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• Reference: 2021/1187
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

What are your plans to get the Borough of Culture Scheme back on track after it was postponed last year?

• Reference: 2021/1188
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 18 March 2021

This sector has taken a major blow during the pandemic crisis. For some it is fatal. However, what steps are you taking to revive and support this sector which makes a major contribution to London’s economy and is a flagship of our diversity and heritage?

• Reference: 2019/14601
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 18 July 2019

The Mayor’s annual funding commitment is till 2020/21. What assurance are you able to give that funding allocation beyond this period for sustainable provision of affordable artists’ and creative workspaces will be made in future budgets? If not, how do you see this shortfall will be addressed?

• Reference: 2019/9294
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 May 2019

Can you outline how you have worked with boroughs to promote and protect London’s libraries, community centres, and suburban arts venues?

• Reference: 2019/9295
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 May 2019

Can you outline how you have worked with boroughs to promote and protect London’s heritage venues and listed buildings often under threat of closure because of funding cuts?

• Reference: 2019/9296
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 May 2019

Can you outline how you are supporting London’s theatres, galleries and museums to open up access for all Londoners?

• Reference: 2019/9297
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 May 2019

Can you outline how you are supporting London’s theatres, galleries and museums to spread their activity and presence across the city?

• Reference: 2019/9302
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 16 May 2019

What steps, if any, have you taken to rebuild our Olympic Legacy, following the failure under your predecessor?

• Reference: 2019/4002
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 25 February 2019

London’s art and cultural venues like Museums and Galleries have seen reduction of 30% public funding. This together with reduction of support from Lottery Funds means London is lagging behind in its offer when compared to venues in other world cities. Tristram Hunt – Director of the V&A has called upon you to support hotel/tourist tax for overseas visitors, similar to the one levied in New York, to boost capacity of cultural venues as well as make London even a better tourist destination. Is this something you would consider?

• Reference: 2018/5392
• Question by: Navin Shah
• Meeting date: 20 December 2018

What benefits will the awards of London Borough of Culture to Waltham Forest and Brent bring to the boroughs? Do you have an estimate in terms of economic growth generated?