Overview

This bill makes several amendments to the Greater London Authority Act 1999, primarily concerning the Mayor's powers, the budget process, waste management, and climate change strategies. Key changes include limiting the Mayor's terms, altering the budget approval process, creating a London Waste and Recycling Board, and strengthening the Mayor's climate change responsibilities.

Description

The bill introduces a two-term limit for the Mayor of London. It modifies the budget setting procedure by removing a specific paragraph from Schedule 6 of the GLA Act 1999. The bill expands the Mayor's consultation requirements to include London borough councils and the Common Council on certain matters. Amendments clarify the process for applications related to listed building consent and hazardous substances consent, allowing the Mayor to delegate decisions on subsequent approvals to local planning authorities. A new London Waste and Recycling Board is established to promote waste reduction and recycling in London. The Mayor's responsibilities regarding climate change are strengthened, mandating the inclusion of climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies. The bill also clarifies the process for representation hearings related to planning applications and ensures public access to these hearings. Finally, the bill modifies the Assembly's procedures related to electing its chair and deputy chair.

Government Spending

The bill doesn't directly specify government spending figures. However, it creates a new body (the London Waste and Recycling Board) which will likely require funding from the government through grants. The exact amount of funding is yet to be determined but will be subject to Secretary of State approval and conditions.

Groups Affected

• Mayor of London: Subject to a two-term limit and expanded responsibilities regarding waste management and climate change.
• London Borough Councils and Common Council: Increased involvement in consultations related to mayoral decisions.
• Local Planning Authorities: May have some planning decisions delegated back from the Mayor.
• Applicants for listed building consent and hazardous substances consent: Changes to application processes and delegation of decisions.
• Registered social landlords and Housing Corporation: Involved in consultation regarding London housing strategy.
• London residents: May benefit from improved waste management and climate change mitigation initiatives, but may also experience changes in the planning permission process.
• London Assembly: Changes to its procedural aspects.

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