Have fewer resources and smaller budgets put fire-fighting on the backburner?
How will the Mayor’s review of the London Fire Brigade affect plans?
As the capital commemorates the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, a full meeting of the London Assembly tomorrow, will discuss the future of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority.
The burning questions will be put to guests:
- Dr Fiona Twycross AM, Chair of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority
- Ron Dobson CBE QFSM, Fire Commissioner, the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority
These topics and more will be discussed:
- Workforce diversity
- The challenges of keeping London safe
- Recruitment questions
Following this, Assembly Members will submit motions on various topics.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday, 7th September 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.
Follow us @LondonAssembly and take part in the discussion using #LFEPA
Notes to editors
- Full agenda papers.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
For media enquiries, please contact Alison Bell on 020 7983 4228. 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.