Coming up next week at the London Assembly
EVENTS
Monday 10 November
Remembrance Day Service
The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10.40am
The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, and the Chair of the London Assembly, Len Duvall OBE AM will join Assembly Members, representatives of the British Armed Forces and other special guests at a service of remembrance for those who have lost their lives fighting for their country.
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918 / [email protected]
PUBLIC MEETINGS
Monday 10 November
Chair of the Oxford Street Development Corporation
Confirmation Hearings Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 3pm
The London Assembly will hold a confirmation hearing to assess Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan’s proposed appointment to Chair of the Oxford Street Development Corporation. The guest is:
- Scott Parsons - proposed appointee to Chair of the Oxford Street Development Corporation
Following the hearing, the Confirmation Hearings Committee will make a recommendation to the Mayor as to whether they agree or reject the proposed appointment.
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918 / [email protected]
Wednesday 12 November
Road space, driving & congestion
Transport Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
In the Committee’s second meeting of its investigation into road space, driving and congestion, Assembly Members will ask questions about the types of freight in London, the impact of freight on London’s roads, freight consolidation and land use and use of other modes of transport for freight. The guests are:
Panel 1 - 10:00am – 11:30am:
- Natalie Chapman, Head of Public Affairs, Logistics UK
- James Barwise, Policy Lead for Infrastructure, Road Haulage Association
- Ian Wainwright, Future City Logistics
Panel 2 - 11:45am – 1:00pm:
- Fiona Coull, Senior Programme Manager, Cross River Partnership
- Keith Doe, Director of Light Freight Logistics, Uber Boat by Thames Clipper
- Ben Knowles, CEO, Pedal Me
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918 / [email protected]
2028 Elections & NYE Fireworks
GLA Oversight Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 2pm
Members will discuss preparations for the 2028 Mayor of London and London Assembly Elections, London’s New Year’s Eve Fireworks Event and the proposed shared services agreement between the GLA and the Oxford Street Development Corporation.
The guests are:
- Mary Harpley, Greater London Returning Officer
- Alex Conway, Deputy Greater London Returning Officer
- Phil Graham, Executive Director – Good Growth, GLA
- Rebecca Arnold, Assistant Director, Committee & Member Services, GLA
- Nigel Mascarhenas, Deputy Director, Treasury and Shared Service Delivery, London Treasury
- David Rowe, Director of Investment Delivery Planning, Transport for London
- Other guests, TBC
MEDIA CONTACT: Alison Bell on 07887 832 918 / [email protected]
Thursday 13 November
Declining number of children in London
Economy Culture & Skills Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
The Committee will speak to experts about the longer term impacts a reducing number of children will have on London’s schools and wider economy, and how London can become a more ‘child-friendly city’. Guests include:
Panel 1 - 10:00am – 11:20am:
- Jon Andrews, Head of Analysis and Director for School System and Performance, Education Policy Institute
- Councillor Ian Edwards, Executive Member for Children and Young People, London Councils
- Lucy Heller, Chief Executive, Ark
Panel 2 - 11:30am – 1:00pm:
- Phoebe Arslanagić-Little, Co-Director of the Boom Campaign and Head of New Deal for Parents, Onward UK
- Dinah Bornat, Director, ZCD Architects
- Tim Gill, Independent Researcher, Writer and Consultant on Childhood
- Paul Lindley OBE, Social Campaigner, Author and Chair, Raising the Nation Play Commission
MEDIA CONTACT: Tony Smyth on 07763 251727 / [email protected]
Plenary
All Assembly meeting – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 2pm
What steps are being taken to keep Londoners safe and support the ongoing reform of the Metropolitan Police Service? Assembly Members will ask questions on Policing in London. The guests are:
- Sir Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
- Sir Mark Rowley QPM, Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis
Following the discussion, London Assembly Members will debate these motions.
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.