Councillor Laura Cunningham
Email: Laura.Cunningham@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues, including the Council Budget for 2026/27 and temporary changes to polling places for the upcoming May 2026 elections. The meeting also included a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy.
Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Children and Young People Select Committee met to discuss tackling race inequality in schools, the council's approach to kinship and foster care, and to review the administration's work programme. Key decisions included noting the progress made in addressing race inequality in schools and agreeing to a whole-council approach to improving the foster carer offer. The committee also identified priority areas for the incoming committee's work programme, including the SEND white paper and the mental health and post-16 destinations of the COVID cohort.
Health and Safety Committee - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Health and Safety Committee meeting on 03 February 2026 addressed several key issues, including the provision and location of defibrillators across the borough, an analysis of incidents within Lewisham's libraries, and an update on general health and safety matters. Decisions were made to continue exploring funding for defibrillators and to investigate further the causes and management of incidents in libraries, particularly those related to anti-social behaviour.
Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on 28 January 2026 saw a wide range of announcements and discussions, including a significant debate on a motion concerning the rights, safety, and dignity of people seeking sanctuary and migrants, alongside a motion condemning immigration raids. Key decisions were made regarding the council tax base, treasury management, and the review of the council's constitution.
Decisions from Meetings
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Improving economic opportunities and outcomes for young people
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026
The Children and Young People Select Committee of Lewisham Council on 08 January 2026 approved recommendations. These included lobbying for standardised data collection, developing integrated career guidance in schools, exploring apprenticeship creation through capital spending, providing incentives for SMEs to recruit young people, and creating a mentorship scheme for young entrepreneurs.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Parenting Strategy
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026
The Children and Young People Select Committee of Lewisham Council decided to approve the Corporate Parenting Strategy on 08 January 2026. They noted the report and approved recommendations for an in-person briefing for all members and formalised reporting on support for carers and foster parents.
Recommendations Approved
Select Committee work programme
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026
The Children and Young People Select Committee of Lewisham Council decided to approve the agenda for the meeting on 3 March 2026. This decision was made on 08 January 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Statement of Accounts 2024-25
From: Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 26, 2025
... to note the contents of the report, approve agreed audit adjustments to the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts and Pension Fund Accounts, approve delegation to the Section 151 Officer to agree changes to audit adjustments, the final Statement of Accounts for publication, and changes to the Auditor’s Annual Report, and note the management representation letters and the Auditor’s Annual Report.
Recommendations Approved
Elective Home Education
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 06, 2025
The Children and Young People Select Committee of Lewisham Council approved recommendations on 06/11/2025. The committee noted the effective and compassionate practice within Lewisham Council in supporting children and young people who elect to home educate. This includes working with families to ensure suitability, implementing statutory duties where necessary, and anticipating future legislative changes.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 80