Coming up next week at the London Assembly w/c Nov 2nd

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Tuesday 3 November

Condition of London’s Road Bridges
Transport Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am

Following the closure of Hammersmith bridge in 2019, the Transport Committee carried out an investigation into London’s river crossings and, in 2021, published its report London’s river crossings: Bridging the Thames. Five years on, the Committee will revisit this issue and scrutinise the actions taken to maintain the condition of the Thames Road bridges and address the deteriorating condition of several at-risk structures. The guests are:

• Simon Latham, Managing Director, City Bridge Foundation
• Andrew Burton, Director of Highway and Regulatory Services, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
• Satbir Gill, Chairman, London Technical Advisors Group
• Mark Averill, Interim Assistant Director Highways at the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham

The Committee will also discuss the London TravelWatch budget.

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

Wednesday 4 November

Q&A with the Met Fed
Police & Crime Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am

The Police and Crime Committee will hold a Q&A with the Metropolitan Police Federation to hear how its officers are dealing with the changes implemented, whilst continuing to serve and protect Londoners. The Committee will also speak with His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Probation about the government’s early prison release scheme, following a Q&A with the Met on this topic in October. The guests are:

Panel 1 – 10:00am – 11:00am:  

• Martin Jones CBE, His Majesty’s (HM) Chief Inspector of Probation, HM Inspectorate of Probation 

Panel 2 – 11:00am – 1:00pm:  

• Paula Dodds, Chair, Metropolitan Police Federation 
• Matt Cane, General Secretary, Metropolitan Police Federation

MEDIA CONTACT: Tony Smyth on 07763 251727 / [email protected]

Wednesday 4 November

Underage vaping
Health Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 2pm

The Tobacco and Vapes Act, passed in May 2026, aims to reduce vaping and prevent the next generation from ever being able to buy cigarettes. One of the key changes in the Act is the introduction of a mandatory licensing scheme for all retailers selling vapes. This measure is subject to consultation, and the timings of implementation are not clear. The scheme will be monitored and enforced by local authorities and their Trading Standards teams. The Health Committee continues its investigation into underage vaping. The guests are:

Panel 1

• Kirstie Soar, Tobacco Harm Reduction Academic Consultant, National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training
• Kirsten Watters, Director of Health and Wellbeing, London Borough of Camden
• Callum Delhoy, Public Affairs and Policy Manager, London Youth

Panel 2

• Fatima Hydara, Participation Lead at Enabling Community Health Outcomes (ECHO) in Tower Hamlets, Barnardo’s
• Stephanie Hall, Children’s Services Manager, Enabling Community Health Outcomes (ECHO) in Tower Hamlets, Barnardo’s
• Members of the Tower Hamlets Anti-Vaping Youth Forum

MEDIA CONTACT: Daniel Zikmund on 07860 647 577 / [email protected]


Thursday 5 November

Plenary – Policing in London
The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am

At an All-Assembly meeting, Assembly Members will ask questions about robberies, shoplifting, gun crime, vehicle theft, modern slavery, protection for Jewish Communities, Met AI policies, Palantir, legal costs, Islamophobia, and anti-racism training. The guests are:

• Lord Khan of Tooting, Mayor of London
• Sir Mark Rowley, Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis on Policing in London

Following the Q&A, Assembly Members will debate these motions.

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