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.
54 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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
276 decisions · Page 34 of 56
IHASS, Marsha Phoenix, Newstead Road Contract Extension
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to extend contracts with St Mungo's, Thames Reach IHASS, and Marsha Phoenix Memorial Trust for two years to continue providing supported housing and floating support services for vulnerable adults and young people.
Recommendations Approved
Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy (NCIL) Funding Programme
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to approve the recommended ward and borough-wide projects for Round 2 NCIL funding from April 2025 to March 2027, including the reallocation of funds from the Horniman Museum to Forest Hill Community Library, with a correction to Appendix A.
For Determination
Resident Engagement Strategy 2025-2028 (Housing Services)
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to agree the proposed new Resident Engagement Strategy and framework for Lewisham Council Housing Services (LCHS).
Recommendations Approved
Out of Hours Switchboard Contract Extension
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to extend the contract with the Royal Borough of Greenwich for three years, commencing September 15th, 2025, to provide the Council's Out of Hours switchboard at a cost of £240,000 per year, totaling £720,000.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Retrofit Strategy
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 12, 2025
... to approve the draft Housing Retrofit Strategy for Lewisham.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 54
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 276