London Assembly to Review Mayor’s Draft Budget for 2026-27
The London Assembly is set to convene next week to scrutinise Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan’s draft consolidated budget for the fiscal year 2026-27. The Budget and Performance Committee will engage with the Mayor regarding sources of additional funding and the allocation of resources to benefit London residents.
Upcoming Public Meetings
Several public meetings are scheduled to take place at the City Hall, located on Kamal Chunchie Way:
- Monday, 26 January: Discussion between the Budget and Performance Committee and the Mayor of London regarding the 2026-27 budget draft at 10am.
- Wednesday, 28 January: A Q&A session with Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Kaya Comer-Schwartz, where topics will include homicide rates and the Metropolitan Police’s plans for electric vehicles, starting at 10am.
- Wednesday, 28 January: The Planning and Regeneration Committee will investigate the Government’s proposals for New Towns, with discussions commencing at 2pm.
- Thursday, 29 January: London Assembly members will further examine the Mayor’s budget draft during a plenary session at 10am.
Key Guests at the Sessions
In attendance for the budget discussions will be:
- Sir Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
- David Bellamy, Chief of Staff to the Mayor
- Fay Hammond, Chief Finance Officer for the Greater London Authority (GLA)
Additionally, the Police and Crime Committee meeting will feature:
- Kaya Comer-Schwartz, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime
- Amana Humayun, Chief Financial Officer for the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime
Focus on New Towns
The Planning and Regeneration Committee will hold two panels focused on the potential of New Towns in London, with experts from various organisations, including:
- Dr Thomas Aubrey, Visiting Senior Fellow at the London School of Economics
- Charlie Berry, Policy Manager at Shelter
- Kane Emerson, Head of Housing Research at YIMBY Alliance
- Tom Perry, Director of Urbanism and Landscape Projects at The King’s Foundation
- Guy Courtois, Founder of Pour Une Renaissance Urbaine
- Anne Ogundiya, Head of Planning and Transformation at the London Legacy Development Corporation
- James O’Malley, Freelance Journalist and Podcaster
- Susan Parham, Associate Professor at the University of Hertfordshire
- John Walker, Former Deputy Chief Executive of Milton Keynes Development Corporation
Importance of the Budget Review
This budget review is particularly significant as it reflects the mayoral priorities and the city’s fiscal health amid ongoing challenges. As London navigates post-pandemic recovery, discussions surrounding public safety, transportation transition, and sustainable urban development are paramount.
Source: official statements, news agencies, and public reports.
https://www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/what-london-assembly-does/london-assembly-press-releases/coming-next-week-london-assembly-wc-26-january
