoë Garbett
• Meeting date: 12 September 2024

When do expect to publish the findings of the London-wide Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Needs Assessment (GTANA), which you previously said would be available in January of this year?

• Reference: 2024/2807
• Question by: Zoë Garbett
• Meeting date: 12 September 2024

Thank you for your answer to question MQ 2024/2074, in which you confirmed the GLA does not hold data on wheelchair user and accessible/adaptable dwellings. When do you intend to start collecting this data for the AHP 2021-26 and in the London Plan Annual Monitoring Report?

• Reference: 2024/2806
• Question by: Zoë Garbett
• Meeting date: 12 September 2024

Thank you for your answer to MQ 2024/2073, in which you described the London Plan policies intended to improve the supply of accessible homes. Data collected by the GLA on residential approvals of M4(2) Accessible and adaptable and M4(3) wheelchair user dwellings show boroughs are consistently missing these targets. How do you plan to: a) ensure boroughs improve their accessible housing delivery to comply with targets set out in the London Plan and, b) ensure a high proportion of this accessible housing delivered is for social rent?

• Reference: 2024/2805
• Question by: Zoë Garbett
• Meeting date: 12 September 2024

Thank you for your answer to MQ 2024/2072, in which you stated only managers in the Housing and Land and London Plan teams receive Disability Equality & Inclusion Workplace training. Could you explain why this training has not been extended to non-managers in these teams, given many people in these teams not classified as managers still have significant responsibilities for developing policies and projects that impact Disabled people’s lives?

• Reference: 2024/2804
• Question by: Zoë Garbett
• Meeting date: 12 September 2024

Imperial College London is still investigating the health impacts on residents who live in the redeveloped Southall Gasworks. As pressure grows for brownfield development, are you confident existing remediation techniques and legislation governing the private companies carrying out these developments are sufficient to protect Londoners from harm?

• Reference: 2024/2803
• Question by: Zoë Garbett
• Meeting date: 12 September 2024

When do you plan to establish a licensing hub for boroughs to help them take action against underperforming landlords, and will you provide more details on what this will look like?

• Reference: 2024/2802
• Question by: Zoë Garbett
• Meeting date: 12 September 2024

Thank you for your answer to my question 2024/1907 in which you told me: “it is more vital than ever that we back renters to defend their rights with advice and guidance, including funding for groups such as renters’ unions.” When will you publish details on your plans to fund renters’ unions, including which unions will receive funding and how much they will receive?

• Reference: 2024/2801
• Question by: Zoë Garbett
• Meeting date: 12 September 2024

How are you working with community organisations to ensure older Londoners are aware of advice services and other resources for private renters?