PUBLIC MEETINGS:
Tuesday 15 December 2020
The Changing Nature of Work after COVID-19
Economy Committee – 10am
The Economy Committee will look at the impact of the changing nature of work on the city. Before COVID-19, millions of people used to travel to various parts of London for work. In April 2020, 57.2% of Londoners were working from home. With COVID-19 forcing many workers to continue to work from home 8 months on, the Committee will discuss whether current commercial and office space should be re-purposed to ensure London remains a thriving economy. The guests are:
- Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills
- Michele Pittini, Head of Greater London Authority Economics
- Patrick Dubeck, Head of Regeneration, Greater London Authority
- Jordan Cummings, Head of London Policy, Confederation of British Industry
- Sam Gurney, Regional Secretary, Trades Union Congress
- Mike Cracknell, Director, Deloitte Real Estate
- James Edwards, Senior Parliamentary Briefings Officer, City of London Corporation
- Rowena Howie, London Policy Chair, Federation of Small Businesses
MEDIA CONTACT: Aoife Nolan on 020 7983 4067
Wednesday 16 December 2020
Police & Fire Budgets 2021/22
Fire, Resilience and Emergency Planning Committee – 10am
The Fire, Resilience and Emergency Planning Committee will discuss the impact of COVID-19 on the London Fire Brigade (LFB) and question the London Fire Commissioner on the delivery of the LFB’s transformation plan. The Committee will also ask for an update on the implementation of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 Report and Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services’ (HMICFRS) recommendations and progress of the new London Safety Plan. The guests are:
- Dr Fiona Twycross, Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience
- Andy Roe, London Fire Commissioner (LFC)
- Sue Budden, Director of Corporate Services, London Fire Brigade
- Fiona Dolman, Director of Transformation, London Fire Brigade
- Richard Mills, Deputy Commissioner – Safety and Assurance, London Fire Brigade
MEDIA CONTACT: Aoife Nolan on 07849 303 897
Wednesday 16 December 2020
TfL Budget for 2021/22
Budget & Performance Committee – 2pm
The Budget and Performance Committee will review Transport for London’s (TfL) proposed budget plans for 2021/22. The impact of COVID-19 on TfL’s finances means that budget planning for the coming years will be more crucial than ever. The guests are:
- Heidi Alexander, Deputy Mayor for Transport
- Andy Byford, TfL Commissioner
- Simon Kilonback, TfL Chief Finance Officer
- Enver Enver, Assistant Director of Group Finance and Performance, Greater London Authority
MEDIA CONTACT: Aoife Nolan on 07849 303 897
Thursday 17 December 2020
Mayor’s Question Time
London Assembly – 10am
The London Assembly will hold a Q&A session with the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, on issues that matter to Londoners. Topics up for discussion include:
- Metropolitan Police
- Keeping Londoners Safe at Christmas
- Air pollution above WHO limits
- Future of City Hall
MEDIA CONTACT: Aoife Nolan on 07849 303 897
In line with Government advice, these meetings will take place virtually.
For more information, please contact the media team on 07849 303 897. For out-of-hours media enquiries, call 020 7983 4000 and ask for the London Assembly duty press officer. Non-media enquiries should be directed to the Public Liaison Unit on 020 7983 4100.