Councillor Ayesha Lahai-Taylor
Email: Ayesha.Lahai-Taylor@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
35 meetings · Page 1 of 7
BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues, including the Council Budget for 2026/27 and temporary changes to polling places for the upcoming May 2026 elections. The meeting also included a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy.
Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Children and Young People Select Committee met to discuss tackling race inequality in schools, the council's approach to kinship and foster care, and to review the administration's work programme. Key decisions included noting the progress made in addressing race inequality in schools and agreeing to a whole-council approach to improving the foster carer offer. The committee also identified priority areas for the incoming committee's work programme, including the SEND white paper and the mental health and post-16 destinations of the COVID cohort.
Corporate Parenting Group - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - 6.00 pm
Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on 28 January 2026 saw a wide range of announcements and discussions, including a significant debate on a motion concerning the rights, safety, and dignity of people seeking sanctuary and migrants, alongside a motion condemning immigration raids. Key decisions were made regarding the council tax base, treasury management, and the review of the council's constitution.
Decisions from Meetings
88 decisions · Page 1 of 18
Improving economic opportunities and outcomes for young people
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026
The Children and Young People Select Committee of Lewisham Council on 08 January 2026 approved recommendations. These included lobbying for standardised data collection, developing integrated career guidance in schools, exploring apprenticeship creation through capital spending, providing incentives for SMEs to recruit young people, and creating a mentorship scheme for young entrepreneurs.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Parenting Strategy
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026
The Children and Young People Select Committee of Lewisham Council decided to approve the Corporate Parenting Strategy on 08 January 2026. They noted the report and approved recommendations for an in-person briefing for all members and formalised reporting on support for carers and foster parents.
Recommendations Approved
Select Committee work programme
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026
The Children and Young People Select Committee of Lewisham Council decided to approve the agenda for the meeting on 3 March 2026. This decision was made on 08 January 2026.
Recommendations Approved
External Audit Update
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
... the report regarding the External Audit Update was noted.
Recommendations Approved
Risk Management in Housing
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...the committee noted the report on Risk Management in Housing, which outlined key risks and mitigations within the Housing directorate's Risk Register.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 35
Average per Month: 0.8
Decisions Recorded: 88 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.