Councillor Aisha Malik-Smith
Email: Aisha.Malik-Smith@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Councillor Aisha Malik-Smith's council service, spanning from 2024 to 2026, demonstrates a clear evolution in her engagement and focus, with a significant emphasis on recent activities.
In 2024, her primary contribution was to the Private Rented Sector in Lewisham Task and Finish Group, where she played a role in developing the group's Draft Report and Recommendations.
This indicates an early focus on housing and tenant welfare.
The year 2025 marked a substantial increase in Aisha Malik-Smith's involvement and the broadening of her portfolio. She took on the significant role of Champion for the Evening and night-time economy, signaling a new priority area. Her commitment to broader policy was evident in seconding a motion for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. Her governance responsibilities expanded considerably with appointments to the Governance Committee, Licensing Committee, and the Healthier Communities Select Committee. She actively participated in the Licensing Committee throughout the year, including serving on Sub-Committee A, and demonstrated a meticulous approach by seeking detailed information and declaring interests to ensure thorough review.
In the most recent year, 2026, Councillor Malik-Smith's recorded activity is limited to submitting apologies for a Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting. While this single entry might appear minimal, it occurs within the context of her substantial prior engagement, particularly in health-related committees in 2025.
Key Themes and Priorities:
- Housing/Tenant Welfare: Initially evident in 2024 with her work on the Private Rented Sector.
- Economic Development & Community Well-being: A prominent theme in 2025 with her role as Champion for the Evening and night-time economy and her involvement in health-related committees.
- Governance & Policy: Demonstrated through her committee appointments and support for policy initiatives like the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Evolution of Focus: Councillor Malik-Smith's focus has demonstrably broadened and deepened over the years. She moved from a specific policy area (private rented sector) to a more multifaceted role encompassing economic development, community health, and broader governance. Her engagement in 2025 was particularly extensive, suggesting a period of significant commitment and responsibility.
Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years): While 2026 has limited recorded activity, her role as Champion for the Evening and night-time economy in 2025 stands out as a significant recent contribution, indicating a leadership position in a key area of local economic strategy. Her active participation and detailed scrutiny within the Licensing Committee and its sub-committees in 2025 also highlight her dedication to thorough governance processes.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest: There's a consistent thread of engagement with committees and policy development. Her involvement in the Healthier Communities Select Committee in 2025 and her subsequent apology for a meeting in 2026 suggest a continued, albeit less actively recorded, interest in health and community well-being. Her meticulous approach to committee work, as seen in 2025, is a notable pattern.
Yearly Activity Timeline
In 2026, Councillor Aisha Malik-Smith's primary recorded activity was submitting her apologies for the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting on January 7th.
Monthly Activity in 2026
During January 2026, Councillor Aisha Malik-Smith submitted her apologies for the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting held on January 7th.
Meetings in January 2026
Healthier Communities Select Committee - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 7.30 pm - 7 January 2026
Councillor Aisha Malik-Smith submitted her apologies for the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting held on 7th January 2026.
In 2025, Aisha Malik-Smith was a highly active participant in local governance. She began the year by being appointed Champion for the Evening and night-time economy and by seconding a motion for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty in January. Her involvement deepened in July with appointments to the Governance Committee, Licensing Committee, and the Healthier Communities Select Committee. She continued her work on the Licensing Committee throughout the year, being appointed to Sub-Committee A in August and serving as a member of both throughout September. In October, she demonstrated her commitment to thorough review by declaring an interest in a Licensing Sub-Committee A meeting and seeking detailed information regarding SAG meetings and considerations beyond the site plan.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During the October 23rd Licensing Sub Committee A meeting, Councillor Aisha Malik-Smith declared an interest in item 3 due to her proximity to Blackheath Common. She also sought updates from Mr. Rooney regarding two SAG meetings and inquired about considerations beyond the site plan.
Meetings in October 2025
Licensing Sub Committee A - Thursday, 23rd October, 2025 7.00 pm - 23 October 2025
Councillor Aisha Malik-Smith declared an interest in item 3 due to her proximity to Blackheath Common. She inquired of Mr. Rooney if he had any updates following two SAG meetings and also asked whether areas beyond the site plan had been considered.
During September 2025, Aisha Malik-Smith served as a member of the Licensing Committee and Sub-Committee A.
Meetings in September 2025
Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 9.00 pm - 24 September 2025
Aisha Malik-Smith was a member of the Licensing Committee and Sub-Committee A during the meeting on September 24th, 2025.
During August 2025, Councillor Aisha Malik-Smith attended the Licensing Committee meeting on August 13th. She was also appointed to Sub-Committee A for this committee.
Meetings in August 2025
Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 7.00 pm - 13 August 2025
Councillor Aisha Malik-Smith was present at the Licensing Committee meeting on August 13th, 2025. She was also appointed to Sub-Committee A for the committee.
During July 2025, Aisha Malik-Smith was appointed to three committees: the Governance Committee, the Licensing Committee, and the Healthier Communities Select Committee.
Meetings in July 2025
Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm - 16 July 2025
Aisha Malik-Smith was appointed to three committees during the Council meeting on July 16th, 2025: the Governance Committee, the Licensing Committee, and the Healthier Communities Select Committee.
During April 2025, Aisha Malik-Smith declared an interest as a paid full-time employee of Unite the union at the Public Accounts Select Committee meeting on April 3rd. > Councillor Malik-Smith declared an interest as a paid full-time employee as of Unite the union. She also sent apologies for absence from the Governance Committee meeting held on March 13th, which was noted in the reports pack.
Meetings in April 2025
Governance Committee - Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025 7.00 pm - 23 April 2025
Councillor Aisha Malik-Smith sent apologies for absence from the Governance Committee meeting held on Thursday, 13 March 2025. This was noted in the reports pack.
Public Accounts Select Committee - Thursday, 3rd April, 2025 7.00 pm - 3 April 2025
Aisha Malik-Smith declared an interest as a paid full-time employee of Unite the union.
Councillor Malik-Smith declared an interest as a paid full-time employee as of Unite the union
During March 2025, Aisha Malik-Smith attended two Governance Committee meetings (March 4th and 13th) and one Community Housing Task and Finish Group meeting (March 18th). At both Governance Committee meetings, an apology was noted for her lateness. The minutes of all three meetings do not record any further contributions or actions from her.
Meetings in March 2025
Community Housing Task and Finish Group - Tuesday, 18th March, 2025 7.00 pm - 18 March 2025
Aisha Malik-Smith is listed as a member of the Community Housing Task and Finish Group. However, the provided document does not contain any record of them speaking or taking specific actions during the meeting.
Governance Committee - Thursday, 13th March, 2025 7.00 pm - 13 March 2025
Aisha Malik-Smith was present at the Governance Committee meeting on March 13, 2025. The meeting minutes also noted an apology for her lateness.
Governance Committee - Tuesday, 4th March, 2025 7.00 pm - 4 March 2025
Aisha Malik-Smith was present at the Governance Committee meeting on March 4th, 2025. An apology for her lateness was noted. The minutes do not record any further contributions or actions from her during the meeting.
During February 2025, Councillor Aisha Malik-Smith was present at the Council meeting on February 11th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for Councillor Malik-Smith in the provided documents.
Meetings in February 2025
EGM, Council - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 7.30 pm - 11 February 2025
Councillor Aisha Malik-Smith was present at the Council meeting on 2025-02-11. No statements or actions by Councillor Malik-Smith were recorded in the provided documents.
During January 2025, Aisha Malik-Smith attended the Council meeting on January 22nd. In this meeting, she was appointed as the Champion for the Evening and night-time economy and also seconded a motion related to the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Meetings in January 2025
Public Accounts Select Committee - Tuesday, 28th January, 2025 7.00 pm - 28 January 2025
Councillor Aisha Malik-Smith declared an interest as an officer of Unite, the Union.
Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.30 pm - 22 January 2025
Aisha Malik-Smith was present at the Council meeting on January 22nd, 2025. She was appointed as the Champion for the Evening and night-time economy and seconded a motion concerning the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
In 2024, Aisha Malik-Smith was a member of the Private Rented Sector in Lewisham Task and Finish Group. Her primary activity during the year was contributing to the production of the group's Draft Report and Recommendations.
Monthly Activity in 2024
During October 2024, Aisha Malik-Smith was a member of the Private Rented Sector in Lewisham Task and Finish Group. In this capacity, she was involved in the production of the Draft Report and Recommendations of Private Rented Sector in Lewisham Task and Finish Group.
Meetings in October 2024
Private Rented Sector in Lewisham Task and Finish Group - Thursday, 10th October, 2024 6.30 pm - 10 October 2024
Aisha Malik-Smith was a member of the Private Rented Sector in Lewisham Task and Finish Group, having been appointed on March 27, 2024, to replace Councillor Rosie Parry. She was part of the group responsible for producing the Draft Report and Recommendations of Private Rented Sector in Lewisham Task and Finish Group
in October 2024.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 9.00 pm
The Licensing Committee convened to address several key items, including the approval of minutes from previous meetings, adjustments to sub-committee memberships, and a decision regarding a premises licence application. The committee approved the minutes from the meetings held on 21 and 23 July 2025. Additionally, Councillor Rachel Onikosi was appointed to Licensing Sub-Committee D, replacing Councillor Natasha Burgess, and Councillor Kim Powell was nominated to the Licensing Urgency Sub-committee, replacing Councillor Bill Brown.
Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.30 pm
Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including increasing councillor allowances, the use of substitutes on committees, and motions on childcare and public ownership of Thames Water[^2]. Councillors agreed to increase their basic allowance by 3.2% to £13,201 per year, and approved the use of substitutes on certain committees to ensure meetings can proceed even if some members are absent. A motion supporting the Labour government's plan for 30 hours of free childcare was passed, as was an amended motion calling for Thames Water to be brought back into public ownership.
Healthier Communities Select Committee - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Healthier Communities Select Committee met to discuss dentistry services, primary care access, integrated neighbourhood teams and adult social care performance in Lewisham. The committee noted reports on each of these topics. They also approved the minutes of the previous meeting, and confirmed there were no declarations of interest, or responses from the Mayor and Cabinet.
Licensing Sub-Committee A - Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub-Committee A convened to consider a new premises licence application for Blackheath Fireworks and Temporary Event Notice [TENs] for Fourteen87. The Sub-Committee was also scheduled to elect a chair for the meeting and to make declarations of interest.
Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 13th August, 2025 7.00 pm
The Licensing Committee convened to address several key items, including the appointment of members to licensing subcommittees and the exclusion of the press and public for a confidential matter. Councillors agreed to appoint members to five subcommittees as outlined in the report. The committee also voted to exclude the press and public to discuss a confidential report regarding the Star & Garter AKA Dokis Lounge.
Decisions from Meetings
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Statement of Accounts 2024-25
From: Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 26, 2025
... to note the contents of the report, approve agreed audit adjustments to the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts and Pension Fund Accounts, approve delegation to the Section 151 Officer to agree changes to audit adjustments, the final Statement of Accounts for publication, and changes to the Auditor’s Annual Report, and note the management representation letters and the Auditor’s Annual Report.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of interest
From: Healthier Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Lewisham Neighbourhood 2 Central 24/7 Community Mental Health Centre
From: Healthier Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Select Committee work programme
From: Healthier Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of previous meeting
From: Healthier Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 88