Emma Campbell Smith
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
53 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, to discuss the statement of accounts for 2024-25, consider several motions, and address questions from both the public and council members.
Governance Committee - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Governance Committee meeting on 15 October 2025 was adjourned due to a lack of quorum. The committee was scheduled to discuss several items, including a review of the council's constitution[^2].
Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 7.00 pm
This meeting of the Licensing Sub Committee D was scheduled to consider a variation to the premises licence for Fourteen87, and a new premises licence application for Fresh from Yard. Councillors were also expected to elect a chair for the sub committee for the remainder of the municipal year, and to declare any personal interests in the items on the agenda.
Licensing Sub Committee C - Thursday, 2nd October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee C scheduled a meeting to address several licensing matters within the borough. The agenda included the election of a chair, declarations of interest, and reviews of premises licences for Traffik Bar and Restaurant, KFC, and Glorious Food & Wine.
Standards Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Standards Committee met to appoint two new independent persons to play a consultative role in investigating complaints against councillors, as required by the Localism Act 2011[^2]. Following interviews, Katie Prestedge and Kalwant Grewal were recommended for appointment to the roles. The committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting and noted that there were no declarations of interest.
Decisions from Meetings
110 decisions · Page 1 of 22
Statement of Accounts 2024-25
From: Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 26, 2025
... to note the contents of the report, approve agreed audit adjustments to the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts and Pension Fund Accounts, approve delegation to the Section 151 Officer to agree changes to audit adjustments, the final Statement of Accounts for publication, and changes to the Auditor’s Annual Report, and note the management representation letters and the Auditor’s Annual Report.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for Absence
From: Governance Committee - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 15, 2025
...to adjourn the meeting to a date to be fixed due to a lack of quorum.
For Determination
Fresh from Yard 29 Catford Broadway London SE6 4SN
From: Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 14, 2025
...to grant the premises licence for Fresh from Yard Ltd, located at 29 Catford Broadway, for the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises, with modified hours of operation (10:00-20:00 Monday to Saturday, 10:00-17:00 Sunday) and additional conditions including restrictions on spirit bottle sizes and prominent signage regarding the Public Spaces Protection Order.
Recommendations Approved
Fourteen87 7 Catford Broadway London SE6 4SP
From: Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 14, 2025
...the Sub-Committee decided to grant the variation of the premises licence for Fourteen87, 7 Catford Broadway, with modified hours for alcohol sales, recorded music, late-night refreshment, and live music, including seasonal variations, and in accordance with the conditions offered in the application.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Chair
From: Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday, 14th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 14, 2025
...to elect Councillor Walker as Chair for the hearing and to appoint a Chair for the remainder of the municipal year 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 53
Average per Month: 2.8
Decisions Recorded: 110