PUBLICATION:
Monday 26 March
Town centres
Regeneration Committee
Ever since the economic crisis of 2008, the vitality of town centres and high streets has been a cause for concern for the public and policy makers.
The London Assembly Regeneration Committee publishes its report ‘Centres for Excellence? Good Growth through town centre regeneration’ to provide the Mayor with recommendations to ensure that his policies support town centre regeneration.
MEDIA CONTACT: Sam Casserly on 020 7983 4603
PUBLIC MEETING:
Monday 26 March
The Mayor’s draft Culture Strategy
Economy Committee – 10:00am in The Chamber
The Economy Committee will discuss the Mayor’s draft Culture Strategy; what it will entail and how it will ensure all Londoners can engage with the arts and culture.
The guests are:
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Justine Simons OBE, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries
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Ben Evans, Chair, Cultural Leadership Board
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Shonagh Manson, Assistant Director, Culture & Creative Industries
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Cllr Clare Coghill, Leader of the Council, London Borough of Waltham Forest
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Sharon Ament, Director, Museum of London
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Jenny Waldman CBE, Director, 14-18 NOW
MEDIA CONTACT: Lisa Lam on 020 7983 4067
Notes to editors
Please note the pre-election period for the local elections takes place between 27 March to 3 May 2018. This means there will be no non-essential media activity from the London Assembly External Communications team during this time, as specific restrictions on communications are in place.
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.