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London Fire Brigade engagement with the new Centre of Excellence for Equity in Uniformed Public Services (CEEUPS)

  • Reference: 2025/1725
  • Question by: Zack Polanski
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) recently secured an £11 million grant to develop a Centre of Excellence for Equity in Uniformed Public Services (CEEUPS). CEEUPS “collaborates with public services such as police, fire, ambulance, paramedics, military, and prison services to address negative workplace behaviours, cultivate inclusive cultures, and build public trust.” Could you tell me if the London Fire Brigade (LFB) has met with CEEPUS yet, and if not, when it plans to?

New bus lane roll-out (3)

  • Reference: 2025/1766
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
Do you think the 20km of bus lanes proposed to be delivered by boroughs over the next three years is sufficient to reverse the recent decline in bus use and to increase it in line with the mode share target in the Mayor’s Transport Strategy (MTS)?

Bus ridership in London

  • Reference: 2025/1768
  • Question by: Caroline Russell
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
Have you conducted any research into the length of time bus users are prepared to wait before they seek alternative forms of transport and, if so, can you share it with me?

Cycling infrastructure in Westminster

  • Reference: 2025/1719
  • Question by: James Small-Edwards
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
How many kilometres of additional cycle lanes have been developed in Westminster over the last 10 years?

Investigation into death of Heklina

  • Reference: 2025/1738
  • Question by: Zoë Garbett
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
On 31 March 2025, the Friends and Family of Heklina wrote to you and the Home Secretary in relation to investigation by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) into the death of the US drag artist Heklina. Earlier this year, the MPS apologised for its failings in the investigation into Heklina’s death. The investigation has been marred by constant delays, a lack of communication with Heklina’s next-of-kin, and multiple changes of personnel. The letter includes four demands related to Heklina’s death and homophobia in the MPS. Will you respond to the letter and work with the MPS to take actions on...

Project ADDER Impact evaluation (1)

  • Reference: 2025/1750
  • Question by: Zoë Garbett
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
In the Project ADDER: Impact evaluation published by the Home Office on 12 February 2025 it states that: “In the longer term, Project ADDER aims to achieve an overall reduction in drug-related offending. The wider literature, including research from North America, suggests that we are unlikely to observe reductions in the number of people using drugs and in levels of drug-related crime over the duration of a 2 to 3 year programme. Evidence from similar diversionary programmes has shown mixed success in terms of crime reduction. However, the evidence for the impact of treatment programmes on reducing crime is somewhat...

Criminal investigations into the felling of the Whitewebbs Oak

  • Reference: 2025/1734
  • Question by: Zack Polanski
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
In April the Met Police decided to take no further action in the investigation into the felling of an ancient oak in Enfield. Is it acceptable to you that the felling of an ancient oak can have no criminal repercussions unless it has very specific legal protections?

Forever Chemicals in GLA procurement

  • Reference: 2025/1733
  • Question by: Zack Polanski
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
What steps have each organisation within the GLA Group (TfL, GLA, MOPAC , London Fire Brigade, LLDC and OPDC) taken to identify forever chemicals such as PFAS in products they procure, and what steps have they taken to document their use and reduce the money spent on them?

Assistance for small businesses in Kensington & Chelsea

  • Reference: 2025/1716
  • Question by: James Small-Edwards
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
How is the Mayor helping small businesses in Kensington & Chelsea?

Cycling infrastructure in Hammersmith & Fulham

  • Reference: 2025/1721
  • Question by: James Small-Edwards
  • Meeting date: 22 May 2025
How many kilometres of additional cycle lanes have been developed in Hammersmith & Fulham over the last 10 years?
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