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• Reference: 2017/3131
• Question by: David Kurten
• Meeting date: 10 August 2017

Kingston has a thriving arts and culture scene. Every month there are many and varied live music events, for people of all ages, from local bands to international touring artists. These events are provided without subsidy by tax-payers. The only 1000+ capacity venue which regularly houses live music events in Kingston, The Hippodrome, is under threat from redevelopment into shops and flats. I would ask the Mayor what representations he has made to Kingston Council to commit to retain this venue and to make his commitment to live music and concerts in Kingston clear to residents and potential developers.

• Reference: 2017/2682
• Question by: David Kurten
• Meeting date: 13 July 2017

To ask the Mayor what representations he has made to Her Majesty's Government to limit foreign home ownership in the capital.

• Reference: 2017/2697
• Question by: David Kurten
• Meeting date: 13 July 2017

To ask the Mayor how much of the £37 million in public money so far spent on this project is going to be recouped.

• Reference: 2017/2698
• Question by: David Kurten
• Meeting date: 13 July 2017

To ask the Mayor what outstanding financial liabilities does the GLA have in respect of this failed project.

• Reference: 2017/2699
• Question by: David Kurten
• Meeting date: 13 July 2017

I was intrigued to read the article in the Evening Standard on 22 June 2017 by Baron Rogers of Riverside, extolling the virtues of the Garden Bridge and explaining that: 'Thomas Heatherwick's Garden Bridge would be a crowning glory for the rediscovery and reinvention of London's river.' However, I had previously been under the impression that this misconceived and incredibly expensive vanity project had been abandoned by City Hall. Could you please confirm that this is indeed the case?

• Reference: 2017/2700
• Question by: David Kurten
• Meeting date: 13 July 2017

Sanctuary is one of the UK's biggest housing organisations, with a portfolio of 100,000 homes. At its Artizan Court development in Wood Green, completed in 2014, residents claim that security issues, poor-quality building work and issues around leaks, damp and mould have been compounded by Sanctuary's tardy and often misleading responses to resident's complaints. Given that the GLA contributed £1.9m of tax-payers' money to assist in the construction of this development, can the Mayor tell me what is being done by Sanctuary (or indeed, other parties) to address these ongoing issues.

• Reference: 2017/2701
• Question by: David Kurten
• Meeting date: 13 July 2017

I note that the Mayor launched his inquiry into foreign ownership of London housing in September 2016, with much press coverage. However, I note that the report was subsequently published without a press release being issued and may be found buried deep in the GLA website, within the meeting papers for the Homes for Londoners Board which took place on 13 June. Given the fanfare with which this initiative was launched, why is that so?

• Reference: 2017/2702
• Question by: David Kurten
• Meeting date: 13 July 2017

To ask the Mayor what financial support has been provided to this organisation by the GLA over the last three years and for what purposes.

• Reference: 2017/2703
• Question by: David Kurten
• Meeting date: 13 July 2017

Catalyst Housing oversees more than 21,000 homes across London and the south-east. At its Caulfield Park development in South Acton, which was completed in 2011, residents say they have complained for more than five years about lifts that are constantly out of order, infestation by rodents and faulty plumbing. Given that Caulfield Park's construction was assisted by £19.5m in grants from the GLA, can the Mayor tell me what practical steps are being taken to rectify this state of affairs.

• Reference: 2017/2704
• Question by: David Kurten
• Meeting date: 13 July 2017

To ask the Mayor if he supports his party leader's call for supporters to "occupy" empty buildings to find homes for victims of Grenfell Tower fire.