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Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council Annual Meeting of the Royal Borough of Greenwich was held on Wednesday, 27 May 2026. Key decisions included the election of Councillor David Gardner as Mayor and Councillor Anthony Okereke as Leader of the Council. The meeting also established the various committees and appointed members to them for the upcoming municipal year.
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.
Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council Special Meeting of Greenwich Council, held on Thursday 26 February 2026, focused primarily on the setting of the Council's budget and council tax for the 2026-27 financial year. Key decisions included approving a 4.99% increase in council tax, comprising a 2.99% rise for general service delivery and a 2% precept for adult social care, alongside the adoption of the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the Housing Revenue Account budget.
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.
Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Council convened for its December meeting, addressing a packed agenda that included the adoption of a revised Statement of Licensing Policy and the launch of a public consultation on the draft Local Plan. Key decisions also saw the approval of a £4.4 million investment in community safety initiatives and a commitment to lobby Transport for London for Superloop bus route extensions.
Decisions from Meetings
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Appointment of Members to Member level bodies and the appointment of Chairs and Vice-Chairs and Memberships for 2026-27
From: Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm - May 27, 2026
The Council Annual Meeting decided to approve recommendations for appointing members to member-level bodies for the 2026-27 Municipal Year. This included appointing members to various committees, panels, and boards. The agreed nominations will be published on the Council's website.
Recommendations Approved
Outline Calendar of Meetings of the Council and other Member-level bodies for the municipal year 2026-27
From: Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm - May 27, 2026
The Council Annual Meeting decided to approve the outline calendar of meetings for the municipal year 2026-27 on 27/05/2026. This included inserting a Full Council meeting for 24 June 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Council Leader
From: Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm - May 27, 2026
Greenwich Council elected Councillor Anthony Okereke as Leader of the Council on 27 May 2026. The decision was made at the Council Annual Meeting. The Leader is responsible for appointing a Deputy Leader and the Cabinet.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of representatives to Outside Bodies for 2026-27
From: Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm - May 27, 2026
The Council Annual Meeting decided to approve recommendations for the appointment of Members to outside bodies for the Municipal Year 2026/27. This decision was made on 27/05/2026. The agreed nominations are listed in the appendix to the report.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Political Assistants
From: Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm - May 27, 2026
The Council of Greenwich decided to appoint Political Assistants for the Labour, Conservative, and Green Groups. This decision was made on 27 May 2026. The Council agreed to allocate one full-time post to the Labour Group and two part-time posts to the Conservative and Green Groups, approving the appointment procedure.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 34
- Average per month
- 1.3
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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