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.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
(Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 pm
Council - Wednesday, 28th 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.
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 the approval of several key housing and social care policies and contracts. Significant decisions were made regarding the regeneration of Catford Town Centre and Lewisham Shopping Centre, as well as strategies to tackle empty homes and improve the borough's SEND provision.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
249 decisions · Page 47 of 50
General Fund DIsposals PART2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to approve the recommendations related to General Fund Disposals, as considered under item 15.
Recommendations Approved
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Catford Regeneration Partnership Ltd Business Plan
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to agree the 2024-2027 Business Plan for the Catford Regeneration Partnership Limited, including noting the budget, a non-commercial loan, and an amendment to the loan agreement to allow flexible repayment, including capitalising interest.
Implemented
Building for Lewisham - Achilles Street PART 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to approve the revised redline and submission of a planning application for the Achilles Estate regeneration project, noting the Landlord Offer, positive resident feedback, the updated financial model, delivery timeline, grant conditions, and the upcoming procurement approach approval.
Recommendations Approved
Seeking permission to procure Healthwatch and Independent Heath Complaints Advocacy Services
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to procure Healthwatch and Independent Heath Complaints Advocacy Services as a single contract, approve the subsequent contract award, and delegate authority to the Executive Director of Adult Social Care and Health to select the preferred service provider.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 249