Councillor Billy Harding
Email: Billy.Harding@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
55 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, to discuss the statement of accounts for 2024-25, consider several motions, and address questions from both the public and council members.
Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Lewisham Council Housing Select Committee met to discuss the Building for Lewisham programme, antisocial behaviour, an ombudsman report, and future work programmes. The committee agreed to request clarification on the definition of delivery
in the context of housing targets and expressed disappointment with the council's handling of homelessness cases.
Delivering Affordable Homes in Partnership Task and Finish Group - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Delivering Affordable Homes in Partnership Task and Finish Group met to discuss a report outlining the group's findings and recommendations on how Lewisham Council can deliver more affordable housing through effective partnerships. The group agreed to the report and its recommendations, which will now be submitted to Mayor Damien Egan and the cabinet for consideration. These recommendations include a post-procurement review of the Strategic Partnership Agreement, embedding KPIs and performance measures, and resident engagement in the small-sites pilot.
Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 7.00 pm
This meeting of the Licensing Sub Committee D was scheduled to consider a variation to the premises licence for Fourteen87, and a new premises licence application for Fresh from Yard. Councillors were also expected to elect a chair for the sub committee for the remainder of the municipal year, and to declare any personal interests in the items on the agenda.
Licensing Sub Committee C - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee C scheduled a meeting to address several licensing matters within the borough. The agenda included the election of a chair, declarations of interest, and reviews of premises licences for Traffik Bar and Restaurant, KFC, and Glorious Food & Wine.
Decisions from Meetings
83 decisions · Page 1 of 17
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
LG&SC Ombudsman Report
From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to note the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman report and the council's response, express extreme disappointment at repeated failings and serious concern regarding accommodation practices, and indicate a willingness to refer the matter to Mayor and Cabinet if not for upcoming legislative changes, while committing to closely monitor future cases.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Ombudsman Special Investigation report
From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to note the Housing Ombudsman Special Investigation report and request an updated report on compliance with Awaab's Law, including progress on damp and mould cases, for the January meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of interest
From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...the committee noted the declarations of interest from Councillors Harding, Dall, Atkinson, Johnston-Franklin, and Penfold regarding their various affiliations and connections to organizations and individuals potentially relevant to housing matters in Lewisham.
Recommendations Approved
Antisocial Behaviour
From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
...to note the report and information provided by officers on antisocial behaviour casework, mediation, noise nuisance, and partnership working.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 3.1
Decisions Recorded: 83