The view The Mayor’s Annual Report Summary 2006/07 Contents

The MayorÕs foreword 3

Transport 6

Public safety 10

Economic growth 14

Promoting London 18 Equalities 22 Housing 26 Environment 30 The London Assembly 34

2 The London view distribution of wealth throughout London. Secondly, all Londoners Mayor’s foreword must be able to participate in our cityÕs success. And thirdly, this success must be sustainable in the long term Ð which means above all dealing with climate change. There is growing recognition of LondonÕs status as a successful city, challenging New York as Þnancial In July 2006 the government announced proposals for additional capital of the world. London is the only city in the powers for the Greater London Authority (GLA), including new world to achieve a shift from private car use to public responsibilities in the areas of planning, housing, skills and the transport. The most visible proof of LondonÕs new environment. This demonstrated their conÞdence in the ability of international standing includes hosting the 2012 devolved government to deliver policies that beneÞt London. Olympic and Paralympic Games, this yearÕs Tour de France and the American NFL. LondonÕs prosperity is being boosted by record Londoners are starting to see the impact of the £10 billion transport numbers of overseas visitors. Central London is outperforming the investment programme. Service improvements include: doubling rest of the UK in retail sales. the night bus network, upgrading 34 tube stations, new ticket halls

This success is not a reason for complacency. My administration In July 2006 the government aims to meet the three most important issues facing London. announced the GLA Bill, giving me First, LondonÕs economy must continue to be successful. Economic new powers over planning, housing, success is the precondition for everybodyÕs prosperity and for the health, learning and skills.

The MayorÕs Annual Report Summary 2006/07 3 at KingÕs Cross St Pancras, and a new station at Wembley Park to In 2007 we completed the delivery of the safer neighbourhoods service the needs of the newly-opened National Stadium. Oyster scheme, so that all London neighbourhoods now have a dedicated Pay-As-You-Go has been installed at 300 main line stations and we team of beat police ofÞcers. We have also increased policing on the have created London Overground, which will operate the North transport network with 89 additional transport police and an London Railway from November 2007. additional 375 Police Community Safety OfÞcers deployed to improve safety on transport in 21 outer London boroughs. More and more people have started to use the transport network, taking advantage of their Oyster cards to enjoy faster, cheaper This increased police presence has played a signiÞcant role in journeys. I have extended my programme of free travel to include reducing crime by a further seven per cent, the fourth consecutive the under-11s on the tube and DLR all day every day, and Ð on the fall. It translates into 180 fewer crimes every day, helping to reduce bus and tram networks Ð to all under-18s in full time education. LondonersÕ fear of crime.

The single biggest addition needed to LondonÕs infrastructure This year the environment stayed at the heart of my policy agenda. is Crossrail. Crossrail will link up the four drivers of the British We have now established the C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group economy Ð Heathrow, the West End, the City of London and with other city leaders who are committed to Þghting climate Canary Wharf. This would provide an extra beneÞt to the UK GDP change. The Climate Change Action Plan was produced, outlining of £30 billion. how I intend to work with government, business and Londoners to cut LondonÕs CO2 emissions. I also launched my cut-price

4 The London view insulation scheme to help Londoners play their role in preventing opportunities arising from the Games. I have kept my commitment climate change. to ensure that Londoners only pay 38p per week towards the Games, and I look forward to watching the regeneration of east International visitor numbers are the highest since 2000, and London over the next Þve years. I continue to build relationships with emerging markets such as China and India. This year we have seen the positive impact that investing in transport, policing and the environment can have on improving Over the past year our cultural events programme has celebrated LondonersÕ quality of life. In a city, perhaps more than any other our cityÕs diversity and showcased London internationally. in the world, where we can celebrate the strength of diversity and Key events in 2006/07 included the spectacular New YearÕs Eve the freedom to be ourselves. Þreworks display, our China in London Season, the Festival and St PatrickÕs Day Parade.

Plans for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are well under way. The vast majority of the land required for the Olympic Park is now under public control and local power lines have been re-routed underground. In addition a skills and employment taskforce has been set up to enable residents of east London to beneÞt from job

The MayorÕs Annual Report Summary 2006/07 5 The £117 million iBus Investment continued in tracking system will improve London Underground with Transport bus reliability and provide 34 stations being upgraded better bus arrival information or refurbished. from summer 2007.

6 The London view Vauxhall Cross underwent a Cycling on LondonÕs Cabwise was launched major transformation in 2004. major roads has increased as the latest stage of A new interchange made by 72 per cent since the Safer Travel at Night travelling into, through and 2001/02. This has been campaign to make it easier around the area smoother matched by a £24 million to get around the capital and easier. investment from at night. Over the winter to period over 32,000 people improve the cycle used the text service. network.

The MayorÕs Annual Report Summary 2006/07 7 Introduction • The UndergroundÕs new £2 billion digital radio Connect system TfL is responsible for delivering the MayorÕs priorities for means every station, depot, and control centre will be linked and improvements to public transport in the capital. 2006/07 has promises improvements in train service performance. witnessed further progress in the areas of reliability, • All these improvements have been made at a time of accessibility and sustainability. Achievements have included unprecedented demands on the tube. It supported over one the westward extension of the Congestion Charge zone, the billion passenger journeys for the Þrst time in 2006. creation of London Overground and substantial additional • The congestion charge has been successfully extended to cover investment in cycling leading to increased participation rates. most of Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster, helping to cut emissions and ease congestion. • Investment in the Underground continued with 34 stations being • A new body, London Overground, will operate services on the upgraded or refurbished, including new state of the art ticket North London Railway from November 2007 and the East halls at Kings Cross. London Railway from 2010, giving passengers more frequent, • Oyster Pay-As-You-Go is now available from 300 mainline reliable and better quality services. stations. • Construction to extend the Docklands Light Railway by 2.5km to Woolwich Arsenal is well under way.

On average the London Underground carried over three million passengers a day. 8 The London view • Over £32 million has been invested in better safety and security • Summer 2006 was one of the hottest on record, and TfL is at LondonÕs suburban mainline stations, with 162 stations delivering a range of measures to help LondonÕs buses keep cool, now Þtted with new or upgraded CCTV, help points and including extra windows and trials of cooling methods. better lighting. • A groundbreaking oil deal with the Venezuelan government • Plans to grow the tram network continue with consultation on means those on income support will beneÞt from half-price bus extending the Croydon network to Crystal Palace, the West and tram travel. London Tram and the proposed Cross River Tram. • Bus and tram fares were abolished for under-18s in full-time • Cycling in London has increased by 72 per cent since 2001/02, education. helped by TfLÕs £24 million investment in the cycle network. • The Night bus network has extended from 57 routes in 2000 to • Road casualties have been cut by 40 per cent since the mid/late 100 routes in 2006. 1990s, while the number of children killed or seriously injured • The Cabwise text service was launched as part of the Safer Travel has dropped by 58 per cent. at Night campaign, making it easier and safer to get around the • The £117 million iBus tracking system will improve bus reliability capital at night. and provide better bus arrival information from summer 2007.

The MayorÕs Annual Report Summary 2006/07 9 The Night bus network has been Since the late 1990s, extended so that it provides the number of children Public safety safer, cheap and reliable killed or seriously journeys home. The number of injured on LondonÕs Night bus routes stood at 100 in roads has been reduced the summer of 2006 compared by 58 per cent. with 57 in 2000. There was a seven per Since December 2006, Additional funding is needed cent reduction in crime every London ward has a for the capitalÕs Þre and police between April and dedicated policing team services because they have December 2006. This of at least six ofÞcers. national as well as regional means that over 180 Each month, the teams roles when they meet the fewer crimes were meet over 20,000 people challenge of terrorist attacks. committed in the capital to discuss local issues. each day. Introduction • The rollout of Safer Neighbourhoods teams has produced a The full rollout of the Safer Neighbourhoods teams was more visible local police presence. The Annual London Survey completed ahead of schedule in December 2006. This means 2006 shows that 27 per cent of Londoners have seen more that all of LondonÕs wards now have a dedicated policing team police in their local neighbourhood over the past 12 months, of at least six ofÞcers. The teams will provide the public up three per cent on the previous year. reassurance sought by Londoners and will enable perceptions • Multi-agency partnerships are helping to make London safer of crime to match the continued reduction in recorded crime for women, tackling issues such as domestic violence, rape and in the capital. sexual assault, human trafÞcking, safer travel at night and womenÕs safety in public spaces and parks. • Crime in London dropped by seven per cent between April and • The number of domestic violence murders in the capital has December 2006 compared with the same period the previous dropped to less than 20 per year Ð a reduction of more than year. 50 per cent. • All crime categories have decreased levels, apart from robbery • London now has several specialist domestic violence courts, (up 2.5 per cent). There have been particular successes in all opened since 2001. reducing levels of gun crime (down 16 per cent), racist crime The number of people (down 12 per cent) and business crime (down 12 per cent). feeling safe on the Underground at night rose from 55 per cent to 63 per cent.

12 The London view • Havens (Sexual Assault Referral Centres), Young Person and • The police and Þre services have become more diverse, with a South Asian Outreach Projects are helping to support young third of the capitalÕs PCSOs now from black, Asian and minority people and south Asian victims of rape and sexual assault. ethnic (BAME) groups. BAME police ofÞcers rose to 7.7 per cent, • Great progress has been made in improving safety on LondonÕs compared to 4.2 per cent in 2001, with women police ofÞcers public transport. Initiatives included funding an additional now up to 20.3 per cent. The proportion of BAME ÞreÞghters 89 British Transport Police for London, and concentrating on has almost doubled in the past Þve years to 9.4 per cent. robbery and violent crime hotspots. • In August 2006, a massive anti-terror operation between • Teams of Police Community Safety OfÞcers (PCSOs) will be the police and security services stopped an alleged plot to introduced between February and July 2007 to 21 outer manufacture and smuggle explosive devices onto aircraft London boroughs. These 375 ofÞcers will deal with local issues at airports. on the transport networks. The Annual London Survey 2006 has shown that 27 per cent of Londoners have seen more police in their local neighbourhood over the past 12 months.

The MayorÕs Annual Report Summary 2006/07 13 The Mayor supported the Partnerships were set up increased use of the city as a Þlm with 11 local authorities to Economic location through working with deliver literacy and numeracy Film London and the London support for employees in growth Film Partnership. There were over low-skilled occupations. 1,000 productions in the Þrst nine months of 2006. 2006 saw a record number of Plans were announced for the zero The London Plan underwent overseas visitors to London. carbon regeneration scheme at further review and development An extra 1.3 million visits were Gallions Park in Docklands. Local with an Examination in Public of made to the capital. LondonÕs power generation will cut energy draft Early Alterations in June and share of world tourism rose, bills for residents. draft Further Alterations published boosting LondonÕs economy for consultation in September. by £600 million. Introduction • Work has continued on developing a new town centre at Employment rates and regeneration schemes are key to Silvertown, including the Biota! aquarium. LondonÕs economic growth. The establishment of the London • The new body Design for London pools the design expertise Skills and Employment Board Ð chaired by the Mayor Ð is a key of the LDA, TfL and the GLA, and will raise standards for development in ensuring that Londoners receive maximum high-quality building design across the capital. beneÞt from the employment opportunities available in the • The Mayor supported the growing use of the city as a Þlm capital. The LDA continues to support physical regeneration location, working with Film London and London Film initiatives across London, including those supporting the Partnership. Over 1,000 productions took place in the Þrst nine expanding number of homes in east London. months of 2006. • Film London continued to provide support for Þlm activities in • By 2016, 100,000 new homes will have been built in the the capital during 2006, supporting a number of Þlms including Thames Gateway. Brick Lane, 28 Weeks Later and The Bourne Ultimatum. • Plans were announced for the zero carbon regeneration scheme at Gallions Park in Docklands. The London Skills and Employment • Development has continued on the Royal Arsenal site. Work on Board was set up. Chaired by the The Warren is now underway, which will link the Arsenal site with Mayor, it aims to boost skills and Woolwich town centre. employment opportunities for Londoners.

16 The London view • The London Film Festival was a huge success, with Film London • The London Plan underwent further review and development a major contributor. A number of Þlms shown have gone on to with draft Early Alterations in June and draft Further Alterations major awards, including The Last King of Scotland and Babel. published for consultation in September. • Partnerships were set up with 11 local authorities to deliver • In August 2006, Catalyst, the Science and Industry Council (SIC) literacy and numeracy support for those in low-skilled for London, published ProÞt for Knowledge: A Strategy for occupations. London that will shape the councilÕs programme of activity over • A custom-design facility was built with support from the the next three years. LDA to provide ofÞce and lab space for up to 15 early stage technology companies. • A conference was held with the International Labour Organization on combating discrimination and promoting equality in the workplace as part of the Diversity Works for London initiative. • In May 2006 the Mayor published his food strategy for London, Healthy and Sustainable Food for London.

The MayorÕs Annual Report Summary 2006/07 17 Tourism supports about 280,000 jobs in London while Promoting 82 per cent of overseas visitors London rate Londoners as friendly. LondonÕs visitor economy continued to grow The London Employment and Skills Taskforce agreed a programme to target in 2006. Hotels experienced their best year 15,000-20,000 people to obtain an accredited volunteer qualiÞcation to since 2000 and the top museums attracted support the delivery of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. higher visitor numbers. Most of the land for the Olympic Park is now under public ownership and power lines have been re-routed underground. Introduction • The Local Area Tourism Impact (LATI) model was launched, SigniÞcant progress has been made in the preparation for the meaning that for the Þrst time all 33 London boroughs have London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The vast majority consistent data on the volume and value of tourism. of the land required for the Olympic Park is now under public • Two research projects on the River Thames were completed. control, local power lines have been re-routed underground The Non-user Survey identiÞed what barriers need to be and a skills and employment taskforce has been established overcome to encourage more tourists to use the river, while the so that east Londoners can beneÞt from job opportunities International Best Practice Study provided useful information arising from the Games. London continues to be an attractive to be incorporated into development work. destination for visitors with hotels experiencing their best • For the Darwin at Downe World Heritage Site bid, the LDA year in 2006 since 2000. has funded and assisted with the development of a visitor management plan. • Tourism is a major employer in London, supporting 280,000 • 2006 brought a record number of overseas visitors to the capital, jobs, while 82 per cent of visitors rate Londoners as friendly. with an extra 1.3 million visits. LondonÕs share of world tourism • Visit London is running projects to encourage tourists to visit also grew boosting the capitalÕs economy by £600m. areas outside central London, including Positioning Guides for north, south, east and west London, and days out itineraries. For the Þrst time all 33 boroughs have consistent data on the volume and value of tourism and the number of people employed in the sector.

20 The London view • The USA, France and Germany were the largest sources of • The London Employment and Skills Taskforce agreed a overseas visitors with notable increases coming from Poland, programme to target 15-20,000 people from communities across Hungary and Spain. the capital to obtain an accredited volunteer qualiÞcation to help • LondonÕs hotels experienced their best year since 2000, while support delivery of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. the top museums attracted higher visitor numbers. • Investment in the run up to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic • Visit London also ran a number of successful marketing Games is laying the foundations for the beneÞts that the campaigns including the worldÕs Þrst 24-hour art exhibition in Olympic legacy will bring to the whole of London and the UK. London, Berlin, Milan and Barcelona. This one-off event featured work by 24 artists inspired by life in London. • Boost is launched, a local GLA ofÞces were opened in Shanghai and Beijing to maximise labour scheme for the Þve opportunities for promoting London as a place to study, invest Olympic host boroughs, in and visit. to promote employment • SigniÞcant progress was made on the 2012 Olympic and opportunities. Paralympic Games. Most of the land for the Olympic Park is now publicly owned and power lines have been re-routed underground.

The MayorÕs Annual Report Summary 2006/07 21 The Mayor has committed to Fifty per cent of the top Lifetime homes London being a beacon for 100 companies in the standards which Equalities inclusivity and accessibility Stonewall index have their are part of the by 2012. The refurbished headquarters in London, London Plan are O2 arena will have a high level including a number at increasing the of access for disabled people. Canary Wharf. availability of accessible accommodation in London. Parts of the London Underground The GLA achieved the LondonÕs population is system are now beneÞting from highest local government the most ethnically huge investment. Thirty-four standard for equalities diverse in Europe, stations have been upgraded or during 2006/07. speaking 300 languages, refurbished in 2006/07, and the It also won a national representing over 1,500 commitment continues towards public services award for countries and practising making 25 per cent of stations innovation in equalities. 14 faiths. step-free by 2012 and 33 per cent by 2013. Introduction • TfL is committed to making 25 per cent of London Underground Equalities remain at the core of the MayorÕs policies for the stations step-free by 2012, and 33 per cent by 2013. capital. The GLAÕs achievement of the highest level of local • The GLA achieved the highest local government standard for government award for equalities recognises the priority equalities in 2006/07. It also won The GuardianÕs Public Services accorded to these issues by LondonÕs government. 2007 is both 2006 award for its Challenging Disablism Project, for the the bicentenary of the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade pioneering work that has been done towards making London an in Britain and the European Year of Equality, providing further inclusive place for disabled people. opportunities for the GLA to promote its equalities work. • The fourth Older PeopleÕs Assembly was held in July, providing a forum for older Londoners to discuss issues of concern and • The Mayor has committed to London being a model for inclusion how they Þnd living in the capital. Quality of life was the focus and accessibility by 2012. of this event. • Lifetime homes standards, which are part of the London Plan, • The Capital Age Festival took place in August 2006. mean there is more accessible accommodation available • The Young LondonersÕ Network continued to provide in London. opportunities for young Londoners to speak their mind about the capital and get involved in London life. A sub-group of young disabled people was also set up.

24 The London view • The Mayor has worked closely with Stonewall and Beat Bullying • LondonÕs population is the most ethnically diverse in Europe, UK to help combat homophobic bullying in schools. A DVD titled speaking 300 languages, representing over 1,500 countries and Education for All was also distributed to schools across London. practising 14 faiths. • London hosted Euro Pride in 2006 and welcomed lesbian and • The GLA supported a range of events in 2006 including the gay people, their friends and families from all over the world in Þrst Eid In the Square, celebrations for Diwali and Vaisakhi, June and July, reinforcing the capitalÕs reputation as EuropeÕs Liberty Ð LondonÕs Disability Rights festival and Rise. most gay-friendly city. Conferences included capitalwoman, State of Race Equality • Half of the top 100 companies in the Stonewall index have their in London and A World Civilisation or a Clash of Civilisations. headquarters in London. • The London Partnerships Register (LPR) was established on 5 September 2001, and was inßuential in encouraging the government to change the law. When the LPR Þnally closed on 17 December 2006, 984 couples had signed the register.

The MayorÕs Annual Report Summary 2006/07 25 The government announced new New targets for housing were housing powers for the Mayor. published in the London Plan Housing Subject to the passing of the GLA to increase LondonÕs housing Bill, the Mayor will be responsible provision from 23,000 to for a new statutory housing 30,500 new homes a year. strategy and strategic housing investment plan. The Artesian Building at Bermondsey London secured £51.5 million of central Spa has been given an EcoHomes rating government funding from the Estate/ of very good. The green roof on the Area Renewal Fund to regenerate homes adjacent health centre is planted with on nine London estates. sedum, which improves air quality and reduces rainwater run off. Introduction • New housing targets were published in the London Plan to London faces substantial housing challenges. A lack of increase the capitalÕs new home builds from 23,000 to 30,500 affordable housing, overcrowding and homelessness are major a year. In 2005/06, 28,300 homes were completed, compared issues in the capital. The governmentÕs decision to give the to only 19,500 in 2000, the year the GLA was established. Mayor a greatly expanded housing role will not only provide This is the highest level of output since 1988. the Mayor with a say over housing investment priorities, but • London secured £51.5 million of central government funding will also link up work on housing with the MayorÕs policies in from the Estate/Area Renewal Fund to regenerate homes on transport, regeneration and the environment. nine London estates. This package is expected to attract almost £200 million of private sector money, and other public sector • The government announced new housing powers for the Mayor funding of around £92 million from London boroughs and the with the GLA Bill. Once passed, the Mayor will be responsible Housing Corporation. This will deliver 2,264 new homes, of for a new housing strategy and housing investment plan. New which 792 will be affordable, while a minimum of 360 will be structures have been put in place to help the Mayor carry out family homes with three or more bedrooms. these additional responsibilities. London has over 62,000 households living in temporary accommodation: two thirds of all such households in England.

28 The London view • The Mayor announced the allocation of a £19 million fund to • The Capital Moves partnership, including the Housing help develop new initiatives to tackle overcrowded social housing Corporation, London Housing Federation and London boroughs, in London. The 24 schemes for funding include provision for new developed plans for a pan-London choice based lettings and family homes, enlargements and conversions of existing homes, mobility scheme to make it easier for people to Þnd homes. bringing long-term empty homes back into use, and Þnancial measures to encourage under-occupiers to move. • The average house price in In November 2006, the Mayor published his consultation London is around £279,000: document Towards the MayorÕs Housing Strategy that set out one third higher than the the MayorÕs approach to his new housing powers, housing average for the UK as a whole. priorities, and also invited comments from Londoners. Key priorities include reshaping investment priorities to meet the needs of Londoners, closer links between housing and other policy areas and a reduction in carbon emissions.

The MayorÕs Annual Report Summary 2006/07 29 A consultation was launched on The Mayor agreed a new three-year the proposed Londonwide Low delivery programme for the Capital Environment Emission Zone, which would Standards Partnership to work with require HGVs, coaches, taxis and London boroughs to make London buses to meet Euro3 emission cleaner and greener. standards. The Mayor published his Climate Change All London boroughs now have The Mayor announced a cut-price Action Plan to cut LondonÕs carbon Air Quality Management Areas loft and cavity wall insulation emissions. The Action Plan will mean to take action to improve air programme for Londoners to stabilising emissions at 60 per cent below quality across London. improve the energy efÞciency of the 1990 levels by 2025. It commits £78 homes across the capital. million over three years to fund the plan. Introduction • The Mayor published his Climate Change Action Plan Ð Tackling the effects of climate change and preventing further Action Today to Protect Tomorrow Ð to cut LondonÕs carbon damage to the climate are at the top of the MayorÕs agenda. emissions. The plan will mean stabilising emissions at The launch in February 2007 of the MayorÕs Climate Change 60 per cent below the 1990 levels by 2025. This means London Action Plan for London is a major step forward for the city. must produce 33 million tonnes less of CO2 by 2025 than at The plan commits the GLA group to work with partner present. The plan commits £78 million over three years to fund organisations to reduce harmful carbon dioxide emissions in four key environmental programmes. the capital. • The Green Homes Programme looks to reduce domestic CO2 emissions by 7.7m tonnes by 2025. Homes are responsible for • Tackling the effects of climate change and preventing further 38 per cent of LondonÕs emissions. damage to the climate are at the top of the MayorÕs agenda. • The Green Organisations Programme looks to reduce emissions Londoners agree, with 57 per cent citing climate change as a from LondonÕs employers, who are responsible for 33 per cent of problem for LondonÕs environment in the Annual London Survey. the capitalÕs emissions. Pollution remains a top concern for The majority of Londoners are concerned Londoners with 72 per cent of people about climate change, with 57 per cent saying in the Annual London Survey citing it as a problem for LondonÕs that it is a problem. environment in the Annual London Survey.

32 The London view • The Green Energy Programme looks to move a quarter of • A consultation was launched on the proposed Londonwide Low LondonÕs energy supply off the National Grid to more efÞcient, Emission Zone that would require HGVs, coaches, taxis and local energy systems by 2025. buses to meet Euro3 emission standards. • The Green Transport Programme sets out how annual transport • All London boroughs now have Air Quality Management Areas to emissions can be cut by 4.3 million tonnes. Transport is take action to improve air quality across London. responsible for 22 per cent of LondonÕs emissions. CO2 emissions • The Mayor agreed a new three-year delivery programme for the from road transport would fall by as much as 30 per cent Capital Standards partnership to work with London boroughs to if people bought the most fuel-efÞcient version of the car make the capital cleaner and greener. they want. • The Mayor continued to lobby for improved waste management • Without action, LondonÕs annual carbon emissions would grow arrangements for the whole of London. from 44 million tonnes to 52 million tonnes by 2025. • Londoners need not reduce their quality of life to tackle climate Without action, LondonÕs annual change, but do need to change the way they live. carbon emissions would grow • As part of the plan, the Mayor announced a cut-price loft and from 44 million tonnes to cavity wall insulation programme for Londoners to improve the 52 million tonnes by 2005. energy efÞciency of homes across the capital.

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The MayorÕs Annual Report 2006/07 35 Introduction opportunity to ask questions on behalf of their constituents. The London Assembly is made up of 25 Members, elected to In 2006/07, MQT continued to grow with 3,055 questions asked. hold the Mayor of London to account and investigate issues This compares to 2,408 the previous year and 598 in 2000/01. that matter to Londoners. The Assembly also has the power to • The Assembly also meets in plenary sessions to debate key issues amend, subject to a two-thirds majority, the MayorÕs proposals affecting Londoners. Topics discussed during 2006/07 include for the budget of the GLA group, and is responsible for the preparations for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the appointment of most GLA staff. A number of Assembly GLAÕs relationship with other capital cities and the MayorÕs Members also serve as members of the Metropolitan Police budget for 2007/08. Authority and the London Fire and Emergency Planning • The 7 July Review Committee published its report in June 2006, Authority. outlining its review of the lessons learned from the response to the 7 July terrorist attacks on London. Emergency plans have • MayorÕs Question Time happens ten times a year and gives since been revised to take account of the likely needs of Assembly Members a chance to question the Mayor about his survivors of major incidents, and action taken to improve responsibilities in the capital. It also gives members an communications between emergency services.

36 The London view • The Assembly and its committees have been keeping a close eye • The Health and Public Services Committee, chaired by Joanne on preparations for the 2012 Games, particularly budget and McCartney, questioned Thames Water about what measures funding, and how a lasting legacy will be secured for London. they were putting in place to respond to the risk of drought. Work over the year has included: The committee published a report recommending actions to Ð The Economic Development, Culture, Sport & Tourism raise public awareness about drought. Committee, chaired by Dee Doocey, published reports looking • A second review of the Tube Public Private Partnership was at the Olympic employment and skills legacy, Þnancing published by the AssemblyÕs Transport Committee, which made the Games, and the sporting legacy of the Games for people recommendations to improve the performance of Metronet. with disabilities. • The Planning and Spatial Development Committee, chaired by Ð The Budget Committee, chaired by Sally Hamwee, considered Tony Arbour, produced a report on the lack of affordable family funding of the Games. housing in London. Ð The Environment Committee, chaired by Darren Johnson, examined the environmental and sustainability aspects of the Games. It also looked at the MayorÕs proposals for a low emission zone in London and the new London Climate Change Action Agency.

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