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 4 of 17
Licensing Act 2003 - Adoption of Revised Statement of Licensing Policy
From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025
... the Council adopted the revised Royal Borough of Greenwich Statement of Licensing Policy in respect of the Licensing Act 2003, as detailed in Appendix A of the Report, to come into effect on 7 January 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Motion - Getting Things Done - Greenwich Labour Taking Action to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour and Make Our Streets Safer
From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to invest in a comprehensive community safety program focused on prevention, education, and enforcement, including expanding Community Safety Enforcement Officers, providing new mobile CCTV units, funding police constables and a data analyst, and launching education programs to end violence against women and girls.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management & Capital Strategy - Mid Year 2025-26 Update
From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...the Council noted the Treasury Management and Capital Mid-Year Reports for 2025/26, along with the comments from the Audit & Risk Management Panel, and approved the recommendations within the reports.
Recommendations Approved
Changes to the Executive Functions Scheme of Delegation
From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to note the changes to the executive functions scheme of delegation, including the Leader's withdrawal of delegation to the Cabinet regarding Licence Agreement with Communication companies to install Small Cells Infrastructure on Lampposts
and its allocation to the Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Sustainability and Transport, as well as the allocation of specific functions to Councillor Averil Lekau.
Recommendations Approved
Motion - Implementing a fair tourism levy to support Greenwich's financial sustainability and invest in local services
From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to approve the recommendations related to implementing a fair tourism levy to support Greenwich's financial sustainability and invest in local services.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 83