Coming up next week at the London Assembly w/c 4 September

Tuesday 5 September 2023
Outer London transport – out of the loop?

Transport Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am

While some outer London communities are well served by different transport networks, others have limited access to networks or have only one or two types to choose from.

In March 2023 the Mayor announced plans for the Superloop, a network of bus routes he said will expand outer London’s bus network. Reliability on National Rail services is a key issue for outer London residents. However, reduced revenues and changes in passenger behaviour during the pandemic have led to transport operators reducing service provision.

For the second of two meetings on outer London transport, the London Assembly Transport Committee will meet to discuss key opportunities and challenges in relation to rail provision, bus routes and active travel.

• Geoff Hobbs, Director of Public Transport Service Planning, Transport for London (TfL)
• Cllr Nicholas Bennett JP, Executive Member for Transport, Highways and Road Safety, London Borough of Bromley
• Doug Wilkinson, Director of Environment and Operational Services, London Borough of Enfield
• Cllr Deirdre Costigan, Vice-Chair London Councils, London Borough of Ealing
• Claire Mann, Managing Director, South Western Railway
• Steve White, Managing Director, Southeastern Railway
• Angie Doll, Managing Director, Govia Thameslink Railway

MEDIA CONTACT: Tony Smyth on 07510 488715

Wednesday 6 September 2023
Q&A with Met Police Commissioner

Police and Crime Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am

Sir Mark Rowley took up his post as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on 12 September 2022. One year on, what is the Commissioner’s top achievement?

The London Assembly Police and Crime Committee will meet to discuss this and other topics including the London Policing Board, discrimination and culture change in the MPS.

• Sir Mark Rowley QPM, Commissioner, MPS
• Sophie Linden, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime

MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303897

Thursday 7 September 2023
Refugees in London

Plenary – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am

London is home to refugees from across the world who have come to the capital from a range of countries over recent decades.

What are the key issues facing refugees in London in 2023? The full London Assembly will meet to discuss this and what support is provided by the Mayor and other agencies.

• Tom Copley, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Residential Development
• Heather Juman, Assistant Director for Housing, Greater London Authority (GLA)
• Tunde Olayinka, Executive Director for Communities and Skills, GLA
• Hannah Boylan, Head of Migration, GLA
• Enver Solomon, Chief Executive, The Refugee Council
• Ashley Beckett, London Regional Coordinator, City of Sanctuary
• Cllr Claire Holland, Executive Member for Communities, London Councils
• Hannah Doody, Chief Executive, London Borough of Merton. 

Following the Q&A, a number of motions will be debated.

MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303897