Two of the Mayor’s personal advisers will appear before the GLA Oversight Committee tomorrow to talk about their roles in the Mayor’s team.
The purpose of Nick Bowes’ role is:
- To provide broad policy advice to the Mayor of London
- To develop and maintain effective partnerships with a wide range of specialist stakeholders to ensure a fully inclusive approach to the development and implementation of the Mayor’s policies
The purpose of Patrick Hennessey’s role is:
- To develop and lead on the media and communications strategy and policy development to support the priorities and objectives of the Mayor and GLA
- To advise the Mayor on matters relating to media and communications and act as the Mayor’s official spokesperson
- To provide direction to the GLA Press team and work across the GLA Group to achieve communications on behalf of the Mayor
Tomorrow, the GLA Oversight Committee will find out how important these roles are to the Mayor and the GLA. The guests are:
- Nick Bowes, Mayoral Director, Policy
- Patrick Hennessy, Mayoral Director, Communications
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 30th January from 10.00am in The Chamber, at City Hall (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed via webcast.
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Notes to editors
- Full agenda papers.
- Gareth Bacon AM, Chairman of the GLA Oversight Committee, is available for interview – see contact details below.
- The GLA Oversight Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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