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Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm
July 16, 2025 View on council website Watch video of meetingSummary
The Council of Lewisham was scheduled to meet on 16 July 2025. The agenda included discussion of the adoption of the Lewisham Local Plan, the Lewisham CIL Charging Schedule, and a motion regarding divestment for Palestine. Councillors were also expected to review committee appointments and answer questions from the public and fellow members.
Lewisham Local Plan Adoption
The council was asked to consider the adoption of the Lewisham Local Plan, following the receipt of the Inspector's Final Report, Main Modifications and Adoption.
The Lewisham Local Plan report for Council details the plan's journey through various stages, including:
- Regulation 19 consultation
- Submission to the Secretary of State
- Examination in Public
The report pack included several appendices:
- Inspectors Report Final June 2025
- Inspectors Report Main Modifications Final June 2025
- Schedule of Additional Modifications Final January 2025
- Lewisham Local Plan showing Main and Additional Modifications-part-1
- Lewisham Local Plan showing Main and Additional Modifications-part-2
Lewisham CIL Charging Schedule
The council was asked to consider the adoption of the Lewisham Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule. The Lewisham CIL Charging Schedule outlines the proposed rates for developments across the borough. The CIL is a charge levied on new developments to fund infrastructure improvements in the area1.
The report pack included several appendices:
- Draft CIL Charging Schedule March 2025
- CIL Adopted Charging Schedule 2015
- Infrastructure Delivery Plan December 2024
- Lewisham CIL Viability Assessment BNPP
- Equality Analysis Assessment Lee NP
Divest for Palestine Petition
The council was scheduled to discuss a Divest for Palestine Petition. The petition likely calls for the council to withdraw investments from companies complicit in human rights abuses in Palestine2.
Allocation of Seats and Appointments to Committees
The council was scheduled to discuss the Allocation of Seats and Appointments to Committees. This process ensures that the composition of committees reflects the political balance of the council.
Other Matters
The agenda also included:
- Appointment to Joint IT Committee
- Appointment of a Trustee to Deptford St Pauls Charity
- Motions
- Petitions
- Public Questions
- Member Questions
- Announcements or Communications
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The Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) is a charge which can be levied by local authorities on new development in their area. The money is used to fund a wide range of infrastructure needed as a result of development, such as new or safer road schemes, flood defences, schools, hospitals and other health and social care facilities, park improvements, green spaces, and leisure centres. ↩
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The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement is a Palestinian-led movement promoting boycotts, divestments, and sanctions against Israel. ↩
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