Gareth Roberts

Environment Committee Committee Member

Environment Committee - Tuesday 3 March 2026 10.00 am

The Environment Committee of the Greater London Authority Council met on Tuesday 3 March 2026 to discuss a range of environmental priorities, including the Mayor's budget, climate resilience, and the impact of data centres. Key decisions included a commitment to further investigate the environmental impacts of data centres and to continue efforts to improve London's air quality.

London Assembly (Mayor's Question Time) Committee Member

Final Budget, London Assembly (Mayor's Question Time) - Thursday 26 February 2026 10.00 am

The London Assembly met for Mayor's Question Time on Thursday 26 February 2026, with the primary focus of the meeting being the consideration and approval of the Mayor of London's Final Draft Consolidated Budget for 2026-27. Following extensive debate and the tabling of multiple budget amendments by various political groups, the Assembly ultimately approved the Mayor's budget proposals without amendment.

Police and Crime Committee Committee Member

Police and Crime Committee - Wednesday 25 February 2026 10.00 am

The Police and Crime Committee met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to discuss operational oversight of the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), budget constraints, workforce planning, and misconduct. Key decisions included noting the committee's work programme and delegating authority to the Chair to agree any output from the Q&A session.

Budget and Performance Committee Committee Member

Budget and Performance Committee - Wednesday 25 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Budget and Performance Committee met to discuss the 2026-27 Greater London Authority Group Budget, with a particular focus on the Mayor's proposed allocations and the financial implications for key services including policing, housing, and transport. Key decisions included the allocation of significant funds towards tackling AI's impact on the workforce, supporting high streets, and addressing financial hardship, alongside discussions on the future of policing funding and Transport for London's financial sustainability.

Police and Crime Committee Committee Member

Police and Crime Committee - Wednesday, 11 February 2026 - 10.00 am

The Police and Crime Committee of the Greater London Authority Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026. The meeting's agenda included a review of declarations of interest, the confirmation of previous minutes, and an update on the committee's summary list of actions. A significant portion of the meeting was scheduled to focus on how the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) is overseeing culture change within the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), and the committee's work programme was also to be discussed.