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  • Low Uptake of Council Tax Support Among Waltham Forest, Islington, and Hackney Pensioners

    • Reference: 2024/1155
    • Question by: Sem Moema
    • Meeting date: 15 March 2024
    I was disappointed to see that a record low number of pensioners received council tax support in the lead up to Christmas, when more were eligible to apply. Can the Mayor detail how his administration is working in conjunction with Councils to simplify the process and increase awareness among pensioners who may be eligible for support, particularly in: Waltham Forest Hackney Islington

  • Real Living Wage in Waltham Forest

    • Reference: 2024/1156
    • Question by: Sem Moema
    • Meeting date: 15 March 2024
    What impact do you anticipate the Government’s increase of the National Living Wage from April will have on workers in Waltham Forest, which is one of the top three most significantly impacted UK areas for low wages relative to the local cost of living?

  • Windrush Compensation Scheme

    • Reference: 2024/1157
    • Question by: Sem Moema
    • Meeting date: 15 March 2024
    What response have you received from the Government to your letter calling for changes to the Windrush Compensation Scheme to recognise losses to private pensions?

  • Islington School Closure and Merger Plans (1)

    • Reference: 2024/0725
    • Question by: Sem Moema
    • Meeting date: 22 February 2024
    Do you know what the anticipated implications for the affected students, parents, and staff are? Do you anticipate working with the Council to ensure a smooth transition and maintain the quality of education for these students?

  • Islington School Closure and Merger Plans (2)

    • Reference: 2024/0726
    • Question by: Sem Moema
    • Meeting date: 22 February 2024
    Do you have any plans to put in place measures to ensure that merged schools maintain or improve upon educational standards, and meets the needs of the student body?

  • Islington Initiatives for Child-Friendly Spaces

    • Reference: 2024/0727
    • Question by: Sem Moema
    • Meeting date: 22 February 2024
    What are your thoughts on the borough of Islington’s efforts to create child-friendly spaces, such as the introduction of school streets and improvements around schools, and how does your office work to support such efforts?

  • Collaborative Efforts for Household Support Fund Extension

    • Reference: 2024/0724
    • Question by: Sem Moema
    • Meeting date: 22 February 2024
    Considering the significant impact of the HSF in supporting various community projects and individuals in Waltham Forest, how is the Mayor advocating to the Government for its extension to continue addressing ongoing challenges related to the cost-of-living crisis?

  • School Closures in Hackney

    • Reference: 2024/0118
    • Question by: Sem Moema
    • Meeting date: 18 January 2024
    Given the recent closure of four primary schools in Hackney due to a significant decline in the number of school-aged children, can the Mayor detail what measures the GLA is taking to address the impact on the affected students and the broader community?

  • Free School Meals for Muslim Schools (1)

    • Reference: 2024/0119
    • Question by: Sem Moema
    • Meeting date: 18 January 2024
    Can the Mayor please detail what progress has been made with funding for free school meals for Muslim schools in Hackney, Islington and Waltham Forest boroughs?

  • Free School Meals for Jewish Schools (2)

    • Reference: 2024/0120
    • Question by: Sem Moema
    • Meeting date: 18 January 2024
    Can the Mayor please detail what progress has been made with funding for free school meals for Jewish schools in Hackney, Islington and Waltham Forest boroughs?