Mayor of London to Face Assembly Scrutiny Over Met Estates Strategy
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is slated for questioning by the London Assembly’s Police and Crime Committee regarding the controversial draft Metropolitan Police Estates Strategy. The Committee is concerned over its lack of access to the strategy and its implications for oversight responsibilities.
Committee’s Demand for Accountability
The London Assembly Police and Crime Committee has made use of its statutory powers to summon both Mayor Khan and Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, Kaya Comer-Schwartz, to address their concerns. Members are particularly interested in understanding the reasoning behind the Committee’s exclusion from both reviewing the draft Estates Strategy and its engagement in the oversight process.
Rescheduled Meeting
Initially expected to occur today at 1pm, the meeting was postponed after the Mayor informed the Committee of his unavailability. In response, an extraordinary meeting has now been scheduled for tomorrow, where members will scrutinise the Mayor’s management of the strategy alongside related matters.
Event Details
The upcoming meeting will be held on Friday, 19 December 2025, at 3pm in the Chamber at City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, E16 1ZE. The session will be open to both media and members of the public, offering an opportunity for transparency in governance.
How to Watch
Interesed parties can follow the proceedings live or watch a recording later via the webcast or the London Assembly’s YouTube channel.
Why This Matters
This examination comes amid heightened scrutiny of policing strategies and resources in London, a topic of significant public interest. The London Assembly’s oversight role is vital for ensuring accountability within the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime, making this meeting particularly relevant to residents concerned about policing in their communities.
Source: official statements, news agencies, and public reports.
https://www.london.gov.uk/assembly-scrutinise-mayor-over-draft-met-estates-strategy
