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  • Homelessness and Women Leaving Prison (1)

    • Reference: 2021/1167
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 18 March 2021
    A recent report by the Safe Homes for Women Leaving Prison initiative found that up to 6 in 10 women leaving prison are condemned to homelessness and that this problem is particularly acute in London. The ‘duty to refer’ anyone at risk of homelessness on release to their local authority is failing. Will you undertake an assessment of the effectiveness of the duty to refer in the Homelessness Reduction Act for vulnerable women leaving prison across London boroughs given the specific needs and circumstances of this group?

  • Homelessness and Women Leaving Prison (2)

    • Reference: 2021/1168
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 18 March 2021
    The London Blueprint says signatories, including MOPAC, will work towards establishing a shared approach across London to address the housing needs of women in contact with the criminal justice system, including preventing homelessness and resettlement on release. What progress has been made on this aim so far and what metrics are being used to measure the effectiveness of this commitment?

  • Homelessness and Women Leaving Prison (3)

    • Reference: 2021/1169
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 18 March 2021
    At least 50 vulnerable women are estimated to be leaving prison to homelessness in London each month. These women often have complex needs. For example, many are primary carers of children; have experienced domestic abuse and violence; or suffer with drug dependency or addition. Will the Mayor take action to ensure these women are resettled in safe and secure accommodation?

  • Government’s Rough Sleeping Advisory Panel

    • Reference: 2021/1170
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 18 March 2021
    When was the most recent time the GLA participated in a meeting of the Government’s Rough Sleeping Advisory Panel? Can you update us on what was discussed?

  • Unspent government monies for Rough Sleepers in London

    • Reference: 2021/1172
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 18 March 2021
    Millions in cash intended to help rough sleepers through the winter has gone unspent according to remarks from the Housing Minister. Can you please tell us how much was unspent from the Cold Weather and Project Programme in London by the Government?

  • Construction in London

    • Reference: 2021/0923
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 25 February 2021
    What effect, if any, will Brexit and the end to freedom of movement have on the construction workforce in London? And what effect will that have on your affordable house building plans?

  • Landlord License Checker

    • Reference: 2021/0924
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 25 February 2021
    How many Londoners have used the Landlord Licence Checker, six months since it was introduced?

  • End of the Eviction Ban

    • Reference: 2021/0925
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 25 February 2021
    Do you agree that there is a need for legal aid provision for London’s renters being forced out of their properties after the eviction ban ends in March?

  • Immigration Enforcers

    • Reference: 2021/0926
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 25 February 2021
    Are you concerned about London’s landlords becoming de facto immigration enforcers with right to rent checks after Brexit? What discussions, if any, have you had with the Government on this issue?

  • Westminster Council Affordable Housing Fund

    • Reference: 2021/0928
    • Question by: Murad Qureshi
    • Meeting date: 25 February 2021
    What could be done in housing with the monies not yet spent by Westminster Council in their Affordable Housing Fund for social rent, where some £300 million exists from developer contributions?