Mayor Brenda Dacres
Email: brenda.dacres@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
37 meetings · Page 1 of 8
(Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 pm
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 21 January 2026 addressed a wide range of issues, including the definition of housing delivery, the management of events on Blackheath, and significant updates on regeneration projects and housing policies. Key decisions included the approval of an updated Joint Events Policy for Blackheath, the adoption of new housing policies, and the strategy for tackling empty homes.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 19th January, 2026 3.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the implementation of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, updates on mental health services, approaches to tackling obesity and food insecurity, and the commercial determinants of health. Key decisions included noting progress on the Health and Wellbeing Board Implementation Plan 2025-2030 and endorsing the Whole Systems Approach to Obesity as Lewisham's unified response.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including housing, social care, waste management, and financial performance. They approved measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, improve waste collection services, extend contracts for social care services, and set the council tax base for the upcoming financial year. The cabinet also agreed to procure new IT systems for the Revenue and Benefits Service and approved a contract for print and multifunctional devices.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
249 decisions · Page 19 of 50
Medium Term Financial Strategy
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to note the risks with regards to the uncertainty of future government funding, agree the 2026/27 to 2029/30 Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), and note that the budget gap in the current MTFS will be revised once more information on the funding reform is available.
For Determination
Procurement of a property survey for PFI expiry
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to procure a contract, valued at no more than £1,000,000, for asset condition hand-back surveys of properties within the Brockley PFI estate, utilizing the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement (Lot 4), and delegated authority to the Executive Director of Housing to select the provider and agree the contract terms.
For Determination
Consultancy Services (Housing) - Part 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to approve a procurement process for consultancy services, including a Principal Designer and Employers Agent, to support the delivery of the Housing Capital Programme, ensuring compliance with building regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022, and to delegate contractor selection to the Executive Director of Housing.
For Determination
2025/26 Strategic Transport and Highways Capital Programme
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to authorize officers to deliver the 2025/26 Strategic Transport and Highways Capital Programme projects, conduct public engagement and consultations, advertise and make Traffic Management Orders, and deliver additional projects arising from further funding allocations.
For Determination
Local Government Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) complaint handling recommendations
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to note the report on the Local Government Social Care Ombudsman's (LGSCO) findings regarding Lewisham Council's handling of children's social care complaints and the Children and Young People’s directorate's action plan to address the identified issues.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 249