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 32 of 50
Housing Retrofit Strategy
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 12, 2025
... to approve the draft Housing Retrofit Strategy for Lewisham.
For Determination
Sustainable Procurement Strategy 2025-2029
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to approve the new Sustainable Procurement Strategy for the period 2025 – 2029, encompassing five key themes: the future of procurement, organisational approach to contract management, cost of living pressures, ethical supply chain management, and tackling the climate emergency.
Recommendations Approved
Single Equalities Framework
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to approve the Single Equalities Framework.
For Determination
Besson Street: Development Update
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to note progress on the Besson Street development, authorize an extension and increase to the pre-development loan, and delegate authority to facilitate the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
IHASS, Marsha Phoenix, Newstead Road Contract Extension
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to extend contracts with St Mungo's, Thames Reach IHASS, and Marsha Phoenix Memorial Trust for two years to continue providing supported housing and floating support services for vulnerable adults and young people.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 249