Coming up next week at the London Assembly
PUBLICATIONS
Wednesday 19 November
Men’s mental health
Health Committee
The Health Committee will publish its report into men’s mental health in London, with a number of recommendations to the Mayor and Government. The Committee is launching the report - ‘Men’s mental health in London’’ – at City Hall on International Men’s Day at 9am.
MEDIA ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THIS FILMING/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918 / [email protected]
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Tuesday 18 November
GLA:Mayor Budget
Budget and Performance Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
The Budget and Performance Committee will meet to understand what potential impact the estimated budget gap might have on services provided by the Mayor.
- David Bellamy, Mayor’s Chief of Staff
- Richard Watts, Mayor’s Deputy Chief of Staff
- Mary Harpley, Chief Officer, GLA
- Fay Hammond, Chief Finance Officer, Greater London Authority (GLA)
- Dianne Tranmer, Executive Director of Corporate Resources and Business Improvement, GLA
- Tunde Olayinka, Executive Director for Communities and Social Policy, GLA
- Phil Graham, Executive Director, Good Growth, GLA
MEDIA CONTACT: Tony Smyth on 07763 251727 / [email protected]
Tuesday 18 November
Mid-rise developments
Planning and Regeneration Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 2pm
The Planning and Regeneration Committee will seek to understand the challenges and opportunities with mid-rise developments, how it could help London meet its housing targets, and what tools and policies could make mid-rise the default for sustainable growth across London.
Panel one
- Michael Clarkson, Planning Policy Manager, Royal Borough of Greenwich
- Angus Michie, Managing Director London residential strategy, SevenCapital
- Simon Bayliss, Managing Partner, HTA
Panel Two
- Jules Pipe CBE, Deputy Mayor of London for Planning, Regeneration and Skills
- Sarah Birt MRICS, Head of Development, Land and Development, GLA
- Alan Smithies, Principal Strategic Planner (Design, Heritage and Environment), GLA
MEDIA CONTACT: Tony Smyth on 07763 251727 / [email protected]
Wednesday 19 November
Q&A with Deputy Mayor
Police and Crime Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
The Police and Crime Committee will meet for its monthly Q&A session with the Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, with questions on systemic racism within the Met. The Committee will also meet with the new Chief Executive Officer for the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC).
Part One (10:00 – 11:00):
- Rena Lalgie, Chief Executive Officer, MOPAC
Part Two (11:05 – 13:00):
- Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime
- Kenny Bowie, Director of Strategy & MPS Oversight, MOPAC
MEDIA CONTACT: Tony Smyth on 07763 251727 / [email protected]
Thursday 20 November
Mayor’s Question Time
The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
London Assembly Members will question the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan on a number of topics, including:
- Your Mayoralty
- The Budget 2025
- Affordable and accessible housing
- Financial Sustainability of the Met
- Fossil fuel advertising and air pollution
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918 / [email protected]
Notes to editors
For more details, please contact Alison Bell in the Assembly Media Office on 07887 832 918. For out of hours media enquiries please call 020 7983 4000 and ask for the Assembly duty press officer.