Councillor Jackie Smith
Email: jackie.smith@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
42 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Council - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 18 March 2026 was largely dominated by discussions and votes on proposed changes to the Council's Constitution, which were ultimately approved despite significant opposition and lengthy debate. The meeting also saw the formal noting of the Annual Audit Report and the adoption of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/2027, alongside decisions on the Members' Allowances Scheme.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 2.00 pm
The Cabinet of Greenwich Council met on Wednesday 18 March 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, making key decisions on resident engagement, environmental policy, financial strategies, and property disposals. Notably, the Cabinet agreed to establish a new Tenant Influence and Oversight Panel to enhance resident engagement in housing matters and adopted the Climate Resilience Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) to guide sustainable development.
Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council Special Meeting of Greenwich Council, held on Thursday 26 February 2026, focused primarily on the setting of the Council's budget and council tax for the 2026-27 financial year. Key decisions included approving a 4.99% increase in council tax, comprising a 2.99% rise for general service delivery and a 2% precept for adult social care, alongside the adoption of the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the Housing Revenue Account budget.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 2.00 pm
The Cabinet meeting of Greenwich Council on Wednesday 18 February 2026 saw the approval of the Planning Enforcement Plan and the determination of admission arrangements for Royal Greenwich Schools for the 2027/28 academic year. Significant financial decisions were also made, including the approval of the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2029/30, which recommends a 2.99% increase in the borough element of council tax and a 2% Adult Social Care precept, alongside the adoption of the Treasury Management and Capital Strategy for 2026/27.
Decisions from Meetings
172 decisions · Page 2 of 35
Approval to adopt the Woolwich Barracks Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 2.00 pm - March 18, 2026
The Cabinet of Greenwich Council adopted the Woolwich Barracks Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) on 18 March 2026. The SPD sets out planning, design, and development guidance for the Woolwich Barracks site. It aims to ensure sustainable redevelopment that safeguards heritage buildings and enhances the site's character.
Recommendations Approved
Approval of the Procurement Strategy 2026-2031 and Social Value Framework Policy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 2.00 pm - March 18, 2026
The Cabinet decided to approve the implementation of the Council’s updated Procurement Strategy 2026 –2031 and the accompanying Social Value Framework Policy on 18 March 2026. The Director of Resources will agree and finalise updated procurement guidance, templates, evaluation tools, and training resources. The Director of Resources will also report annually to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee on the delivery of the Strategy and SVFP.
Recommendations Approved
GS Plus Ltd and GSS Ltd Annual Report 2024/25 and interim update 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 2.00 pm - March 18, 2026
The Cabinet decided to note the audited financial statements for 2024/25 and the interim update for 2025/26 for GS Plus Ltd and GSS Ltd. This decision was made on 18/03/2026. The report included summaries of financial performance and service updates for both companies.
Recommendations Approved
Langton Way Disposal
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 2.00 pm - March 18, 2026
The Cabinet of Greenwich Council agreed to dispose of land and buildings at Langton Way to Anchor Hanover Group for an affordable extra care housing facility on 18 March 2026. The decision maker delegated authority to the Director of Place and Growth to negotiate disposal details and enter into legal agreements.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27+
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...to provide for £35m of investment, including £22m for increasing costs due to demand and inflation, £9m for capital investment financing, and £1m for Freedom Pass, while also agreeing the proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27 to 2029/30, which includes a 2.00% adult social care precept and a 2.99% main council tax rate increase, and approving the allocation of £4.034m per year for the Department for Work and Pensions’ Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 172 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.