Tuesday 30 January 2024
Designing out crime through London’s planning system
Planning and Regeneration Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
Whilst there is no statutory legislation for the police to be involved in the planning process, for large scale developments the police can provide advice regarding safety in design.
This guidance could lead to avoiding unnecessary alleyways, secure and climb resistant fencing, safety of public areas, car parking and private areas being well lit.
The Planning and Regeneration Committee will meet to investigate the role of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) in the design of London’s communities, and the impact their role has in safety design.
Panel 1: 10:00 - 12:00
- Sergeant David Lucy, Metropolitan Police (Designing Out Crime Officer)
- Guy Ferguson, Director/CEO at Police Crime Prevention
- Phineas Harper, Chief Executive, Open City
- Elanor Warwick, Professor/ Academic/Head of Strategy Policy Evidence and Research for Clarion Housing Group
- Russell Curtis, cofounder, and architect at RCKa
Panel 2: 12:15-13:00
- Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and Skills
- Lisa Fairmaner, Head of London Plan and Growth Strategies
MEDIA CONTACT: Tony Smyth on 07510 488715
Wednesday 31 January 2024
‘Your London Fire Brigade’ – one year on
Fire, Resilience and Emergency Planning Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
The London Fire Commissioner is required to publish a plan that sets out how to improve public safety, reduce the number of emergency incidents and save lives.
To achieve this, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) engaged with Londoners to create ‘Your London Fire Brigade’ – their Community Risk Management Plan and delivery plan for 2023-29, which was launched in January 2023.
The Fire, Resilience and Emergency Planning Committee will meet to discuss how effective the Community Risk Management Plan has been, including how LFB staff understand and engage with the plan, and how LFB is continuing its community engagement.
- Andy Roe, London Fire Commissioner
- Baroness Twycross, Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience
- Fiona Dolman, Director for Transformation, LFB
- Verona Clarke, Southwark, Borough Commander, LFB
- Gareth Cook, Regional Organiser, London, Fire Brigades Union
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303897
Thursday 1 February 2024
What impact can harmful gambling have on mental health?
Health Committee, The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
Harmful gambling can lead to a range of mental and physical harms, including stress, anxiety and depression.
What impact does this have on those who experience gambling harms? What impact can this have on their friends and family?
For the second of two meetings on the health impacts of gambling in London, the Health Committee will meet to discuss this with individuals who have experienced gambling harms, either directly or through a close family member.
- Tony Kelly, Former professional footballer, and founder of organisation Red Card
- Tom Fleming, Communications Manager, Gambling with Lives
- Colin Walsh, Lived Experience Manager, GamCare
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303 897
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