Emma Campbell Smith
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
56 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of financial and governance matters. Key topics scheduled for consideration included the setting of the Council Tax base for the upcoming year, a review of the Council's constitution, and updates on treasury management.
Licensing Sub Committee C - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee C meeting was scheduled to discuss a new premises licence application for Ornithology Bars and Restaurants Ltd. The committee was also due to consider the minutes from a previous meeting and address any declarations of interest.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including housing, social care, waste management, and financial performance. They approved measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, improve waste collection services, extend contracts for social care services, and set the council tax base for the upcoming financial year. The cabinet also agreed to procure new IT systems for the Revenue and Benefits Service and approved a contract for print and multifunctional devices.
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday 26 November 2025, addressing community safety concerns, celebrating achievements in planning and parks, and approving the annual accounts. The council also discussed petitions, public and member questions, and motions related to recognising the contributions of British West Indian service personnel and the Latin American community in Lewisham.
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].
Decisions from Meetings
132 decisions · Page 14 of 27
Confirmation of Class E Article 4 Direction
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to confirm a non-immediate Article 4 Direction removing permitted development rights for converting commercial, business, and service properties (Class E) into residential properties (Class C3).
Recommendations Approved
Investment in Council Housing Using Warm Homes Social Housing Fund Wave 3
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to approve a £11,441,176 funding application for retrofitting council housing and delegate grant agreement approval to the Executive Directors of Housing and Corporate Services.
Recommendations Approved
Adopt the Local Development Scheme Update
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to formally adopt and publish the revised Local Development Scheme (January 2025) with the content and timetable set out in Appendix 1, effective February 2025.
For Determination
Minutes
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to approve the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Matters Raised by Scrutiny and other Constitutional Bodies
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to note the responses to the Public Accounts Select Committee referral regarding the Housing Revenue Account and the recommendations of the Private Rented Sector in Lewisham Task and Finish Group.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 132