Publications
Tuesday 17 January 2023
Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill
Planning and Regeneration Committee
Ahead of a debate on Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill in the Lords, the Planning and Regeneration Committee will publish a report highlighting that more details are needed in relation to the proposed reforms, to increase public participation in the planning system and to maintain London's strategic planning powers.
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303 897
Friday 20 January 2023
London’s probation service
Following a major reform to probation services in London, a report by the Police and Crime Committee will warn that staff shortages are having a detrimental impact on services.
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303 897
Public Meetings
Tuesday 17 January 2023
Public transport fares in London
Transport Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
What impact will an increase in public transport fares for 2023-24 have on passengers and passenger behaviour in London?
Fares are the single largest source of Transport for London (TfL) income and help to cover the costs of operating and improving TfL services. The Transport Committee will meet to discuss public transport fares in London.
- Shashi Verma, Director of Strategy and Chief Technology Officer, TfL
- Seb Dance, Deputy Mayor for Transport
- Norman Baker, Director of External Affairs, Campaign for Better Transport
- Michael Roberts, Chief Executive, London TravelWatch
- Abigail Wood, Chief Executive, Age UK London
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303 897
Wednesday 18 January 2023
Barriers to work for asylum seekers and refugees
Economy Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
For the first of two meetings on barriers to work, the Economy Committee will discuss the barriers that asylum seekers and refugees face when accessing employment in the UK, and why these barriers exist.
Panel 1 – 10am to 11.30am
- Matthew Powell, CEO, Breaking Barriers
- Paul Hook, Director, Asylum Matters
- Siân Summers-Rees, Chief Officer, City of Sanctuary
- Niloha Rangel, City of Sanctuary Ambassador and refugee doctor
Panel 2 – 11.30am to 12.30pm
- Dr Debbie Weekes-Bernard, Deputy Mayor for Social Justice and Communities
- Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303 897
Thursday 19 January 2023
Mayor’s Question Time
The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
Assembly Members will question the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan on a range of topics, including:
- Unemployment in London
- The use of space in the Silvertown Road Tunnel
- High Street Support
- NHS in crisis
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303 897
Notes to editors
For more information, please contact the media team on 07849 303 897. For out-of-hours media enquiries, call 020 7983 4000 and ask for the London Assembly duty press officer.