Coming up next week at the London Assembly w/c 12 June

Tuesday 13 June 2023
Mayor's 23/24 Capital Spending Programme

Budget and Performance Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am

The Mayor published his Capital Spending Plan for the Greater London Authority (GLA) Group in February 2023, which included plans for £4.4 billion of capital expenditure across the GLA Group. Transport for London (TfL) is responsible for the delivery of £2.3 billion of capital expenditure this financial year and the GLA a further £1.5 billion.

The London Assembly Budget and Performance Committee will meet to examine issues of choice and delivery of capital spending projects, specifically TfL and the GLA’s Affordable Housing Programme, as well as value for money considerations.

Part one – TfL’s Capital Programme

• Patrick Doig, Chief Finance Officer, TfL
• Rachel Sherry, Capital Finance Director, TfL

Part two – The GLA’s Affordable Housing Programme

• Tim Steer, Executive Director, Housing and Land, GLA
• Heather Juman, Assistant Director, Housing, GLA
• Tajmina Jetha, Head of Programme Management, GLA
• Enver Enver, Assistant Director of Group Finance and Performance, GLA

MEDIA CONTACT: Anthony Smyth on 07510 488715

Wednesday 14 June 2023
Childcare in London

Economy Committee – Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 2pm

For the second of two meetings on childcare in London, the Economy Committee will discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by the childcare sector, including the availability of provision, access to funding, staffing and pay.

• Joanne McCartney, Deputy Mayor for Children and Families
• Neil Leitch OBE, CEO, Early Years Alliance
• Cllr Ian Edwards, London Councils’ Executive Member for Children and Young People
• Purnima Tanuku OBE, CEO, National Day Nurseries Association
• Helen Donohoe, Chief Executive, Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY)
• Vic Jones, Senior Policy Officer, Trades Union Congress

MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303897

Thursday 15 June 2023
London's river transport services

Transport Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am

What role could the River Thames play in transporting Londoners across the capital, and what plans are in place to increase passenger numbers for river transport services?

The Transport Committee will meet to discuss London’s River transport services and investigate any potential expansion and investment from TfL and the potential use of the river for light freight deliveries across London.

• Danny Price, General Manager Sponsored Services, TfL
• David Panayiotou, Head of London River Services, TfL
• Sean Collins, Chief Executive Officer, Thames Clippers
• James Trimmer, Director of Planning and Development, Port of London Authority
• Fiona Coull, Programme Manager, Cross River Partnership
• Chris Livett, Chairman, Livett’s

MEDIA CONTACT: Anthony Smyth on 07510 488715

Monday 12 June 2023

Protecting London’s wild spaces

The London Assembly Environment Committee carried out an investigation into wild spaces in London, and how the Mayor of London can ensure they are protected for future generations. The Committee will publish a letter to the Mayor with three recommendations to help wild spaces flourish in London.