Councillor Hau-Yu Tam

Public Accounts Select Committee - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Public Accounts Select Committee met to discuss the council's financial performance, income collection strategies, and risk management. Councillors reviewed the period six monthly monitoring report, focusing on areas of overspend and potential risks, and they also discussed strategies for improving income collection and managing corporate resources risks. The committee agreed to note the reports presented, and decided against making a recommendation to Mayor and Cabinet regarding the council tax collection rate target, pending further review.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee convened to discuss proposed amendments to a previously approved development plan for the Leegate Shopping Centre site. Councillors unanimously approved the application for a Section 73 minor material amendment, which includes increasing the number of residential units, affordable housing, and the height of some buildings, while reducing commercial space and car parking. The committee also addressed concerns raised by residents and ward councillors regarding the height of the development and its impact on the surrounding area.

Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) met on 21 October 2025, at Emmanuel Church, Lee. The agenda included a safeguarding update, discussion of Holocaust Memorial Day 2026, and an update on Inter Faith Week 2025. The meeting also included an opportunity for members to discuss current events and their impact on local communities.

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee of Lewisham Council, councillors approved a hybrid planning application for the redevelopment of Lewisham Shopping Centre and its adjacent land, despite concerns about the level of affordable housing offered. The development, proposed by Lancelike Lewisham Limited, includes residential units, student accommodation, town centre uses, and community spaces. The approval is subject to conditions, including further review by the Mayor of London and the completion of a Section 106 agreement[^2].

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].