The following public meetings and report launches are coming up next week:
Report Launch:
Thursday 6 February 2014
The Police and Crime and Crime Committee will publish its report on the Met’s use of stop and search.
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark Demery on 020 7983 5769
Site Visit:
Thursday 6 February 2014 - Cycling and Pedestrian Safety
Members of the Transport Committee will be visiting two locations around Aldgate to look at the factors contributing to pedestrian and cyclist casualties. They will also be accompanied by a representative from RoadPeace who will provide an analysis of factors contributing to pedestrian and cyclist casualties.
WHEN: 10.00am
WHERE: Aldgate East Tube Station
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 020 7983 4228
Public Meetings:
Tuesday 4 February 2014
Apprenticeships
Economy Committee – 10.00am in Committee Room 5
The Economy Committee will be examining the challenges small and medium sized enterprises face when taking on apprenticeships.
The Committee will question the following guests:
- Victor Farlie, Executive Chair of the London Work Based Learning Alliance
- Kevin McLoughlin, owner of K&M McLoughlin Decorating
- A representative from the Federation of Small Businesses
- A representative from the Trades Union Congress
- Four apprentices currently completing apprenticeships in London
MEDIA CONTACT: Alice Andrewartha on 020 7983 4603
Water Cannon
Police and Crime Committee – 10.00am in Committee Room 3
The Police and Crime Committee will continue its examination into the Mayor’s proposal to purchase water cannon for the Met police.
The Committee will question the following guests:
- Sir Hugh Order, President of the Association of Chief Police Officers
- Sarah Ogilvie, Liberty Policy Officer
MEDIA CONTACT: Mark Demery on 020 7983 5769
Wednesday 5 February 2014
Crossrail
Transport Committee – 10.00am in The Chamber
The Transport Committee will discuss the progress of the Crossrail project as part of its annual check since its initial investigation into Crossrail in 2009.
The Committee will question the following guests:
- Terry Morgan CBE, Chair, Crossrail Ltd
- Andrew Wolstenholme OBE, Chief Executive, Crossrail Ltd
- Dave Ward, Route Managing Director (London and South East), Network Rail
- Paul Harwood, Strategy and Planning Director (South), Network Rail
- Jonathan Fox, Director of London Rail, TfL
- Geoff Hobbs, Head of Planning, London Rail, TfL
- Shashi Verma, Director of Customer Experience, TfL
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 020 7983 4228
Thursday 6 February 2014
Energy Efficiency
Environment Committee – 10.00am in The Chamber
The Environment Committee will be looking into London’s commitment to tackling climate change and ensuring the Mayor is pursing improved energy efficiency for Londoners.
The Committee will question the following guests:
- Richard Blakeway, Deputy Mayor for Housing, Land & Property, GLA
- Emma Strain, Senior Manager Services Commissioning and Retrofit, GLA
- Jo Gill, Chair, London HECA Forum and Energy Efficiency Coordinator, London Borough of Hillingdon
- Andy Deacon, Director of Local Delivery, Energy Savings Trust
- John Mason, Social & Environmental Policy and Regulation Manager, EDF Energy
- Susanna Salts, Business Development Manager - Low Carbon Design, EDF Energy
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 020 7983 4228
Access to GP services in London
Health Committee – 2.00pm in The Chamber
The Health Committee will be assessing changes to primary care designed to help alleviate the pressure on other parts of the health service.
The Committee will question the following guests:
- Dr Clare Gerada, NHS England (London)
- Dr Michelle Drage, Chief Executive Londonwide, Local Medical Committees
- Frances Hasler, Director Camden Healthwatch
- Dr Lucy Jones, UK Programme Manager Doctors of the World UK
- Mr CJ Patel, Pharmacy London
- Ali Aksoy, Director Hackney Refugee Forum
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 020 7983 4228
Notes:
- London Assembly meetings are held at City Hall, The Queen’s Walk, London SE1 2AA and are open to the media and members of the public.
- Detailed agenda papers for all the meetings are available on our website.
- All our public meetings are webcast live and are available online for up to six months.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.