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.
60 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to review the delivery of the Corporate Strategy 2022-2026 and discuss lessons learned for the development of the next strategy. Key themes emerging from the discussion included the need for greater agility, innovation, and a stronger focus on outcomes rather than just outputs, particularly in light of significant external challenges faced by the council.
Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee - Tuesday, 17 March 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee met on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to discuss the performance of the Shared Technology Service (STS), including service level agreements, ongoing projects, and financial updates. A key decision made was to note Southwark Council's formal notice to exit the shared service partnership by March 2028.
BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues, including the Council Budget for 2026/27 and temporary changes to polling places for the upcoming May 2026 elections. The meeting also included a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 25 February 2026 saw the approval of several key procurements and policy updates, including significant investment in substance misuse services, domestic violence support, and housing maintenance. The meeting also celebrated the achievements of the Young Mayor's program and approved the designation of five new Areas of Special Local Character.
Decisions from Meetings
270 decisions · Page 4 of 54
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
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
Extension of Contract with Your Voice in Health and Social Care for Healthwatch Service
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
Mayor and Cabinet decided to approve the extension of the contract with Your Voice in Health and Social Care for the Healthwatch Service. This decision was made on 03 December 2025. The contract extension is for 14 months, from 31 January 2026 to 31 March 2027, at a value of £163,333.34.
Recommendations Approved
Permitted contract extensions for extra care services
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to extend the existing contracts for extra care services with Housing 21 for Cedar Court and Cinnamon Court, and with Cera Care (formerly Westminster Homecare) for Hazlehurst Court, for two years starting April 1, 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to procure Waste Transfer Site
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to procure and award a contract for a waste transfer station service with an estimated value of £1.1 million and a council-wide fleet contract with a total value of £21.5 million over a five-year period.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 60
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 270