Coming up next week at the London Assembly
PUBLICATIONS
Monday 1 December
Data centres
Planning and Regeneration Committee
The Planning and Regeneration Committee will publish its report into the increasing power demand of data centres, which is a significant reason for new housing delays in London.
MEDIA CONTACT: Daniel Zikmund on 07860 647 577/ [email protected]
Tuesday 2 December
Cutting costs of capital funding and delivery
Budget and Performance Committee
London could deliver major transport infrastructure projects between 20 – 50 per cent cheaper if it followed processes in place in other major European countries.
The Budget and Performance Committee will launch its report - Euston, we have a problem: Mind the funding gap – with recommendations to the Mayor and government to save money on major infrastructure projects.
Time: 10am – 10.45am
Location: To be advised.
MEDIA ARE INVITED TO ATTEND BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT. Please contact: Tony Smyth on 07763 251727 / [email protected]
Thursday 4 December
Environmental impacts of Heathrow expansion
Environment Committee
The Environment Committee will write to the Secretary of State for Transport regarding the expansion of Heathrow airport. The Committee will raise significant concerns with the environmental impact of the proposed expansion of Heathrow airport, including on air quality, noise and carbon emissions.
MEDIA CONTACT: Tony Smyth on 07763 251727 / [email protected]
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Monday 1 December
London Fire Commissioner 2026-27 budget
Budget and Performance Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
In the 2026-27 London Fire Commissioner (LFC) Budget, the Mayor proposes a total of £557 million funding to the LFB, up £25 million from 2025 26 in cash terms.
The Budget and Performance Committee will continue its scrutiny of the Mayor’s 2026-27 budget, speaking to London Fire Brigade (LFB) about its proposed budget for the forthcoming year.
- Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience
- Jonathan Smith, London Fire Commissioner
- Mostaque Ahmed, Director of Corporate Services, LFB
MEDIA CONTACT: Tony Smyth on 07763 251727 / [email protected]
Tuesday 2 December
Contaminants risk for firefighters
Fire Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
The Fire Committee will meet to investigate the risks of firefighters’ exposure to contaminants and its impact on their health and wellbeing.
Panel 1: 10.00-11.10
- Gareth Beeton, Regional Chair Fire Brigade Union (FBU)
- Karl Smith, London Region Deputy Health & Safety Co-ordinator for FBU
Panel 2: 11.10-12.45
- Spencer Sutcliff, Deputy Commissioner and Operational Director for Prevention, Protection & Policy, London Fire Brigade (LFB)
- Dr Adrian Bevan, Assistant Director, Health & Safety, LFB
- Andy Pennick, Assistant Commissioner, Fire Stations & Central Operations, LFB
MEDIA CONTACT: Daniel Zikmund on 07860 647 577/ [email protected]
Wednesday 3 December
VAWG on public transport
Police and Crime Committee – Committee Rooms 2&3, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
The Police and Crime Committee will continue its investigation into hate crime and violence against women and girls (VAWG) on London’s public transport.
This meeting will focus on VAWG on London’s public transport network, its impact on women and girls, and what more can be done to prevent VAWG and encourage reporting.
- Susan Leadbetter, Transport consultant and specialist in Gender Sensitive Design, WSP
- Dr Andrew Newton, Professor of Criminology and Policing, Nottingham Trent University
- Tricia Hayes, Chair, London TravelWatch
MEDIA CONTACT: Tony Smyth on 07763 251727 / [email protected]
Wednesday 3 December
Expanding heat networks in London
Environment Committee – Committee Rooms 2&3, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 2pm
The Environment Committee will meet to continue its investigation into heat networks in London, including the challenges and opportunities for expanding heat networks to heat London’s homes.
Panel 1 (approx. 2pm – 3pm):
- Antony Meanwell, UK Head of Heat Zone Development, E.on
- Ian Guest, Technical Director, Energetik
- Charlotte Owen, Growth Director, Hemiko
Panel 2 (approx. 3pm – 4pm):
- Simon Woodward, Chairman, Business Development Manager, B&D Energy Ltd
- Charlotte Rule, Head of Climate and Energy Policy, ESA
- Luisa Cardani, Head of Data Centres Programme, Tech UK
- Noah Nkonge, Heat Export Lead, Equinix
COP30 Update (4pm to 4.30pm):
- Mete Coban MBE, Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy
MEDIA CONTACT: Tony Smyth on 07763 251727 / [email protected]
Thursday 4 December
Plenary – Housing and Planning
The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
An All-Assembly meeting to put questions to two Deputy Mayors and other guests on issues related to housing and planning in the capital. The guests are:
- Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service
- Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development
- Tim Steer, Executive Director for Housing and Land
- Lucinda Turner, Assistant Director, Planning and Regeneration
Following the Q&A, Assembly Members will debate these motions.
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918 / [email protected]
Notes to editors
For more information, please contact Tony Smyth in the Assembly Media Office on 07763 251727 or [email protected]. For out of hours media enquiries please call 020 7983 4000 and ask for the Assembly duty press officer.