Councillor Averil Lekau
Email: averil.lekau@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
67 meetings · Page 12 of 14
General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 30th October, 2024 5.00 pm
The committee approved the appointment of Councillor Charlie Davis to various scrutiny panels and sub-committees, and the nomination of Councillor Sarah-Jane Merrill to Woodlands Farm Trust. The committee also approved the salary ranges for three chief officer posts and the adoption of a new suite of policies about the use of data and technology in the council. Finally the committee agreed to continue the use of market supplement allowances to support the recruitment and retention of digital, data and technology staff.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 2.00 pm
The Cabinet noted the progress made on fire, asbestos, gas, water, lift, and electrical safety in council properties. They also noted the performance of the Damp and Mould Team and agreed to dispose of 13 properties the council owns.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 2.00 pm
The meeting made a number of decisions. It approved the Our Greenwich Annual Plan for 2024-26. It agreed to vary the tenure mix for the final phase of the Woolwich Estates regeneration, resulting in the Council receiving 53 new homes on the site, rather than the 90 that were originally planned. It also approved the scheme and estimate for the development of a new all-through school for children with special educational needs and disabilities at Hargood Road. It agreed to adopt the Statement of Community Involvement and Developers’ Engagement Charter. Finally, it agreed to enter into a lease with Golden Lane Housing to enable the long-term occupation of the flats and shared house at Royal Hill.
General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 3.00 pm
This meeting has been postponed.
Overview & Scrutiny Call-in Sub-Committee - Tuesday, 10th September, 2024 7.00 pm
The Overview & Scrutiny Call-in Sub-Committee met to discuss whether to 'call-in' a decision about the future of two of the council's trading companies. They also were scheduled to note the outside bodies that councillors are members of.
Decisions from Meetings
187 decisions · Page 1 of 38
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: 67
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 187