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• Reference: 2024/1038
• Question by: Tony Devenish
• Meeting date: 15 March 2024

Have you made any representations following the worrying figure of 140,000 small business accounts being shut by banks, given the potential impact on Londoners?

• 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: 2024/0293
• Question by: Tony Devenish
• Meeting date: 18 January 2024

What support have you provided to help those living in fuel poverty, in addition to the Government’s Energy Price Guarantee, Cost of Living Payments, and £400 energy bill rebate?

• Reference: 2023/4780
• Question by: Tony Devenish
• Meeting date: 21 December 2023

Have you read the London Business 1000 for 2023?

• Reference: 2023/4781
• Question by: Tony Devenish
• Meeting date: 21 December 2023

What lessons have you learnt from the London Business 1000 for 2023 which will inform your political decisions and priorities in 2024?

• Reference: 2023/4131
• Question by: Tony Devenish
• Meeting date: 16 November 2023

In this year’s Global Green Finance Index, London retained its first place. How are you supporting London’s business to ensure this remains the case in future years?

• Reference: 2023/4133
• Question by: Tony Devenish
• Meeting date: 16 November 2023

Have you read BusinessLDN’s 2023/24 Business Plan and how has it informed your thinking on how best to support London business?