Emma Campbell Smith

Council Secretary

Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham met on 16 July 2025, and agreed to consider a petition regarding divestment from Palestine, adopted the Lewisham Local Plan, and approved the Lewisham Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule. The council also paid tribute to two former councillors who had recently died, and heard announcements on Lewisham schools, the return of the Blackheath fireworks display, and funding for care experienced employment.

Governance Committee Secretary

Governance Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Governance Committee of Lewisham Council was scheduled to meet on 8 July 2025 to discuss updates to the council's petition scheme and the use of substitutes on council committees. The agenda for the meeting also included the minutes from a previous meeting, declarations of interest, and a verbal update on the future work programme.

Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee Secretary

Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 6.00 pm

The Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee was scheduled to meet on 8 July 2025, to discuss the performance of the Shared Technology Service (STS), and to receive an update on cyber security. The committee was also expected to confirm the appointment of a chair for the meeting and to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.

Council

AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, for its annual general meeting, and to discuss a review of the council's constitution. The agenda included the election of the speaker and deputy speaker, and the allocation of seats and appointments to committees.

Appointments Committee

Appointments Committee - Thursday, 24th April, 2025 9.30 am

The Appointments Committee of Lewisham Council met on Thursday 24 April 2025 to discuss the election of a chair and vice chair, and the appointment of a Director of Family Help and Care. The committee was also scheduled to review the minutes of a prior meeting and handle declarations of interest.