Emma Campbell Smith
Council: Lewisham
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
67 meetings · Page 1 of 14
BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues, including the Council Budget for 2026/27 and temporary changes to polling places for the upcoming May 2026 elections. The meeting also included a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy.
Standards Sub-Committee A - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Standards Sub-Committee A of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, to determine a complaint made under the Code of Conduct. The committee decided that neither Mayor Brenda Dakers nor Councillor Kim Powell had breached the Members' Code of Conduct.
Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on 28 January 2026 saw a wide range of announcements and discussions, including a significant debate on a motion concerning the rights, safety, and dignity of people seeking sanctuary and migrants, alongside a motion condemning immigration raids. Key decisions were made regarding the council tax base, treasury management, and the review of the council's constitution.
Licensing Sub Committee C - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee C of Lewisham Council met on Thursday, 22 January 2026. The primary focus of the meeting was the determination of a new premises licence application for Ornithology Bars and Restaurants Ltd at 14 Royal Parade, London, SE3 0TN. The committee was also scheduled to elect a Chair and review previous minutes.
Decisions from Meetings
133 decisions · Page 2 of 27
Extension of Contract with Your Voice in Health and Social Care for Healthwatch Service
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
Mayor and Cabinet decided to approve the extension of the contract with Your Voice in Health and Social Care for the Healthwatch Service. This decision was made on 03 December 2025. The contract extension is for 14 months, from 31 January 2026 to 31 March 2027, at a value of £163,333.34.
Recommendations Approved
Extension of contract for Learning Disability Framework (LDF)
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to ensure continuity of care for adults with learning disabilities, the Mayor and Cabinet agreed to extend 22 supported living contracts expiring on 31/12/2025 for 9 months at a cost of £4,581,227.06 and 11 supported living contracts expiring at various dates in 2026 until 31/03/2027 at a cost of £4,425,54.34, allowing time for the new Open Framework to be established and for the procurement of these contracts to be completed.
Recommendations Approved
Extension of contract for Learning Disability Framework (LDF) PART 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
For Determination
Period 6 Financial Monitoring Report
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Setting of the 2026/27 Council Tax base, the NNDR Tax base and discounts for second and empty homes
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to recommend to the Council the setting of the 2026/27 Council Tax base at 93,758.1 Band D equivalent properties, a 96% collection rate, the continuation of existing Council Tax Reduction Scheme policies and discretionary discounts, the application of a 100% premium to second homes after one year, the continuation of existing policies for empty homes, noted the estimated £70m NNDR net yield, and delegated approval of the final 2026/27 NNDR1 form to the Executive Director for Finance, Digital and Corporate Resources.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 67
Average per Month: 0.5
Decisions Recorded: 133 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.