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 46 of 56
Permission to procure 15-year Leisure Management Contract
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to approve the procurement of a 15-year Leisure Management Contract commencing April 1, 2026, delegate authority for provider selection, procurement route finalization, land disposal (via leases), and lease term agreement, all within agreed budgets and legal requirements.
Recommendations Approved
Period 6 Budget Monitoring
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to note the current financial forecasts for the year ending 31 March 2025 and that work continues to bring forward further cost reduction measures to address the current financial position and deliver on those already proposed.
Recommendations Approved
Overview & Scrutiny Annual Report
From: Council - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 7.30 pm - November 27, 2024
...to increase the basic allowance for councillors by 2.5% to £12,792 and all existing Special Responsibility Allowances (SRAs) by 2.5%, both effective from April 1, 2024, and instructed the Monitoring Officer to implement the decision.
Recommendations Approved
Temporary Accommodation Protection of Belongings Policy
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to approve the Temporary Accommodation Protection of Belongings Policy and delegate authority to the Executive Director for Housing Services to make minor changes during implementation.
Implemented
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to exclude the press and public from discussions on Items 14 and 15 due to the likely disclosure of exempt information where the public interest in maintaining confidentiality outweighs disclosure.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 276