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  • Review of local authorities’ relative needs and resources (2)

    • Reference: 2023/4319
    • Question by: Krupesh Hirani
    • Meeting date: 16 November 2023
    The “Review of local authorities’ relative needs and resources” consultation website says, “We are analysing your feedback Visit this page again soon to download the outcome to this public feedback.” What, if anything, has the Government said regarding what changes they are considering to the way London is funded via the business rates system?

  • London local authorities Accounts (1)

    • Reference: 2023/4321
    • Question by: Krupesh Hirani
    • Meeting date: 16 November 2023
    Do you know which London local authorities i) had and ii) had not published their draft 2022-23 accounts by a) the statutory deadline on 31 May 2023 and b) now?

  • London local authorities Accounts (2)

    • Reference: 2023/4322
    • Question by: Krupesh Hirani
    • Meeting date: 16 November 2023
    Do you know which London local authorities have not had their accounts finalised for a) 2019-20, b) 2020-21and c) 2021-22?

  • London local authorities Accounts (3)

    • Reference: 2023/4323
    • Question by: Krupesh Hirani
    • Meeting date: 16 November 2023
    Has the Government confirmed the final methodology for determining retained business rates income including levy payments on growth and safety net payments for those in material deficit for 2022-23? If so, what effect, if any, will it have on the GLA?

  • Services Grant

    • Reference: 2023/4327
    • Question by: Krupesh Hirani
    • Meeting date: 16 November 2023
    The Government has said, “We recognise all councils are facing pressures, so we are introducing a one-off funding guarantee to ensure that every council sees at least a 3% increase in Core Spending Power next year before any local decisions on Council Tax rates. We are funding this by repurposing the Lower Tier Services Grant and a proportion of the New Homes Bonus underspend.” What discussions, if any, have you had with the Government on how this decision will affect the GLA budget for 2024/25?

  • Living Hours

    • Reference: 2023/4438
    • Question by: Siân Berry
    • Meeting date: 16 November 2023
    You have made an announcement that the GLA has attained a Living Hours accreditation. Does this accreditation cover just the GLA or the whole GLA group including functional bodies, and are contractors also included?

  • Policing Board

    • Reference: 2023/4088
    • Question by: Susan Hall
    • Meeting date: 16 November 2023
    Will you consider publishing the full transcripts of the policing board meetings, which is standard practice for London Assembly meetings?

  • GLA Relocation (1)

    • Reference: 2023/4103
    • Question by: Emma Best
    • Meeting date: 16 November 2023
    What will be the cost of moving GLA offices from Union Street to Palestra House in 2026?

  • GLA Relocation (2)

    • Reference: 2023/4104
    • Question by: Emma Best
    • Meeting date: 16 November 2023
    What existing uses in Palestra House will need to be relocated to make room for the GLA’s relocation there in 2026? Where will they be moved to?

  • GLA Relocation (3)

    • Reference: 2023/4105
    • Question by: Emma Best
    • Meeting date: 16 November 2023
    Why was the decision made to move staff from the former City Hall to Union Street in 2021, rather than to Palestra House, given the expiry of the Union Street lease in 2027?