Dr Catherine Mbema

Health and Safety Committee

Health and Safety Committee - Thursday, 10th October, 2024 6.00 pm

The Health and Safety Committee met to consider a report on the Corporate Health and Safety Board, and to confirm the minutes of their previous meeting. The report was provided by Rich Clarke, Lewisham Council's Head of Assurance, and covered issues raised in previous meetings, as well as accident and incident statistics. The previous minutes being considered for approval were for a meeting held on 23 May 2024.

Sustainable Development Select Committee

Sustainable Development Select Committee - Tuesday, 10th September, 2024 7.00 pm

The committee discussed progress with the Air Quality Action Plan 2022-2027, the Lewisham Town Centre Improvements Programme and the committee's future work programme. The committee made several recommendations relating to these issues, including that officers discuss with private businesses raising awareness of car idling, that the accessibility of air quality data on the council website should be improved, that discussions be held with Transport for London (TfL) to consider if bus movements can be altered to support sustainable transport in the town centre, and that the committee receive further information about a licensing review.

Health and Wellbeing Board

Health and Wellbeing Board - Wednesday, 24th July, 2024 3.00 pm

Health and Safety Committee

Health and Safety Committee - Thursday, 23rd May, 2024 5.00 pm

The meeting focused on health and safety issues within Lewisham Council, including the election of the chair and vice-chair, updates on defibrillator policies, emergency evacuations, and health and safety incidents. The committee also discussed the importance of maintaining public safety in council buildings and the need for better reporting and management of health and safety resources.