PUBLICATION:
Wednesday 28 February
The future of London’s night time economy
Economy Committee
The Mayor has committed to diversifying London’s night time economy. The Economy Committee report ‘Rewrite the night: the future of London’s night time economy’ cautions that London after dark must be affordable, accessible, and inclusive. The report also discusses what the Mayor will need to do to ensure London remains a safe environment to enjoy a night out, and live and work in.
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 020 7983 4067
PUBLIC MEETINGS:
Tuesday 27 February
Strategic Issues for Social Housing in London
Housing Committee – 10:00am in Committee Room 5
Following the immediate challenges of the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017, social housing providers are now taking stock of wider implications. The Housing Committee will discuss some of these, including financial impacts on their development plans and ways to involve residents in decision-making. The guests are:
- Sue Foster OBE, Strategic Director Neighbourhoods and Growth, London Borough of Lambeth;
- Su Gomer, Assistant Director Housing Capital & Asset Management, Strategic Programmes, London Borough of Lambeth
- Pat Hayes, Managing Director, Be First;
- Chyrel Brown, Director of Resident Services, Hyde Group;
- Andy Bates, JMB Manager, Leathermarket JMB;
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 020 7983 4067
Wednesday 28 February
Young-onset dementia
Health Committee – 2:00pm in The Chamber
The Health Committee is investigating how to make London a friendlier place for people living with young-onset dementia. The meeting will include evidence from two Londoners with the condition. The following guests will also answer questions:
- Professor Sebastian Crutch, Professorial Research Associate, Dementia Research Centre, University College London
- Linda O’Sullivan, Head of Region London & South East, Alzheimer’s Society
- Dr Jeremy Isaacs, Deputy Clinical Director, Dementia Clinical Network, NHS England (London Region)
- Laura Cook, Quality and Improvement Manager, Dementia Clinical Network, NHS England (London Region)
- Frances McAndrew, Diversity and Inclusion Lead, Transport for London
MEDIA CONTACT: Sam Casserly on 020 7983 4603
Thursday 1 March
Transport Commissioner
Transport Committee - 10:00am in The Chamber
The Transport Committee holds a meeting with the Commissioner of Transport every year to explore Transport for London’s (TfL) current and emerging priorities, its financial position, and to discuss TfL’s response to recent Committee work. The guests are:
- Mike Brown MVO, Commissioner of Transport at TfL
- Simon Kilonback, Interim Chief Finance Officer at TfL
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 020 7983 4228
Thursday 1 March
Boris Johnson – the Garden Bridge
GLA Oversight Committee - 2:00pm in The Chamber
The Rt Hon Boris Johnson MP, will appear before the GLA Oversight Committee, in his capacity as the former Mayor of London, after being summonsed to answer questions on the procurement of the Garden Bridge project.
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.