Government Relations
London’s size and population mean it's a city unlike any other in the UK. All Londoners should be able to benefit from the opportunities that come from the capital’s economic success and global reach.
It's crucial for the capital's success that national policies and government legislation deliver the maximum possible outcomes for all Londoners - that's why we proactively lobby HM Government, Parliamentarians and local government.
Parliamentary Briefings
The Government Relations team provides briefings on issues that affect London, its residents and businesses. This includes notes on the Mayor’s priorities and proposals, and briefings based on Parliamentary business.
We can provide information for:
- Parliamentary Questions
- debates
- Select Committee inquiries
- all stages of the legislative process
- other events.
We help to ensure that the unique needs of the capital are reflected in policy and laws through our discussions about the Mayor’s work with:
- MPs
- peers
- researchers
- academics
- think tanks
- partner organisations
- other interested parties.
Legislation
The Government Relations team engages with Government and Parliament and works to ensure that legislation reflects the Mayor's priorities.
Government consultation responses
Mayor of London Spending Review Submission - Building back better together
MHCLG – The Future Homes Standard – changes to Part L and Part F of the Building Regulations for new dwellings (closed February 2020)
BEIS – Non-domestic Private Rented Sector minimum energy efficiency standards – future trajectory to 2030 (closed January 2020)
OLEV (DfT and BEIS) – Introduction of green number plates for ultra low emission vehicles (closed January 2020)
MHCLG & DCMS – Proposed reforms to permitted development rights to support the deployment of 5G and extend mobile coverage (closed November 2019)
DfT / OLEV – Consultation on electric vehicle chargepoints in residential and non-residential buildings (closed October 2019)
DfT / OLEV – Consultation and call for evidence on electric vehicle smart charging (closed October 2019)
Defra – Consultation on measures to reduce personal water use (closed October 2019)
BEIS – Fuel poverty strategy for England (closed September 2019)
Ofgem – Draft Consumer Vulnerability Strategy 2025 (closed September 2019)
Defra – Flood and coastal erosion: call for evidence (closed August 2019)
DfE – Children not in school: proposed legislation (closed June 2019)
DfT – Aviation 2050 — the future of UK aviation (closed June 2019)
Cabinet Office – Social Value in Government Procurement (closed June 2019)
HMT – Infrastructure Finance Review (closed June 2019)
BEIS – Energy efficiency scheme for small and medium sized businesses – call for evidence (closed May 2019)
Ofsted – Education inspection framework 2019: inspecting the substance of education (closed April 2019)
Defra – Improving our management of water in the environment (closed March 2019)
BEIS – The treatment of electricity storage within the planning system (closed March 2019)
BEIS – The future for small-scale low-carbon generation – part A (closed February 2019)
Defra – Protecting and enhancing England’s trees and woodlands (closed February 2019)
Defra – Net gain (closed February 2019)
MHCLG – Planning reform: supporting the high street and increasing the delivery of new homes (closed January 2019)
MHCLG – Considering the case for a Housing Court: call for evidence (closed January 2019)
BEIS – Ethnicity Pay Reporting (closed January 2019)
MoJ – Establishing an Independent Public Advocate (closed December 2018)
Defra – Single use plastic: banning the distribution and/or sale of plastic straws, stirrers and plastic-stemmed cotton buds in England (closed December 2018)
Local Government
London’s government is strongest when it works collaboratively to address the city’s challenges.
The Government Relations team helps the Mayor work closely with London’s 32 boroughs and the City of London Corporation. This includes through the Congress of Leaders, where the Mayor discusses key London issues with borough leaders. The team also maintains good relations with local authorities outside the GLA boundary to ensure they understand the Mayor’s priorities.
Contact details
Sarah Gibson, Head of Government and EU Relations
[email protected] | 020 7983 4231
Leigh Greenhalgh, Principal Government Relations Officer
[email protected] | 020 7983 4147
David Halliwell, Principal Government Relations Officer
[email protected] | 020 7983 4726
Stef Lehmann, Principal Government Relations Officer
[email protected] | 020 7983 2959
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