PUBLICATIONS:
Wednesday 16 March 2022
London’s Circular Economy Future
Environment Committee
The Environment Committee publishes its report into London’s circular economy future. The Committee investigated the city’s waste management processes and makes a number of recommendations to the Mayor on reducing waste across the capital and moving to a system that favours reuse, repair and recycling.
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 07795 616 902
Wednesday 16 March 2022
Opportunity Areas and Housing Zones
Planning and Regeneration Committee
The Planning and Regeneration Committee publishes its letter into Opportunity Areas and Housing Zones and what the Mayor can do to improve the outcomes for these programmes.
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 07795 616 902
Thursday 17 March 2022
Reducing drug-related deaths
Health Committee
The Health Committee publishes its report on aiming to reduce the number of drug-related deaths across London and the UK. It makes recommendations to the Mayor, the Government, and the Metropolitan Police Service, with a focus on three harm-reduction interventions: drug checking services, naloxone and drug consumption rooms.
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303 897
Friday 18 March 2022
NHS workforce shortages
Health Committee
The Health Committee publishes a letter to the Mayor and a letter to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, calling for a clear NHS workforce strategy.
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303 897
SITE VISIT:
Tuesday 15 March 2022
Apprenticeships
Economy Committee – Newham College (Stratford Campus), Welfare Rd, E15 4HT – 9.40am
As part of its investigation into the apprenticeship system, the Economy Committee will visit Newham College. This will include meeting current and prospective apprentices and a tour of the Stratford Campus, including a car mechanics workshop and plumbing and electrical workshops.
Media are invited to attend – please RSVP
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303 897
MEETINGS:
Monday 14 March 2022
Transport Commissioner
Transport Committee – LFB Headquarters, 169 Union Street – 10.00am
The Transport Committee will explore the progress Transport Commissioner, Andy Byford, has made against his priorities and the Committee’s work programme. Topics will include: TfL funding agreement, post COVID-19 recovery and Crossrail.
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918
Thursday 17 March 2022
London Youth Assembly
Virtual meeting
The London Youth Assembly meets for the third time this Assembly year. Topics to be discussed include The Black Curriculum, the upcoming mental health event for Mental Health Awareness Week and Young Londoners Question Time.
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918
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.