Councillor Jahdia Spencer

Greenwich Council agreed to appoint Rickardo Hyatt as Chief Executive and Head of Paid Service on 07 September 2026. The Director of Human Resources, in consultation with the Monitoring Officer, was authorised to finalise contractual and legal processes for the appointment.

The Licensing Sub-Committee A of Greenwich Council granted a Premises Licence for Stone Foundries, 669 Woolwich Road, SE7 8HL on 19 August 2026. The licence permits various licensable activities including live and recorded music, film exhibitions, sporting events, and the sale of alcohol within specified hours. The decision included the approval of conditions related to CCTV, public nuisance, noise control, child protection, staff training, incident management, security, welfare, medical provision, event safety, capacity limits, event notification, transport, site infrastructure, risk assessments, and noise management plans.

The Council of Greenwich Council approved the proposed provisional work programme for the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and its Scrutiny Panels for 2026-27 on 22 July 2026. The decision also delegated authority to the Chief Executive, in consultation with the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, to make amendments to the work programme during the municipal year. This includes reviewing the Carbon Neutral Plan, assessing Equality Impact Assessments, and reviewing the Digital Strategy and Artificial Intelligence implementation.

The Council of Greenwich Council on 22 July 2026 decided the Motion was not carried. The Council resolved to bring forward a new Waste Strategy, report back annually on progress, develop a dedicated waste management plan for town centres and shopping parades, and review the commitment to a garden waste charge.

The Council of Greenwich Council on 22 July 2026 approved an amendment to the Members' Allowances Scheme 2026-2027. This amendment creates the role of Deputy Cabinet Member, replacing two Cabinet Assistant roles, with an equivalent Special Responsibility Allowance of £10,788.