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.
55 meetings · Page 1 of 11
(Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 pm
Governance Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Governance Committee of Lewisham Council is scheduled to consider proposed changes to polling places for the May 2026 elections. The committee will also discuss delegating authority to the Returning Officer for urgent temporary amendments to polling arrangements.
Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of financial and governance matters. Key topics scheduled for consideration included the setting of the Council Tax base for the upcoming year, a review of the Council's constitution, and updates on treasury management.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 21 January 2026 addressed a wide range of issues, including the definition of housing delivery, the management of events on Blackheath, and significant updates on regeneration projects and housing policies. Key decisions included the approval of an updated Joint Events Policy for Blackheath, the adoption of new housing policies, and the strategy for tackling empty homes.
Governance Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Governance Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss several items, including a review of the council's constitution. The committee was also expected to review the minutes from previous meetings and consider any declarations of interest from members.
Decisions from Meetings
276 decisions · Page 21 of 56
Building for Lewisham Programme Update - Part 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to approve a change in delivery for Phase 3 of the Achilles Estate regeneration, establish a £69.2m budget for major acquisitions and land-led development, delegate authority for commercial and contract negotiations, approve a revised financial position, and appropriate the Council-owned Mayfield Hostel land for planning and housing purposes, including related land transfers and compensation arrangements.
For Determination
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Besson Street Business Plan - Part 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to approve the recommendations related to the Besson Street Business Plan - Part 2.
Recommendations Approved
Consultancy Services (Housing) - Part 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding Consultancy Services (Housing) - Part 2, as previously considered in the open part of the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Local Government Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) complaint handling recommendations
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to note the report on the Local Government Social Care Ombudsman's (LGSCO) findings regarding Lewisham Council's handling of children's social care complaints and the Children and Young People’s directorate's action plan to address the identified issues.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 276