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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?

  • 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?

  • Energy Price Rise

    • Reference: 2023/4492
    • Question by: Leonie Cooper
    • Meeting date: 21 December 2023
    On 23 November 2023, Ofgem announced that from January 2024 the energy price cap will rise by 5%. Given that 471,000 households in London are already living in fuel poverty, what impact do you anticipate this energy price cap rise will have on Londoners?

  • Green Skills (1)

    • Reference: 2023/4503
    • Question by: Leonie Cooper
    • Meeting date: 21 December 2023
    A key recommendation which emerged from the Green Skills event I hosted with BusinessLDN on 7 November 2023 was the need for the GLA to play a convening role, bringing together businesses and education providers. Please can you provide an update on what progress is being made in this area?

  • Green Skills (2)

    • Reference: 2023/4504
    • Question by: Leonie Cooper
    • Meeting date: 21 December 2023
    A key recommendation which emerged from the Green Skills event I hosted with BusinessLDN on 7 November 2023 was the importance of the GLA playing a role in consolidating and sharing best practice approaches on how to upskill workers for the green economy. Please can you provide an update on what progress is being made in this area?

  • Green Skills (3)

    • Reference: 2023/4505
    • Question by: Leonie Cooper
    • Meeting date: 21 December 2023
    A key recommendation which emerged from the Green Skills event I hosted with BusinessLDN on 7 November 2023 was the need for research to be undertaken to map green skills that will be required to support the transition into a green economy in London. What role are you, or will you, play in mapping this need?

  • Green Skills (4)

    • Reference: 2023/4506
    • Question by: Leonie Cooper
    • Meeting date: 21 December 2023
    Do you collect data on employment 6-months after participation in the Mayor’s Skills Academies Programme? If yes, please could you provide data on employment status and sector for those who have participated in the green skills hubs for participants in Q4 21/22, Q1 22/23, Q2 22/23, Q3 22/23 and Q4 22/23?

  • Green skills (5)

    • Reference: 2023/4507
    • Question by: Leonie Cooper
    • Meeting date: 21 December 2023
    During a recent event I hosted at City Hall, praise was given to your green skills academy programme. Could you please provide an update on how this programme is supporting Londoners to transition to a green economy?