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, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm
Council - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council is scheduled to convene for a meeting where a range of important governance and policy matters are set to be presented for consideration. Key discussions are anticipated regarding the annual audit report, proposed changes to the Council's constitution, and the annual pay policy statement.
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 3 of 17
Motion - Responding constructively to Greenwich Council's 'Red' rating for road maintenance from the Department for Transport
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Annual report on Corporate Parenting 2024-2025
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
Recommendations Approved
Changes to the Executive Functions Scheme of Delegation
From: Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm - January 28, 2026
...noted the changes made to the executive functions scheme of delegation as outlined in section 4 of the report.
Recommendations Approved
Draft Local Plan Consultation
From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025
... approved the draft Local Plan and draft Integrated Impact Assessment for public consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Motion - Getting Things Done – Paving the way Investing to Repair our Roads and Pavements
From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to invest £8 million over the next five years in road and pavement resurfacing, invest in pavements to encourage pedestrianisation, fill hundreds more potholes, and embed proactive maintenance into the highway's strategy.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 83