Steering Committee

We’re working together for a fairer, greener, more prosperous London

Organisations across London have committed to work together as never before to:

Tackle structural inequalities exposed and exacerbated by the pandemic

Address the growing urgency of the climate emergency and its impacts on the city   

The Steering Committee’s purpose

  • 1

    Advise from the perspective of our organisation and / or sector to help achieve the aims set out in the network’s Charter.

  • 2

    Identify new strands of work, partnerships and other opportunities to further the network’s goals.

  • 3

    Champion the aims of the network, advocating for ambitious commitments and active participation in its activities.

  • 4

    Facilitate action in our respective organisations in support of individual and collective institutional commitments.

  • 5

    Celebrate LAIN’s achievements and build the evidence base about the collective impact on London and Londoners. 

  • 6

    Promote sharing of knowledge and practice across the network to embed and extend good practice and foster a culture of innovation.

Steering Committee Members

  • Andrew Gilbert

    Co Chair, London Jewish Forum

  • Daniela Kirchner

    Chief Operating Officer, Film London

  • Darren de Souza

    Senior Policy and Projects Officer, London Higher

  • David Rowell

    Assistant Director, Procurement & Commercial

  • James Watkins

    Head of Policy and Public Impact, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

  • Jenny Rowlands

    Chief Executive, London Borough of Camden on behalf of London Councils

  • Karen Wallbridge

    Head of Talent, Transport for London

  • Lizzie Smith

    Director of Workforce, Training and Education, London region (interim) and Senior Responsible Officer, NHS London Anchor Programme

  • Lucy Craven

    Head of Corporate Affairs, London City Airport

  • Fr Luke Miller

    Archdeacon of London, Church of England

  • Mark Roberts

    Director of Commercial Services, Metropolitan Police Service

  • Mark Ross

    London Jewish Forum

  • Martin Machray

    Executive Director of Performance, NHS England & Improvement (Co-Chair)

  • Mary Vine-Morris

    Area Director, Association of Colleges

  • Mostaque Ahmed

    Director of Corporate Services, London Fire Brigade

  • Muniya Barua

    Deputy Chief Executive, BusinessLDN

  • Niran Mothada

    Executive Director - Strategy and Communications, Greater London Authority

  • Phil Graham

    Executive Director - Good Growth, Greater London Authority

  • Richard Watts

    Deputy Chief of Staff, Greater London Authority, Mayor's Office

  • Sam Gurney

    Regional Secretary TUC London, East and South East England

  • Tessa Fayers

    Wastewater Operations Director - London, Thames Water

  • Professor Wendy Thomson CBE

    Vice-Chancellor, University of London (Co-Chair)

  • Zara Mohammed

    Secretary General, Muslim Council of Britain

Network Structure

Papers

Steering Committee - Terms of Reference

Meeting Papers:

19 August 2021 | Meeting notes: PDF

2 December 2021 | Meeting notes to come.

7 February 2022 I Meeting notes: PDF

20 June 2022 I Meeting notes: PDF I Presentation on Alignment of Working Groups I Presentation from Metropolitan Police Service

21 September 2022 I Meeting notes: PDF I Presentation on Green New Deal Working Group I Presentation on Mentoring Young People Working Group progress

13 December 2022 I Meeting notes: PDF I Presentation on the State of London 2022  I Presentation on the NHS London Anchor Programme: Our Journey to Date I Overview of the Network in 2022 and Appendix A Membership Overview

21 February 2023 I Meeting notes: PDF I Programme Update I Summary of Impact I Metrics I Presentation on childcare issues

6 June 2023 I Meeting notes: PDF I Programme Update I London LSIP Roadmap Overview I Presentation on Net Zero

12 September 2023 I Meeting notes: PDF I Programme Update I Childcare recommendations for LAIN – Cover Note to Steering Committee I Appendix A - Opportunities and Recommendations I Appendix B - Summary of LAIN Childcare Support

12 December 2023 I Meeting notes: PDF I Programme Update I LAIN Value_Long Term Model Research

5 March 2024 I Meeting notes: PDF I Programme Update I LAIN Communications Toolkit I LAIN Model and Governance document             

11 June 2024 I Meeting notes: To come

12 September 2024 I Meeting notes: To come

10 December 2024 I Meeting notes: To come            

Steering Committee Meetings 2025

25 March 2025 | Tuesday 3.30-5.00pm | Location (TBC)

25 June 2025 | Wednesday 3.30-5.00pm | Location (TBC)

17 September 2025 | Wednesday 3.30-5.00pm | Location (TBC)

9 December 2025 | Tuesday 3.30-5.00pm | Location (TBC)