James Small-Edwards

London Assembly (Plenary) Committee Member

London Assembly (Plenary) - Thursday 5 February 2026 10.00 am

The London Assembly Plenary meeting on 5 February 2026 addressed a range of critical issues, including fire safety in London, the impact of new government regulations on disabled residents, and concerns regarding the Metropolitan Police Service. Key decisions included noting the Mayor's commitments and considering various motions proposed by Assembly Members.

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.

Planning and Regeneration Committee Chair

Planning and Regeneration Committee - Wednesday 28 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Planning and Regeneration Committee of the Greater London Authority Council met on Wednesday 28 January 2026 to discuss proposals for new towns in London. The committee heard from experts on the viability of new towns, the importance of infrastructure, and the need for public-led development to ensure a high proportion of social rent homes. Key decisions included noting the report and discussion on new towns, and delegating authority to the Chair to agree any output from the discussion. The committee also noted a proposal for a site visit to Clamart, France, as part of its investigation into new towns.

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.

Police and Crime Committee Committee Member

Police and Crime Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 10.00 am

The Police and Crime Committee met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to discuss the effectiveness of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) in overseeing culture change within the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). The committee heard from two panels of guests, including representatives from think tanks, police associations, and community monitoring groups, who provided insights into MOPAC's oversight, the challenges faced by community scrutiny groups, and the effectiveness of various policing strategies.