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 49 of 50
Proposed Development of Lewisham Residential Children's homes'
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to proceed with the development of Lewisham Residential Children's Homes by delegating contract authority, initiating recruitment for staff and a Registered Manager, and allocating £307k in funding for refurbishment.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Ombudsman Service Complaint Handling Code Annual Submission
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to note the contents of the Housing Ombudsman Service Complaint Handling Code Annual Submission and for the Member Responsible for Complaints to respond.
Recommendations Approved
School Premises Officer Houses PART 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to approve a review of School Premises Officer Houses, delegate authority for future usage decisions of several properties to Executive Directors, approve the regularization of educational sites, maintain temporary accommodation status for some houses, convert others to children's residential homes, declare and authorize the disposal of two houses, and delegate authority to seek Secretary of State approvals where necessary.
Recommendations Approved
Algernon Road (site adjacent to 70 Algernon Road) - Approval for use of s106 money PART 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to approve the allocation of Section 106 monies from Home Park and updated total scheme costs for the Algernon Road project, and to confirm the delegation of authority to the Executive Director of Place to finalise and award the contract.
Recommendations Approved
LUF Project 1 - Lewisham Market (Market Canopy) PART 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to proceed with procuring a contractor for the manufacture and installation of a new canopy for Lewisham Market, and to delegate the final contractor selection and contract agreement.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 249