Gillian Douglas

Housing Select Committee - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Housing Select Committee met on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, to discuss the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act and review the committee's work programme. Key decisions included noting the report on the Renters' Rights Act implementation and agreeing the work programme for the upcoming year.

Housing Select Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Housing Select Committee met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to discuss Awaab's Law compliance, proposed rent and service charge increases for the Housing Revenue Account, updates on temporary accommodation, and private sector licensing. Key decisions included noting the council's progress in complying with Awaab's Law, approving proposed rent and service charge increases for the upcoming financial year, and reviewing strategies to manage temporary accommodation demand and improve private rented sector standards.

Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Lewisham Council Housing Select Committee met to discuss the Building for Lewisham programme, antisocial behaviour, an ombudsman report, and future work programmes. The committee agreed to request clarification on the definition of delivery in the context of housing targets and expressed disappointment with the council's handling of homelessness cases.

Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing Select Committee reviewed the Regenter B3 Annual Report, noting improvements in customer satisfaction for most services, though complaint handling satisfaction saw a slight decrease. The Committee also discussed the Annual Statutory Housing Ombudsman Report, acknowledging ongoing challenges with complaint handling and repairs, and reviewed the Housing Assistance Policy, approving its noted contents and requesting further information on budget setting and shared ownership eligibility. The Building for Lewisham Programme update was deferred to the next meeting.

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 6.00 pm

Here is a summary of the agenda for the Mayor and Cabinet meeting of Lewisham Council scheduled for 21 May 2025. The meeting was scheduled to cover a new contract for providing a Contact Centre as a Service, the procurement of Microsoft licences, and existing Controlled Parking Zone reviews.