Councillor Denise Scott-McDonald
Email: denise.scott-mcdonald@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
34 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Council - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 18 March 2026 was largely dominated by discussions and votes on proposed changes to the Council's Constitution, which were ultimately approved despite significant opposition and lengthy debate. The meeting also saw the formal noting of the Annual Audit Report and the adoption of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/2027, alongside decisions on the Members' Allowances Scheme.
Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council Special Meeting of Greenwich Council, held on Thursday 26 February 2026, focused primarily on the setting of the Council's budget and council tax for the 2026-27 financial year. Key decisions included approving a 4.99% increase in council tax, comprising a 2.99% rise for general service delivery and a 2% precept for adult social care, alongside the adoption of the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the Housing Revenue Account budget.
Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to receive updates from rail operators Southeastern and Govia Thameslink Railway regarding their services within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The meeting focused on issues of intra-borough connectivity, support for the Mayor of London's Transport Strategy, accessibility, and service reliability.
Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel met on Tuesday 03 February 2026 to discuss the council's Jetties, Piers, Wharves and Dry Docks, and its Highways Infrastructure and Assets. The panel noted updates on both these key areas and made recommendations regarding the prioritisation of refurbishment over demolition in estate regeneration.
Decisions from Meetings
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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
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
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
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
Housing Revenue Account Medium Term Financial Strategy & 2026/27 Budget and Rent Setting
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved a 4.8% increase in council home rents, a 5.3% increase in tenant service charges, and other rent and charge adjustments to partially mitigate financial pressures on the Housing Revenue Account, while also agreeing to various cost-saving measures and funding allocations.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 76 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.