Key information
Request reference number: MGLA290824-0051
Date of response:
Summary of request
Your request
I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 regarding the Transatlantic Slavery Memorial Statue, which is due to be built. Specifically, I would like to know:
- The total number of staff hours expended by the Mayor's Office, the GLA or affiliated bodies concerning this project.
- The total costs incurred for consulting services, design and construction related to the statue.
- The duration of the entire process, from the initial planning stages to the finalisation of the project.
Our response
- The GLA does not hold the information you have requested as staff time is not recorded in this manner.
- The total costs incurred for consulting services, design and construction related to the statue are £61,899.
- The GLA has been working on the Memorial to Victims of Transatlantic Slavery since 2021 and plans to unveil in the latter end of 2026 .