PUBLICATIONS:
Tuesday 11 April
Mental health and Deaf and disabled people
Health Committee
Disabled people and Deaf people face considerable difficulty accessing the mental health support they need. Yet, they are more likely to experience mental health problems, such as anxiety and depression. The Health Committee publishes its findings and recommendations to the Mayor of London on how he can support better mental health for disabled people and Deaf people.
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 020 7983 4067
Thursday 13 April
Environmental impacts of plastic water bottles in London
Environment Committee
The Environment Committee will publish its report which examines the environmental impacts caused by the use of plastic water bottles in the capital and makes recommendations to reduce the impact.
MEDIA CONTACT: Mary Dolan on 020 7983 4603
PUBLIC MEETINGS:
Monday 10 April
Confirmation Hearings Committee
Chair of the Cultural Leadership Board – 2:30pm in The Chamber
The Confirmation Hearings Committee will question the Mayor’s proposed appointee to the position of Chair of the Cultural Leadership Board (formally known as the Cultural Strategy Group) in order to:
- Establish whether the nominee is fit, independent and impartial for office
- Whether the nominee is qualified for the position
- Determine key responsibilities and issues for the Cultural Leadership Board
The guest is:
- Ben Evans, nominee for Chair of the Cultural Leadership Board
MEDIA CONTACT: Sonia Labboun on 020 7983 5769
Monday 10 April
Confirmation Hearings Committee
Chair of the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation – 3:30pm in The Chamber
The Confirmation Hearings Committee will put questions to the Mayor’s proposed appointee to the position of Chair the Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation (OPDC) in order to:
- Establish whether the nominee is fit, independent and impartial for office
- Whether the nominee is qualified for the position
- Determine key responsibilities and issues for the OPDC
The guest is:
- Liz Peace CBE, nominee for Chair of the OPDC
MEDIA CONTACT: Sonia Labboun on 020 7983 5769
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.