LONDON CITIZENS MAYORAL ACCOUNTABILITY ASSEMBLY Briefing for Leaders: Agenda; Rules and Ethos; Logistics

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LONDON CITIZENS MAYORAL ACCOUNTABILITY ASSEMBLY 2016 Briefing for Leaders: Agenda; Rules and Ethos; Logistics CONTENTS PAGE 1. Copper Box The Journey So Far 2 2.

1 LONDON CITIZENS MAYORAL ACCOUNTABILITY ASSEMBLY 2016 Briefing for Leaders: Agenda; Rules and Ethos; Logistics CONTENTS PAGE 1. Copper Box The Journey So Far 2 2. Agenda on the Day; Arrival & Seating 2 3. Summary of Asks 3 4. Participation & Candidate Score Card 3 5. Muslim Prayer & Jewish Service 3 6. Photo Call 3 7. Rules Of Engagement and Ethos 4 8. Logistics on the Day 5 9. FAQS 6 1

2 1. COPPER BOX THE JOURNEY SO FAR Over the last 12 months, members of London Citizens have been involved in a listening campaign involving thousands of conversations about London s housing crisis. Through action and negotiation with the next Mayor of London, it is our aim to turn these stories of private pain into public gain. On April 28 th, the two main candidates for Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (Labour) and Zac Goldsmith (Conservative) will respond to asks on the Living Wage; Refugee Welcome and Jobs. Housing will form the main part of the Assembly, and candidates will answer to our Housing Manifesto. The Manifesto is born out of stories of the impact London s housing crisis on families and institutions in our membership. It was refined with the help of housing experts and shaped by the London Leadership Group which is made up of leaders from our membership. Prior to the Assembly, this team met with Sadiq Khan and Zac Goldsmith to negotiate around our asks. As Citizens, we seek to build a relationship with the next Mayor of London because we believe that democracy goes beyond voting every four or five years. We have a proud history of holding people in power to account. 2. AGENDA ON THE DAY We are organised people with a plan. This briefing sets out expectations and rules to ensure that our Mayoral Accountability Assembly is a good experience for everyone involved. ARRIVAL & SEATING There are designated entrances for the different Chapters to enable ease of access to seating areas: MAIN ENTRANCE + CONCOURSE B MAIN ENTRANCE + CONCOURSE A # ALL ROLL CALL & MARCH OF THE KEYWORKERS PARTICIPANTS MAIN ENTRANCE & Turn left through the barriers to find the Concession Area. Gather by 6.15pm AIMS OF THE ASSEMBLY Secure a commitment from Sadiq Khan MP and Zac Goldsmith MP to work with us during their time in office and to meet once per year face to face with a team from London Citizens. Secure a commitment from Sadiq Khan MP and Zac Goldsmith MP to work with us to implement our agenda on: Housing, Citizenship and Integration, Living Wage, and Good Jobs. To demonstrate and celebrate the power of our alliance AGENDA 6.00pm: 7.00pm: MUSIC & PERFORMANCES ACT 1 Welcome & Introduction ACT 2 London Citizens Core Campaigns Living Wage; Good Jobs; New Communities ACT 3 London s Housing Crisis ACT 4 Mayoral Candidates Response to London Citizens Housing 2

3 8.45pm: 9.00pm 9.10pm 9.00pm 9.30pm: 9.10pm 9.40pm Manifesto ACT 5 Summary END Muslim Prayers Arena Public Evaluation Jewish Service - Arena 3. SUMMARY OF ASKS Living Wage Summary To implement the recommendations of the Living Wage Commission. Make Living Wage a consideration across GLA commissioning, purchasing and planning. To personally launch Living Wage Week every year Good Jobs Summary To give every year old in London access to good quality work experience by financing the development of partnerships between schools and colleges and growth sector employers. Citizenship and Integration To appoint a Deputy Mayor for Citizenship and Integration whose role would include registering 100,000 children, encouraging new Londoners' participation in civic life and ensuring the capital resettles our fair share of refugees 10 families per borough per year over 5 years. Housing Agenda Summary Good Development Standard London Living Rent Rogue Landlord Taskforce Community Land Trusts 4. PARTICIPATION & CANDIDATE SCORE CARD We encourage all members to participate in the politics of the evening. Use the scorecard in the programme to keep track of how the candidates respond to our asks. 5. MUSLIM PRAYERS & JEWISH SERVICE The Prayers and Service will take place at the end of the assembly. Can those taking part please remain seated until the arena has been officially cleared before moving to the designated area. 6. PHOTO-CALL On arrival we are encouraging groups to take a photo by the steps near the Main Entrance to mark this occasion. There will be a photographer on hand to take pictures before you go into the Arena. Please have your banners ready! 3

4 7. RULES OF ENGAGEMENT AND ETHOS Please DO - Clap and show support when your alliance is formally called during the Roll Call - Support speakers on the stage by being quiet and respectful when they are speaking - Remain silent while our chairs pin politicians on the agenda to create extra tension - Listen carefully to what the politicians are committing to and celebrate when we make progress on specific elements of our agenda - Clap when the candidates say 'Yes' to our asks - Remain silent if the candidates say 'No' to our asks - Stay for the evaluation at the end to help us learn and improve our work Please DO NOT - Heckle, boo, hiss or jeer - Cheer for political point scoring - Cheer for your political party, everyone will have their opinions but are acting together as a non-partisan organisation - Talk during the performances or speeches We will be operating a Zero Tolerance to heckling and booing Anyone breaking this rule will be asked to leave the Assembly Why you should follow the rules: We are a non-partisan organisation and are here to make sure we get promises on our asks from both parties, as we want to ensure that no matter who gets elected we are improving the lives of Londoners. We've worked hard over the last 12 months to get to where we are and we want to make sure the politicians take us seriously. Although we may disagree with a candidate, heckling would ruin our relationship with that candidate and impact our work with them in future. It would also make it difficult to get candidates from that party to come to our future events. A huge amount of work has gone into this thousands of people listened to, hundreds of turnout captains working to engage people from their communities, 6,000 people here. Please respect the hard work of our members. 100,000 has been spent on this event from the membership dues of the people in the room. Let s make sure this investment is put to good use. In the past the press have focused on the story of the hecklers and not the success of the event and the issues that matter. 4

5 8. LOGISTICS ON THE DAY Bring your ticket! You cannot get into the venue without a ticket. There will be no returns on the door. Tickets cannot be held on the door. Please come early to help us with getting everyone into the venue quickly and easily o Doors at the Copper Box open from 5pm o Please be patient as there may be some queuing. o You can buy food or a hot drink from the food stalls inside the Copper Box. o Halal food will be available to buy in the Copper Box We have security checks when you enter the building o A security company will be checking bags on the door. o If possible, please do not bring a bag. If you do, please bring a small one. How to get to the Copper Box Arena - Waterden Road, London E20 3HB 1. By Public Transport From Stratford Station: Underground, Overground, DLR or National Rail. Enter the park by Westfield Avenue taking 2012 walk to the Copper Box; preferred option for Citizens High Street (See below). From Hackney Wick: Overground; follow signs for Copper Box There will be a Shuttle service to the Copper Box from 5pm-7.30pm & a reduced service 9-10pm Priority will be given to people with mobility needs and parents with children FROM STRATFORD STATION USE EXIT FOR WESTFIELD & QEII OLYMPIC PARK THE PICK UP POINT WILL BE OPPOSITE STRATFORD CITY BUS STATION ON MONTIFITCHET ROAD By Coach The Multi Storey Car Park at Here East has spaces for up to 20 coaches. Call to pre-book any coach parking as there are limited spaces Westfield Stratford City has a 20 bay coach park right next to the shopping centre. All coaches visiting Westfield Stratford City need to book at least 24 hours in advance. Visit or call /7314 to book your space 2. By Car Parking at Copper Box strictly for confirmed guests only Park in Westfield Car Park and follow Citizens High St to Copper Box Choir set down and pick up in private car park Vans/cars with equipment park in private car park with VIPs with prior notice and confirmation There are 16 Disabled Parking spaces outside the Copper Box. These are available on firstcome, first-served basis. Drivers must display their Blue Badges at all times. 3. BT Shuttle Bus From Stratford Station to Here East A Shuttle bus runs every mins from 'Tap East' - Ground Floor, 2 Stratford Place, London E20 1EE - near Stratford International Station to BT Sport at Here East which is 10 minutes walk from the Copper Box 5

6 9. FAQs Who are London Citizens? An alliance of 220 member organisations from Citizens alliances in North, South, East and West London. How did London Citizens decide on the agenda? Over the past year through thousands of individual and group meetings, listening to the issues that affect people in our communities. Housing was identified as a priority, alongside Living Wage, Jobs, and Citizenship and Integration Will I be able to ask question to the Candidates? No. Our Agenda has been prepared in advance with input from our London Citizens Leadership Group. What you ll hear on the day is public commitments which have already been discussed in negotiations with both candidates How will the Assembly be structured? There will be four Acts: Act One will be an introduction; Act Two will focus on three of our core campaigns and hear the candidates responses; Act Three will focus on Housing; Act Four will focus on what s next. How long will each candidate speak for? They will be invited to speak for two minutes to introduce themselves and pitch why they are the person to vote for. They will have three minutes to respond to our core campaigns before being questioned in detail by our team of leaders. How will we ensure the candidates are specific? After their speeches, the candidates will be asked by our stage team to clarify their position on any our agenda if they have not been clear Why are you only inviting two candidates? We have invited the only two candidates who have a real chance of being the next Mayor of London. This is a decision of the London Citizens Leadership Group made up of our members. Will I be able to sit with people from my institution? Yes as long as you get there early enough to do so and you arrange to travel together. We advise you aim to get there for pm. 6

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