James-J Walsh - Councillor for Lewisham ( Rushey Green)

Councillor James-J Walsh

 Labour and Co-operative Party  Rushey Green  Cabinet Member for Inclusive Regeneration and Planning

Email: james-j.walsh@lewisham.gov.uk

Council: Lewisham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Governance Committee (Vice-Chair) Council (Committee Member) Mayor and Cabinet (Committee Member) Rushey Green Assembly Strategic Planning Committee Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee (Committee Member) Sustainable Development Select Committee (Cabinet Member) Delivering Homes in Partnership Task and Finish Group Housing Select Committee (Committee Member) Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee Works Council Planning Committee A (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

51 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Governance Committee Vice-Chair

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.

December 10, 2025
Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

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.

December 03, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

November 26, 2025
Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee Committee Member

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.

November 25, 2025
Housing Select Committee Committee Member

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.

November 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

276 decisions · Page 24 of 56

Approval to Award a contract to Routeware Ltd to provide an IT Solution for Waste Management - Part 2

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025

...to approve awarding a contract to Routeware Ltd for an IT solution for waste management.

Recommendations Approved

Approval to Extend & Procure a Dry Mixed Recycling Contract - Part 2

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025

...to approve the extension and procurement of a Dry Mixed Recycling Contract, as considered and approved under Item 10 of the meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Approval of a permitted 2-year extension to the contract for Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources with Matrix SCM Ltd

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025

...to approve a permitted two-year extension, from July 29, 2025, to July 28, 2027, to the contract with Matrix SCM Ltd for Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources, at an estimated value of £64.7 million over the extension period.

For Determination

Apollo Business Centre - Part 1

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025

... to agree to include the acquisition of affordable housing units from Fosfel Hurlington Limited as part of the Building for Lewisham Programme, allocate Right to Buy Receipts and recycled S106 monies, delegate authority to agree terms and contracts, and withdraw the Evelyn Court/Parker House scheme.

For Determination

Approval to Award a contract to Routeware Ltd to provide an IT Solution for Waste Management - Part 1

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025

...to award a contract to Routeware Ltd for £449,441 to provide an integrated IT solution for waste management for two years, with the option to extend for another year.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 51

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 276