Councillor James-J Walsh
Email: james-j.walsh@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
60 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to review the delivery of the Corporate Strategy 2022-2026 and discuss lessons learned for the development of the next strategy. Key themes emerging from the discussion included the need for greater agility, innovation, and a stronger focus on outcomes rather than just outputs, particularly in light of significant external challenges faced by the council.
Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss the performance of the Shared Technology Service (STS), including service level agreements, ongoing projects, and financial updates. A key decision made was to note Southwark Council's formal notice to exit the shared service partnership by March 2028.
BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues, including the Council Budget for 2026/27 and temporary changes to polling places for the upcoming May 2026 elections. The meeting also included a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 25 February 2026 saw the approval of several key procurements and policy updates, including significant investment in substance misuse services, domestic violence support, and housing maintenance. The meeting also celebrated the achievements of the Young Mayor's program and approved the designation of five new Areas of Special Local Character.
Decisions from Meetings
270 decisions · Page 10 of 54
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Minutes
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 22, 2025
...to approve the minutes of the Mayor and Cabinet meeting held on 10 September 2025 as an accurate record, and to make several decisions regarding housing policies, repairs, regeneration projects, financial monitoring, contract extensions, business plans, a Better Care Fund agreement, school roof remediation, housing quality investments, library operations, the Surrey Canal station, complaint handling, and building security services.
Recommendations Approved
Permission to enter into a long-term lease agreement with L&Q for 35 flats to be used as temporary accommodation
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 22, 2025
...to enter into a long-term lease agreement with L&Q for 35 flats to be used as temporary accommodation.
Recommendations Approved
Housing: Knowledge and Information Management Strategy
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
The Library Consortium Courier Services - Framework Agreement contract extension and Approval to procure
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 22, 2025
...to extend the current Library Courier Services Framework Agreement with CitySprint for five months, approve the procurement of a new four-year Courier Services Framework Agreement for The Libraries Consortium, and delegate authority to the Executive Director for Place to approve the contract award and call-off contracts.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 60
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 270