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LoTAG 2 Conference 15th May 2018

Katharina Winbeck Head of Transport, Environment and Infrastructure Policy Councils www.londoncouncils.gov.uk

About

• Cross-party organisation • Represents London's 32 borough councils and the • 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, , 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 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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