Billy Harding - Councillor for Lewisham (Forest Hill)

Councillor Billy Harding

Labour and Co-operative Party Forest Hill Vice Chair Audit and Risk Committee

Email: Billy.Harding@lewisham.gov.uk

Council: Lewisham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Housing Select Committee (Committee Member) Forest Hill Assembly Delivering Homes in Partnership Task and Finish Group (Committee Member) Audit and Risk Committee (Committee Member) (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

59 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Committee Committee Member

Licensing Sub Committee D - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Licensing Sub Committee D is scheduled to convene on Thursday, 5 February 2026. The agenda includes the election of a Chair, the review of a premises licence for Best Foods Mega Mart, and discussions regarding applications for off-sales alcohol licences for Fresh from Yard and Best Food Mega Mart.

February 05, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Committee Committee Member

Licensing Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 7.00 pm

February 05, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss the council's financial management, the setting of the Council Tax base for the upcoming year, and proposed amendments to the council's governing documents. Key discussions were scheduled regarding the Treasury Management Outturn and Mid-Year Review, the Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) tax bases, and a review of the council's Constitution.

January 28, 2026, 7:30 pm
Housing Select Committee Committee Member

Housing Select Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Housing Select Committee of Lewisham Council met on 14 January 2026 to discuss several key issues, including compliance with Awaab's Law[^2], rent setting, temporary accommodation, and private sector licensing.

January 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday 26 November 2025, addressing community safety concerns, celebrating achievements in planning and parks, and approving the annual accounts. The council also discussed petitions, public and member questions, and motions related to recognising the contributions of British West Indian service personnel and the Latin American community in Lewisham.

November 26, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

83 decisions · Page 2 of 17

Building for Lewisham Programme

From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to note the report on the Building for Lewisham Programme and refer its views on the use of the term delivery within the program to the Mayor and Cabinet.

Recommendations Approved

Responses from Mayor and Cabinet

From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, despite receiving no responses from the Mayor and Cabinet.

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

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

Apologies for absence

From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to approve the recommendations, following receipt of apologies for lateness from Councillor Anifowose.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 59

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 83