Publications
Wednesday 7 February 2024
Retrofit vs Rebuild?
In London, buildings account for an estimated 68 per cent of London’s carbon emissions. If London is to meet the Mayor’s target to be net zero carbon by 2030, there is an urgent need to reduce emissions from buildings in London.
The Planning and Regeneration Committee will be publishing its report – ‘Retrofit vs Rebuild?’ – outlining six recommendations to the Mayor and Government to reduce carbon in London’s built environment.
MEDIA CONTACT: Anthony Smyth on 07763 251727
Public Meetings
Tuesday 6 February 2024
The impact of late payments on London’s small businesses
Economy Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
Late payments can be damaging for small businesses and the self-employed, who are more likely to be impacted by cash flow problems.
A third of payments to small businesses are late and the average value of each payment is £6,142, according to the Office of the Small Business Commissioner.
The Economy Committee will meet to examine the causes and impacts of late payments to small businesses and the self-employed in London.
- Howard Dawber, Deputy Mayor for Business, Greater London Authority (GLA)
- Alex Conway, Assistant Director, Economic Development and Programmes, GLA
- Liz Barclay, Small Business Commissioner, Office of the Small Business Commissioner
- Kate Dearden, Head of Research, Policy and External Relations, Community Union
- Abdul R Shiil, Co-Founder and Director, Sahan Cares
- Laura Timm, Greater London Representative, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303897
Wednesday 7 February 2024
‘Right Care, Right Person’ – the right approach for London?
Police and Crime Committee – Committee Rooms 2&3, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
‘Right Care, Right Person’ is a partnership scheme between the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) and the National Health Service (NHS) that changes the way the emergency services respond to mental health calls.
‘Right Care, Right Person’ was implemented by the Met on 1 November 2023 and aims to make sure that the right agency deals with health-related calls, rather than the police being the default first responder.
The Police and Crime Committee will meet to discuss the Met’s responsibilities and response to mental health in London.
- Commander Kevin Southworth, Public Protection, MPS
- Detective Superintendent Alastair Vanner, LRO – Mental Health, MPS
- Daniel Elkeles, Chief Executive, London Ambulance Service
- Alison Blakely, Director of Clinical Assessment and Pathways, London Ambulance Service
- Martin Machray MBE, Executive Director of Performance, NHS England (London)
- Dr Lade Smith, President, Royal College of Psychiatrists
- Dr Sarah Hughes, Chief Executive, MIND
- Lynette Charles, Chair, MIND in London
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303897
Wednesday 7 February 2024
Is London too reliant on food imports?
Environment Committee, The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 2pm
Around 99 per cent of the 6,347,000 tonnes of food and beverages that supply London are imported from outside the city, with local production and farming accounting for less than one per cent of the capital’s food supply.
Increasing food production in and around cities is a potential way to reduce ‘food miles’ – the distance the food has travelled - and ensure local supply in case of global challenges.
The Environment Committee will meet to look at the resilience of London’s food systems, how sustainable the food chain system is, and to investigate potential opportunities for growth within the sector and to connect local communities with food growing.
- Nick von Westenholtz, Director of Trade and Business Strategy, National Farmers Union
- Sheila Dillon, Food journalist
- Sarah Williams, Programmes Director, Sustain
- Claire Pritchard, Chair, London Food Board
- Mark Ainsbury, Food Policy Manager, GLA
- Brian Kelly, Director, OrganicLea
MEDIA CONTACT: Anthony Smyth on 07763 251727
Thursday 8 February 2024
London Fire Brigade - Plenary
London Assembly (Plenary), The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 2pm
The London Assembly will meet to question the London Fire Commissioner and Deputy Mayor on the challenges facing the London Fire Brigade.
- Andy Roe, London Fire Commissioner
- Baroness Twycross, Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience
After the Q&A session a number of motions will be debated.
MEDIA CONTACT: Anthony Smyth on 07763 251727
Notes to editors
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