Katie Pritchard
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
5 meetings
Housing Select Committee - Wednesday, 2 September 2026 - 7.00 pm
Housing Select Committee - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Housing Select Committee met on Wednesday, 17 June 2026, to discuss the implementation of the Renters' Rights Act and review the committee's work programme. Key decisions included noting the report on the Renters' Rights Act implementation and agreeing the work programme for the upcoming year.
Housing Select Committee - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Housing Select Committee met on Thursday, 5 March 2026, to discuss updates from housing providers, major works and stock condition, and the John Smythe Court development. Key decisions included noting reports from Hyde and L&Q, inviting L&Q to return to a future meeting due to dissatisfaction with their responses, and expressing concern over delays at John Smythe Court.
Housing Select Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Housing Select Committee met on Wednesday 14 January 2026 to discuss Awaab's Law compliance, proposed rent and service charge increases for the Housing Revenue Account, updates on temporary accommodation, and private sector licensing. Key decisions included noting the council's progress in complying with Awaab's Law, approving proposed rent and service charge increases for the upcoming financial year, and reviewing strategies to manage temporary accommodation demand and improve private rented sector standards.
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
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Renters' Rights Act - One Month Implementation Update
From: Housing Select Committee - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 17, 2026
The Housing Select Committee of Lewisham Council noted the report on preparedness for the Renters’ Rights Act on 17 June 2026. The report outlined the council's readiness for Phase 1 reforms and their impact to date. The council has undertaken staff training, policy review, and developed new processes for supporting residents and taking enforcement action.
Recommendations Approved
Select Committee work programme
From: Housing Select Committee - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 17, 2026
The Housing Select Committee of Lewisham Council approved the Work Programme for 2026–27 on 17 June 2026. The committee will consider topics including the Renters' Rights Act, damp and mould, learning from complaints, budget proposals, asset management, landlord performance, licensing, temporary accommodation, and empty homes.
Recommendations Approved
Confirmation of start time for Committee
From: Housing Select Committee - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 17, 2026
The Housing Select Committee of Lewisham Council resolved to confirm the start time of its meetings as 7.00 pm on 17 June 2026. The agreed start time will be used for scheduled meetings during the municipal year, subject to changes by the Proper Officer in consultation with the Chair.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for absence
From: Housing Select Committee - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 17, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of previous meeting
From: Housing Select Committee - Wednesday, 17 June 2026 - 7.00 pm - June 17, 2026
The Housing Select Committee of Lewisham Council confirmed the minutes of their previous meeting held on 5 March 2026. The committee also resolved to invite L&Q to a future meeting and for the Chair to write to the Chief Executive of London and Quadrant expressing dissatisfaction with their responses. The committee noted suggestions for future scrutiny topics and resolved to explore arranging a briefing on the Renters' Rights Act.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 5
- Average per month
- 0.5
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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