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LoTAG 2 Conference 15th May 2018
Katharina Winbeck Head of Transport, Environment and Infrastructure Policy London Councils www.londoncouncils.gov.uk
About London Councils
• Cross-party organisation • Represents London's 32 borough councils and the City of London • Statutory Roles • Run London-wide services • Develop and lobby on Policy
2 www.londoncouncils.gov.uk London Councils Statutory Functions and Services
• Statutory Functions – setting PCN levels, Freedom Pass, London Tribunals • Taxicard, London Lorry Control Scheme, TRACE, LEPT and a pan-London grants programme for voluntary organisations
3 www.londoncouncils.gov.uk London Councils’ Key Policy Themes
• Transport • Environment • Housing • Leadership, devolution and democracy • Crime and public protection • Finance and procurement • Health and adult services • Education and skills
4 www.londoncouncils.gov.uk Governance and Committees
• Leaders' Committee • Transport and Environment Committee (TEC) • Chief Executive + approximately 120fte staff
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London Councils and its Partners
• Quarterly meetings between TfL Commissioner and London Councils TEC • Frequent attendance of Deputy Mayors at TEC • LIP Borough Working Group • Go Ultra Low City Scheme 'Partnership' • Thames Flood Adviser Steering Group • Quarterly meetings with DfT • Frequent attendance in front of London Assembly Committees • Co-creation of policy positions / consultations
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London Councils and Highways
• Engaged with Deputy Mayor • Wrote to the Mayor • Wrote to the TfL Commissioner • Worked with LoTAG 1&2 • Will continue to make the case going forward
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Thank you
Katharina Winbeck Head of Transport, Environment and Infrastructure, London Councils [email protected]
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