Coming up next week at the London Assembly W/C 2 June

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Monday 2 June
 
Men’s Mental Health in London 
Health Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 2pm

In the first of a two-meeting investigation, the Health Committee will explore current trends related to mental health amongst men in London, with a particular focus on common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression. The guests are:

Panel 1 - 14:00 - 15:25

• Jacqui Morrissey, Assistant Director of Policy, Practice and Influencing Programmes, Samaritans
• Amy O’Connor, Global Lead, Policy and Advocacy, Movember
• Dr David Palmer, CEO, Mind in Bexley
• Simon Dolby, Fundraising and Development Lead, Mind in Bexley and East Kent

Panel 2 - 15:30 – 17:00

• Sam Davies, Founder, Men Who Talk
• Dr Luke Sullivan, Clinical Psychologist and Director, Men’s Minds Matter 
• Mark Rowland, CEO, Mental Health Foundation
• Lucas Whitehead, Head of Marketing and Partnerships, ANDYSMANCLUB

MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918 / [email protected]
 
Tuesday 3 June
 
Arson Offences in London
Fire Committee – Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am

The Fire Committee will ask the London Fire Brigade (LFB) and experts about a significant increase in arson cases in London, and how the LFB is working with the Metropolitan Police and others to tackle the issue. The guests are:

• Charlie Pugsley, Deputy Commissioner, Operational Director for Prevention, Protection & Policy, LFB
• Pamela Oparaocha, Assistant Commissioner, Prevention and Protection, LFB
• Stephen Mackenzie, Independent Fire, Security, and Resilience Consultant

MEDIA CONTACT: Josh Hunt on 07763 252 310 / [email protected] 

Wednesday 4 June
 
The Metropolitan Police Territorial Support Group
Police and Crime Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am

The Metropolitan Police Territorial Support Group (TSG) specialises in public order policing, including riots, large scale disorder and football crowds.

The Police and Crime Committee will ask senior Met officers about the role of the TSG, how it is deployed, and how it is resourced, managed and scrutinised. The guests are:

• Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan, Operations and Performance, Met Police
• Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove, Operational Command Unit (OCU) Commander, MO7 Taskforce, Met Police

MEDIA CONTACT: Tony Smyth on 07763 251 727 / [email protected] 

Thursday 5 June
 
The Mayor’s Health Inequalities Strategy - Plenary
Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
 
Assembly Members will ask what the current health inequalities faced by Londoners are, and how these are being addressed. The guests are:

• Dr Tom Coffey OBE, Senior Health Policy Advisor to the Mayor (until 11.00am)
• Professor Kevin Fenton CBE, Statutory Health Advisor to the Mayor
• Vicky Hobart, Public Health Director, Greater London Authority (GLA)
• Jazz Bhogal, Assistant Director of Health, Education and Youth, GLA
• Dr Leyla Hannbeck, Chief Executive Officer, Independent Pharmacies Association (from 11.00am)

Following the discussion, London Assembly Members will debate these motions.

MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918 / [email protected]