Councillor Claire Wills

The Strategic Planning Committee refused planning permission for the proposed development at Former Lewisham College, 1 Deptford Bridge, SE8 on 24 September 2026. The decision was based on concerns regarding the height, scale, and massing of the proposed buildings, which were deemed to cause harm to the significance of local conservation areas and listed buildings. The committee also cited concerns about the development's failure to respond appropriately to the character of the surrounding area and its negative impact on residential amenity.

The Strategic Planning Committee of Lewisham Council approved the proposals for 56-60 New Cross Road on 24 September 2026. The committee agreed to refer the application to the Mayor of London and authorised officers to negotiate a legal agreement. If no direction is received from the Mayor, permission will be granted subject to conditions and a legal agreement, with delegated authority to refuse if the agreement is not completed by 24 September 2027.

The Council decided to approve revised Terms of Reference for the Pensions Committee and the Pension Board on 23/09/2026. The Pensions Investments Committee was renamed the Pensions Committee. The revised Terms of Reference include updated responsibilities for the committee and board to comply with new legislation and guidance.

The Council of Lewisham Council decided to appoint Katrina Buchanan as a nominative trustee to the Deptford St Paul Charity on 23 September 2026. The decision was made to approve the appointment of Katrina Buchanan as a trustee to the Deptford St Paul Charity.

The Council of Lewisham Council on Wednesday 23 September 2026 approved changes to committee membership. Councillor McGhee was appointed Chair of the Sustainable Development Sub-Committee, Councillor Anderson was appointed Vice Chair of the Sustainable Development Sub-Committee, and Councillor McGhee replaced Councillor Anderson on the Overview & Scrutiny Committee.