Councillor James Rathbone
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
138 meetings · Page 1 of 28
Planning Committee B - Wednesday, 12 August 2026 - 7.00 pm
Public Accounts Select Committee - Tuesday, 7 July 2026 - 7.00 pm
Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 25 June 2026 - 7.00 pm
AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on Wednesday 20 May 2026 saw the election of the new Speaker and Deputy Speaker, and the announcement of the Mayor's new cabinet. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Mayor's address, outlining the administration's priorities and vision for the borough, and the announcement of the Mayor's Charity for the year.
Decisions from Meetings
85 decisions · Page 1 of 17
Appointments to outside bodies
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm - May 20, 2026
The Council of Lewisham Council resolved to approve recommendations for member appointments to outside bodies on 20 May 2026. The decision appointed named councillors to various organisations including the Albany 2001 Council of Management, Albion Millennium Green Trust, and the Blackheath Joint Working Party. Specific appointments were made to roles such as Active Travel Champion, Arts, Heritage & History Champion, and Youth Champion.
Recommendations Approved
Members' Allowances Scheme
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm - May 20, 2026
The Council of Lewisham Council approved the Members' Allowances Scheme on 20 May 2026. The scheme was amended to abolish the role of Cabinet Advisor, redefine the role of Majority Group Whip, adjust Cabinet Member SRAs, introduce alternating Chair and Vice Chair arrangements for committees, and create the role of Member Champion. The Monitoring Officer was instructed to amend and publish the revised scheme.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for absence
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm - May 20, 2026
The Council of Lewisham Council noted apologies for absence from Councillor Oana Olaru Holmes on 20 May 2026. The recommendations were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Programme of council meetings
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm - May 20, 2026
The Council of Lewisham Council on 20/05/2026 approved the programme of council meetings. The approved programme includes a Council AGM on 20 May 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Address from the Mayor, Liam Shrivastava
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm - May 20, 2026
The Council of Lewisham Council on Wednesday 20 May 2026 approved recommendations. The Speaker thanked the Mayor for the address.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 138
- Average per month
- 1.4
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 85