Councillor Linda Bird
Email: linda.bird@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
30 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Council - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, with a packed agenda covering a range of important local issues. Key discussions are expected to include proposed changes to the Council's Constitution, the annual Pay Policy Statement, and the Members' Allowances Scheme. Additionally, the Council will consider motions on modernising national gambling legislation, opposing detrimental changes to the Freedom Pass scheme, and addressing recent bus timetable reductions.
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
Royal Greenwich Council met in December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including approving a draft local plan for consultation, adopting a revised licensing policy, and addressing community safety and road repairs through dedicated motions. Councillors also noted updates on treasury management and strategic risks.
Decisions from Meetings
83 decisions · Page 10 of 17
Report on the work of the Audit and Risk Management Panel 2024/25
From: Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 14, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Establishment of Committees to deal with matters which are neither reserved to the Council nor are executive functions
From: Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 14, 2025
...to deal with matters which are neither reserved to the Council nor are executive functions, the Council Annual Meeting of Greenwich agreed to establish various member-level bodies, allocate seats, approve terms of reference, appoint scrutiny panel chairs, and appoint Dr. Susan Blackall as Chair of the Standards Committee, while also authorizing the Chief Executive to establish appointment panels and fill vacancies.
Recommendations Approved
Council Chief Whip, Deputy Chief Whip, Leader of the Opposition and Opposition Party Whip
From: Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 14, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Election of Mayor
From: Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 14, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Delegations and Executive Responsibilities
From: Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 14, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 83