Bassam Mahfouz

London Assembly (Plenary) Committee Member

Draft Budget, London Assembly (Plenary) - Thursday 29 January 2026 10.00 am

The London Assembly Plenary meeting scheduled for Thursday 29 January 2026 was set to focus primarily on the Mayor of London's draft Consolidated Budget for 2026-27. The Assembly was scheduled to consider the Mayor's proposals, receive responses from the Budget and Performance Committee, and engage in a question and answer session with the Mayor. Additionally, the meeting was to address future Assembly meetings and the date of the next scheduled session.

Budget and Performance Committee Committee Member

Budget and Performance Committee - Monday 26 January 2026 10.00 am

The Budget and Performance Committee of the Greater London Authority Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to discuss the 2026-27 Greater London Authority Group Budget. Key discussions included the budget proposals for the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and Transport for London (TfL), as well as the overall financial health and work programme of the committee. The committee also reviewed payments made over £250 and noted actions taken under delegated authority.

GLA Oversight Committee Chair

GLA Oversight Committee - Wednesday 21 January 2026 2.00 pm

The GLA Oversight Committee met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss preparations for the 2028 Mayor of London and London Assembly Elections, review the Greater London Authority's (GLA) budget, and consider the Oxford Street Development Corporation (OSDC) shared services arrangements. The Committee also discussed the London New Year's Eve Fireworks Event and the GLA Oversight Committee's work programme.

London Assembly (Mayor's Question Time) Committee Member

London Assembly (Mayor's Question Time) - Thursday 15 January 2026 10.00 am

The London Assembly convened for Mayor's Question Time, addressing a wide array of issues including housing, transport, policing, and environmental concerns. Key decisions included the confirmation of Keith Morgan CBE as the Chair of the London Legacy Development Corporation and the agreement to accept written answers for future questions to allow more time for budget discussions.

Environment Committee Committee Member

Environment Committee - Thursday 8 January 2026 10.00 am

The Environment Committee met on Thursday 8 January 2026 to discuss the expansion of heat networks in London. The committee heard from consumer advocates, housing associations, and government officials about the challenges and opportunities associated with heat networks, with a particular focus on consumer protection, pricing, and the implementation of zoning policies. Decisions were made to note the completed and ongoing actions from previous meetings and to note recent actions taken under delegated authority.