Councillor Lakshan Saldin
Email: Lakshan.Saldin@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Housing and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 1 April 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Housing and Neighbourhoods Scrutiny Panel met on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, to discuss updates on responsive repairs and the use of powers under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA). The panel reviewed the progress of the repairs service, noting significant improvements in reducing outstanding works and enhancing tenant satisfaction, and also considered a report detailing the council's use of RIPA powers, which indicated no authorisations were made during the reporting period.
Council - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 18 March 2026 was largely dominated by discussions and votes on proposed changes to the Council's Constitution, which were ultimately approved despite significant opposition and lengthy debate. The meeting also saw the formal noting of the Annual Audit Report and the adoption of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/2027, alongside decisions on the Members' Allowances Scheme.
Organisation and Communities Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 6.30 pm
The Organisation and Communities Scrutiny Panel met on Thursday, 12 March 2026, to discuss the Council's Digital Strategy, community engagement efforts, and Freedom of Information monitoring. The Panel also received an update from the Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Social Value and discussed the work programme for the upcoming year.
Appointments Panel - Friday, 6th March, 2026 11.30 am
The Appointments Panel of Greenwich Council was scheduled to convene on Friday, 6 March 2026. The primary item on the agenda was the interview process for the Director of Finance (Deputy S151 Officer) position.
Decisions from Meetings
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Transforming Youth Play Adventure Play Centres Call In
From: Overview & Scrutiny Call-in Sub-Committee - Monday, 2 March 2026 - 6.30 pm - March 02, 2026
Recommendations Approved
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
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
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 84 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.