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 for a meeting on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, where a range of important topics are set to be presented for consideration. The agenda includes discussions on the Council's financial standing, proposed changes to its governing constitution, and policy statements regarding staff remuneration and councillor allowances. Additionally, several motions are listed for debate, addressing issues such as gambling legislation, the Freedom Pass scheme, and bus timetable changes.
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 12 of 17
Variation of a Premises Licence for Santhiya Convenience Store, 9 Brewery Road, Plumstead, London SE18 7PS.
From: Licensing Sub-Committee C - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 10.30 am - April 30, 2025
...to grant a variation of the premises licence for Santhiya Convenience Store, allowing the supply of alcohol for off-premises consumption from 8am to 11pm daily and late-night refreshment from 11pm to midnight daily, subject to specific conditions including CCTV, a Challenge 25 policy, incident and refusals logs, staff training, and restrictions on high-strength alcohol sales.
Recommendations Approved
Standards Committee Annual Report 2023-2024
From: Council - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Annual Report on Corporate Parenting 2023-2024
From: Council - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Additions to Membership of Health & Wellbeing Board
From: Council - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Changes to the Executive Functions Scheme of Delegation
From: Council - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 83