Publication
Tuesday 28 February
EU migration
Economy Committee
The Economy Committee will publish its report looking at the risks and opportunities that changes to immigration policy might bring for London post-Brexit. Certain sectors, like hospitality are especially reliant on EU workers, so what protection do they need?
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 020 7983 4067
Site Visit
Monday 27 February
SME workspace and support
Economy Committee – Pullens Yards
The Economy Committee will visit Pullens Yards, purpose-built workspace for artists and artisans in the Elephant & Castle area. The Yards, which were built between 1870 and 1901, house a wide range of businesses including instrument makers, artists, sculptors, furniture-makers, graphic artists and architects. Committee Members will discuss the main challenges facing SMEs in accessing workspace.
MEDIA ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
Location: Stephen Barber & Sandi Harris Lutemakers
Time: 2:45-4:00pm
Address: 11A Peacock Yard, London, SE17 3LH
Nearest station: Kennington (Northern) or Elephant & Castle (Northern, Bakerloo)
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 020 7983 4067
Public Meetings
Tuesday 28 February
Rough sleeping update
Housing Committee – 10:00am in Committee Room 5
The Housing Committee will discuss why rough sleeping numbers in London keep rising, despite more availability of first stage hostel beds and more funding. The guests are:
- Kath Dane, Street Population Coordinator, London Borough of Tower Hamlets
- Dan Olney, Assistant Director of Pan London Street Homeless and Outreach Services
- Jeremy Swain, Chief Executive, Thames Reach
- David Eastwood, Services and Commissioning Manager, Greater London Authority (GLA)
MEDIA CONTACT: Sonia Labboun on 020 7983 5769
Wednesday 1 March
Broadband and digital connectivity
Regeneration Committee – 10:00am in The Chamber
The Regeneration Committee will discuss broadband and digital connectivity across London. What are the barriers to better digital connections and what can the Mayor of London do to help? The guests are:
- Jeremy Skinner, Senior Manager - Growth & Enterprise, GLA
- Sara Kelly, Senior Policy Officer - Science and Technology, GLA
- Councillor Jonathan Glanz, Lead Member for Broadband and Connectivity, Westminster City Council
- Mark Collins, Director of Strategy & Public Affairs, CityFibre
- Tim Stranack, Business Development Director, Community Fibre
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 020 7983 4067
Thursday 2 March
TfL Commissioner Q & A
Transport Committee – 10:00am in The Chamber
The Transport Committee meets to question TfL Commissioner, Mike Brown about progress on previous Committee recommendations and to explore the Mayor and TfL’s transport priorities.
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 020 7983 4228
Notes to editors
For more information, please contact the media team on 020 7983 4283. 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.