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• Reference: 2023/1903
• Question by: Marina Ahmad
• Meeting date: 18 May 2023

What analysis has been made of the green sector, the economic areas which drive it and the future needs of London’s green economy?

• Reference: 2022/0616
• Question by: Marina Ahmad
• Meeting date: 24 February 2022

What recent steps have been taken to distribute rewilding funds to local authorities and civil society organisations in Lambeth and Southwark to support projects that improve biodiversity in our parks and green spaces?

• Reference: 2022/0617
• Question by: Marina Ahmad
• Meeting date: 24 February 2022

Do you have plans to deliver urban greening schemes in Lambeth and Southwark? What steps have been taken to deliver street trees in Lambeth and Southwark?

• Reference: 2021/2452
• Question by: Marina Ahmad
• Meeting date: 24 June 2021

Are you taking steps to mitigate the possible environmental impact of metal recycling, for example, the proposed move of the Southwark Metals recycling site to Windsor Grove in Lambeth could see over 100 vehicle movements daily, close to two local schools.

• Reference: 2021/1182
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

I have been contacted by constituents regarding removal of vegetation trackside in Pinner. According to residents, they received no advance warning of this work, which has had an impact on animal habitats. Can you provide full details as to why this work, in this specific area was carried out and whether residents were given notice of this work. Are there plans to mitigate the damage that this work has caused to the environment, but also the potential for greater noise disturbance from Met Line trains?

• Reference: 2020/4027
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 19 November 2020

HS2’s own research recognises the ecological importance of Wormwood Scrubs, but the HS2 proposes a scheme that would divert a sewer into the protected ‘Local Nature Reserve’ and ‘Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation’ of Wormwood Scrubs. Campaigners are seeking urgent intervention by local authorities and MPs to try and stop devastation of ecology. What is your and OPDC’s position on this issue and can you join forces to support this important cause?

• Reference: 2020/2435
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 July 2020

What is TfL’s approach to protecting trees and greenery alongside tube tracks? Under what circumstances are trees removed, and what is the consultation process with residents who live alongside tracks?

• Reference: 2019/17738
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 12 September 2019

A resident has raised an issue about the pollution around their area during weekdays caused during schools runs, particularly idling cars. The school also allows for its grounds to be rented for event-day parking, this contributing to pollution during weekends. The resident is particularly concerned about the poor air quality for children in the area and would like to know what is being done/can be done to reduce the use of cars for school runs, idling and the impact of these on the local communities in which schools are situated.

• Reference: 2019/9311
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 May 2019

I welcome the introduction of ULEZ last month which will improve the air quality of our city. However, how do you respond to my constituent concerns that black cabs which are responsible for 25% of the NOx pollution in the city, are exempt from the scheme?

• Reference: 2019/3994
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 25 February 2019

In response to my previous question about air quality at Chamberlayne Road in Brent, you referred to the positive changes being made to Transport for London's diesel buses and that all the buses using Chamberlayne Road now meet the "standard" set by TfL regarding bus emissions. However, there are concerns that this may not significantly reduce Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) levels along Chamberlayne Road, particularly around the Ark Franklin Academy which is one of the 50 schools identified as being one of the worst polluted schools on London's most polluted roads in the Mayor of London's Air Quality Audit of schools...