Alessandro Georgiou

The Conservative Party Leader of the Opposition and Conservative Party

Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary

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Alessandro Georgiou's council service across multiple years reveals a consistent pattern of opposition to the ruling administration's financial and development plans, with a pronounced escalation of his activism and focus on environmental protection in recent years. His tenure has been marked by a strong commitment to scrutinizing council budgets, advocating for fiscal responsibility, and defending public services.

Key Themes and Priorities:

Across his service, Georgiou has consistently prioritized fiscal prudence and the protection of public services. He has demonstrated a keen interest in financial reports, often voting against them and raising concerns about underspends, resident penalties, and the allocation of funds. His opposition to increased council allowances, arguing that > Councillors would essentially now be being paid more to do less work, highlights a commitment to value for money and accountability. Furthermore, he has actively engaged in committee work, particularly in Planning, and has shown a dedication to recognizing and supporting fellow councillors' achievements.

Evolution of Focus and Recent Contributions (Emphasis on 2026):

While Georgiou's earlier years (2024-2025) were characterized by his role as a vocal opposition member, scrutinizing budgets, and participating in committee work, his activity in 2026 marks a significant intensification and a sharp focus on environmental protection, specifically the Green Belt. His most significant recent contribution is his vocal and active opposition to the Labour administration's Green Belt development plans in January 2026. He not only expressed profound disappointment and anger from residents but also took concrete action by moving a motion to > work with residents in Enfield to fight to save our precious Green Belt from destruction. This demonstrates a clear evolution towards a more direct and forceful advocacy for environmental preservation, directly challenging the Council's alignment with the Mayor of London and the Government on what he deems an unsuitable site for development.

His consistent declaration of non-disclosable pecuniary interests due to his position as a Member of the London Assembly underscores a commitment to transparency and managing potential conflicts of interest, a practice maintained across his recent years of service.

Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:

Georgiou exhibits a consistent pattern of acting as a check on the administration's power. His opposition to financial proposals, his engagement in committee work, and his willingness to call for recorded votes or roll call votes all point to a desire for transparency and robust debate. His role as Leader of the Opposition in 2024 further solidified this position, where he actively debated and proposed alternatives for protecting services like libraries and leisure centers. The recent escalation of his environmental advocacy in 2026, while a more pronounced focus, builds upon his established pattern of challenging the status quo and defending what he perceives as the best interests of the residents.

Yearly Activity Timeline

In January 2026, Alessandro Georgiou was a vocal opponent of the Labour administration's Green Belt development plans. He expressed significant disappointment and anger from residents, accusing the Council of collaborating with the Mayor of London and the Government on an unsuitable site for development. Georgiou moved a motion to work with residents in Enfield to fight to save our precious Green Belt from destruction. He also declared a non-disclosable pecuniary interest in certain motions due to his position as a Member of the London Assembly.

Monthly Activity in 2026

During the January 21st, 2026 Council meeting, Alessandro Georgiou expressed strong opposition to the Labour administration's plans to develop the Green Belt, stating that residents are disappointed and angry. He accused the Council of collaborating with the Mayor of London and the Government on an unsuitable site for development. Georgiou then moved a motion: > That this Council agrees to work with residents in Enfield to fight to save our precious Green Belt from destruction. He also declared a non-disclosable pecuniary interest in specific motions due to his role as a Member of the London Assembly.

Meetings in January 2026

Council - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 7.00 pm - 21 January 2026

Alessandro Georgiou made a motion regarding the Green Belt, stating that residents are disappointed and angry that the Labour administration is willing to sacrifice the Green Belt for the Government's plans to build a new town. He accused the Council of working with the Mayor of London and the Government to propose an unsuitable site for development. He then moved: That this Council agrees to work with residents in Enfield to fight to save our precious Green Belt from destruction. Additionally, he declared a non-disclosable pecuniary interest in Motions 11.1 & 11.11 due to being a Member of the London Assembly.

Throughout 2025, Alessandro Georgiou was an active participant in council meetings, serving on the Staff Appeals, Appointment and Remuneration Committee for several months. His contributions often aligned with the Opposition's stance, as evidenced by his February declaration of intent to vote on the Majority Group's response regarding sexual health provision. In May, he declared non-pecuniary interests related to his London Assembly membership and voted against key financial reports, including the Budget Report 2025/26, Capital Strategy, HRA Budget, and Treasury Management Strategy. He also opposed a motion to extend the meeting. In June, Georgiou seconded nominations for Mayor and Deputy Mayor, as well as a proposal for an increase in Members' Allowances. September saw him raising significant concerns as part of the Opposition regarding the Housing & Growth Strategy 2025-2030, criticizing housing delivery, strategy details, monitoring, and tenant-related issues. He also critiqued the Treasury Management Outturn Report 2024/25, citing underspends and unfair resident penalties. In November, he again declared non-disclosable pecuniary interests due to his London Assembly role and requested a roll call vote on Opposition recommendations for Cleaning up Enfield. He also seconded a procedural motion during the Council Housing Asset Management Strategy discussion.

Monthly Activity in 2025

During November 2025, Alessandro Georgiou declared a non-disclosable pecuniary interest in Motions 12.5 & 12.7 due to his membership of the London Assembly. He also requested a roll call vote on the Opposition's recommendations regarding Cleaning up Enfield and seconded a procedural motion to move to the next item of business during the discussion of the Council Housing Asset Management Strategy.

Meetings in November 2025

Council - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm - 12 November 2025

Alessandro Georgiou declared a non-disclosable pecuniary interest in Motions 12.5 & 12.7 due to his membership of the London Assembly. He also requested a roll call vote on the Opposition's recommendations concerning Cleaning up Enfield and seconded a procedural motion to advance to the next item of business during the discussion of the Council Housing Asset Management Strategy.

Alessandro Georgiou, a member of the General Purposes Committee, attended the meeting on October 22nd, 2025. There is no record of him speaking or taking any specific action during the meeting.

Meetings in October 2025

General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 7.00 pm - 22 October 2025

Alessandro Georgiou is a member of the General Purposes Committee and was present at the meeting on October 22nd, 2025. While he was also present at the meeting held on July 23rd, 2025, there is no record of him speaking or taking any specific action during that earlier meeting.

During September 2025, Alessandro Georgiou was active in two council meetings. In the Council meeting on September 17th, he, as part of the Opposition, raised significant concerns about the Housing & Growth Strategy 2025-2030, criticizing past housing delivery performance, the lack of detail in the new strategy, and issues with strategy monitoring. He also highlighted problems with the Renters Rights Bill's impact, tenant communication, building defect resolution, and service charge transparency. Georgiou further criticized the Treasury Management Outturn Report 2024/25, attributing underspends to interest rates rather than management, and alleged unfair resident penalties and disproportionate service cuts. Concerns were also voiced about the Council's debt and its impact on services, as well as loans to Energetik. In the Culture and Environment Scrutiny Panel meeting on September 22nd, Georgiou was present and briefly left the meeting during a presentation on FLY-TIPPING, RECYCLING & WASTE MANAGEMENT.

Meetings in September 2025

Culture and Environment Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 22nd September, 2025 7.00 pm - 22 September 2025

Alessandro Georgiou was a member of the Culture and Environment Scrutiny Panel for the meeting on 22nd September 2025. During the discussion on FLY-TIPPING, RECYCLING & WASTE MANAGEMENT, Councillor Georgiou briefly left the meeting while the presentation was being given.

Council - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm - 17 September 2025

Alessandro Georgiou was present at the Council meeting on 2025-09-17. As part of the Opposition, he voiced significant concerns regarding the Housing & Growth Strategy 2025-2030. These concerns included the administration's past performance in housing delivery, particularly at Meridian Water, and the perceived failure of the previous strategy, evidenced by the introduction of a new one lacking detail on funding and partnerships. He also highlighted issues with strategy monitoring, suggesting increased Member involvement in officer meetings. Further criticisms were leveled regarding the unaddressed impact of the Renters Rights Bill on private landlords and the Council, inconsistent communication with tenants, slow resolution of building defects, and a lack of transparency in service charges. The mismanagement of tenant decanting from the Shires estate, which required national media attention to be addressed, was also a point of contention. Additionally, the Opposition, including Georgiou, commented on the Treasury Management Outturn Report 2024/25, attributing the underspend to declining interest rates rather than effective financial management. They criticized the Council's financial strategies, alleging unfair resident penalties through LTNs and disproportionate service cuts in Conservative wards. Concerns were also raised about the Council's debt, its effect on services, and the inability to make voluntary MRP payments for Meridian Water due to insufficient disposable income, alongside apprehension about further loans to Energetik.

During July 2025, Alessandro Georgiou served as a member of the Staff Appeals, Appointment and Remuneration Committee for a meeting held on July 31st. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him during this meeting.

Meetings in July 2025

Final Interviews, Staff Appeals, Appointment And Remuneration Committee - Thursday, 31st July, 2025 9.35 am - 31 July 2025

Alessandro Georgiou was a member of the Staff Appeals, Appointment and Remuneration Committee for the meeting held on July 31, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided minutes or reports pack.

General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 7.00 pm - 23 July 2025

Alessandro Georgiou was a member of the General Purposes Committee for the meeting held on July 23rd, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided documents.

During the June 24th, 2025 Council meeting, Alessandro Georgiou was active in seconding several important nominations and proposals. He seconded the nominations for Cllr Margaret Greer as Mayor and Cllr Nelly Gyosheva as Deputy Mayor for the 2025/26 municipal year. Georgiou also seconded the report recommending an annual 6.4% increase for the Members' Allowances Scheme 2025/26.

Meetings in June 2025

Council - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 7.00 pm - 24 June 2025

During the Council meeting on June 24th, 2025, Alessandro Georgiou seconded several key nominations and proposals. He seconded the nomination of Cllr Margaret Greer for Mayor of the London Borough of Enfield for the 2025/26 municipal year, and also seconded the nomination of Cllr Nelly Gyosheva as Deputy Mayor for the same period. Additionally, Georgiou seconded the report that proposed an annual lift of 6.4% for the Members' Allowances Scheme 2025/26.

During May 2025, Alessandro Georgiou was a listed member of the Staff Appeals, Appointment and Remuneration Committee. In the Annual Council meeting on May 14th, he declared a non-pecuniary interest in the Budget Report 2025/26 and Medium-Term Financial Plan due to his London Assembly membership and involvement with the Mayor’s Precept. He subsequently voted against this report, along with the 2025/26 Capital Strategy, 2025/26 HRA Budget and Rent Setting Report, and the 2025/26 Treasury Management Strategy. He also voted against a motion to extend the meeting by 30 minutes during the budget discussion.

Meetings in May 2025

Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm - 14 May 2025

During the Annual Council meeting on May 14th, 2025, Alessandro Georgiou declared a non-pecuniary interest in the Budget Report 2025/26 and Medium-Term Financial Plan 2025/26 to 2029/30 due to his membership in the London Assembly and involvement with the Mayor’s Precept of the Budget. He subsequently voted against this report, as well as the 2025/26 Capital Strategy & 2025/26 - 2034/35 10 Year Capital Programme, the 2025/26 HRA Budget and Rent Setting Report and Business Plan Update, and the 2025/26 Treasury Management Strategy. Additionally, he voted against a procedural motion to extend the meeting by 30 minutes during the Budget Report discussion.

Final Interviews, Staff Appeals, Appointment And Remuneration Committee - Monday, 12th May, 2025 9.00 am - 12 May 2025

Alessandro Georgiou was a listed member of the Staff Appeals, Appointment and Remuneration Committee for the meeting held on 2025-05-12. No specific statements or actions by Alessandro Georgiou were recorded in the provided documents.

During March 2025, Alessandro Georgiou served as a member of the Staff Appeals, Appointment and Remuneration Committee. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him during this meeting.

Meetings in March 2025

General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 7.00 pm - 26 March 2025

Alessandro Georgiou attended the General Purposes Committee meeting on Wednesday, 26th March, 2025, as a member of the committee. He was also a member of the committee for the previous meeting on Wednesday, 12th February, 2025. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him during this meeting.

Staff Appeals, Appointment And Remuneration Committee - Tuesday, 4th March, 2025 1.00 pm - 4 March 2025

Alessandro Georgiou was a member of the Staff Appeals, Appointment and Remuneration Committee for the meeting held on March 4th, 2025. No specific statements or actions by Alessandro Georgiou were recorded in the provided documents.

During February 2025, Alessandro Georgiou participated in one council meeting on February 27th. In this meeting, he indicated the Opposition's intention to move forward with a vote on the Majority Group's response regarding sexual health provision.

Meetings in February 2025

Council - Thursday, 27th February, 2025 7.00 pm - 27 February 2025

During the Council meeting on February 27th, 2025, Alessandro Georgiou indicated the Opposition's desire to proceed to a vote concerning the Majority Group's response on sexual health provision.

General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 7.00 pm - 12 February 2025

There is no record of Alessandro Georgiou speaking or taking any action during the General Purposes Committee meeting on 12th February 2025. He is listed as a member of the committee, but no specific contributions are attributed to him in the provided reports pack.

As Leader of the Opposition, Alessandro Georgiou participated in the January 22nd Council meeting. He and his party welcomed the OUR ACTIVE WELLBEING STRATEGY and supported its aims. However, they expressed concerns about the strategy's feasibility and ability to deliver on all proposals, emphasizing the need for actionable items the council could realistically achieve. They also advocated for increased collaboration between council officers and schools to improve health and wellbeing, and a more proactive approach to maintaining the borough's leisure centers.

Meetings in January 2025

Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.00 pm - 22 January 2025

Alessandro Georgiou, as Leader of the Opposition, was present at the Council meeting on January 22, 2025. During the discussion of the OUR ACTIVE WELLBEING STRATEGY , he, or members of his party, welcomed the strategy and supported its aims but expressed concerns about its ability to deliver on all proposals. The Opposition emphasized the need to focus on actionable items the council could deliver. They also expressed a desire for more collaboration between officers and schools to promote better health and wellbeing, and a more proactive approach to maintaining the borough's leisure centers.

Throughout 2024, Alessandro Georgiou demonstrated consistent engagement with council proceedings, often in opposition to the administration's proposals. A key theme of his activity was his stance against budget and financial plans, as evidenced by his votes against the Budget Report 2024/25 and the Medium-Term Financial Plan in February and May, and his requests for recorded votes on the Council Tax Support Scheme. He also consistently opposed increases in council allowances, arguing that > Councillors would essentially now be being paid more to do less work. Georgiou was active in committee work, attending Planning Committee meetings where he participated in voting and raised specific points, such as questioning the approved route for the Enfield District Heat Network. He also played a significant role in nominations and motions during council meetings, including seconding nominations for Mayor and Deputy Mayor and moving motions to confer the Freedom of the Borough. In November, as Leader of the Opposition, he actively debated the protection of libraries and leisure services, proposing alternative solutions and supporting emergency expenditure while criticizing management. He also offered congratulations and acknowledgments to fellow councillors on their achievements.

Monthly Activity in 2024

During the November 6th, 2024 Council meeting, Alessandro Georgiou, as Leader of the Opposition, actively participated in the debate on protecting Enfield's libraries and leisure services. He proposed alternative solutions to library closures, suggesting low-cost lease arrangements and redeploying staff. Georgiou also supported emergency expenditure for Southbury Leisure Centre repairs, while criticizing the management of the leisure provider. Additionally, he congratulated Councillor Nesil Caliskan on her election as Barking MP, praising her as always a woman of her word, and she broke the glass ceiling of becoming the first female leader from a BAME background. He also acknowledged the challenges ahead for Councillor Ergin Erbil, stating he would always champion when someone from Enfield succeeds.

Meetings in November 2024

Culture and Environment Scrutiny Panel - Monday, 25th November, 2024 7.00 pm - 25 November 2024

Alessandro Georgiou was a member of the Culture and Environment Scrutiny Panel and was present at the meeting on November 25th, 2024. However, there is no record of him speaking or taking any specific actions during the meeting.

Council - Wednesday, 6th November, 2024 7.00 pm - 6 November 2024

During the Council meeting on November 6th, 2024, Alessandro Georgiou, as Leader of the Opposition, spoke during the debate on Opposition Priority Business - Protecting Enfield's Libraries and Leisure Services. He proposed that if the Council cannot keep all libraries open, low-cost lease arrangements could be an alternative to avoid closures and raise revenue. He also suggested redeploying library staff elsewhere within the organization rather than terminating their contracts. While supporting emergency expenditure for repairs at Southbury Leisure Centre, he attributed the need for such repairs to improper management of the leisure provider. Georgiou also congratulated Councillor Nesil Caliskan on her election as Barking MP, calling her always a woman of her word, and she broke the glass ceiling of becoming the first female leader from a BAME background. He further stated that Councillor Ergin Erbil would face challenges but would be treated the same as the former leader, and that he would always champion when someone from Enfield succeeds.

During October 2024, Alessandro Georgiou attended two council meetings. At the Planning Committee meeting on October 15th, he requested that an application be brought before the committee, citing the significant local interest it had generated. He was also present at the Licensing Committee meeting on October 7th, though no specific actions or statements were recorded for him during that session.

Meetings in October 2024

General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 7.00 pm - 23 October 2024

Alessandro Georgiou is a member of the General Purposes Committee. The minutes from the previous meeting on September 10, 2024, reflect that the minutes from the July 24th meeting were amended to show that Councillor Georgiou was in attendance. This correction had been made online prior to the October 23rd meeting.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 15th October, 2024 7.00 pm - 15 October 2024

Alessandro Georgiou requested that this application be brought to the committee due to the level of local interest.

Culture and Environment Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 8th October, 2024 7.00 pm - 8 October 2024

Alessandro Georgiou is a member of the Culture and Environment Scrutiny Panel and was present at the meeting on October 8th, 2024. However, the available documents do not indicate any specific statements or actions taken by him during the meeting.

Licensing Committee - Monday, 7th October, 2024 7.00 pm - 7 October 2024

Alessandro Georgiou was present at the Licensing Committee meeting on October 7th, 2024. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the minutes.

During September 2024, Alessandro Georgiou was a member of the Staff Appeals, Appointment and Remuneration Committee. In the Council meeting on September 18th, he played a significant role in nominations and motions. Georgiou seconded the nominations for Cllr Islam as Mayor and Cllr Greer as Deputy Mayor. He also moved a motion to confer the Freedom of the Borough on Terry Neville OBE JP and seconded the motion for Christine Hamilton JP to receive the same honour. On the topic of council allowances, Alessandro Georgiou stated,

the Opposition would vote against any increase,

while also noting the Administration's decision for a reduced uplift.

Meetings in September 2024

Council - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 7.00 pm - 18 September 2024

During the Council meeting on September 18th, 2024, Alessandro Georgiou was actively involved in several key nominations and motions. He seconded the nominations for both Cllr Islam as Mayor and Cllr Greer as Deputy Mayor. Georgiou also moved a motion to confer the Freedom of the Borough on Terry Neville OBE JP and seconded the motion to confer the same honour on Christine Hamilton JP. Regarding council allowances, Alessandro Georgiou stated that the Opposition would vote against any increase, while also acknowledging the Administration's decision to implement a reduced uplift.

Final Interviews, Staff Appeals, Appointment And Remuneration Committee - Friday, 13th September, 2024 9.30 am - 13 September 2024

Alessandro Georgiou was a member of the Staff Appeals, Appointment and Remuneration Committee during the meeting on September 13, 2024. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided documents.

General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 10th September, 2024 7.00 pm - 10 September 2024

Alessandro Georgiou's presence at the July meeting was noted as an amendment to the minutes of the previous meeting.

Alessandro Georgiou is a member of the General Purposes Committee. He was absent from the previous meeting on June 26, 2024, and was substituted by Cllr Andy Milne. There is no record of him speaking or taking action in the July 24, 2024 meeting based on the provided document.

Meetings in July 2024

General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 24th July, 2024 7.00 pm - 24 July 2024

Alessandro Georgiou is a member of the General Purposes Committee. However, he was absent from the previous meeting on June 26, 2024, and was substituted by Cllr Andy Milne. There is no record of him speaking or taking action in the current meeting based on the provided document.

During June 2024, Alessandro Georgiou attended two Planning Committee meetings. On June 4th, he was present and participated in voting despite a brief absence during a question on item 6. On June 18th, substituting for Cllr Chamberlain, he raised a point regarding the Enfield District Heat Network, questioning the previously approved route:

Members had previously queried why officers had proposed the original approved route.

Meetings in June 2024

General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 26th June, 2024 7.00 pm - 26 June 2024

Alessandro Georgiou was a listed member of the General Purposes Committee for the meeting on 26th June 2024. The provided document does not contain any record of him speaking or taking any action during the meeting.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 18th June, 2024 7.00 pm - 18 June 2024

Cllr Alessandro Georgiou was present at the Planning Committee meeting on June 18th, 2024, substituting for Cllr Chamberlain. During the discussion of the Enfield District Heat Network (item 5), Cllr Georgiou raised a point about the previously approved route, stating:

Members had previously queried why officers had proposed the original approved route.

Planning Committee - Tuesday, 4th June, 2024 7.00 pm - 4 June 2024

Alessandro Georgiou was present at the Planning Committee meeting on June 4th, 2024. He briefly left the room during a lengthy question on item 6 but was allowed to vote as he had not missed any of the debate.

During the May 15th, 2024 Annual Council meeting, Alessandro Georgiou was present and seconded nominations for Mayor and Deputy Mayor. He voted against the Budget Report 2024/25 and the Medium-Term Financial Plan, and requested a recorded vote on the Council Tax Support Scheme 2024/25. Georgiou indicated the Opposition would vote against recommendations for the Capital Strategy, Ten Year Capital Programme, and Treasury Management Strategy, but for the Review and Adoption of the Statutory Pay Policy Statement and Member Attendance Dispensation. He also stated the Opposition would vote against any increase in allowances, arguing that > Councillors would essentially now be being paid more to do less work.

Meetings in May 2024

Annual Council, Council - Wednesday, 15th May, 2024 7.00 pm - 15 May 2024

Alessandro Georgiou was present at the Annual Council meeting on May 15th, 2024. He seconded the nominations for both Cllr Islam as Mayor and Cllr Greer as Deputy Mayor. During the meeting, he voted against the Budget Report 2024/25 and the Medium-Term Financial Plan. He also requested a recorded vote on the Council Tax Support Scheme 2024/25. Alessandro Georgiou indicated that the Opposition, of which he is a part, would have voted against the recommendations for the Capital Strategy and Ten Year Capital Programme, and the Treasury Management Strategy. Conversely, the Opposition would have voted for the recommendation concerning the Review and Adoption of the Statutory Pay Policy Statement and Member Attendance Dispensation. He also stated that the Opposition would vote against any increase in allowances, noting that while an uplift had been voted down since 2009, he felt it was not the right time to implement one, especially given perceived changes in scrutiny panel work that would result in Councillors would essentially now be being paid more to do less work.

During April 2024, Alessandro Georgiou sent apologies for absence from both the Finance & Performance Scrutiny Panel meeting on April 11th and the Equalities Board meeting on April 17th. Consequently, he did not participate in any discussions or actions during these meetings.

Meetings in April 2024

Equalities Board - Wednesday, 17th April, 2024 7.00 pm - 17 April 2024

Alessandro Georgiou was a member of the Equalities Board for the meeting on April 17th, 2024. He sent his apologies for absence and therefore did not participate in any discussions or actions during the meeting.

Finance & Performance Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 11th April, 2024 7.00 pm - 11 April 2024

Alessandro Georgiou sent apologies for absence from the Finance & Performance Scrutiny Panel meeting on 11th April 2024. There is no record of him saying or doing anything during the meeting.

During March 2024, Alessandro Georgiou was absent from the Finance & Performance Scrutiny Panel meeting on March 7th, with Cllr Hannah Dyson substituting for him. However, referencing his past engagement with the committee, he had previously requested that officers from each department attend to address questions on quarterly performance monitoring reports, noting their financial implications, and that officer presentations be concise.

On March 19th, at the Council meeting, Alessandro Georgiou voted against the recommendations presented. He was present at the General Purposes Committee meeting on March 27th, but no specific statements or actions were recorded for him during that session.

Meetings in March 2024

General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 27th March, 2024 7.00 pm - 27 March 2024

Alessandro Georgiou was present at the General Purposes Committee meeting on March 27, 2024. The provided minutes do not record any specific statements or actions taken by him during the meeting.

Council - Tuesday, 19th March, 2024 7.00 pm - 19 March 2024

Alessandro Georgiou voted against the recommendations presented at the Council meeting on March 19th, 2024.

Finance & Performance Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 7th March, 2024 7.00 pm - 7 March 2024

Alessandro Georgiou sent apologies for absence and was substituted by Cllr Hannah Dyson at the Finance & Performance Scrutiny Panel meeting on March 7th, 2024. However, information from a previous meeting (January 16th, 2024) indicates his prior engagement with the committee. In that context, he requested that an officer from each department attend to answer questions on the quarterly performance monitoring reports, stating that the issues raised had financial repercussions. He also asked that officer presentations at the meeting be kept brief.

During the February 22nd, 2024 Council meeting, Alessandro Georgiou was present and voted against the Budget Report 2024/25 and the Medium-Term Financial Plan. He also requested a recorded vote on the Council Tax Support Scheme 2024/25. This follows his previous action in January 2024 where he requested a recorded vote on the appointment of an Independent Person for the Councillor Conduct Committee and abstained from that vote.

Meetings in February 2024

Council - Thursday, 22nd February, 2024 7.00 pm - 22 February 2024

During the Council meeting on February 22nd, 2024, Alessandro Georgiou was present and actively participated in several votes and requests. He voted against the Budget Report 2024/25 and the Medium-Term Financial Plan. He also requested a recorded vote on the Council Tax Support Scheme 2024/25. In a previous meeting (January 24th, 2024), he had requested a recorded vote on the appointment of an Independent Person for the Councillor Conduct Committee and abstained from that vote.