Liam Curran - Councillor for Lewisham ( Sydenham)

Councillor Liam Curran

 Labour and Co-operative Party  Sydenham

Email: liam.curran@lewisham.gov.uk

Council: Lewisham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Sustainable Development Select Committee (Chair) Sydenham Assembly Public Transport Liaison Forum (Chair) Strategic Planning Committee Planning Committee A

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

37 meetings · Page 1 of 8

Public Transport Liaison Forum Chair

Public Transport Liaison Forum - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Public Transport Liaison Forum is scheduled to convene to discuss updates from transport providers and address questions raised about transport issues in Lewisham. The meeting will cover topics such as the performance of various transport operators, accessibility improvements, and future investment plans. Additionally, the forum will address specific concerns raised by residents regarding services provided by Lime, Southeastern/Network Rail, Stagecoach, and Transport for London (TfL).

December 17, 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 7.00 pm

December 16, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, to discuss the statement of accounts for 2024-25, consider several motions, and address questions from both the public and council members.

November 26, 2025
Sustainable Development Select Committee Chair

Sustainable Development Select Committee - Thursday, 13th November, 2025 7.00 pm

The Sustainable Development Select Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss town centre regeneration, and to review its work programme. Updates on regeneration programmes in Lewisham Town Centre and Catford were expected to be given, including progress on the Lewisham Town Centre Improvement Programme, the Catford Town Centre Framework, the former Catford Constitutional Club, and Thomas' Lane Yard. The committee was also expected to review its work programme and consider items for the next meeting.

November 13, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.30 pm

Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including increasing councillor allowances, the use of substitutes on committees, and motions on childcare and public ownership of Thames Water[^2]. Councillors agreed to increase their basic allowance by 3.2% to £13,201 per year, and approved the use of substitutes on certain committees to ensure meetings can proceed even if some members are absent. A motion supporting the Labour government's plan for 30 hours of free childcare was passed, as was an amended motion calling for Thames Water to be brought back into public ownership.

September 24, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

56 decisions · Page 8 of 12

Council Budget 2025/26

From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025

... the Council of Lewisham approved the Council Budget for 2025/26, including a General Fund Budget Requirement of £312.515m, a 4.99% increase in Lewisham's Council Tax element, adjustments to various specific grants, an approach to setting 2025/26 fees and charges, the Dedicated Schools Grant allocation, an increase in dwelling rents of 2.7%, the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan, the Treasury Management Strategy, the Capital Programme, and the Climate Budget.

Recommendations Approved

Pay Policy Statement

From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025

...to approve the Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26 as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Young Mayor and Deputy

From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025

...to approve the appointment of the new Young Mayor and Deputy, following speeches from the outgoing office holders and the signing of acceptance documents.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 37

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 56