David Gardner - Councillor for Greenwich (Greenwich Peninsula)

Councillor David Gardner

Labour and Co-operative Greenwich Peninsula Chair of Audit and Risk Management Panel and Deputy Mayor

Email: David.Gardner@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Council: Greenwich

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Sub-Committee C (Chair) Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel (Committee Member) Council Special Meeting Audit and Risk Management Panel (Chair) Planning Board (Committee Member) Council (Deputy Mayor) Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Overview & Scrutiny Call-in Sub-Committee Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Local Planning Committee Licensing Sub-Committee B (Committee Member) Council Annual Meeting Licensing Sub-Committee A

Is this you? Claim this page.

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

71 meetings · Page 1 of 15

Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel Committee Member

Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel - Monday, 8th December, 2025 10.30 am

The Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel are scheduled to meet to discuss the Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund's [^2] investment strategy, funding, and performance. They will also receive an update on the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV).

December 08, 2025
Council Deputy Mayor

Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm

Royal Greenwich Council met in December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including approving a draft local plan for consultation, adopting a revised licensing policy, and addressing community safety and road repairs through dedicated motions. Councillors also noted updates on treasury management and strategic risks.

December 03, 2025
Planning Board Committee Member

Planning Board - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Board met to discuss eight planning and licensing applications, approving all of them with amendments to some conditions. The most significant decisions concerned a new community sports facility in Eltham, and a large mixed-use development in Woolwich.

December 02, 2025
Audit and Risk Management Panel Chair

Audit and Risk Management Panel - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit and Risk Management Panel are scheduled to meet to review internal audit and anti-fraud performance, consider treasury management and capital updates, and evaluate their own effectiveness. The meeting will take place in Committee Rooms 4 & 5, Town Hall, Wellington Street, Woolwich and is open to the public, with proceedings recorded and broadcast on the internet.

November 26, 2025
Planning Board Committee Member

Planning Board - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Board convened to discuss planning applications, focusing primarily on amendments to a previously approved mixed-use development. Councillors approved the amended application for land bound by Vincent Road, Wilmot Street and Woolwich New Road, which includes increasing building heights and the number of residential units, and reducing commercial space. An application relating to Stadium Road and Baker Road was withdrawn.

November 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

122 decisions · Page 2 of 25

Draft Local Plan Consultation

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

... approved the draft Local Plan and draft Integrated Impact Assessment for public consultation.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management & Capital Strategy - Mid Year 2025-26 Update

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...the Council noted the Treasury Management and Capital Mid-Year Reports for 2025/26, along with the comments from the Audit & Risk Management Panel, and approved the recommendations within the reports.

Recommendations Approved

Motion - Getting Things Done – Paving the way Investing to Repair our Roads and Pavements

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...to invest £8 million over the next five years in road and pavement resurfacing, invest in pavements to encourage pedestrianisation, fill hundreds more potholes, and embed proactive maintenance into the highway's strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Motion - Implementing a fair tourism levy to support Greenwich's financial sustainability and invest in local services

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...to approve the recommendations related to implementing a fair tourism levy to support Greenwich's financial sustainability and invest in local services.

Recommendations Approved

Land bound by Beresford Street and Macbean Street SE18 6LW Ref 24/3273/F

From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 6.30 pm - December 02, 2025

... Full Planning Permission was granted for a mixed-use development including demolition, refurbishment, and new construction of residential, commercial, and community spaces, subject to conditions, referral to the Mayor of London, and a Section 106 agreement.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 71

Average per Month: 3.7

Decisions Recorded: 122