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.
51 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Governance Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Governance Committee of Lewisham Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, to discuss several proposed amendments to the council's constitution, including changes to articles, council procedure rules, scrutiny procedure rules, and the scheme of delegation. The committee will also review declarations of interest from members.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm
At a meeting of the Lewisham Council Mayor and Cabinet, the council agreed to extend contracts for extra care and learning disability services, approved participation in a sexual health commissioning agreement, and set the council tax base for 2026/27. The cabinet also approved a number of procurement exercises for housing works, IT services, and waste management. Additionally, they noted the progress made in delivering the Corporate Strategy and reviewed the annual complaints report.
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, to discuss the statement of accounts for 2024-25, consider several motions, and address questions from both the public and council members.
Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 6.00 pm
The Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee is scheduled to meet on 25 November 2025 to discuss updates from the Shared Technology Service, including performance, risks, and the future of the partnership. Of particular note is Southwark's intention to withdraw from the Shared Technology Service (STS). The meeting will also cover cyber security and a technology roadmap for the coming years.
Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Lewisham Council Housing Select Committee met to discuss the Building for Lewisham programme, antisocial behaviour, an ombudsman report, and future work programmes. The committee agreed to request clarification on the definition of delivery
in the context of housing targets and expressed disappointment with the council's handling of homelessness cases.
Decisions from Meetings
276 decisions · Page 14 of 56
Approval to procure a contractor to undertake roof remediation works at Myatt Garden Primary School
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to procure a contractor for the removal of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) from the roof of Myatt Garden Primary School, and delegated authority for contractor selection and contract agreement to the Executive Director of Children and Young People.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Ombudsman Service Complaint Handling Code Annual Submission
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to note the annual submission against the statutory Housing Ombudsman Service Complaint Handling Code 2024, consisting of the annual self-assessment, the annual complaints report, and the service improvement report.
Recommendations Approved
Building Security & Related Services
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to approve a two-year contract extension with Smartsec Solutions for building security and related services across the Lewisham portfolio at an estimated cost of £2.3m, extending the contract end date to 30 April 2027.
Recommendations Approved
Approval of 2025-26 update to Section 75 agreement governing the Better Care Fund pooled budget
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to enter into a new Section 75 agreement with South East London Integrated Care Board (Lewisham) to govern the pooled budget arrangements for the Better Care Fund, with a total pooled budget of £53,440,286 for 2025/26, including a Council contribution of £21,091,826.
Recommendations Approved
Approval of Lewisham Homes Limited's Business Plan 2025/26
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to endorse Lewisham Homes Limited's Business Plan for 2025/26, which outlines the company's objectives and financial plans for managing its properties and assisting the council in meeting its housing goals.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 276