Donatus Anyanwu - Councillor for Lambeth ( Brixton Windrush)

Councillor Donatus Anyanwu

 Labour  Brixton Windrush  Cabinet Member for Stronger Communities

Email: danyanwu@lambeth.gov.uk

Council: Lambeth

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Appointments Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Ownership and Stewardship Cabinet Advisory Panel Appointments Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

34 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Monday 15 December 2025 5.00 pm

December 15, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Monday 24 November 2025 5.00 pm

At a meeting on Monday 24 November 2025, Lambeth Council's cabinet approved recommendations in the Quarter 2 2025/26 Budget Monitoring Report, heard the Lambeth Corporate Peer Challenge Progress Review 2025, and discussed the Outcomes Framework Performance: Q2 2025/26. The cabinet addressed concerns raised by visiting members and outlined strategies for financial stability, service improvement and community support.

November 24, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Monday 20 October 2025 5.00 pm

The Lambeth Council cabinet met to discuss and approve three strategies designed to promote economic growth and opportunity in the borough. The Inclusive Talent Strategy, the Night Time Economy Strategy, and the Creative Economy Strategy all aim to support Lambeth's 2030 Borough Plan and contribute to making Lambeth a place of equity and justice.

October 20, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 15 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council meeting on 15 October 2025 included discussion of a wealth tax, a tourist levy, and the allocation of seats to political groups. Councillors also heard deputations on community space funding, parking for carers, and improvements to the Tulse Hill Gyratory. Ultimately, the council approved a motion to introduce an overnight levy in Lambeth and a motion to support Lambeth's night time economy and workers.

October 15, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Monday 22 September 2025 5.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Cabinet met to discuss the Quarter 1 Financial Performance Report 2025-26 and the Outcomes Framework Performance: Q1 2025/26. The Cabinet approved recommendations for both reports, and also approved the minutes of the previous meeting.

September 22, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

29 decisions · Page 5 of 6

Western Riverside Waste Authority - Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy

From: /01, Cabinet - Monday 27 January 2025 5.00 pm - January 27, 2025

... to adopt the Western Riverside Waste Authority Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy, setting strategic aims and aspirations for reducing the environmental impact of waste disposal and outlining how partner authorities will manage resources and waste between 2025 and 2040.

Recommendations Approved

SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy 2025-2030

From: Cabinet - Monday 9 December 2024 5.00 pm - December 09, 2024

...to formally approve and publish the new SEND and Alternative Provision Strategy 2025-2030, which aims to improve experiences and outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Lambeth.

Recommendations Approved

December Finance Planning and Medium Term Strategy Report 2024 to 2029

From: Cabinet - Monday 9 December 2024 5.00 pm - December 09, 2024

...to address a £70 million funding gap over the next four years, the Cabinet approved proposed savings outlined in the report, acknowledged the need for further savings, and instructed Corporate Directors to identify additional savings for future years, while also noting the upcoming Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement.

Recommendations Approved

Review of Temporary Accommodation Rent Levels and Cost Recovery

From: Cabinet - Monday 9 December 2024 5.00 pm - December 09, 2024

This proposal seeks to align temporary accommodation rental charges with 100% of the current Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates, effective from April 2025. Currently, rental rates are based on 90% of the 2011 LHA rates, which are significantly below market rents. This discrepancy creates an unfair situation for households transitioning to private rented accommodation, where they face substantial rent increases. Aligning the rent levels to current LHA rates will ensure fairness and consistency, while better preparing households for future private renting. It will also generate £1-2 million in additional revenue annually, stabilising the council’s General Fund, which is under pressure due to the rising costs of providing temporary accommodation. Approximately 84% of households will not be financially impacted, as their rent increase will be covered by housing benefit. Support will be provided for these households to minimise disruption.

Recommendations Approved

Empty Homes and Voids Action Plan

From: Cabinet - Monday 9 December 2024 5.00 pm - December 09, 2024

...to approve the publication of the Empty Homes and Voids Action Plan, delegate final sign-off to the Corporate Director for Housing and Adult Social Care, and approve annual updates and quarterly data publication.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 1.5

Decisions Recorded: 29