Councillor Chris Best
Email: chris.best@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
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 19th 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 the development of the next strategy.
BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th 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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
68 decisions · Page 11 of 14
Strategic review of engagement
From: Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 21, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of previous meeting
From: Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 21, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Responses from Mayor and Cabinet
From: Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 21, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Select Committee work programme
From: Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 21, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Workforce equalities
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