James Small-Edwards

Planning and Regeneration Committee Chair

Planning and Regeneration Committee - Wednesday 28 January 2026 2.00 pm

The Planning and Regeneration Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026. The meeting will cover a range of topics, including the confirmation of previous minutes, a review of ongoing actions, and a proposal for a site visit to Clamart, France, as part of the committee's investigation into New Towns in London. A significant portion of the meeting will be dedicated to discussing New Towns for London - Part 1, where invited guests will share their expertise on the development of new settlements.

Police and Crime Committee Committee Member

Police and Crime Committee - Wednesday 28 January 2026 10.00 am

The Police and Crime Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 28 January 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a question and answer session with the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC) and a review of the committee's work programme.

Housing Committee Committee Member

Housing Committee - Tuesday 20 January 2026 10.00 am

The Housing Committee of the Greater London Authority Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act and the council's work programme. The meeting also included the noting of outstanding actions from previous meetings and the confirmation of minutes.

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.