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 28 of 56
Election of Speaker
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...to elect Cllr Jacq Paschoud as Speaker for the municipal year 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Mayor's Delegation of Executive Functions
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...to note the Mayor's delegation of Executive functions as detailed in Part III of the Council's Constitution.
Recommendations Approved
Announcements or Communications
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...to receive any announcements or communications from the Speaker and/or the Head of Paid Service.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interests
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
... to approve recommendations regarding the declaration of interests by council members, ensuring transparency and adherence to the Council's Member Code of Conduct.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Terms of Reference
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...to approve the terms of reference for its committees, as detailed in the Review of the Constitution report.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 276