Jahdia Spencer - Councillor for Greenwich (West Thamesmead)

Councillor Jahdia Spencer

Labour West Thamesmead

Email: jahdia.spencer@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Council: Greenwich

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Local Planning Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Council Special Meeting Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Licensing Review Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Council Annual Meeting Licensing Sub-Committee B (Committee Member) Licensing Sub-Committee C (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Licensing Review Sub-Committee Committee Member

Licensing Review Sub-Committee - Monday, 19th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Licensing Review Sub-Committee is scheduled to consider an application to review the premises licence for Chi Chi Dishes, a restaurant and bar located at 29-31 Hare Street, Woolwich, London SE18 6NE. The committee will also receive apologies for absence, address any urgent business, and members will declare any interests.

January 19, 2026
Local Planning Committee Committee Member

Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Local Planning Committee is scheduled to consider three planning applications at its meeting on Tuesday 13 January 2026. The committee will review proposals for a commercial unit amalgamation, and two separate applications for the conversion of family homes into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs).

January 13, 2026
Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel Committee Member

Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 6.30 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel met on Wednesday 07 January 2026 to review performance data for the second quarter of the 2025-2026 financial year and to receive an update on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision. The panel also discussed the commissioning of future reports.

January 07, 2026
Local Planning Committee Committee Member

Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Local Planning Committee met to discuss several planning applications, including changes of use for properties to houses in multiple occupation (HMOs), and the amalgamation of commercial units. Councillors approved two HMO applications with amendments, approved one HMO application, and deferred a decision on the amalgamation of two commercial units for a site visit.

December 09, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm

Royal Greenwich Council met in December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including approving a draft local plan for consultation, adopting a revised licensing policy, and addressing community safety and road repairs through dedicated motions. Councillors also noted updates on treasury management and strategic risks.

December 03, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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16 Montbelle Road, Eltham, London, SE9 3PB - Ref: 25/0277/F

From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 6.30 pm - June 24, 2025

... the committee refused full planning permission for the change of use of 16 Montbelle Road from a single dwellinghouse to an 8-unit large HMO, including garage conversion and provision of refuse and cycle storage, due to unacceptable noise pollution impacts and failure to demonstrate no unacceptable impacts on the surrounding highway network.

Recommendations Approved

54 Tormount Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 1QB - Ref: 25/0563/F

From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 6.30 pm - June 24, 2025

...to approve full planning permission for the change of use of 54 Tormount Road from a single-family dwelling to a six-bedroom HMO, subject to conditions including amended refuse storage details, a management plan, and authorization for minor wording changes by the Assistant Director.

Recommendations Approved

47 Speranza Street, Plumstead, London, SE18 1NX - Ref: 24/3752/F

From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 6.30 pm - June 24, 2025

...that the decision regarding the change of use and extension of 47 Speranza Street to a 5-bed HMO was deferred to encourage the applicant or their agent to attend the re-submitted meeting.

Recommendations Approved

40 Arbroath Road, Eltham, London, SE9 1LW - Ref: 25/0497/F

From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 6.30 pm - June 24, 2025

... to grant full planning permission for the change of use of 40 Arbroath Road from a dwellinghouse to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), including a dormer extension and garage conversion to a communal kitchen, subject to conditions regarding construction management, a management plan, and minor wording changes authorized by the Assistant Director (Planning & Building Control).

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 109