Councillor Jack Lavery
Email: Jack.Lavery@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
63 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Planning Committee B - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm
Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of financial and governance matters. Key topics scheduled for consideration included the setting of the Council Tax base for the upcoming year, a review of the Council's constitution, and updates on treasury management.
Planning Committee B - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee B of Lewisham Council met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss the proposed redevelopment of Blackheath Station Car Park. After extensive deliberation and hearing from various stakeholders, the committee resolved to defer a decision on the application to allow for the submission of additional information regarding parking surveys on peak trading days, a retail impact assessment, and more detailed plans for the farmers' market operation and emergency service access.
Sustainable Development Select Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Sustainable Development Select Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, to review updates on the council's biodiversity efforts and its Climate Action Plan. The committee will also discuss its work programme for the upcoming year.
Planning Committee B - Thursday, 4th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee B of Lewisham Council met to discuss a Section 73 application[^1] for minor material amendments to a previously approved planning permission for Hesper House, London, SE26 6RQ. Councillors unanimously voted to grant permission for the application with attached conditions. The proposed amendments include increasing the number of flats from 15 to 17, changes to the housing mix, an increase in the building footprint, external design changes, reconfiguration of the lower ground floor, and relocation of communal amenity and play space.
Decisions from Meetings
89 decisions · Page 5 of 18
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
Quarterly Corporate Performance Report Q2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...they noted the progress made during Q2 2025/26 in delivering the Corporate Strategy, as measured through the agreed key performance indicators (KPIs).
Recommendations Approved
Achilles Street Estate & 355-383 New Cross Road, London, SE14 6LA (DC/25/141160 )
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 02, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Statement of Accounts 2024-25
From: Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 26, 2025
... to note the contents of the report, approve agreed audit adjustments to the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts and Pension Fund Accounts, approve delegation to the Section 151 Officer to agree changes to audit adjustments, the final Statement of Accounts for publication, and changes to the Auditor’s Annual Report, and note the management representation letters and the Auditor’s Annual Report.
Recommendations Approved
Leegate Shopping Centre, SE12 - Application Ref: DC/25/140732
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 63
Average per Month: 3.0
Decisions Recorded: 89