The Mayor of London has said that the Greater London Authority (GLA), which is responsible for the Met Police, London Fire Brigade and TfL, is facing a budget shortfall of up to £493 million over the next two years. The Mayor’s overall budget for 2020-21 is £18.5 billion.
What services does £493 million provide for Londoners? How will potential cuts impact our fire, police and transport network?
The London Assembly Budget and Performance Committee will tomorrow question the Mayor on the impact of COVID-19 on the GLA’s finances.
The guests are:
- Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
- David Bellamy, Mayor’s Chief of Staff
- David Gallie, Executive Director, Resources
The meeting will take place on Tuesday, 7 July 2020 from 11.00am. In line with government advice, this meeting will take place virtually.
Media and members of the public can watch the meeting live here.
Notes to editors
- Full agenda papers.
- Susan Hall AM, Chairman of the Budget and Performance Committee is available for interview.
- Find out more about the work of the Budget and Performance Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
For more details, please contact Aoife Nolan in the Assembly Media Office on 020 7983 4067. For out of hours media enquiries please call 020 7983 4000 and ask for the Assembly duty press officer. Non-media enquiries should be directed to the Public Liaison Unit, Greater London Authority, on 020 7983 4100.