ADULT EDUCATION BUDGET:
As students return to classrooms, next week the London Assembly will focus on the Adult Education Budget (AEB).
Wednesday 7 September 2022
AEB and training providers, users, and employers
Economy Committee – The Chamber, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10.00am
The Economy Committee will meet to discuss what changes the Mayor has made to the AEB and its wider impact on training providers, users, and employers. The guests are:
- Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills
- Michelle Cuomo-Boorer, Assistant Director for Skills and Employment, Greater London Authority (GLA)
- Janet Gardner, Principal and CEO, Waltham Forest College
- James Watkins, Head of Policy and Public Impact, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- Dr Xia Lin, Head of Research, Toynbee Hall
- Anwar Miah, Peer Researcher, Toynbee Hall and adult education learner
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303 897
Thursday 8 September 2022
AEB from a GLA perspective
Plenary – The Chamber, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10.00am
In the week’s second meeting on the topic, the London Assembly will focus on how the GLA is managing the AEB and allocating its funding. The guests are:
- Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills
- Michelle Cuomo-Boorer, Assistant Director for Skills and Employment, GLA
Following the Q&A session, a number of motions will be debated.
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918
OTHER MEETINGS:
Tuesday 6 September 2022
Shared Mobility
Transport Committee – The Chamber, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10.00am
The Transport Committee will consider how the existing shared mobility schemes across London are working and look at how shared mobility can help to reduce reliance on private car use across different parts of London; how it can support more active and sustainable travel including walking, cycling and public transport; and how it can complement the public transport network in London. The guests are:
Panel 1 – 10-11am
- Alan Clarke, Senior Director of Policy, Lime
- Kate Hinton, Public Affairs Advisor, Zipcar
- Caroline Seton, Head of Growth, HumanForest
- David Eddington, Head of Cycle Hire, TfL
Panel 2 – 11-12pm
- Alina Tuerk, Strategy and Planning Manager in City Planning, TfL
- Thomas Ableman, Director of Strategy and Innovation, TfL
- Richard Dilks, Chief Executive, CoMoUK
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918
Wednesday 7 September 2022
Future of planning in London
Planning & Regeneration Committee – The Chamber, Kamal Chunchie Way, 2.00pm
The Planning & Regeneration Committee will meet with representatives from community and civic groups for the first of two meetings on the future of planning in London.
Presentations will be given by:
- Luke Bruce, Programme Director – Recovery, London Recovery Board, GLA
- Robin Brown, Representative, Just Space
Panel 1
- Yasmin Moalin, Youth Engagement Lead, Anti-Tribalism Movement
- Portia Msimang, Project Co-ordinator, Renters’ Rights London
- Florence Nazziwa, Founding Member, Equal Care Co-op
Panel 2
- Francesca Humi, Advocacy and Campaigns Officer, Kanlungan Filipino Consortium
- Jane Wilmot, Chair, Hammersmith and Fulham Disability Forum Planning Group (DFPG)
- Christine Goodall, Network Co-ordinator, HEAR Equality and Human Rights Network
- Pat Turnbull, Regional Representative, London Tenants Federation
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.