The London Assembly has published its annual report[1] - ‘The Voice for London’ which highlights the work of the Assembly over the past 12 months.
During that time the Assembly and its Committees met on 102 occasions, held 73 investigations, produced 27 reports and issued 16 letters and consultation responses to the Mayor and Government. Despite the political differences of the four parties represented on the Assembly, 89 per cent of reports gained cross-party agreement in 2013-14, the same proportion as 2012-13.
The total annual cost of the London Assembly to each Band D council taxpayer is £1 a year.
The annual report details how the Assembly looked at the actions of the Mayor, and examined the finances and performance of the Greater London Authority (GLA) group, which includes:
Transport for London (TfL),
The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC),
The London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority (LFEPA), and
The London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC).
The publication also describes the Assembly’s investigations into areas that are priorities for Londoners: safety and policing; housing, planning and regeneration; environment and climate change; transport; health; and economy, culture and education.
Chair of the Assembly during 2013/14, Darren Johnson AM said;
“The Annual Report is a great opportunity to tell Londoners what work we have been doing on your behalf over the last year. From our regular question and answer sessions with Boris and other senior figures in London government, to investigating a raft of important London issues, to dealing with thousands of Londoners’ concerns, Assembly Members have been your voice at City Hall. This report gives a brief summary of that work and how you can find out more about a particular subject.
The Mayor has to answer to Londoners at the ballot box every four years. The job of the London Assembly is to ensure that the Mayor is held accountable every day."
Notes for Editors:
London Assembly Annual Report 2013/14 – The Voice for London (attached)
The Assembly is required by law to produce the report
Darren Johnson AM, Chair of the London Assembly during 2013/14, is available for interview – see contact details below.
As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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