David Gardner - Councillor for Greenwich (Charlton Village and Riverside)

Councillor David Gardner

Mayor

Labour and Co-operative Charlton Village and Riverside Greenwich
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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Council Mayor

Council - Wednesday, 11th November, 2026 7.00 pm

November 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Mayor

Council - Wednesday, 21st October, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council adopted its Corporate Plan for 2026-2030 and its Vision for 2050, outlining a commitment to creating a borough of opportunity, belonging, joy, wellbeing, and strong neighbourhoods. Members also noted a forecasted structural resourcing gap in the General Fund, and resolved to support neighbourhood shopping parades and town centres.

October 21, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Mayor

Council - Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council meeting on 23 September 2026 saw the approval of the Treasury Management and Capital Mid-Year Update, which included agreement on the flexible use of capital receipts. Proposed changes to the Constitution were also approved. Additionally, a motion on Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience was passed after an amendment was accepted, and a motion on the Greenwich Active Travel Voucher was also carried.

September 23, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Special Meeting Mayor

Council Special Meeting - Monday, 7 September 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Council Special Meeting of Greenwich Council was held on Monday 7 September 2026, and its primary purpose was to appoint a new Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service. The meeting unanimously agreed to appoint Rickardo Hyatt to this role, with his start date to be confirmed.

September 07, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Mayor

Council - Wednesday, 22nd July, 2026 7.00 pm

The Council meeting held on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, saw the approval of the draft Local Plan for public consultation, a significant step towards shaping the borough's future development. Key decisions also included the agreement of the Treasury Management and Capital Outturn reports for 2025-26, and an amendment to the Members' Allowance Scheme to create a Deputy Cabinet Member role.

July 22, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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MOTION – Supporting Neighbourhood Shopping Parades and Town Centres

From: Council - Wednesday, 21st October, 2026 7.00 pm - October 21, 2026

The Council of Greenwich Council resolved on 21 October 2026 to approve recommendations supporting neighbourhood shopping parades and town centres. The decision maker, the Council of Greenwich Council, agreed to oversee a review of shopping parades, develop an action plan, and create a shopfront improvement grant scheme. They also committed to supporting independent businesses, making a case for funding, and working with partners to improve safety.

Recommendations Approved

Decisions on Executive Functions taken under Urgency Procedures

From: Council - Wednesday, 21st October, 2026 7.00 pm - October 21, 2026

The Council of Greenwich Council noted decisions taken under urgency procedures on 21 October 2026. The Leader of the Council agreed to withdraw delegation to Cabinet regarding the acquisition of Block 401, Greenwich Millennium Village, and accepted £19.24 million in grant funding from the GLA. A further governance report will be presented following due diligence and negotiation of associated documents.

Recommendations Approved

Medium Term Financial Strategy 2027 28+

From: Council - Wednesday, 21st October, 2026 7.00 pm - October 21, 2026

The Council of Greenwich Council on 21 October 2026 approved recommendations regarding the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2027/28+. The council noted a forecasted £30.9m General Fund structural resourcing gap in 2027/28, increasing to £118.9m by 2030/31. It was also noted that forecasted use of £18.0m in one-off General Fund resources in 2027/28 will reduce the in-year budget gap to £12.9m.

Recommendations Approved

Corporate Plan 2026-2030 and Vision for 2050

From: Council - Wednesday, 21st October, 2026 7.00 pm - October 21, 2026

The Council of Greenwich Council on 21 October 2026 adopted the Corporate Plan 2026-2030 and the Vision for 2050. The Council noted the findings of the Greenwich 2050 engagement and agreed to reflect delivery commitments in directorate and service plans, with resource implications taken through the Medium Term Financial Strategy and budget for 2027/28. The Council also agreed to encourage engagement with nature through community events and learning opportunities, protect and develop access to parks and green spaces, and deliver a sustainability and biodiversity plan with investment in re-wilding measures.

Recommendations Approved

Changes to the Executive Functions Scheme of Delegation

From: Council - Wednesday, 21st October, 2026 7.00 pm - October 21, 2026

The Council of Greenwich Council noted changes to the executive functions scheme of delegation on 21 October 2026. The Leader of the Council varied the scheme to withdraw delegation for approval of grant funding from GLA and acquisition of new homes, allocating these matters to themselves.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings attended
108
Average per month
3.1
Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
184