The Budget and Performance Committee of the Greater London Authority Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to discuss the proposed budget for the upcoming financial year and review ongoing actions. Key areas scheduled for discussion included the Greater London Authority Group Budget, with specific focus on the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime and Transport for London, as well as reviewing payments made over £250 and the committee's work programme.

Declarations of Interests

The committee was scheduled to note the list of offices held by Assembly Members as disclosable pecuniary interests. It was also recommended that any disclosable pecuniary interests in specific agenda items be declared, along with any other relevant interests, including gifts and hospitality received. The report outlined advice from the GLA's Monitoring Officer regarding participation in meetings where members have declared interests.

Minutes

The committee was recommended to confirm the minutes of the previous meeting held on 16 December 2025, to be signed by the Chairman as a correct record.

Summary List of Actions

A report was presented detailing completed and ongoing actions arising from previous meetings of the committee. This also included additional correspondence received. The committee was recommended to note these actions.

Actions Taken Under Delegated Authority

The committee was recommended to note recent actions taken by the Chairman under delegated authority. These actions involved agreeing, in consultation with party Group Lead Members, letters to the Mayor of London concerning the 2026-27 Greater London Authority Group Budget for the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime and for Transport for London.

The 2026-27 Greater London Authority Group Budget

This item was scheduled to provide background information for the committee to put questions to invited guests, including the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, the Mayor's Chief of Staff, David Bellamy, and the GLA's Chief Finance Officer, Fay Hammond. The committee was recommended to note the report and the subsequent discussion, and to delegate authority to the Chairman, in consultation with party Group Lead Members, to agree any output arising from the discussion.

Payments Over £250

A report was presented detailing payments over £250 made during the period 14 September 2025 to 6 December 2025 for the Greater London Authority (GLA) and its subsidiaries, GLA Land & Property Ltd and London Power Corporation Ltd. The committee was recommended to note this report, which excluded certain payments such as staff salaries and intercompany transactions.

Budget and Performance Committee Work Programme

The committee was scheduled to review the proposed work programme for the remainder of the 2025/26 Assembly year. This included scrutiny of the Mayor's budget proposals for the GLA Group and examination of specific budget and performance issues. The schedule included a meeting on 25 February 2026 to discuss the final draft consolidated budget for 2026-27. The committee was recommended to note its work programme and meeting dates.

Date of Next Meeting

The next meeting of the committee was scheduled for 25 February 2026 at 2:00 pm in the Chamber, City Hall.

Any Other Business the Chairman Considers Urgent

This item was listed for any urgent business that the Chairman considered necessary to bring before the committee.