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• Reference: 2024/1222
• Question by: Siân Berry
• Meeting date: 15 March 2024

The Green Group Budget Amendment 2024-25 contained a financed plan to: “provide funding so small businesses, community groups, Community Interest Companies (CICs) and social enterprises can bring […] economic and social activity back to disused buildings,” in each London borough and the City of London. Could you update me on the progress of your 2021 manifesto commitment to: “Work with partners on the London Recovery Board to support Londoners having access to a community hub — a physical building to visit, a local organisation to turn to, or another means of accessing the support, knowledge and resources they need to...

• Reference: 2024/0568
• Question by: Siân Berry
• Meeting date: 22 February 2024

Thank you for your answer to my question 2023/3585, in which you said: “The closing date for responses is not until 28 September, however the GLA is engaging with revenues and business rates leads in London boroughs – who as rating authorities are experts in this area – to develop a response to the various questions asked.” This answer makes no sense given that it was provided on 29 January 2024. Could you therefore supply a copy of your response to the consultation, in response to this question, which I presume was submitted before the deadline of 28 September 2023?

• Reference: 2024/0416
• Question by: Siân Berry
• Meeting date: 18 January 2024

The webpage for your High Streets for All mission says: “The mission will deliver enhanced public spaces and exciting new uses for underused high street buildings in every Borough by 2025, working with London's diverse communities.” Could you tell me how the future of the mission will be impacted by rolling it into the themes of Economy and Global city and culture in your new draft budget, with particular reference to the proposed timeline on the webpage?

• Reference: 2024/0417
• Question by: Siân Berry
• Meeting date: 18 January 2024

The webpage for your High Streets for All mission gives a proposed timeline for the future of the mission. Could you tell me where I can find the Community Improvement Districts launch findings, the High Streets for All Challenge Insights Report, information on the progress of both the eight GGF Accelerators and the 12 CEZs in place, and whether the target of town centres with a strategy of 15 per cent has been met?

• 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?

• 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?

• 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?

• 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?

• 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?

• 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?