Councillor Chris Barnham
Email: chris.barnham@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
46 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Corporate Parenting Group - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.00 pm
Licensing Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 7.00 pm
Public Accounts Select Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Public Accounts Select Committee is scheduled to discuss the council's budget for the upcoming financial year, 2026-27, which will involve a detailed review of proposed spending, savings, and income generation. The committee will also consider its work programme for the remainder of the municipal year, ensuring its scrutiny activities align with the council's strategic priorities.
Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of financial and governance matters. Key topics scheduled for consideration included the setting of the Council Tax base for the upcoming year, a review of the Council's constitution, and updates on treasury management.
Appointments Committee - Friday, 19th December, 2025 9.30 am
The Lewisham Council Appointments Committee is scheduled to meet to elect a chair and vice chair, and to discuss the appointment of an Executive Director of Children and Young People. Members will also be asked to declare any personal interests they have in the items on the agenda.
Decisions from Meetings
157 decisions · Page 12 of 32
Consultation Report for Determined Admissions Arrangement 2026-27
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to approve the admissions arrangements and Published Admissions Numbers for mainstream community schools and sixth forms for the 2026/27 academic year, along with revisions to the 2024/25 and 2025/26 admissions arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to procure the appointment of external enforcement agents for the collection of council tax and business rates
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to procure three external enforcement agents for the collection of council tax and business rates, extend current contracts for three months, use the Crown Commercial Service framework for procurement, award contracts to preferred providers within a £1,995,000 limit, and delegate final selection to the Executive Director for Corporate Resources.
Recommendations Approved
Permitted Extension of the Change, Grow, Live Contract (Adults Substance Misuse Service)
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to extend the contract with Change, Grow, Live for the Adult Substance Misuse Service for two years, from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, at a total cost of £3,890,072.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Performance Dashboard Q2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to note updates on performance indicators and approve the publication of the Quarter 2 Corporate Performance Dashboard on the Council’s website by January 31st, 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Contract Award: Extra Care Services at Conrad Court
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to award Housing 21 a three-year contract worth £2,461,907.76 to deliver Extra Care services at Conrad Court, delegating the final contract terms to the Executive Director for Adult Social Care & Health.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 157