Councillor Jo van den Broek
Email: Jo.VanDenBroek@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
62 meetings · Page 3 of 13
Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 25th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to receive updates from rail operators Southeastern and Govia Thameslink Railway regarding their services within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The meeting focused on issues of intra-borough connectivity, support for the Mayor of London's Transport Strategy, accessibility, and service reliability.
Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel - Monday, 9 February 2026 - 10.30 am
The Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel met on Monday 09 February 2026 to discuss the audit completion report for the 2024/2025 financial year, review the fund's Knowledge and Skills Policy and Framework, and consider the implications of Buckinghamshire Pension Fund joining the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV). The meeting also included discussions on the transition of assets to the LCIV and the agreement of a Governance Compliance Statement.
Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel met on Tuesday 03 February 2026 to discuss the council's Jetties, Piers, Wharves and Dry Docks, and its Highways Infrastructure and Assets. The panel noted updates on both these key areas and made recommendations regarding the prioritisation of refurbishment over demolition in estate regeneration.
Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of changes to the Council's Constitution regarding Directorate Schemes of Authorisation. Several motions were also presented, including one to oppose detrimental changes to the Freedom Pass scheme, one calling for modernising national gambling legislation, and one addressing the council's 'Red' rating for road maintenance.
Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 27 January 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Local Planning Committee meeting on 27 January 2026 saw the deferral of the Woodlands Heights application, the approval of planning permission for a beauty salon at 154 Plumstead Common Road, and the refusal of two applications for extensions at 61 Ashburnham Grove. The committee also granted planning permission for a six-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 72 Whetstone Road, but deferred a decision on a similar HMO application at 6 Melling Street pending a site visit and further information.
Decisions from Meetings
105 decisions · Page 1 of 21
Statement of Accounts
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...the Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025, including the Royal Borough of Greenwich Statement of Accounts and the Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund Statement of Accounts, were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27+
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...to provide for £35m of investment, including £22m for increasing costs due to demand and inflation, £9m for capital investment financing, and £1m for Freedom Pass, while also agreeing the proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27 to 2029/30, which includes a 2.00% adult social care precept and a 2.99% main council tax rate increase, and approving the allocation of £4.034m per year for the Department for Work and Pensions’ Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Recommendations Approved
Budget and Council Tax Setting 2026/27
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the council budget for 2026/27, agreed a 4.99% increase in the borough element of council tax (including a 2.99% increase for service delivery pressures and a 2% adult social care precept), and set the overall council tax levels, including a specific addition for taxpayers surrounding the Gloucester Circus garden.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management and Capital Strategy 2026/27
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the Treasury Management Strategy, Capital Strategy, Prudential Indicators, and Minimum Revenue Provision arrangements for 2026/27.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Revenue Account Medium Term Financial Strategy & 2026/27 Budget and Rent Setting
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved a 4.8% increase in council home rents, a 5.3% increase in tenant service charges, and other rent and charge adjustments to partially mitigate financial pressures on the Housing Revenue Account, while also agreeing to various cost-saving measures and funding allocations.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 62
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 105