Created on
03 June 2026
Exploring the future of London’s culture
- £10m is generated every hour by the Creative Industries
- 1 in 6 jobs in London are in the creative economy
- £52bn is contributed by culture and creativity to London’s economy per year
- Three of the top ten museums and galleries in the world are in London
- London has four UNESCO world heritage sites: Tower of London, Maritime Greenwich, Westminster Palace and Kew’s Royal Botanic Gardens.
- There are over 300 languages spoken in London, more than any other city in the world.
At an All-Assembly meeting tomorrow, Members will ask questions about London’s Cultural offering. The guests are:
- Justine Simons OBE, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries
- Shonagh Manson, Assistant Director of Culture and Creative Industries, Greater London Authority
Following the Q&A, Assembly Members will debate these motions.
The meeting will take place on Thursday 4 June 2026 from 10am in the Chamber at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, E16 1ZE.
Media and members of the public are invited to attend.
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE or later via webcast or YouTube.
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Notes to editors
- Full agenda papers.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
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