Recent meetings

7 meetings

21 Oct 2026

10:00 am

Fire Committee - Wednesday 21 October 2026 10.00 am

The Fire Committee convened to discuss the critical issue of managing fire risks in London's landmark heritage buildings. Key concerns raised included the adequacy of prevention measures, the challenges of balancing heritage conservation with fire safety, a...

23 Jun 2026

10:00 am

Fire Committee - Tuesday, 23 June 2026 - 10.00 am

The Fire Committee of the Greater London Authority Council met on Tuesday 23 June 2026 to discuss fire safety in social housing. Key concerns raised included the lack of accessible communication formats for disabled residents, the slow pace of remedial work...

17 Mar 2026

10:00 am

Fire Committee - Tuesday 17 March 2026 10.00 am

The Fire Committee meeting on Tuesday 17 March 2026 focused on a question and answer session with the London Fire Commissioner and the Deputy Mayor for Planning, Regeneration and the Fire Service. Key discussions included progress on the recommendations fro...

13 Jan 2026

10:00 am

Fire Committee - Tuesday 13 January 2026 10.00 am

The Fire Committee met on Tuesday 13 January 2026 to discuss the wellbeing of London's firefighters and to review the London Fire Brigade's (LFB) financial submissions. The Committee heard from experts about the significant mental health challenges faced by...

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The Fire Committee reviews the London Fire Commissioner's priorities and objectives and/or makes recommendations. Its work includes: ·  Any actions and decisions of the Mayor and/or Deputy Mayor for the Fire Service in relation to the GLA’s fire duties and responsibilities; ·  Any actions and decisions of the London Fire Commissioner; ·  Any actions and decisions of an officer of the London Fire Commissioner; and ·  Any other matters which the Assembly considers to be of importance to fire and emergency matters in Greater London.   The Committee’s terms of reference can be found here. Agendas, minutes and other papers for meetings of this committee may be accessed at the link at the top of the page.  Agendas, minutes and other papers for meetings of previous iterations of this committee may be accessed here.  To be added to the distribution list for agendas and minutes, please use the contact information below.

Members

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Zack Polanski · Chair
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Anne Clarke · Deputy Chair
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Hina Bokhari OBE · Member
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Léonie Cooper · Member
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Susan Hall · Member
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Thomas Turrell · Member