Gillian Douglas

Council: Lewisham

Committees: Mayor and Cabinet Housing Select Committee (Officer) Public Accounts Select Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

15 meetings · Page 3 of 3

Mayor and Cabinet

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm

This meeting included a variety of reports on the performance of council services, strategies, and projects. Decisions were also scheduled to be made about the adoption of new council policies and the procurement of new services, as well as about individual properties and sites.

October 23, 2024
Mayor and Cabinet

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm

The meeting considered the recommendations of two task & finish group reports and made several decisions on financial and procurement matters. Decisions made include approving the Treasury Management Outturn report for 2023/24, adopting the Asset Management Strategy 2024-2034, approving the grant of leases for seven community assets, approving the development of three new children’s homes, and approving the submission of a planning application for the Achilles Street Estate regeneration.

September 18, 2024
Housing Select Committee

Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 16th July, 2024 7.00 pm

July 16, 2024
Mayor and Cabinet

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th July, 2024 6.00 pm

July 10, 2024
Mayor and Cabinet

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th June, 2024 6.00 pm

The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 12 June 2024, to discuss several key issues, including the procurement of cycle parking and electric vehicle charging, the awarding of community integrated equipment service contracts, and the granting of leases and contract awards for adventure playgrounds. All recommendations were agreed upon.

June 12, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

131 decisions · Page 1 of 27

LG&SC Ombudsman Report

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

...to note the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman report and the council's response, express extreme disappointment at repeated failings and serious concern regarding accommodation practices, and indicate a willingness to refer the matter to Mayor and Cabinet if not for upcoming legislative changes, while committing to closely monitor future cases.

Recommendations Approved

Antisocial Behaviour

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

...to note the report and information provided by officers on antisocial behaviour casework, mediation, noise nuisance, and partnership working.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of interest

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

...the committee noted the declarations of interest from Councillors Harding, Dall, Atkinson, Johnston-Franklin, and Penfold regarding their various affiliations and connections to organizations and individuals potentially relevant to housing matters in Lewisham.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Ombudsman Special Investigation report

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

...to note the Housing Ombudsman Special Investigation report and request an updated report on compliance with Awaab's Law, including progress on damp and mould cases, for the January meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Building for Lewisham Programme

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

...to note the report on the Building for Lewisham Programme and refer its views on the use of the term delivery within the program to the Mayor and Cabinet.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 15

Average per Month: 0.8

Decisions Recorded: 131