Councillor Clare Burke-McDonald
Email: Clare.Burke-McDonald@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm
At the annual meeting of the Royal Borough of Greenwich council, Councillor Linda Bird was elected as Mayor for 2025-26, and Councillor David Gardner was appointed as Deputy Mayor. Councillors also approved the establishment of committees, panels and boards, and agreed on the allocation of seats to political groups. They also approved the outline calendar of meetings, and the
Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.15 pm
The Greenwich Council Licensing Committee met on Wednesday 14 May 2025 to discuss the appointment of licensing sub-committees for the upcoming year. The report pack included the terms of reference, sub-committee membership, and hearing procedures for the sub-committees.
Inclusive Economy and Culture Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025 6.30 pm
The Inclusive Economy and Culture Scrutiny Panel were scheduled to discuss updates from cabinet members and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). The meeting was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including economic development, support for local businesses, cultural events, sports, and the voluntary sector. The panel was also expected to note the progress of the UKSPF programme and a further allocation of resources from the GLA1.
Inclusive Economy and Culture Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 8th April, 2025 6.30 pm
The Inclusive Economy and Culture Scrutiny Panel met to discuss support for local arts and culture organisations, community wealth building, and the night-time economy in Greenwich. The panel agreed to recommend that the council improve communication about available support to arts organisations and explore the creation of a forum for these organisations to connect. Additionally, the panel recommended the creation of designated bays for delivery bikes in Woolwich.
Planning Board - Tuesday, 8th April, 2025 6.30 pm
At a meeting of the Greenwich Council Planning Board, Councillor Gary Dillon, Chair of Planning, and other board members approved plans for a residential development at 2B Rathmore Road, and for cladding replacement at Greenwich Millennium Village.
Decisions from Meetings
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260 Eltham High Street, Eltham, London, SE9 1AA - Ref: 25/3822/MA
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 10, 2026
... refused the application to extend the opening hours of the self-storage facility due to concerns about increased early morning noise and disturbance for local residents.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27+
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...to provide for £35m of investment, including £22m for increasing costs due to demand and inflation, £9m for capital investment financing, and £1m for Freedom Pass, while also agreeing the proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27 to 2029/30, which includes a 2.00% adult social care precept and a 2.99% main council tax rate increase, and approving the allocation of £4.034m per year for the Department for Work and Pensions’ Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Recommendations Approved
Budget and Council Tax Setting 2026/27
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the council budget for 2026/27, agreed a 4.99% increase in the borough element of council tax (including a 2.99% increase for service delivery pressures and a 2% adult social care precept), and set the overall council tax levels, including a specific addition for taxpayers surrounding the Gloucester Circus garden.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management and Capital Strategy 2026/27
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the Treasury Management Strategy, Capital Strategy, Prudential Indicators, and Minimum Revenue Provision arrangements for 2026/27.
Recommendations Approved
Statement of Accounts
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...the Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025, including the Royal Borough of Greenwich Statement of Accounts and the Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund Statement of Accounts, were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 59
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 128