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 35 of 56
Single Equalities Framework
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to approve the Single Equalities Framework.
For Determination
Besson Street: Development Update
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to note progress on the Besson Street development, authorize an extension and increase to the pre-development loan, and delegate authority to facilitate the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Council Budget 2025/26
From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025
... the Council of Lewisham approved the Council Budget for 2025/26, including a General Fund Budget Requirement of £312.515m, a 4.99% increase in Lewisham's Council Tax element, adjustments to various specific grants, an approach to setting 2025/26 fees and charges, the Dedicated Schools Grant allocation, an increase in dwelling rents of 2.7%, the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan, the Treasury Management Strategy, the Capital Programme, and the Climate Budget.
Recommendations Approved
Pay Policy Statement
From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...to approve the Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26 as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Young Mayor and Deputy
From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...to approve the appointment of the new Young Mayor and Deputy, following speeches from the outgoing office holders and the signing of acceptance documents.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 54
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 276