Councillor Bill Brown
Email: bill.brown@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
54 meetings · Page 1 of 11
BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham will convene on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss the Council Budget for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting agenda also includes proposals for temporary changes to polling places for the May 2026 elections and the delegation of authority to the Returning Officer for future temporary amendments.
Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss the council's treasury management outturn and mid-year review for 2025/26, the setting of the 2026/27 Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) base, and a review of the council's constitution. The meeting also included discussions on the appointment of co-opted members to the Children and Young People Select Committee and several motions submitted by councillors.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
79 decisions · Page 7 of 16
Appointment of Young Mayor and Deputy
From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...to approve the appointment of the new Young Mayor and Deputy, following speeches from the outgoing office holders and the signing of acceptance documents.
Recommendations Approved
Council Budget 2025/26
From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025
... the Council of Lewisham approved the Council Budget for 2025/26, including a General Fund Budget Requirement of £312.515m, a 4.99% increase in Lewisham's Council Tax element, adjustments to various specific grants, an approach to setting 2025/26 fees and charges, the Dedicated Schools Grant allocation, an increase in dwelling rents of 2.7%, the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan, the Treasury Management Strategy, the Capital Programme, and the Climate Budget.
Recommendations Approved
Pay Policy Statement
From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...to approve the Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26 as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.
Recommendations Approved
Lewisham Local Plan - Main Modifications Consultation (Regulation 24 Independent Examination)
From: EGM, Council - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 11, 2025
... to release the proposed Main Modifications to the new Lewisham Local Plan, along with its accompanying Integrated Impact Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment, for public consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Setting the Council Tax Base, the NNDR Tax Base & Discounts for Second Homes and Empty Homes
From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.30 pm - January 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 54
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 79