PLEASE NOTE:
The Assembly Communications Team will observe the six-week pre-election period from Monday, March 28th. This is for the local elections on May 5th.
There will be no communications from us during this period.
PUBLICATIONS:
Tuesday 22 March 2022
Mayoral planning applications
Planning & Regeneration Committee
The Planning & Regeneration Committee will publish its findings into Mayoral call-ins and community involvement in Mayoral planning applications. The report makes a number of recommendations on how to improve processes and engagement with the public.
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 07795 616 902
Wednesday 23 March 2022
Air pollution
Environment Committee
The Environment Committee will publish its report into air pollution in the capital and what the Mayor of London should be doing, particularly when it comes to transport, in order to promote cleaner air for all Londoners.
This report will be launched at Trafalgar Square with the following interviewees:
- Zack Polanski AM, Chair of the Environment Committee
- Rosamund Adoo Kissi-Debrah, BreatheLife Ambassador and Founder of the Ella Roberta Family Foundation
- Dr Ian Mudway, MRC Centre for Environmental Health, Imperial College London (will be recording air pollution readings at the location)
- Oliver Lord, UK Head, Clean Cities Campaign
- A representative, Asthma Lung UK
- Ollie More, Senior Policy Officer, Sustrans
MEDIA ARE INVITED TO ATTEND BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 07795 616 902
Wednesday 23 March 2022
Violence against women and girls
Police & Crime Committee
The Police & Crime Committee will make a series of recommendations to the Mayor, the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and the Metropolitan Police on ensuring London is safe for women and girls.
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303 897
Thursday 24 March 2022
Apprenticeships
Economy Committee
The Economy Committee will publish its report into the apprenticeship system in London, making recommendations to the Mayor and Government aimed at boosting the take-up of apprenticeships and improving the quality of apprenticeships in London.
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303 897
Thursday 24 March 2022
Economically insecure Londoners
Economy Committee
The Economy Committee writes to the Mayor and the Government on financial exclusion and the gig economy.
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303 897
Thursday 24 March 2022
The pandemic, financial health and housing security
Housing Committee
The Housing Committee will publish its report into housing and financial health in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The report includes Talk London and YouGov survey results on Londoners’ housing security.
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 07795 616 902
Thursday 24 March 2022
Future of financial and professional services
Economy Committee
The Economy Committee will write to the Mayor making recommendations on how he can best support London’s financial and professional services.
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303 897
Thursday 24 March 2022
Online fraud
Police and Crime Committee
The Police and Crime Committee will write to the Business Secretary following its investigation into online fraud asking for an update on action to address fraudulent claims made under the COVID-19 Bounce Back Loans Scheme.
Friday 25 March 2022
Alternatives to expanding social housing
Housing Committee
The Housing Committee will publish its letter to the Mayor on expanding social housing in alternative ways and how to unlock more housing with non-construction methods.
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 07795 616 902
Friday 25 March 2022
Housing for homeless people
Housing Committee
The Housing Committee will publish its letter to the Ministry of Justice regarding the leasing of a particular MoJ-owned site in the London Borough of Islington, to help provide more housing for homeless people.
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 07795 616 902
Friday 25 March 2022
GLA Procurement
GLA Oversight Committee
The GLA Group spends around £10 billion on its procurement activities every year.
The GLA Oversight Committee has investigated GLA procurement practices, focusing particularly on: Silvertown Tunnel, the Garden Bridge, Bond Street Crossrail station, Royal Albert Docks, Silvertown Quays and East Bank.
The Committee will publish a report which considers the current procurement processes in place for the GLA Group, with regards to the selection process of providers, value for money and broader issues of accountability, auditing and transparency.
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918
Friday 25 March 2022
Mayoral Advisors
GLA Oversight Committee
Following several question-and-answer sessions with Mayoral appointments, the GLA Oversight Committee will write to the Mayor, with a number of recommendations regarding his advisors.
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918
PUBLIC MEETINGS:
Tuesday 22 March 2022
Private rented sector
Housing Committee – City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10.00am
The Housing Committee will discuss issues within the private rented sector, including standards, enforcement and the powers of redress available to tenants. The guests are:
- Meera Chindooroy, Deputy Director, Campaigns, Public Affairs and Policy, National Residential Landlords Association
- Kate Webb, Head of Housing Strategy, GLA
- Vicky Pearlman, PRS Programme Manager, GLA
- Helen Masterson, Head of Private Sector Housing Standards, London Borough of Newham
- Lynn Sellar, Private Sector Housing Manager, London Borough of Haringey
- Clare Walden, Member Solidarity Organiser, London Renters' Union
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 07795 616 902
Wednesday 23 March 2022
Q&A with the Met & MOPAC
Police and Crime Committee – City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way – 10.00am
The Police and Crime Committee will discuss violence against women and girls and police resources, with guests:
- Sophie Linden, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime
- Assistant Commissioner Louisa Rolfe OBE, Met Operations, MPS
- Robin Wilkinson OBE, Chief of Corporate Services, MPS
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303 897
Wednesday 23 March 2022
City Hall relocation
GLA Oversight Committee – City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way – 2.00pm
Full occupation of the new City Hall at Royal Docks was originally scheduled for October 2021. The GLA Oversight Committee will consider the effectiveness of the management and delivery of the programme to relocate City Hall. The guests are:
- Mary Harpley, Chief Officer, Greater London Authority
- Rickardo Hyatt, Executive Director, Housing & Land
- Milly Kiely-Horn, Programme Director, City Hall Relocation
- Steve Sheasby, Senior Programme Manager, City Hall Relocation
- Simon Grinter, Head of Facilities Management
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918
Thursday 24 March 2022
Mayor’s Question Time
London Assembly – City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way – 10.00am
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan will face questions from London Assembly Members from 10:00am. This will be the final #MQT before the six-week pre-election period and local elections, which take place on 5 May.
Topics will include:
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Redbridge Roundabout
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Awareness of Air Pollution in London
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Support to Ukrainian Refugees in London
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Reforming the police
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918
Friday 25 March 2022
GLA Group Budget 2022/23
Budget & Performance Committee – City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10.00am
The Budget & Performance Committee will hold a final session on the Mayor’s 2022-23 GLA Group Budget. The Committee will discuss late changes to the final budget, including £556 million worth of additional spending. The guests are:
- David Bellamy, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff
- David Gallie, Executive Director of Resources, GLA
- Enver Enver, Assistant Director Group Finance and Performance, GLA
- Luke Webster, Chief Investment Officer and Assistant Director - Group Treasury
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.