Key information
Date: Thursday 07th March 2024
Time: 10:00am
Motion detail
Zack Polanski AM moved, and Hina Bokhari AM seconded the following motion:
“This Assembly notes:
- London’s theatre and art communities are in crisis across our city and deserve the full support of their Assembly Members and Mayor.
- London’s City Hall is ready and able to host more vibrant cultural performances, drawing Londoners from across their city into this beautiful civic space.
- That while the Mayor has already made a commendable start at investing in London’s creative industries through various Mayor’s Decisions, we would applaud directing more theatrical live performances to City Hall itself.
This Assembly calls on the Mayor to:
- Commit to supporting live performances of arts and culture over the year - specifically theatre – including at least one such performance in London's Living Room at City Hall each year, put on by and for Londoners.
- Commission a London Playwright in Residence each year to a) write a piece of art relevant to Londoners and b) host a performance at City Hall.”
Following debate and upon being put to the vote, the motion was agreed with 11 votes cast in favour and 10 against and upon use of the Chair's additional and casting vote.