Councillor Jahdia Spencer
Email: jahdia.spencer@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
45 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 7 April 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Local Planning Committee meeting on 7 April 2026 discussed a planning application for 48 Welton Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 2JF. The committee ultimately decided to defer the decision on this application to allow for a daytime parking survey to be conducted and for further clarification on kitchen facilities.
Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 24th March, 2026 6.30 pm
The Local Planning Committee of Greenwich Council met on Tuesday 24 March 2026 to discuss several planning applications, primarily focusing on the conversion of family homes into Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). The committee granted planning permission for two HMO applications, at 6 Melling Street and 31 Eltham Hill, while deferring a decision on 82 Bramblebury Road for a site visit and further documentation.
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.
Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 6.30 pm
The Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel met on 11 March 2026 to review the performance of various services related to children and young people in the borough. Key discussions included updates on education standards and achievements, early years and childcare sufficiency, elective home education, children missing education, and suspensions, exclusions, and fair access. The panel also received a cabinet member update.
Decisions from Meetings
143 decisions · Page 2 of 29
888 Sidcup Road, Eltham - Ref. 25-4165-F
From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026
...the item is deferred so that the applicant can provide a more comprehensive management plan, along with details of any sound insulation/mitigation measures that they are proposing to incorporate, based on accurate noise monitoring and having regard to immediate neighbouring properties and internal and external background noise levels.
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
Housing Revenue Account Medium Term Financial Strategy & 2026/27 Budget and Rent Setting
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved a 4.8% increase in council home rents, a 5.3% increase in tenant service charges, and other rent and charge adjustments to partially mitigate financial pressures on the Housing Revenue Account, while also agreeing to various cost-saving measures and funding allocations.
Recommendations Approved
Budget and Council Tax Setting 2026/27
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the council budget for 2026/27, agreed a 4.99% increase in the borough element of council tax (including a 2.99% increase for service delivery pressures and a 2% adult social care precept), and set the overall council tax levels, including a specific addition for taxpayers surrounding the Gloucester Circus garden.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management and Capital Strategy 2026/27
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the Treasury Management Strategy, Capital Strategy, Prudential Indicators, and Minimum Revenue Provision arrangements for 2026/27.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 143 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.