Billy Harding - Councillor for Lewisham (Forest Hill)

Councillor Billy Harding

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

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

61 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Council Committee Member

AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm

May 20, 2026, 7:30 pm
Housing Select Committee Committee Member

Housing Select Committee - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Housing Select Committee meeting on 05 March 2026 addressed significant issues concerning housing providers' repairs services, major works programmes, and the development of new housing. Key decisions included noting reports from Hyde Housing and L&Q, with a specific recommendation for L&Q to provide further information and for the Chair of the Housing Committee to write to L&Q's CEO expressing dissatisfaction with their preparedness. The committee also noted a report on major works and stock condition, and discussed the ongoing challenges and delays at the John Smythe Court development.

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

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.

March 04, 2026, 7:30 pm
Licensing Sub Committee D Committee Member

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

The Licensing Sub Committee D met on Thursday 5 February 2026 to consider a review of the premises licence for Best Foods Mega Mart. The committee decided to keep the existing licence but imposed additional conditions, including those from the Home Office, to address concerns about illegal working.

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

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.

January 28, 2026, 7:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

83 decisions · Page 9 of 17

Minutes

From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025

...the Council approved the minutes of the previous Council meeting held on March 5th, 2025, as an accurate record.

Recommendations Approved

Election of Speaker

From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025

...to elect Cllr Jacq Paschoud as Speaker for the municipal year 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved

Mayor's Delegation of Executive Functions

From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025

...to note the Mayor's delegation of Executive functions as detailed in Part III of the Council's Constitution.

Recommendations Approved

Announcements or Communications

From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025

...to receive any announcements or communications from the Speaker and/or the Head of Paid Service.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of Interests

From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025

... to approve recommendations regarding the declaration of interests by council members, ensuring transparency and adherence to the Council's Member Code of Conduct.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 61

Average per Month: 2.5

Decisions Recorded: 83