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.
39 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Council - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, with a packed agenda covering a range of important local issues. Key discussions are expected to include proposed changes to the Council's Constitution, the annual Pay Policy Statement, and the Members' Allowances Scheme. Additionally, the Council will consider motions on modernising national gambling legislation, opposing detrimental changes to the Freedom Pass scheme, and addressing recent bus timetable reductions.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 2.00 pm
The Cabinet of Greenwich Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, to discuss a range of important topics. Key items on the agenda include the approval of the Council's updated Procurement Strategy and Social Value Framework Policy, as well as plans for Voluntary and Community Sector Funding for the next four years. The Cabinet will also consider proposals for future Registrar fees, review annual reports for GS Plus Ltd and GSS Ltd, and discuss the adoption of new Supplementary Planning Documents concerning Climate Resilience and the redevelopment of Woolwich Barracks. Additionally, resident engagement for council home tenants, including the introduction of a Tenant Influence and Oversight Panel, will be addressed, alongside the potential disposal of land at Langton Way and a review of the Thames Path.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
163 decisions · Page 24 of 33
Budget and Council Tax Setting 2025-26
From: Council Special Meeting - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management and Capital Strategy 2025-26
From: Council Special Meeting - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Budget and Council Tax Setting 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Monday, 17th February, 2025 5.00 pm - February 17, 2025
...to approve the Council Budget and Council Tax for 2025/26, including a 2.99% increase in the borough element of council tax, a 2% Adult Social Care precept, an additional council tax for properties near Gloucester Circus SE10, the schools funding formula, and noting the GLA precept increase and Dedicated Schools Grant level.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Revenue Account Medium Term Financial Strategy & 2025/26 Budget and Rent Setting
From: Cabinet - Monday, 17th February, 2025 5.00 pm - February 17, 2025
...to agree on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) strategy, budget, and rent setting, including rent and service charge increases, rephasing capital program spending, extending the relet policy, reviewing tenant management organizations, converting planned council homes to acquisitions, utilizing GLA grants, converting homes for temporary accommodation, agreeing on rent changes for TA properties, and funding the Hardship Fund.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-26+
From: Cabinet - Monday, 17th February, 2025 5.00 pm - February 17, 2025
...to agree the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2025/26 to 2028/29, including £46.7m of investment, £1.0m of one-off funding, the use of a £0.7m surplus, £1.2m of new savings, changes to the Local Council Tax Support scheme, new fees and charges, and a council tax increase of 2.00% for the adult social care precept and 2.99% for the main council tax rate.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 39
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 163