Councillor Ayesha Lahai-Taylor

Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Select Committee met to discuss the Corporate Parenting Strategy and improving economic opportunities for young people. Key decisions included approving recommendations for an all-member briefing on corporate parenting and formalising reporting on carer welfare, as well as approving recommendations to lobby for standardised data collection on inequalities, develop integrated career guidance in schools, explore apprenticeship creation through capital spending, provide guidance for SMEs on recruiting young people, and create a mentorship scheme for young entrepreneurs.

Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Audit and Risk Committee of Lewisham Council met on Thursday 11 December 2025. The meeting focused on the key risks within the Housing Directorate, the progress of the external audit for the 2024/25 financial year, and the ongoing internal audit plan. The committee noted the reports presented and approved recommendations related to these areas.

Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on Wednesday 26 November 2025 confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting and addressed several key announcements, including a community safety update, the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, and recognition for the planning service. Significant funding was also announced for bus infrastructure improvements and upgrades to youth clubs and adventure playgrounds.

Audit and Risk Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Audit and Risk Committee of Lewisham Council met on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, to review external audit findings, internal audit progress, anti-fraud efforts, and the corporate risk register. Key decisions included noting the external audit update reports for the main accounts and pension fund, approving the internal audit plan for 2025/26, and noting the annual report from the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Team and the update on the Corporate Risk Register.

Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Select Committee met to discuss the implementation of a new strategic youth offer, consider a report on elective home education, and review the committee's work programme. The committee approved recommendations for the youth offer and elective home education reports.