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 18 of 32
Children's services improvement
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 23rd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 23, 2025
...to address the high vacancy rate among children's social workers and its impact on service quality, they recommended that the Mayor and Cabinet review the ongoing corporate recruitment controls.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of interest
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 23rd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 23, 2025
...to note the declarations of interest from Cllr Paschoud regarding the Ravensbourne Project, Cllr Lahai-Taylor as a council-appointed school governor, Mons Rothon as Chair of the governing body of Christ the King, and Cllr Moore's past employment with V6.
Recommendations Approved
Lewisham Safeguarding Children Partnership Annual Report 2023/24
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 23rd January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Setting the Council Tax Base, the NNDR Tax Base & Discounts for Second Homes and Empty Homes
From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.30 pm - January 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Statement of Accounts 2023/24 and Annual Report 2023/24
From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.30 pm - January 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 157