The revised version of the London Plan is intended to incentivise the construction of more ecologically sound buildings in London. What is the LDA doing to ensure that London has the skills to facilitate this, e.g. training people to install solar panels?
What assurances can you provide that staff working on the Olympics across the LDA, LOCOG, the ODA and the rest of the GLA Group will not be duplicating work?
Who decides which applications fit the criteria and are awarded a New Opportunities grant? How will grants be monitored and what mechanisms are in place to withdraw funding if necessary?
How many applications for grants have been received for the New Opportunities Fund and how many grants will be awarded? Please outline the typical grant amount.
West End What involvement has the LDA had in developing a policy framework for the successful and sustainable future of the West End? When will this framework be complete and which organisations were consulted? What LDA budget has been set aside in 2006/07 for activity to support the West End?