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• Reference: 2023/3219
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 14 September 2023

Crisis has stated that the homelessness system is at 'breaking point' and most councils in England are facing an increase in homelessness. London accounts for half of all homeless households. London Councils have called on the government to take urgent action to tackle increasing homelessness with 170,000 Londoners now homeless and in temporary Housing. What more does the government need to do to support the GLA and London boroughs, and what more can you do to tackle this issue?

• Reference: 2023/3220
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 14 September 2023

What work are you doing to improve the quality of homes in the private rented sector in London?

• Reference: 2023/3221
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 14 September 2023

Further to my Question 2023/3034, have you had any response from government to your demands for them to increase the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates so that our most vulnerable residents can afford the homes they so desperately need? Has Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities agreed to a meeting to discuss these concerns?

• Reference: 2023/3034
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 20 July 2023

Does the current level of Local Housing Allowance work for Londoners?

• Reference: 2023/3035
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 20 July 2023

How many new council homes have you started building in Enfield and Haringey?

• Reference: 2022/4086
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 17 November 2022

How can you ensure the Government’s new investment zones do not rip up London Plan safeguards, such as around affordable housing, and cut local residents out of decision making?

• Reference: 2022/3764
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 gave housing priority to those fleeing domestic violence. Have you made any assessment as to whether London's boroughs are meeting their housing duties under this Act? If so, what were your findings, and what are you doing to support them in meeting this duty?

• Reference: 2022/3765
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 13 October 2022

London Councils has warned that possible proposed changes to the Homelessness Prevention Grant would result in their funding being cut by almost a third. Do you share these concerns and what representations have you made to government about this matter?

• Reference: 2022/3343
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 15 September 2022

What are your future plans to encourage the creation of pocket parks in our city? How many pocket parks have you created in Enfield & Haringey?

• Reference: 2022/3344
• Question by: Joanne McCartney
• Meeting date: 15 September 2022

Do you support Sustrans' call on the Government to incorporate walking and cycling infrastructure and walkable neighbourhoods into planning law and policy in England?