Councillor Andre Bourne
Email: andre.bourne@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Andre Bourne's council service across three years, from 2024 to 2026, reveals a consistent engagement with community health and planning, with a notable increase in focused activity and critical inquiry in more recent years.
In 2026, Bourne's recorded activity was minimal, consisting solely of his attendance at the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting in January. While no specific statements or actions were documented, his presence indicates continued involvement in this area.
2025 marked a period of more pronounced engagement. Bourne was appointed to the Standards Sub-Committee A in April and voted in favor of the Council Budget in May, demonstrating his commitment to core council functions. His most significant contribution in this year occurred in November during the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting. Here, he took on the role of Vice-Chair and actively questioned the efficacy of health initiatives, probing into the success criteria of a pilot phase, evaluation methods, co-production with Black communities, expert accessibility, and long-term funding. This critical questioning highlights a deepening focus on the practical implementation and equitable outcomes of health programs.
In 2024, Bourne showed consistent participation in both the Planning Committee A and the Healthier Communities Select Committee. He actively moved recommendations for planning applications in October and December, underscoring his direct involvement in development decisions. While he sent apologies for an August Planning Committee A meeting, his attendance at a September Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting and a November Council meeting, alongside a December Standards Committee meeting where he was recommended for a sub-committee appointment, demonstrates a broad engagement. His activities in 2024 laid the groundwork for his later, more critical involvement in health initiatives.
Key Themes and Priorities: Throughout his service, Bourne has consistently focused on community health and planning. His involvement in the Healthier Communities Select Committee has been a recurring element, evolving from participation to active inquiry and leadership.
Evolution of Focus: Bourne's focus appears to have evolved from broader participation and direct action in planning (2024) to a more critical and analytical approach to health initiatives, particularly concerning their effectiveness, equity, and sustainability (2025). While 2026 shows a dip in documented activity, his continued attendance at the Healthier Communities Select Committee suggests this area remains a priority.
Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years): His most significant contributions in recent years are his critical questioning of health pilot phase criteria, evaluation methods, co-production with Black communities, expert accessibility, and long-term funding sustainability in November 2025. His role as Vice-Chair of the Healthier Communities Select Committee in July 2025 also signifies increased responsibility and influence.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest: Bourne demonstrates a consistent interest in health initiatives and planning processes. His engagement with the Healthier Communities Select Committee, in particular, has been a steady thread throughout his council service, with his contributions becoming more pointed and analytical over time.
Yearly Activity Timeline
In 2026, Andre Bourne's recorded activity consisted of attending the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting in January. No specific statements or actions were documented for him during this meeting.
Monthly Activity in 2026
During January 2026, Andre Bourne attended the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting on January 7th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the minutes.
Meetings in January 2026
Healthier Communities Select Committee - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 7.30 pm - 7 January 2026
Andre Bourne was in attendance at the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting on January 7th, 2026. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided minutes.
Throughout 2025, Andre Bourne's involvement in council and committee meetings showed a pattern of both participation and absence. He was appointed to Standards Sub-Committee A in April and voted in favor of the Council Budget in May. A significant contribution occurred in November during the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting, where he actively questioned the pilot phase's success criteria, evaluation methods, co-production with Black communities, accessibility of experts, and long-term funding sustainability. He also took on the role of Vice-Chair for the Healthier Communities Select Committee in July. While present at several meetings, his direct contributions were most notable in April, May, and November, with a focus on committee appointments, budget approval, and critical questioning of health initiatives.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During November 2025, Andre Bourne was active in the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting on November 11th. He raised several key questions regarding the pilot phase, including its success criteria and evaluation methods. Bourne also inquired about ensuring co-production and trust with Black communities, given existing disparities in mental health services. He questioned the accessibility of housing and benefits experts within the proposed 24-hour clinical model and expressed concerns about the long-term sustainability of the funding model beyond the pilot phase, asking about proactive steps to secure future financial support. Andre Bourne was also present at the Standards Committee meeting on November 19th, though no specific statements or actions were recorded for him during that meeting.
Meetings in November 2025
Standards Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm - 19 November 2025
Andre Bourne was a member of the Standards Committee and was present at the meeting on 24 September 2025. No specific statements or actions by Mr. Bourne were recorded in the provided documents.
Healthier Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.00 pm - 11 November 2025
During the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting on November 11th, 2025, Andre Bourne actively participated by asking several pertinent questions. He sought clarification on the specific success criteria for the pilot phase, particularly in relation to evaluation, and inquired about how co-production and trust would be ensured with Black communities, given existing disparities in mental health services. Bourne also questioned the accessibility of housing and benefits experts within the proposed 24-hour clinical model, asking if these services would be available during all operational hours. Furthermore, he raised concerns about the sustainability of the funding model beyond the pilot phase, referencing past instances where successful pilots faltered due to a lack of long-term funding and asked about proactive steps to secure future financial support.
During September 2025, Andre Bourne's documented activity primarily involved absences and apologies. He was listed as in attendance at the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting on September 4th, but the transcript indicates he sent apologies for absence, creating a discrepancy. He also sent apologies for absence from the Standards Committee meeting on September 24th. Furthermore, he was noted as absent from the Council meeting on September 24th.
Meetings in September 2025
Standards Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm - 24 September 2025
Andre Bourne sent apologies for absence from the meeting held on Wednesday, 9 April 2025.
Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.30 pm - 24 September 2025
Andre Bourne was noted as absent from the council meeting held on Wednesday, 16 July 2025. No other activity for Andre Bourne was found in the provided documents for the Council meeting on 24th September 2025.
Healthier Communities Select Committee - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 7.00 pm - 4 September 2025
Andre Bourne was listed as in attendance at the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting on 2025-09-04. However, there is no record of him speaking or taking any action during the meeting across the provided documents. The transcript indicates he sent apologies for absence, which contradicts his listed attendance in the minutes and reports pack.
In July 2025, Andre Bourne was appointed as Vice-Chair to the Healthier Communities Select Committee. He also sent apologies for absence from the meeting on July 16th.
Meetings in July 2025
Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm - 16 July 2025
Andre Bourne was appointed as Vice-Chair to the Healthier Communities Select Committee. He had also sent apologies for absence from the meeting.
During June 2025, Andre Bourne attended one meeting of the Healthier Communities Select Committee on June 5th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for Andre Bourne during this meeting.
Meetings in June 2025
Healthier Communities Select Committee - Thursday, 5th June, 2025 7.00 pm - 5 June 2025
Andre Bourne was a member of the Healthier Communities Select Committee and was recorded as in attendance at the meeting on March 12, 2025. No specific statements or actions by Andre Bourne were noted in the provided documents.
During May 2025, Andre Bourne attended the Council meeting on May 7th and voted in favour of the Council Budget 2025/26.
Meetings in May 2025
AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - 7 May 2025
Andre Bourne was present at the Council meeting on 7th May 2025 and voted in favour of the Council Budget 2025/26.
During April 2025, Andre Bourne participated in the Standards Committee meeting on April 9th. He seconded the motion for appointments to Standards Sub-Committees, and was subsequently appointed to Standards Sub-Committee A.
Meetings in April 2025
Standards Committee - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm - 9 April 2025
During the Standards Committee meeting on April 9th, 2025, Andre Bourne seconded the motion for the appointments to Standards Sub-Committees. This action was noted in both the minutes and the public reports pack. The resolution specifically stated:
RESOLVED, having been moved by the Chair and seconded by Cllr Bourne, that the appointments to Standards Sub Committees be as follows: Standards Sub- Committee A – Councillors Moore, Bourne, De Ryk, Rathbone and Stamirowski.
During March 2025, Andre Bourne's activity was limited to being noted as absent from the Council meeting on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025. He had been absent from a previous meeting on February 11th, 2025.
Meetings in March 2025
Healthier Communities Select Committee - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm - 12 March 2025
Andre Bourne submitted apologies for the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting held on January 9, 2025. No other activity for Andre Bourne was recorded in the provided documents for the March 12, 2025 meeting.
BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - 5 March 2025
Andre Bourne was noted as being absent from a previous meeting held on Tuesday, 11 February 2025. No other activity or statements from Andre Bourne were recorded in the provided documents for the Council meeting on Wednesday, 5th March 2025.
During February 2025, Andre Bourne was present at the Council meeting on February 11th. No specific statements or actions were attributed to him in the meeting reports.
Meetings in February 2025
EGM, Council - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 7.30 pm - 11 February 2025
Andre Bourne was present at the Council meeting on February 11th, 2025. No specific statements or actions were attributed to him in the provided reports pack.
During January 2025, Andre Bourne was listed as an apology for the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting on January 9th, though public reports indicated he was an attendee. He did not speak or take any action in either the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting or the Council meeting on January 22nd.
Meetings in January 2025
Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.30 pm - 22 January 2025
Andre Bourne was present at the Council meeting on January 22nd, 2025. There is no record of him speaking or taking any action during the meeting.
Healthier Communities Select Committee - Thursday, 9th January, 2025 7.00 pm - 9 January 2025
Andre Bourne was listed as an apology for the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting on 9 January 2025, according to the printed minutes. However, the public reports pack lists him as an attendee. Despite this discrepancy, there is no record of Andre Bourne speaking or taking any action during the meeting.
Throughout 2024, Andre Bourne demonstrated consistent engagement with council activities, particularly within the Planning Committee A and the Healthier Communities Select Committee. He was noted for his participation in the Planning Committee A meetings in October and December, where he actively moved recommendations for applications. While he sent apologies for absence from an August Planning Committee A meeting, he attended a September Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting and a November Council meeting. His involvement extended to the Standards Committee in December, where he attended a meeting and was recommended for appointment to a sub-committee. His activities highlight a focus on planning and community health initiatives.
Monthly Activity in 2024
During December 2024, Andre Bourne attended the Planning Committee A meeting on December 10th and the Standards Committee meeting on December 11th. He was also recommended for appointment to Standards Sub-Committee A.
Meetings in December 2024
Standards Committee - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm - 11 December 2024
Andre Bourne was present at the Standards Committee meeting on Wednesday, 11th December, 2024. He was also recommended for appointment to Standards Sub-Committee A.
Planning Committee A - Tuesday, 10th December, 2024 7.30 pm - 10 December 2024
Andre Bourne was present at the Planning Committee A meeting on 10 December 2024 as a member of the committee. He was also noted as present at the Planning Committee A meeting on 15 October 2024.
During November 2024, Andre Bourne was present at one Council meeting on November 27th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the meeting reports.
Meetings in November 2024
Council - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 7.30 pm - 27 November 2024
Andre Bourne was present at the Council meeting on Wednesday, 27th November, 2024. No specific statements or actions were attributed to him in the provided reports pack.
During October 2024, Councillor Andre Bourne was noted as absent from a previous meeting on July 17th. In the Council meeting on October 2nd, there is no record of his participation. However, at the Planning Committee A meeting on October 15th, Councillor Bourne actively participated by moving the recommendation for the Sydenham High Senior School application.
Meetings in October 2024
Planning Committee A - Tuesday, 15th October, 2024 7.30 pm - 15 October 2024
At the Planning Committee A meeting on October 15, 2024, Councillor Andre Bourne moved the recommendation for the Sydenham High Senior School application. This motion was seconded by Councillor Luke Warner and subsequently voted upon.
Council - Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024 7.30 pm - 2 October 2024
Andre Bourne was noted as being absent from a previous meeting held on Wednesday, 17 July 2024. There is no record of Andre Bourne speaking or acting in the documents for the Council meeting on 2nd October 2024.
During September 2024, Andre Bourne attended the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting on September 17th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided report pack.
Meetings in September 2024
Healthier Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 7.00 pm - 17 September 2024
Andre Bourne was a member of the Healthier Communities Select Committee and was in attendance at the meeting on Thursday, 18 July 2024. No specific statements or actions by Andre Bourne were recorded in the provided report pack.
During August 2024, Andre Bourne was noted as having sent apologies for absence from the Planning Committee A meeting held on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024.
Meetings in August 2024
Planning Committee A - Tuesday, 6th August, 2024 7.30 pm - 6 August 2024
Councillor Andre Bourne sent apologies for absence from the Planning Committee A meeting on Tuesday, 6th August, 2024.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Lewisham Council meeting on 26 November 2025 confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting and addressed declarations of interest. Key discussions included a community safety update, announcements on the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, planning service recognition, Lewisham Parks Awards, and secured funding for better bus infrastructure. The council also discussed free SIM cards for low-income residents and funding for youth clubs and adventure playgrounds. A petition was presented regarding traffic calming measures on Sunny Dean Street, and public questions covered various council services and planning decisions. Member questions delved into specific council initiatives and policies, and the meeting concluded with the approval of the Statement of Accounts for 2024-25 and the consideration of two motions: one recognising the contribution of British West Indian and Global Majority Service Personnel, and another recognising the Latin American community in Lewisham.
Standards Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Standards Committee of Lewisham Council met on 19 November 2025 to discuss updates to the handling of standards and conduct, and to appoint members to sub-committees. The committee was also scheduled to note the minutes of the previous meeting, and to consider a report on complaints made under the Members' Code of Conduct. Councillors were asked to declare any personal interests they had in the agenda items.
Healthier Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Healthier Communities Select Committee met to discuss the Lewisham Neighbourhood 2 Central 24/7 Community Mental Health Centre, and to hear the findings and feedback from the Reimagining Day Opportunities project. The committee also reviewed its work programme for the year and discussed items for the next meeting.
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.
Standards Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Standards Committee met to appoint two new independent persons to play a consultative role in investigating complaints against councillors, as required by the Localism Act 2011[^2]. Following interviews, Katie Prestedge and Kalwant Grewal were recommended for appointment to the roles. The committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting and noted that there were no declarations of interest.
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
Select Committee work programme
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
Minutes of previous meeting
From: Healthier Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 11, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 70