Leonie Cooper AM Chair of the London Assembly Environment Committee “While decarbonised heat networks potentially improve energy security through the use of waste heat and renewable energy, most are currently still hugely affected by price shocks while electricity prices are still linked to gas. “The ongoing conflict in the Middle East risks rising costs for gas and oil. Even prior to recent price rises, gas prices for customers in the United Kingdom were expected to be 50 per cent higher in March 2026 than in the winter of 2021-22. “It is only fair that Londoners on heat networks are given the equivalent support with their heating bills that other domestic gas and electricity consumers receive, which is why we are calling on the Government to urgently introduce price protections for heat networks.“

#AssemblyEnvironment has written to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, about the urgent need for heat network price protections in London. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

Identify more sites to help London feed itself The London Assembly Environment Committee has published its report – London: A Growing City? – outlining the key barriers to food growing in London, and what the Mayor can do to increase community foo...

#AssemblyEnvironment is excited to hear this news. Read the report by #AssemblyEnvironment on food growing in London - London: A Growing City? here: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

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Last month, #AssemblyEnvironment hosted the first London Assembly Environment forum at City Hall, to take stock of London’s environmental priorities. From 10am, the Committee will use findings from the event to question the Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy. webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly

10:00 3/3/2026 THE CHAMBER, CITY HALL, KAMAL CHUNCHIE WAY Q&A with the Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy

Tomorrow from 10am, #AssemblyEnvironment will question the Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy on London’s environmental priorities and progress. Find out more: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

#AssemblyEnvironment recently welcomed guests to its first ever #AssemblyEnvironmentForum at City Hall. With a busy day of talks and roundtables, the Committee took stock of what London’s environmental priorities should be going forward.

Thank you to all our speakers and guests at the #AssemblyEnvironmentForum for helping #AssemblyEnvironment review the Mayor of London’s environment targets and how they’re being met.

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Has London got its environmental priorities right? Today, #AssemblyEnvironment is holding a forum to take stock of how the Mayor is working towards his environment targets for London, and what London’s environment priorities should be #AssemblyEnvironmentForum

Temperature check: is London hitting its Environmental Targets? Join the London Assembly Environment Committee Forum. Tuesday 3rd February 09:30 - 13:30

On 3rd Feb, #AssemblyEnvironment is holding a forum to take stock of how Mayor has been doing on environmental targets for London. There is both a Call for Evidence for written contributions: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w... and a form to express interest to attend. forms.office.com/pages/respon...

#AssemblyEnvironment today visited the Bunhill Heat and Power Network in Islington to hear about how it takes waste heat from an underground train network to provide low carbon heat to local homes, schools, and leisure centres. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

What are your environmental priorities for London? Air quality and noise Improving biodiversity and protecting and enhancing green spaces Greenhouse gas emissions and reducing energy use Waste and the circular economy Adapting London to the impacts of climate change Other

Reminder! #AssemblyEnvironment is taking stock of how the Mayor has been hitting his environmental targets for London. We want to know what Londoners’ environmental priorities are. Comment your main priority (a, b, c, d, e or f) below!

Leonie Cooper AM Chair of the London Assembly Environment Committee “The government is expected to introduce new rules around heat network zoning to make it easier to expand heat networks, but what impact will these have on Londoners' bills? Join us from 10am when we will be speaking to guests about the expansion of heat networks across London.”

Tune in this morning from 10am, when #AssemblyEnvironment will speak to organisations about the planned growth of heat networks in London to meet climate targets, and the cost implications this will have on Londoners: webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly

Heat networks – a fair deal for Londoners? 10:00 8/1/2026 THE CHAMBER, CITY HALL, KAMAL CHUNCHIE WAY

Tomorrow, #AssemblyEnvironment will speak to organisations about the planned growth of heat networks in London to meet climate targets, and the cost implications this will have on Londoners: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

Call for Evidence The London Assembly Environment Committee is investigating how the GLA can support heat network zones to reduce London’s carbon emissions.

#AssemblyEnvironment would like to hear from organisations or individuals with relevant experience or expertise. Respond to the Call for Evidence by the 15th of January! www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

What are your environmental priorities for London? Air quality and noise Improving biodiversity and protecting and enhancing green spaces Greenhouse gas emissions and reducing energy use Waste and the circular economy Adapting London to the impacts of climate change Other

Don’t forget! In February, #AssemblyEnvironment is holding a forum to take stock of how the Mayor has been hitting his targets for London. We want to know what Londoners’ priorities are for the city’s environment. Comment your main priority (a, b, c, d, e or f) below!

What are your environmental priorities for London? Air quality and noise Improving biodiversity and protecting and enhancing green spaces Greenhouse gas emissions and reducing energy use Waste and the circular economy Adapting London to the impacts of climate change Other

In February, #AssemblyEnvironment is holding a forum to take stock of how the Mayor has been hitting his targets for London. We want to know what Londoners’ priorities are for the city’s environment. Comment your main priority (a, b, c, d, e or f) below!

Leonie Cooper AM Chair of the London Assembly Environment Committee “The proposed expansion for Heathrow Airport raises a number of serious environmental concerns. “The impact of aircraft noise on many Londoners’ quality of life is already too great, and any expansion would cause significant additional noise, air quality and climate impacts. “Experts highlighted the risk that an expansion could reverse the recent improvements to air quality through schemes such as the ULEZ for example. “As London works towards the Mayor’s target of significantly reducing carbon emissions in the city, we heard that the expansion goes against this target.”

#AssemblyEnvironment has written to the Secretary of State for Transport regarding the expansion of Heathrow airport. The letter raises significant concerns with the environmental impact of the proposed expansion. Read more: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

Leonie Cooper AM Chair of the London Assembly Environment Committee What are the benefits to expanding heat networks in London? Tune in live from 2pm, or later to the #AssemblyEnvironment meeting on the benefits of expanding heat networks in London.

Don’t forget to watch the #AssemblyEnvironment meeting from 2pm this afternoon about heat networks in London: webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly

14:00 3/12/2025 COMMITTEE ROOMS 2&3, CITY HALL, KAMAL CHUNCHIE WAY Expanding heat networks in London

Tomorrow from 2pm, #AssemblyEnvironment will continue its investigation into heat networks in London, including the challenges and opportunities for expanding the networks to heat London’s homes. Find out more: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

Tune in live from 10am, or later to the #AssemblyEnvironment meeting on the benefits of heat networks in London. The Committee will also question Thames Water about its plans for a new reservoir. webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly

Leonie Cooper AM Chair of the London Assembly Environment Committee “With less than five years to 2030, increasing climate finance rapidly and at scale must be a priority. We observed that the number of projects funded by the Green Finance Fund and EDGE Fund do not appear to be increasing at the rates that London requires. ”

#AssemblyEnvironment has today written to the Mayor about London's climate financing, calling for the GLA to explore challenges around mobilising joint private/public financing and to work with the government to unlock barriers. Read the letter in full: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

10:00 4/11/2025 The Chamber, CITY HALL, KAMAL CHUNCHIE WAY Heat Networks

From 10am tomorrow, #AssemblyEnvironment will begin its investigation into heat networks in London, and how they support reducing London’s emissions. Find out more: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

What would be the environmental impacts of expansion proposals at Heathrow Airport? Watch the #AssemblyEnvironment meeting from 2pm this afternoon, live or later, to find out: webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly

14:00 16/10/2025 The Chamber, CITY HALL, KAMAL CHUNCHIE WAY Heathrow expansion proposals

#AssemblyEnvironment will consider the environmental impacts of expansion proposals at Heathrow Airport, tomorrow, focusing on noise, air quality and climate impacts of additional flights. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

#AssemblyEnvironment has published its report investigating the Mayor’s plans to clean London’s waterways and make them swimmable in the next 10 years. Read the report here: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

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#AssemblyEnvironment is making a splash with its new report on swimmable rivers in London, calling for four new sites to be designated as bathing waters by 2028 and a further six by 2034. Read the report in full here: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

Making London climate resilient by 2030 will require capital investment of at least £75 billion. Watch the #AssemblyEnvironment meeting on Climate Financing live or later from 2pm: webcasts.london.gov.uk/Assembly

14:00 17/9/2025 THE CHAMBER, CITY HALL, KAMAL CHUNCHIE WAY Climate financing

#AssemblyEnvironment will meet tomorrow afternoon to examine the current financial backing in place to help make London climate resilient by 2030 and what more might be needed. Find out more: www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

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#AssemblyEnvironment today visited Biggin Hill Airport to understand how airports address environmental concerns ahead of an Environment Committee investigation into airports later this year.

#AssemblyEnvironment has written to the Mayor of London calling for an evidence-based approach to planting the right trees in London’s changing climate. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...

What is your favourite park in London #AssemblyEnvironment recently visited a number of parks in London as part of its investigation into the state of London's parks. www.london.gov.uk/who-we-are/w...