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.
51 meetings · Page 1 of 11
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
276 decisions · Page 43 of 56
Procurement of Civil Enforcement Services PART 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
For Determination
Re-procurement and award of the Primary Care Recovery Service (Adult Substance Misuse Service)
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to approve the procurement and award of a two-year contract, costing a maximum of £1,612,706, to the Humankind Charity for the Primary Care Recovery Service (Adult Substance Misuse).
Recommendations Approved
Building for Lewisham (BfL) - Procurement Strategy and Programme Update
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to procure an Investment Partner for major development projects under the Building for Lewisham program, delegate authority to bid for grant funding for specific regeneration projects, and note the progress, risks, and challenges impacting the program, including the impact of changes to Right to Buy.
Recommendations Approved
Setting the Council Tax Base 2025/26
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to recommend to the Council the Council Tax Base, collection rate, Council Tax Reduction Scheme, discounts, and premiums for various property types for 2025/26, as well as noting the estimated National Non-Domestic Rate yield and delegating approval of the final NNDR1 form.
Recommendations Approved
Building for Lewisham: small and complex sites
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to declare eight council-owned sites surplus to requirements, approve their advertisement for disposal via the GLA Small Sites Small Builders portal, and delegate authority for related actions, including grant applications, to relevant executive directors.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 276