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)

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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 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.

December 10, 2025
Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm

The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including housing, social care, waste management, and financial performance. They approved measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, improve waste collection services, extend contracts for social care services, and set the council tax base for the upcoming financial year. The cabinet also agreed to procure new IT systems for the Revenue and Benefits Service and approved a contract for print and multifunctional devices.

December 03, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday 26 November 2025, addressing community safety concerns, celebrating achievements in planning and parks, and approving the annual accounts. The council also discussed petitions, public and member questions, and motions related to recognising the contributions of British West Indian service personnel and the Latin American community in Lewisham.

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 32 of 56

Exclusion of Press and Public

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 6.00 pm - April 30, 2025

...that it was agreed that decisions taken in Part 1 of the agenda were sufficient to negate the need to consider corresponding Part 2 reports in a closed session, effectively excluding the press and public from Part 2 discussions due to the likely disclosure of exempt information.

Recommendations Approved

Options Appraisal for expiry of the Brockley Housing PFI contract

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 6.00 pm - April 30, 2025

...to consult with tenants and leaseholders about bringing the management of the Brockley PFI properties back under Council control when the PFI contract expires in 2027.

Recommendations Approved

Parking and Contract Extension

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 6.00 pm - April 30, 2025

...to approve a two-month extension of the existing Parking and Traffic Enforcement contract until June 31, 2025, to allow for a three-month mobilization period for the new contract commencing on July 1, 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Quarter 3 2004.5 Performance Update

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 6.00 pm - April 30, 2025

...to note and comment on the performance indicators, trend analysis, and narrative for the KPIs, and to approve the publication of the Quarter 2 Corporate Performance Dashboard on the council’s website by May 3rd, 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Asset Transformation Programme Contact Award for Consultancy Support

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 6.00 pm - April 30, 2025

...to award an £80,000 contract to One Consulting Group for consultancy support for the Asset Transformation Programme for six months, from May to October 2025.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 51

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 276