PUBLICATION:
Tuesday 25 January 2022
Elections Review Working Group
The Elections Review Working Group will publish the results of its review into the 2021 GLA Elections, which includes recommendations on how to improve the delivery of the 2024 GLA Elections.
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07787 832 918
PUBLIC MEETINGS:
Tuesday 25 January 2022
Met Commissioner Q&A Session
Police and Crime Committee – LFB Headquarters, 169 Union Street – 10.00am
The Police and Crime Committee will question the Met Commissioner on a number of issues including findings from the Stephen Port murder inquests and restoring police trust with the LGBTQ+ community.
The guests are:
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Cressida Dick DBE QPM, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service
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Sophie Linden, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303897
Wednesday 26 January 2022
The Mayor’s Draft Budget 2022-23
London Assembly – The Chamber at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way – 10.00am
The London Assembly will hold a Q&A session with the Mayor of London on his Draft 2022-23 Budget. Members will ask questions on finance plans for the GLA core, TfL, the Met Police, the London Fire Brigade, the LLDC and the OPDC. The guests are:
- Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
- David Bellamy, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff
- David Gallie, Executive Director of Resources
Following the Q&A session the London Assembly will vote on whether or not to approve the Draft Budget.
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07787 832 918
Thursday 27 January 2022
Air pollution in London
Environment Committee – LFB Headquarters, 169 Union Street – 10.00am
In the first of two meetings on air pollution the Environment Committee will discuss the impact of air pollution in London, particularly on children and assess the Mayor’s current and future plans for tackling it. The meeting will also discuss air pollution caused by domestic combustion.
The guests are:
- Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, BreatheLife Ambassador and Co-Founder of the Ella Roberta Family Foundation
- Elliot Treharne, Head of Air Quality, Greater London Authority (GLA)
- Dr Gary Fuller, MRC Centre for Environment and Health, Imperial College London
- Jemima Hartshorn, Co-Founder of Mums for Lungs
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 07795 616 902
Thursday 27 January 2022
Community involvement in Mayoral planning applications
Planning and Regeneration Committee – LFB Headquarters, 169 Union Street – 2.00pm
The Planning and Regeneration Committee will discuss issues surrounding community involvement in Mayoral planning applications, including barriers to community engagement, resources and inclusivity.
The guests are:
- Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills
- Lucinda Turner, Interim Assistant Director, Planning, GLA
- Cllr Jonathan Cardy, Chair of Planning Committee, London Borough of Richmond
- Cllr Eva Greenspan, Chair of Strategic Planning Committee, London Borough of Barnet
- Cllr Kath Whittam, Chair of Planning Sub-Committee, London Borough of Southwark
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 07795 616 902
Notes to editors
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.