Chris Best - Councillor for Lewisham (Sydenham)

Councillor Chris Best

Labour and Co-operative Party Sydenham

Email: chris.best@lewisham.gov.uk

Council: Lewisham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee (Chair) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Health and Safety Committee (Committee Member) Pensions Investment Committee (Committee Member) Sydenham Assembly Strategic Planning Committee Community Housing Task and Finish Group Governance Committee (Committee Member) Public Accounts Select Committee (Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

46 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 7.30 pm

May 20, 2026, 7:30 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 19 March 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the council's Corporate Strategy 2022-2026 and discussions on its future development.

March 19, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues, including the Council Budget for 2026/27 and temporary changes to polling places for the upcoming May 2026 elections. The meeting also included a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy.

March 04, 2026, 7:30 pm
Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee Chair

Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to discuss policing updates, initiatives for an age-friendly borough, and the implementation of recommendations from the Disabled People's Commission. Key decisions included a commitment to improving public trust in the police through enhanced community engagement and a focus on developing co-production frameworks to ensure disabled residents have a greater say in policy and service design.

February 24, 2026, 7:00 pm
Governance Committee Committee Member

Governance Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Governance Committee of Lewisham Council was scheduled to discuss proposed changes to polling places for the May 2026 elections and to consider delegating authority to the Returning Officer for future temporary amendments. The committee was also set to review the council's constitution.

February 04, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

68 decisions · Page 10 of 14

Statement of Accounts 2023/24 and Annual Report 2023/24

From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.30 pm - January 22, 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

Constitution Update

From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.30 pm - January 22, 2025

...to note the report on the Constitution Update, approve specific amendments endorsed by the Governance Committee, and approve a holistic review of the Constitution.

Recommendations Approved

Polling District Review

From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.30 pm - January 22, 2025

...to approve a revised polling scheme for Lewisham, with proposed changes, for implementation at all elections from January 31, 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of interest

From: Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 21, 2025

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 46

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 68