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Summary
Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Lewisham Council, Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 25 June 2025.
The meeting covered a range of topics, including financial monitoring, climate action, local character area designation, contract extensions and awards, and corporate performance. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing and approving contract-related matters, including waste management and temporary agency resources.
Here's a more detailed look at the key items:
Draft Financial Monitoring 2024-25 – Outturn Report The council was scheduled to review the draft financial outturn position for the 2024/25 financial year, as of 31 March 2025. The report included the General Fund, Dedicated Schools Grant, Housing Revenue Account, Collection Fund, Capital Programme, and the council's debt position. The council was also scheduled to consider approving proposed write-offs of specific business rates and Adult Social Care sundry debts, each over £50,000, totalling £406,000. The Draft Financial Monitoring 2024-25 – Outturn Report noted that the General Fund had an overspend of £19 million, the Dedicated Schools Grant had a £3 million deficit, and the Housing Revenue Account had a £0.5 million surplus.
Lewisham Climate Emergency Action Plan Update The council was scheduled to discuss updates to the Climate Action Plan, including progress in 2024/25 and proposed amendments to actions for 2025. The Climate Action Plan Update - Report noted that Lewisham's carbon emissions have reduced by 49% since the 2005 baseline. The report also included responses to issues raised by the Sustainable Development Select Committee, such as climate literacy, decarbonising the council's vehicle fleet, and the impact of street lighting on wildlife.
Adoption of Selection Criteria and Statements of Significance for Areas of Special Local Character (ASLC) and 6 ASLC Statements of Significance The council was scheduled to consider the adoption of selection criteria for Areas of Special Local Character (ASLCs) and statements of significance for six ASLCs: Hall Drive, Charleville Circus, Kirkdale, Hurstbourne and Woolstone Roads, Rockbourne Road, and Sydenham Ridge. The Areas of Special Local Character Statements - Selection Criteria - Report stated that ASLCs are areas with a coherent and notable local character, and the statements of significance would ensure new developments respond sensitively to the unique character of each ASLC.
Approval to Extend & Procure a Dry Mixed Recycling Contract The council was scheduled to consider extending the current contract with Bywaters (Leyton) Ltd for sorting and selling recyclable materials, and to approve the procurement of a new contract for processing dry mixed recycling. The Dry Mixed Recycling - to extend and procure - Part 1 - FINAL report stated that the extension would allow time to prepare tender documents and respond to forthcoming legislative changes affecting recyclable materials.
Approval to Award a contract to Routeware Ltd to provide an IT Solution for Waste Management The council was scheduled to consider awarding a contract to Routeware Ltd for an integrated Waste Management System. The IT Solution for Waste Management V14 - to award contract - Part 1 - Final report stated that the system would improve the operational management of waste services and provide a combined back office management system, route management software, and customer portals.
Permission to direct award the Integrated Community Equipment Service contract to Medequip Assistive Technology Limited The council was scheduled to consider awarding a contract for the Integrated Community Equipment Service to Medequip Assistive Technology Limited until 31 March 2026. The Integrated Community Equipment Service - Report stated that the service supplies equipment to individuals living in the community to improve their quality of life and enable them to live independently.
Approval of a permitted 2-year extension to the contract for Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources with Matrix SCM Ltd The council was scheduled to consider extending the contract for Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources with Matrix SCM Ltd for two years. The Matrix Extension Report stated that the extension would allow the council to continue using agency workers to provide additional people resourcing, particularly in areas where it struggles to attract and recruit permanent staff.
Quarter 4 Corporate Performance Report The council was scheduled to review the Quarter 4 Corporate Performance Report, which provides an overview of the council's performance against key performance indicators aligned with Lewisham's corporate priorities. The Quarterly Corporate Performance Report - 2024-25 noted that 35% of indicators met or exceeded targets, 26% were close to target, and 39% were working to improve.
Acquisition of New Build Homes – Apollo Business Centre The council was scheduled to discuss the business case for purchasing affordable housing section 106 units at the former Apollo Business Centre from Fosfel Hurlington Limited. The Apollo Business Centre - Part 1 Report stated that the acquisition would include 42 new build homes, secured through the section 106 agreement, as part of the Building for Lewisham Programme.
Please note that this summary is based solely on the agenda and associated documents. It does not reflect actual discussions, decisions, or any additional information presented during the meeting.
Decisions to be made in this meeting
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Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
...that decisions made in the open session (Part 1 of the agenda) were sufficient, negating the need to move into a closed session (Part 2) to discuss confidential reports, thereby excluding the press and public from those confidential discussions.
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For Determination
Approval to Extend & Procure a Dry Mixed Recycling Contract - Part 1
...to ensure continued and improved recycling services, they approved extending the current dry mixed recycling contract for up to a year, procuring a new contract for up to six years, awarding the contract to a preferred provider within authorized limits, and delegating the final provider selection to the Executive Director of Place.
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For Determination
Permission to direct award the Integrated Community Equipment Service contract to Medequip Assistive Technology Limited
...to ensure continued provision of integrated community equipment services, they approved the use of the Kent framework to award a contract to Medequip Assistive Technology Limited until March 31, 2026, and to initiate a further competition tender for a longer-term contract.
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Recommendations Approved
Quarter 4 Corporate Performance Report
...to note and comment on the performance indicators, trend analysis, and narrative for the Key Performance Indicators, and to approve the publication of the Quarter 4 Corporate Performance Dashboard on the council’s website in July 2025.
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Recommendations Approved
Apollo Business Centre - Part 2
...to approve the recommendations regarding the Apollo Business Centre - Part 2, as considered under Item 11 of the meeting.
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Recommendations Approved
Approval to Award a contract to Routeware Ltd to provide an IT Solution for Waste Management - Part 2
...to approve awarding a contract to Routeware Ltd for an IT solution for waste management.
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Recommendations Approved
Approval to Extend & Procure a Dry Mixed Recycling Contract - Part 2
...to approve the extension and procurement of a Dry Mixed Recycling Contract, as considered and approved under Item 10 of the meeting.
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For Determination
Approval of a permitted 2-year extension to the contract for Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources with Matrix SCM Ltd
...to approve a permitted two-year extension, from July 29, 2025, to July 28, 2027, to the contract with Matrix SCM Ltd for Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources, at an estimated value of £64.7 million over the extension period.
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For Determination
Lewisham Climate Emergency Action Plan Update
...to note the progress on the Lewisham Climate Emergency Action Plan, the responses to issues raised by the Sustainable Development Select Committee, and to agree to proposed amendments to actions outlined in section 8 of the report.
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For Determination
Apollo Business Centre - Part 1
... to agree to include the acquisition of affordable housing units from Fosfel Hurlington Limited as part of the Building for Lewisham Programme, allocate Right to Buy Receipts and recycled S106 monies, delegate authority to agree terms and contracts, and withdraw the Evelyn Court/Parker House scheme.
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For Determination
Approval to Award a contract to Routeware Ltd to provide an IT Solution for Waste Management - Part 1
...to award a contract to Routeware Ltd for £449,441 to provide an integrated IT solution for waste management for two years, with the option to extend for another year.
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For Determination
Draft Financial Monitoring 2024-25 - Budget - Outturn Report
...to note the draft financial outturn position for 2024/25, approve proposed write-offs of specific business rates and Adult Social Care sundry debts over £50k totaling £406k, and acknowledge the various financial positions of the General Fund, Dedicated Schools Grant, Housing Revenue Account, Collection Fund, and Capital Programme.
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For Determination
Adoption of Selection Criteria and Statements of Significance for Areas of Special Local Character (ASLC) and 6 ASLC Statements of Significance
...to adopt the Selection Criteria and Statements of Significance for Areas of Special Local Character (ASLC), approving the selection criteria, adopting six specific areas as ASLCs (Hall Drive, Charleville Circus, Kirkdale, Hurstbourne and Woolstone Roads, Rockbourne Road, Sydenham Ridge), and agreeing to their Statements of Significance.
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