Gareth Roberts

Budget and Performance Committee Committee Member

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 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.

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.

Police and Crime Committee Committee Member

Police and Crime Committee - Wednesday 14 January 2026 10.00 am

The Police and Crime Committee met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to discuss the effectiveness of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) in overseeing culture change within the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS). The committee heard from two panels of guests, including representatives from think tanks, police associations, and community monitoring groups, who provided insights into MOPAC's oversight, the challenges faced by community scrutiny groups, and the effectiveness of various policing strategies.

Environment Committee Committee Member

Environment Committee - Thursday 8 January 2026 10.00 am

The Environment Committee met on Thursday 8 January 2026 to discuss the expansion of heat networks in London. The committee heard from consumer advocates, housing associations, and government officials about the challenges and opportunities associated with heat networks, with a particular focus on consumer protection, pricing, and the implementation of zoning policies. Decisions were made to note the completed and ongoing actions from previous meetings and to note recent actions taken under delegated authority.

Budget and Performance Committee Committee Member

Budget and Performance Committee - Wednesday 7 January 2026 10.00 am

The Budget and Performance Committee met to discuss the 2026-27 Greater London Authority Group Budget, with a particular focus on the provisional local government finance settlement and its impact on the GLA Group. Key discussions included the positive financial settlement received, uncertainties surrounding business rates, the Mayor's manifesto priorities, and the budget processes for the upcoming year.