Public Meetings
Tuesday 7 February 2023
Noise and light pollution in London
Environment Committee – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
Plans for a third runway at Heathrow Airport would create additional flight paths, meaning that more people will be affected by noise than if the airport stayed at two runways.
Noise and light pollution pose a threat to Londoners’ health. The Environment Committee will examine the impact of noise and light pollution in London and what the Mayor can do to help.
Panel 1:
- Becky Coffin, Director of Communities and Sustainability, Heathrow Airport
- Rick Norman, Head of Noise Strategy, Heathrow Airport
Panel 2:
- Elliot Kemp, Policy Team Leader, Design, Heritage and Environment, Greater London Authority (GLA)
- John Diver, Senior Strategic Planner, Design, Heritage and Environment, GLA
- Dan Oakley, Dark Sky Consultant and Volunteer at Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE)
- Robert Massey, Deputy Executive Director, Royal Astronomical Society
- David Smith, Advocacy and Social Change Officer, Buglife
- Doug Wilkinson, Director of Environment and Operational Services, Enfield Council
MEDIA CONTACT: Emma Bowden on 07849 303 897
Thursday 9 February 2023
London Fire Brigade
Plenary – The Chamber, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, 10am
The full London Assembly will put questions to London’s Fire Commissioner and the Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience on the priorities and challenges facing the London Fire Brigade.
The guests are:
- Andy Roe, London Fire Commissioner
- Baroness Twycross, Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience
Following the Q&A session a number of motions will be debated.
MEDIA CONTACT: Kirsty O’Driscoll on 07720 100 737
Notes to editors
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