Councillor Adel Khaireh
Email: adel.khaireh@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Adel Khaireh's council service, particularly in his role as Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, has consistently revolved around improving services and engagement for the borough's youth. His focus has been on strategic planning, collaborative partnerships, and ensuring adequate provision, with a notable intensification of these efforts in recent years.
In 2025, Khaireh's work was heavily concentrated on safeguarding, collaborative partnerships, and educational provision, especially for children with special educational needs (SEND). He actively presented reports on school admissions, the education strategy, and corporate parenting, underscoring the importance of collective responsibility and youth involvement. A significant achievement was his advocacy for expanding special educational provisions and establishing new special schools to address demand. Financially, he noted improvements in the Housing Revenue Account but acknowledged challenges with the Dedicated Schools Grant. A particularly impactful contribution in 2025 was his passionate advocacy for the working together to end male violence against women and girls strategy.
He urged men to be active allies and challenge harmful behaviors, stating, > We need to be allies as male. We need to be challenging, being forefront in front of everyone that, you know, shows them signs. You know, talking to young people, you know, young people that use social media, that, you know, follow people like, you know, Angela Date and people that are, you know, I can't describe it. I'll be blunt here. I'll say nasty that needs to be challenged head on.
He also expressed a strong belief in collective action for positive change, remarking, > This is something that we can change if we put our heart to it. And we can do it, Chair.
Looking back to 2024, Khaireh's efforts were also centered on strategic initiatives for community engagement, youth provision, and cultural development. He championed the Children and Young People's Plan 2024-2029, emphasizing its co-creation with young people. His personal priority was the SEND and Inclusion Strategy, for which he sought additional government funding. Khaireh also highlighted the Community Resource Strategy and the Cultural Strategy as vital for enhancing services and aligning with borough missions. He introduced innovative engagement tools like the Community Engagement Framework and the Statement of Community Involvement and Developers Engagement Charter. Progress on development projects and the need for a new secondary school for SEND were also noted.
Overall, Khaireh's priorities have remained consistent, with a clear evolution towards more detailed strategic implementation and impactful advocacy in recent years. His consistent areas of interest include ensuring robust educational provisions, fostering strong community partnerships, and actively engaging young people in decision-making processes. His most significant recent contributions lie in his direct advocacy for vulnerable youth, particularly in the realm of safeguarding and addressing violence against women and girls, alongside his strategic efforts to expand and improve SEND services.
Yearly Activity Timeline
Throughout 2025, Adel Khaireh, as Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, demonstrated a consistent focus on improving services for the borough's youth. Key themes included safeguarding, collaborative partnerships, and ensuring adequate educational provision, particularly for children with special educational needs. Khaireh actively presented reports on school admission arrangements, the education strategy, and corporate parenting, emphasizing collective responsibility and the importance of youth involvement. He championed initiatives to address school place demand, including expansions for special provisions and the establishment of new special schools. Khaireh also addressed financial matters, noting improvements in the Housing Revenue Account while acknowledging challenges in the Dedicated Schools Grant. A significant contribution was his strong advocacy for the working together to end male violence against women and girls strategy,
where he urged men to be active allies and challenge harmful behaviors, stating, > We need to be allies as male. We need to be challenging, being forefront in front of everyone that, you know, shows them signs. You know, talking to young people, you know, young people that use social media, that, you know, follow people like, you know, Angela Date and people that are, you know, I can't describe it. I'll be blunt here. I'll say nasty that needs to be challenged head on.
He also expressed belief in the collective ability to create change, saying, > This is something that we can change if we put our heart to it. And we can do it, Chair.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During the December 3rd, 2025 Cabinet meeting, Councillor Adel Khaireh expressed strong support for the working together to end male violence against women and girls strategy.
He highlighted the crucial role of men as allies in challenging harmful behaviors, especially among young people. Khaireh stated, > We need to be allies as male. We need to be challenging, being forefront in front of everyone that, you know, shows them signs. You know, talking to young people, you know, young people that use social media, that, you know, follow people like, you know, Angela Date and people that are, you know, I can't describe it. I'll be blunt here. I'll say nasty that needs to be challenged head on.
He called for men to take initiative in educating others, including young boys and brothers, and to actively speak out against violence, believing that > This is something that we can change if we put our heart to it. And we can do it, Chair.
Meetings in December 2025
Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm - 3 December 2025
Councillor Adel Khaireh spoke in strong support of the working together to end male violence against women and girls strategy.
He emphasized the importance of men being allies and actively challenging harmful behaviors, particularly among young people. Khaireh stated,
We need to be allies as male. We need to be challenging, being forefront in front of everyone that, you know, shows them signs. You know, talking to young people, you know, young people that use social media, that, you know, follow people like, you know, Angela Date and people that are, you know, I can't describe it. I'll be blunt here. I'll say nasty that needs to be challenged head on.
He urged men to step up, educate other males, including young children and brothers, and to speak out against violence, asserting that
This is something that we can change if we put our heart to it. And we can do it, Chair.
During October 2025, Adel Khaireh, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, addressed the increase in education health plans and discussed strategies to reduce high transport costs. Khaireh also reported on the establishment of Rowan Wood school and the ongoing efforts to find a suitable location for a new primary school.
Meetings in October 2025
Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 12.30 pm - 15 October 2025
Adel Khaireh, Cabinet Member Children and Young People, discussed the rise in education health plans and initiatives to lower high transport expenses. Khaireh also mentioned the establishment of Rowan Wood school and the continuing search for a suitable primary school site.
During September 2025, Councillor Adel Khaireh attended the Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on September 9th as a Voting Board Member. No specific statements or actions were recorded for Councillor Khaireh in the meeting minutes.
Meetings in September 2025
Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 10.30 am - 9 September 2025
Councillor Adel Khaireh was present at the Health and Wellbeing Board meeting on 2025-09-09 as a Voting Board Member. No specific statements or actions by Councillor Khaireh were recorded in the provided minutes or report pack.
In July 2025, Adel Khaireh provided an update on the council's revenue position at the end of March 2025, noting an improvement in the overall outturn for 2024-25 and a positive shift in the Housing Revenue Account (HRA), while also acknowledging a worsening in the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) position. He commended the efforts of various departments and individuals in managing overspends, specifically mentioning the housing department and Cabinet Member Pat Slattery for their work in reducing the cost of temporary accommodation. Khaireh attributed overspends in Health and Adult Services to inflation and increased acuity of need, and highlighted ongoing mitigation efforts focused on supporting individuals in their homes and facilitating earlier hospital discharges.
Meetings in July 2025
Schools Forum - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 6.00 pm - 16 July 2025
Adel Khaireh attended the Schools Forum meeting on July 16, 2025, as a Non-voting Member representing the Royal Borough of Greenwich. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided documents.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 2.00 pm - 9 July 2025
Adel Khaireh opened the discussion on the council's revenue position at the end of March 2025, reporting a marked improvement in the overall outturn for 2024-25 and highlighting the positive change in the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) position. He noted a worsening in the Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) position. Khaireh complimented the Chief Executive, Director of Finance, other directors, cabinet members, and everyone involved in managing overspends, particularly acknowledging the housing department and Cabinet Member Pat Slattery for their work in reducing the cost of temporary accommodation. He commended the report to the Chair.
In response to a question about overspends in Health and Adult Services, Khaireh explained that these were driven by two main factors: inflation, leading to increased provider costs despite efforts to manage prices and quality, and the acuity of need, with individuals requiring more care for longer periods. He mentioned ongoing work to mitigate these issues by supporting people longer in their homes and facilitating earlier discharge from hospital to home, which he stated is both the right outcome and provides better value.
During the June 11th, 2025 Cabinet meeting, Adel Khaireh, as Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, presented the School Place Planning and Capital Programme 2024/25 - 2026/27. He emphasized the authority's compliance with legal obligations and its strategy for meeting future school place demand, noting an increase in successful first-offer placements. Khaireh also addressed specific challenges for boys in the southern borough, anticipating their resolution, and confirmed the expansion of special provisions from five to twenty, alongside the establishment of the Compass all-through special free school, with aspirations for a future primary equivalent.
Meetings in June 2025
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 2.00 pm - 11 June 2025
Adel Khaireh, in his capacity as Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, presented the School Place Planning and Capital Programme 2024/25 - 2026/27 report. He highlighted the authority's adherence to legal requirements and its strategy for managing projected demand, noting an improvement in securing school places on the first offer date. Khaireh also addressed challenges faced by boys in the southern part of the borough, which were anticipated to resolve. In response to a query, he confirmed the addition of five new dedicated special provisions, increasing the total to twenty, and mentioned the establishment of the Compass all-through special free school, expressing hope for a future primary school equivalent.
During May 2025, Adel Khaireh was appointed as a Cabinet Member for Children and Young People at the Council Annual Meeting on May 14th. This appointment was officially recorded in the reports detailing Cabinet Member appointments and executive responsibilities.
Meetings in May 2025
Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm - 14 May 2025
Adel Khaireh was appointed as a Cabinet Member for Children and Young People during the Council Annual Meeting on May 14, 2025. This appointment was formally documented in the reports concerning the Appointment of Cabinet Members and Delegations and Executive Responsibilities.
During the April 9th, 2025 Cabinet meeting, Councillor Adel Khaireh emphasized the critical need for sufficient educational spaces for children and young people with special needs up to age 25. He presented the strategy for managing demand and ensuring adequate school places, noting a significant reduction in students without places from 189 in 2023 to 39 in 2025. Khaireh highlighted ongoing challenges in securing spaces for boys in the south of the borough, with plans to add five more spaces to reach a total of 20. He also referenced a past initiative with Medjid
for a new special needs campus school and the potential for a primary school phase. Khaireh participated in discussions about the Rowan Wood special education school and introduced the Royal Greenwich Schools Strategy 2025-2029, outlining four priority areas. He addressed the closure of Gallions Mount Primary School, assuring support for affected children and acknowledging communication shortcomings. Finally, he introduced a report on the Conversion to Academy Status for De Lucy Primary School and sought agreement on specific report sections.
Meetings in April 2025
Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 6.30 pm - 9 April 2025
Councillor Adel Khaireh spoke about the importance of providing sufficient educational spaces for children and young people with special needs up to the age of 25. He presented the strategy for managing forecast demand and ensuring adequate school places across the borough, noting improvements in recent years.
As you're aware, it's a must on the local authorities to provide enough spaces for children and young people in education. These are all aged children up to the age of 25 with special needs.And this report outlines our strategy to manage the forecast demand coming forward and look at the protected properties as well that's coming forward across the borough and making sure that we've got enough spaces for all children and young people across the borough for schools.
He highlighted a decrease in the number of young people without school places on the first day of term, from 189 in 2023 to 39 in 2025, while acknowledging ongoing difficulties in securing enough spaces for boys in the south of the borough. Khaireh mentioned plans to add five more spaces, bringing the total to 20, and referred to a past initiative with Medjid
for a new special needs campus school, with future consideration for a primary school phase.
Thank you, Chair. So we are going to add another five on top of what we had already, which was 15. So in total to be 20.And also to add that we have a program a lot long ago, myself and Medjid, for the new campus school, all through school special needs, which is a great asset to the borough.
Khaireh also participated in a discussion about the Rowan Wood special education school, recalling a groundbreaking visit. He introduced the Royal Greenwich Schools Strategy 2025-2029, emphasizing the commitment to enhancing education and outlining four priority areas. He addressed the closure of Gallions Mount Primary School, stating that such decisions are not taken lightly and that support would be provided to all children, while apologizing for communication issues and confirming that lessons had been learned. Additionally, he introduced the report on the Conversion to Academy Status for De Lucy Primary School and asked if members were happy to agree the decisions outlined in sections 1.1 to 1.10 of a report.
During March 2025, Councillor Adel Khaireh was actively involved in council meetings, demonstrating a strong focus on children and young people's welfare and education. On March 11th, he seconded the proposal for Councillor Mariam Lolavar to be appointed Chair of the Health and Wellbeing Board. As the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People on March 12th, Khaireh presented the report on school admission arrangements for Royal Greenwich Schools for the 2026/27 Academic Year, emphasizing improvements to planning and accessibility for families. He also discussed the borough's education strategy, outlining key priorities such as school resilience, partnerships, and SEND provision. Khaireh addressed the process of community schools becoming academies, confirming Duluthi School's acceptance while assuring continued collaboration. He apologized for past oversights in children's services, assuring that measures were in place to prioritize children's needs and that a dedicated team was providing support. A significant change to school staff eligibility for admissions was also highlighted to ensure fairness. On March 26th, Khaireh introduced the Annual Report on Corporate Parenting 2023-24, stressing it as a collective responsibility and detailing the council's collaborative efforts to support children in care and those with care experience. He highlighted improvements to the Corporate Parenting Partnership Board, including youth involvement, and acknowledged areas for improvement based on young people's feedback. He also thanked young people for their contributions and urged continued advocacy.
Meetings in March 2025
Council - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 7.00 pm - 26 March 2025
During the Council meeting on March 26th, 2025, Adel Khaireh introduced the Annual Report on Corporate Parenting 2023-24, emphasizing that corporate parenting is a collective responsibility for all elected members and staff. He highlighted the significant number of children in care and those with care experience, stressing the council's collaborative approach across departments and with partners to ensure these young people are safe, thriving, and have their needs met. Khaireh pointed out key areas of focus in the report, including health, placement sustainability, emotional wellbeing, and future planning. He detailed improvements made to the Corporate Parenting Partnership Board, now co-chaired by a young person and supported by nine young advisors, and mentioned the use of a bright survey
to gather direct feedback from young people. Khaireh acknowledged areas for improvement identified by the young people, such as housing quality and employment/training opportunities, and introduced three young people who would be speaking about their experiences. He concluded by thanking the young people and reiterating that supporting young people is a shared responsibility, urging others to advocate for them in various settings.
In a previous meeting on February 26th, 2025, Councillor Adel Khaireh declared an interest as a council tenant regarding Item 7. He spoke in support of the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-26+, noting that the council was listening to young people and that new Special Educational Needs centres and expanded mental health hubs in schools would be opening. He voted in favour of the recommendations for the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the Budget and Council Tax Setting for 2025-26.
Earlier, on January 29th, 2025, Adel Khaireh was present and voted in favour of the Council Tax Base 2025-2026 report.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 2.00 pm - 12 March 2025
Councillor Adel Khaireh, as the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, presented a report on the determination of admission arrangements for Royal Greenwich Schools for the 2026/27 Academic Year. He stated that the report aimed to improve school place planning and make the school application process more accessible and easier for families to navigate.
Khaireh also discussed the borough's education strategy, highlighting its commitment to enhancing the education of children and young people. He outlined four key priorities: school resilience, a new partnership, becoming a cooperative vehicle, and SEND provision, emphasizing that the partnership would be a major piece of work overseeing these efforts and aligning with existing plans.
Regarding the Academies Act 2010, he explained that community schools can apply to become academies, and the local authority must facilitate this process. He confirmed that Duluthi School had been accepted to become an academy but would remain part of the borough's strategy and that the council would continue to work with them.
In his capacity as the new cabinet lead for children's services, Khaireh acknowledged learnings from a previous situation, apologizing for any oversight. He assured that measures would be in place to ensure children's needs are prioritized and that a dedicated team is working to provide one-to-one support for every child and their family, encouraging anyone with concerns to reach out.
He also highlighted a key change in school staff eligibility for admissions, explaining that the definition had been updated to include all school staff, not just children of school employees, to make the system fairer and more accessible.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 10.30 am - 11 March 2025
Councillor Adel Khaireh seconded the proposal by Councillor Anthony Okereke that Councillor Mariam Lolavar be appointed Chair.
Appointments Panel - Thursday, 6th March, 2025 9.30 am - 6 March 2025
Adel Khaireh attended the Appointments Panel meeting on March 6, 2025.
In February 2025, Adel Khaireh, as Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, introduced the Cooperative Commission's report and its recommendations. He announced that Greenwich would host the Co-operative Council Innovation Network (CCIN) conference in Woolwich on February 12th and 13th, emphasizing it as a chance to bring together councils focused on co-operative practices and to display the commission's findings. Khaireh also noted that officers were planning a walking tour of local historical sites, potentially led by Pippa. He further elaborated on the historical importance of co-operatives in Greenwich and how the commission's proposals align with national government objectives. Khaireh concluded by recommending the report to the panel.
Meetings in February 2025
Council Special Meeting - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.00 pm - 26 February 2025
Councillor Adel Khaireh is the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People. There is no record of any further actions or statements made by Councillor Khaireh in the provided document.
Cabinet - Monday, 17th February, 2025 5.00 pm - 17 February 2025
Councillor Adel Khaireh sent apologies for absence from the Cabinet meeting held on February 5, 2025. The meeting on February 17, 2025, concerned admissions arrangements for mainstream community nursery, primary and secondary schools for the 2026/27 academic year, including changes to published admission numbers for Discovery and Montbelle Primary Schools and amendments to the definition of 'children of staff'.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 2.00 pm - 5 February 2025
Adel Khaireh, in his capacity as Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, introduced the Cooperative Commission's report and its recommendations. He announced that Greenwich will host the Co-operative Council Innovation Network (CCIN) conference in Woolwich on February 12th and 13th, highlighting it as an opportunity to convene councils committed to co-operative ways of working and to showcase the results of the commission. He mentioned that officers are organizing a walking tour of local landmarks and history, potentially guided by Pippa. Khaireh also discussed the historical significance of co-ops in Greenwich and how the commission's recommendations align with national government priorities. He concluded by recommending the report to the panel.
During the January 29th, 2025 Cabinet meeting, Adel Khaireh, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, presented a report. He stressed the importance of collaborative efforts with partners and reiterated that safeguarding is a collective responsibility. Khaireh highlighted the function of Children Centres and affirmed the council's commitment to providing excellent services for the borough's youth, even amidst financial challenges. He also expressed gratitude to parents and staff for their input during the consultation process, acknowledging Children's Services for ensuring their perspectives were considered.
Meetings in January 2025
Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 4.30 pm - 29 January 2025
Adel Khaireh, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, introduced a report, emphasizing the importance of teamwork with partners and that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. He highlighted the role of Children Centres and stated that despite financial pressures, the council aims to continue delivering first-class services for the borough's children and young people. Khaireh also thanked parents and staff for their participation in the consultation and Children's Services for ensuring their voices were heard.
Council - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 7.00 pm - 29 January 2025
Councillor Adel Khaireh is a Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, a Deputy on the Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee, and a Member of the London Councils' Grant Committee. However, there is no indication in the provided documents that Councillor Khaireh spoke or took any specific action during the Council meeting on January 29, 2025.
Throughout 2024, Adel Khaireh, as Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, demonstrated a strong focus on strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing community engagement, improving provision for children and young people, and fostering cultural development. He consistently championed the Children and Young People's Plan 2024-2029, emphasizing its co-creation with young people. A key personal priority was the SEND and Inclusion Strategy, for which he sought additional government funding. Khaireh also highlighted the Community Resource Strategy as a vital element for enhancing services through new toolkits and partnerships, and described the Cultural Strategy as bold and creative, aligning with borough missions. He introduced the Community Engagement Framework and the Statement of Community Involvement and Developers Engagement Charter as innovative approaches to resident and developer engagement. Khaireh also noted progress on significant development projects like Marion Road and Marion Grove, and acknowledged the importance of a New Secondary School for Special Education Needs.
Monthly Activity in 2024
There is no record of Adel Khaireh speaking or taking any action during the Council meeting on December 4th, 2024.
Meetings in December 2024
Council - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 7.00 pm - 4 December 2024
There is no record of Adel Khaireh speaking or taking any action in the provided transcript for the Council meeting on December 4th, 2024.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - 4 December 2024
Adel Khaireh requested to move item 10 to the beginning of the agenda and opened the discussion on changes to the delivery of children's centres. He emphasized the importance of these centres as a lifeline for children and young people, acknowledging the council's financial pressures while aiming to deliver first-class services. He described the plan to implement a new model for children's centres, ensuring services are delivered closer to residents within communities and utilizing existing locations for various family activities.
Khaireh thanked parents and staff for their input during the consultation and acknowledged the efforts of Florence and her team in ensuring feedback was incorporated into future plans. He expressed his happiness if the report could be accepted.
He also made a request to the Chair and directors to continue treating residents with care and flexibility during the implementation of the new service, highlighting the need for constant feedback and flexibility to shape the service to suit residents' needs and work with providers.
Additionally, Khaireh provided an opening statement for the Greenwich Safeguarding Children Partnership Annual Report, stressing the importance of teamwork among the police, NHS, partners, and the voluntary sector to ensure the safety of children and young people. He reiterated that safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and thanked those who contributed to the report, calling it a great piece of work with potential for future improvement.
During the September 18th Cabinet meeting, Councillor Adel Khaireh, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, was active in several key discussions. He highlighted the Development of Marion Road and Marion Grove as a significant project set to deliver over 1600 homes, with 50% being affordable. Khaireh acknowledged his limited input on the New Secondary School for Special Education Needs due to his new role but stressed the need for progress. He introduced the Statement of Community Involvement and Developers Engagement Charter as exciting
initiatives to enhance resident engagement and developer understanding. Khaireh also presented the Children and Young People's Plan 2024-2029 and the SEND and Inclusion Strategy 2024-2029, confirming youth involvement and plans to lobby for government funding. In his previous role, he described the Community Resource Strategy as a golden thread
and noted how the Culture Strategy connects organizations and residents with Our Greenwich
missions and mental health work.
Meetings in September 2024
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 2.00 pm - 18 September 2024
Councillor Adel Khaireh, Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, participated in discussions on several key items. He opened the discussion on the Development of Marion Road and Marion Grove, highlighting it as a significant opportunity for affordable homes, with the project on track to deliver over 1600 homes, 50% of which will be affordable.
Regarding the New Secondary School for Special Education Needs, Khaireh apologized for limited input due to his new role but emphasized the importance of progressing such provisions.
In his first cabinet meeting, Khaireh introduced the Statement of Community Involvement and Developers Engagement Charter as exciting
documents designed to improve resident engagement and developer understanding, noting feedback about developers not engaging early enough.
He also provided an overview of the Children and Young People's Plan 2024-2029, stating its importance despite not being statutory, and thanked his predecessor and officers. Similarly, for the SEND and Inclusion Strategy 2024-2029, he confirmed young people's involvement and the intention to lobby government for necessary funding.
In his former role as portfolio holder for Equalities, Culture and Communities, Khaireh described the Community Resource Strategy as a golden thread
across departments, identifying needs and areas for improvement. He also stated that the Culture Strategy connects organizations and residents with the Our Greenwich
missions and work on mental health.
During July 2024, Adel Khaireh, as Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, was active in council meetings, focusing on several key strategic initiatives. He presented the Community Engagement Framework, emphasizing innovative resident engagement and the council's investment in a new team and resources. Khaireh underscored the ongoing relevance of the Children and Young People's Plan 2024-2029, highlighting its co-creation with young people. He identified the SEND and Inclusion Strategy as a personal priority, aiming to advance the borough's approach with youth input and seeking additional government funding. Khaireh also described the Community Resource Strategy as a golden thread
to enhance provision through a new toolkit and partnerships with various sectors. Finally, he characterized the Cultural Strategy as bold and creative, aligning with borough missions and building on the success of the Borough of Culture Impact Award.
Meetings in July 2024
Cabinet - Wednesday, 24th July, 2024 2.00 pm - 24 July 2024
Adel Khaireh, as Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, actively participated in discussions on several key agenda items. He presented the Community Engagement Framework, highlighting the council's investment, the new team, handbook, and pledge, and emphasizing the need for innovative, open engagement with residents. On the Children and Young People's Plan 2024-2029, Khaireh stressed its continued importance despite national changes, noting its co-creation with young people and the commitment to delivering on its vision. He spoke passionately about the SEND and Inclusion Strategy, identifying it as a personal priority and acknowledging national pressures while outlining the strategy's aim to move the borough forward with young people's voices, also committing to seeking increased government funding. Regarding the Community Resource Strategy, Khaireh described it as a golden thread
that would improve provision through a new toolkit and by leveraging resources from the voluntary sector, businesses, and faith organizations. Finally, he characterized the Cultural Strategy as bold and creative, connecting with numerous borough missions and providing a concrete path forward, building on the borough's success in receiving an Impact Award for Borough of Culture.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Council - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 7.00 pm
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Council met on 25 June 2025, and among other business, agreed to prohibit itinerant ice cream trading on King William Walk, and to dispose of the Margaret McMillan Field Study Centre, subject to certain conditions. The council also reviewed its strategic risk register and discussed a number of questions raised by both members of the public and councillors.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 2.00 pm
The Greenwich Council Cabinet met on 11 June 2025, and approved a new Housing Asset Management Strategy for 2025-2030, agreed to progress with due diligence and commercial negotiations for potential acquisitions of over 250 homes for social rent across three sites, and approved a variation to the development agreement for the residential element of the Woolwich Leisure Centre Scheme.
Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm
At the annual meeting of the Royal Borough of Greenwich council, Councillor Linda Bird was elected as Mayor for 2025-26, and Councillor David Gardner was appointed as Deputy Mayor. Councillors also approved the establishment of committees, panels and boards, and agreed on the allocation of seats to political groups. They also approved the outline calendar of meetings, and the
Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 6.30 pm
The Royal Borough of Greenwich's Cabinet met on Wednesday 9 April 2025, and agreed to recommend to full council the prohibition of itinerant ice cream trading on King William Walk and to note the updated Strategic Risk Register. The Cabinet also reviewed school place planning and capital programmes for 2024/25 - 2026/27, agreeing to proposed arrangements for managing projected trends in school place demand.
Council - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 7.00 pm
Royal Greenwich Council met on 26 March 2025, and among other items, noted the annual audit report, discussed corporate parenting, and approved the members' allowances scheme for 2025-26. Councillors also debated petitions from residents and discussed issues ranging from traffic management to knife crime. The council approved a motion regarding dockless cycles, and an amended motion on the economic impact assessment of selling off council car parks.
Decisions from Meetings
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Statement of Accounts
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...the Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025, including the Royal Borough of Greenwich Statement of Accounts and the Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund Statement of Accounts, were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27+
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...to provide for £35m of investment, including £22m for increasing costs due to demand and inflation, £9m for capital investment financing, and £1m for Freedom Pass, while also agreeing the proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27 to 2029/30, which includes a 2.00% adult social care precept and a 2.99% main council tax rate increase, and approving the allocation of £4.034m per year for the Department for Work and Pensions’ Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Recommendations Approved
Budget and Council Tax Setting 2026/27
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the council budget for 2026/27, agreed a 4.99% increase in the borough element of council tax (including a 2.99% increase for service delivery pressures and a 2% adult social care precept), and set the overall council tax levels, including a specific addition for taxpayers surrounding the Gloucester Circus garden.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management and Capital Strategy 2026/27
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the Treasury Management Strategy, Capital Strategy, Prudential Indicators, and Minimum Revenue Provision arrangements for 2026/27.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Revenue Account Medium Term Financial Strategy & 2026/27 Budget and Rent Setting
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved a 4.8% increase in council home rents, a 5.3% increase in tenant service charges, and other rent and charge adjustments to partially mitigate financial pressures on the Housing Revenue Account, while also agreeing to various cost-saving measures and funding allocations.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 163