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  • Low Uptake of Council Tax Support Among Waltham Forest, Islington, and Hackney Pensioners

    • Reference: 2024/1155
    • Question by: Sem Moema
    • Meeting date: 15 March 2024
    I was disappointed to see that a record low number of pensioners received council tax support in the lead up to Christmas, when more were eligible to apply. Can the Mayor detail how his administration is working in conjunction with Councils to simplify the process and increase awareness among pensioners who may be eligible for support, particularly in: Waltham Forest Hackney Islington
  • Real Living Wage in Waltham Forest

    • Reference: 2024/1156
    • Question by: Sem Moema
    • Meeting date: 15 March 2024
    What impact do you anticipate the Government’s increase of the National Living Wage from April will have on workers in Waltham Forest, which is one of the top three most significantly impacted UK areas for low wages relative to the local cost of living?
  • Windrush Compensation Scheme

    • Reference: 2024/1157
    • Question by: Sem Moema
    • Meeting date: 15 March 2024
    What response have you received from the Government to your letter calling for changes to the Windrush Compensation Scheme to recognise losses to private pensions?
  • Restaurant Closures in London

    • Reference: 2024/0743
    • Question by: Andrew Boff
    • Meeting date: 22 February 2024
    Last month, you welcomed new data showing London's 'world beating' hospitality industry defied all expectations in 2023. But there's one caveat you failed to address. You were full of praise for the 250 new restaurant/pub openings in London last year. But data we have suggests more than double that have shut down. Therefore, the net number of restaurant/pub openings in London is in fact down under your watch. Is that a 'world beating' hospitality industry and what are you doing in your budget to reflect that?
  • Collaborative Efforts for Household Support Fund Extension

    • Reference: 2024/0724
    • Question by: Sem Moema
    • Meeting date: 22 February 2024
    Considering the significant impact of the HSF in supporting various community projects and individuals in Waltham Forest, how is the Mayor advocating to the Government for its extension to continue addressing ongoing challenges related to the cost-of-living crisis?
  • UK Shared Prosperity Fund

    • Reference: 2023/4687
    • Question by: Andrew Boff
    • Meeting date: 21 December 2023
    From the £62 million investment from UK Shared Prosperity Fund into 28 projects across London, how are more than 5,400 jobs created from this investment?
  • Small business support (1)

    • Reference: 2023/4688
    • Question by: Andrew Boff
    • Meeting date: 21 December 2023
    What are the targets of the further £38.1 million funding for young Londoners into employment through education and training?
  • Small business support (2)

    • Reference: 2023/4689
    • Question by: Andrew Boff
    • Meeting date: 21 December 2023
    What is the expected cost per job from this investment, and how will this be managed and tracked?
  • London & Partners (1)

    • Reference: 2023/4690
    • Question by: Andrew Boff
    • Meeting date: 21 December 2023
    How much money has been invested into London & Partners from this announcement? https://www.london.gov.uk/media-centre/mayors-press-releases/mayor-inve…
  • London & Partners (2)

    • Reference: 2023/4691
    • Question by: Andrew Boff
    • Meeting date: 21 December 2023
    How much funding has been given to London & Partners in the financial year 2022-23?