Economy, Culture and Skills Committee
The Economy, Culture and Skills Committee examines and reports on matters relating to economic development, culture, skills, sport and tourism in London, and leads on scrutiny of any actions or decisions taken by the Mayor in these areas.
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The Economy, Culture and Skills Committee is investigating the declining number of children in London, holding a one-off investigation exploring Universal Basic Income in London, and also exploring the employment challenges and opportunities for prison leavers.
- Wrote to the Mayor about broadband connectivity in London - May 2025
- Wrote to the Mayor about major sporting events in London - May 2025
- Published a report on London's High Streets - April 2025
- Published a report with 18 recommendations to the Mayor and Government on London's Night-time Economy - February 2025
- Published a report with 14 recommendations to the Mayor and Government on London's Labour Market - March 2024
- Published a report on child poverty and free school meals - March 2024
- Published a report with eight recommendations on early years childcare in London - January 2024
- Wrote to the Mayor with recommendations on the effects of late payments on small businesses - March 2024
- Wrote to the Mayor with recommendations on the impact of Brexit on London's economy - March 2024
- Wrote to the Mayor about the impact of remote working on central London - March 2024
- Could Thursday be 'the new Friday' for Londoners? - BBC News, February 2025
- Mayor urged to do more over Ask for Angela - BBC News, February 2025
- Levy on stadium concerts could support grassroots music venues - The Standard, February 2025
- Childcare up to a third more expensive in London than rest of UK, study finds - Yahoo! News, January 2024
- Action needed on poverty levels among older Londoners, Sadiq Khan told - Evening Standard, August 2023
- London must embrace age-friendly employment practices, starting at the top - On London May 2023
- Sadiq Khan urged to help reduce job barriers for London’s marginalised communities - Yahoo! Finance, April 2023
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