The Fire Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to review actions taken under delegated authority and to receive updates on responses to previous committee outputs. The meeting will also include a question and answer session with the London Fire Brigade and the Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service.

Declarations of Interests

The committee will be asked to note the list of offices held by Assembly Members, which are considered disclosable pecuniary interests. Members will also be asked to declare any disclosable pecuniary interests in specific agenda items and any other relevant interests, including gifts and hospitality received.

Responses to Committee Outputs

The committee is scheduled to note responses received from the Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service regarding key priorities for the London Fire Commissioner, and from the Mayor of London concerning arson in London. These responses follow letters sent by the committee after previous discussions on these topics.

Action Taken Under Delegated Authority

This agenda item will inform the committee of actions taken by the Chair under delegated authority. Specifically, it will cover the agreement of the committee's report, Exposure to Fire Contaminants in London: A Hidden Growing Risk?, and a letter sent to the London Fire Commissioner concerning the wellbeing of London's firefighters.

Question and Answer Session with London Fire Brigade and the Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service

The committee will hold a question and answer session with representatives from the London Fire Brigade (LFB) and the Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service, Jules Pipe CBE. The discussion is expected to cover topics including LFB's culture, the regulation of e-bikes and e-scooters, firefighter exposure to contaminants, building safety regulations, the LFB's budget for 2026-27, and the LFB's Community Risk Management Plan. Invited guests include Jonathan Smith, London Fire Commissioner; Sally Hopper, Director for People at LFB; and Niran Mothada, Independent Chair for Professional Standards at LFB.

Summary List of Actions

The committee will be updated on completed, ongoing, and closed actions arising from its previous meetings. This will also include a review of additional correspondence sent and received.

Date of Next Meeting

The date of the next meeting will be determined at the London Assembly's Annual Meeting in May 2026, when committees for the 2026/27 Assembly Year will be established.