Krupesh Hirani

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 Deputy Chair

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.

Health Committee Deputy Chair

Health Committee - Thursday 22 January 2026 10.00 am

The Health Committee met on Thursday 22 January 2026 to discuss breast cancer screening in London and public health messaging on the Transport for London (TfL) network. Key discussions focused on the low uptake of breast cancer screening in London, the barriers faced by various demographic groups, and strategies to improve awareness and access. The Committee also explored the potential for utilising TfL's advertising space for public health campaigns, examining the current contractual limitations and opportunities for collaboration.

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.

Economy, Culture and Skills Committee Committee Member

Economy, Culture and Skills Committee - Monday 12 January 2026 3.20 pm

The Economy, Culture and Skills Committee met on Monday 12 January 2026 to discuss the challenges and support for unpaid carers in London. The committee heard from representatives of Barnet Carers, Enfield Carers Centre, and Bromley Well, who detailed the difficulties faced by carers, including financial strain, lack of awareness of entitlements, and the impact on their wellbeing and employment prospects. The discussion also covered the role of local carer organisations in supporting unpaid carers and the need for greater identification and tailored support services.