Councillor James Rathbone
Email: James.Rathbone@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
59 meetings · Page 8 of 12
Standards Committee - Wednesday, 11th December, 2024 7.00 pm
This meeting was scheduled to involve the Standards Committee considering a number of different matters relating to the conduct of councillors. This included appointments to subcommittees, an update on complaints about councillors, and consideration of training needs. The committee was also scheduled to consider a report about a new Model Code of Conduct published by the Local Government Association, and to begin developing a programme of future work.
Public Accounts Select Committee - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm
Council - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 7.30 pm
The most recent meeting of the full Council of Lewisham Council included a motion affirming the commitment of the Labour Group to addressing the climate emergency and included a review of the activities of the council's Overview and Scrutiny committees. The meeting also included discussion of whether the basic allowance paid to councillors should be increased.
Planning Committee B - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee B of Lewisham Council met on 26 November 2024 and approved two planning applications: one for the demolition of a house and the construction of a four-storey block of seven flats in Lowther Hill, and one for the part-retrospective conversion and extension of a building on New Cross Road to a 14 room House of Multiple Occupation (HMO).
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 5th November, 2024 7.00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny committee were scheduled to discuss how the council responds to anti-social behaviour, how it could support community-led housing, and the Mayor's response to the committee's recommendations on how the council could adopt a trauma-informed approach to delivering its services.
Decisions from Meetings
69 decisions · Page 1 of 14
Risk Management in Housing
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...the committee noted the report on Risk Management in Housing, which outlined key risks and mitigations within the Housing directorate's Risk Register.
Recommendations Approved
Internal Audit Progress Report
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...to note the Internal Audit Progress Report, summarising findings and progress up to 30th November 2025 in delivering the 2025/26 internal audit plan, as well as information about compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards and CIPFA Public Sector application note.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...to confirm and sign the minutes of the Audit and Risk Committee meeting held on 11 November 2025 as an accurate record.
Recommendations Approved
External Audit Update
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
... the report regarding the External Audit Update was noted.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...to note Councillor Ayesha Lahai–Taylor's declaration of interest as a Lewisham council tenant in relation to Item 4: Risk Management in Housing.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 59
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 69