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.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 2.00 pm
The Cabinet of Greenwich Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, with a meeting pack that includes a diverse range of topics for consideration. Key discussions are expected to revolve around the Council's updated Procurement Strategy and Social Value Framework Policy, as well as plans for Voluntary and Community Sector Funding for the period 2027-2031. Additionally, the meeting agenda indicates discussions on the adoption of two Supplementary Planning Documents: the Climate Resilience SPD and the Woolwich Barracks SPD.
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
163 decisions · Page 29 of 33
Changes to Delivery of Children's Centre Services
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to implement changes to the delivery of Children's Centre services, including transforming some centers into Family Hubs, repurposing others for partner use or childcare expansion, retaining some as Children's Centres, removing one center integrated within a community center, and enhancing the proposal based on public consultation feedback, while also delegating authority for contractual variations and lease arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management and Capital Strategy - Mid-year 2023/24
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to note the Treasury Management and Capital Mid-Year Reports for 2024/25, agree to the leasehold disposal of the council's interest in premises at Oakmere Road to the Compass Partnership of Schools Academy Trust, and delegate authority to agree the detailed terms of the lease to support SEND provision.
Recommendations approved
Greenwich Builds Phase 1 Update
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to note progress and challenges with Greenwich Builds Phase 1, approve a contract variation of up to £11.4m, remove the Oaks and Congleton Drive and Barnfield Hub sites from the program, agree to budget virements, delegate authority to manage contractor performance, and treat report information as confidential.
Recommendations Approved
Proposed Changes to the Constitution
From: Council - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to approve the changes outlined in Appendices A and B regarding Part 4, Schedule G (Contract Standing Orders) and Part 4, Section D (Criteria and Guidance on Key Decision) of the Council's Constitution.
Recommendations Approved
Extra Care Charging proposals
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to implement changes to the Extra Care charging policy by removing banded charging, introducing a consistent core charge, and applying a consistent hourly rate for care and support across the three Greenwich Extra Care settings.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 163