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 3 of 56
Extension of contract for Learning Disability Framework (LDF) PART 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
For Determination
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Extension of contract for Learning Disability Framework (LDF)
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to ensure continuity of care for adults with learning disabilities, the Mayor and Cabinet agreed to extend 22 supported living contracts expiring on 31/12/2025 for 9 months at a cost of £4,581,227.06 and 11 supported living contracts expiring at various dates in 2026 until 31/03/2027 at a cost of £4,425,54.34, allowing time for the new Open Framework to be established and for the procurement of these contracts to be completed.
Recommendations Approved
Authority to participate in Quinpartite Agreement for Sexual Health Commissioning
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to enter into a renewed Quinpartite Agreement with Lambeth, Southwark, Bromley, and Bexley for commissioning sexual and reproductive health services from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, at an annual cost of £160,428.
Recommendations Approved
Annual Complaints Report
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to note and approve the Annual Complaints Report, publish a response to the Non-statutory Complaints Performance and Service Improvement Report, and continue prioritizing complaint-handling improvements across the council.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 276