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.
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Licensing Committee - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.15 pm
The Greenwich Council Licensing Committee met on Wednesday 14 May 2025 to discuss the appointment of licensing sub-committees for the upcoming year. The report pack included the terms of reference, sub-committee membership, and hearing procedures for the sub-committees.
Licensing Sub-Committee C - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 10.30 am
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Licensing Sub-Committee C met to discuss an application to vary the premises licence for Santhiya Convenience Store, 9 Brewery Road, Plumstead. The committee heard arguments for and against the variation, which included extending the hours for off-licence alcohol sales and adding late-night refreshment services. Ultimately, the sub-committee approved a compromise, granting the licence with amended hours and additional conditions.
Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 16th April, 2025 6.30 pm
The Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel were scheduled to meet on 16 April 2025 to discuss early years provision, educational performance, and the support offered to vulnerable children. The agenda included consideration of reports on elective home education, children missing education, and suspensions and exclusions from schools. The panel was also expected to note Councillor's memberships on outside bodies and any declarations of interest.
Council - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 7.00 pm
Royal Greenwich Council met on 26 March 2025, and among other items, noted the annual audit report, discussed corporate parenting, and approved the members' allowances scheme for 2025-26. Councillors also debated petitions from residents and discussed issues ranging from traffic management to knife crime. The council approved a motion regarding dockless cycles, and an amended motion on the economic impact assessment of selling off council car parks.
Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.30 pm
This meeting of the Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to discuss education standards and achievements in the borough in 2024, receive an update from the Cabinet Member for Children and Young People, and consider social worker recruitment and retention. The Panel was also scheduled to receive an update about the Children's Services' contribution to the delivery of savings as part of the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2024/25.
Decisions from Meetings
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Statement of Accounts
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...the Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025, including the Royal Borough of Greenwich Statement of Accounts and the Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund Statement of Accounts, were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27+
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...to provide for £35m of investment, including £22m for increasing costs due to demand and inflation, £9m for capital investment financing, and £1m for Freedom Pass, while also agreeing the proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27 to 2029/30, which includes a 2.00% adult social care precept and a 2.99% main council tax rate increase, and approving the allocation of £4.034m per year for the Department for Work and Pensions’ Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Recommendations Approved
Budget and Council Tax Setting 2026/27
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the council budget for 2026/27, agreed a 4.99% increase in the borough element of council tax (including a 2.99% increase for service delivery pressures and a 2% adult social care precept), and set the overall council tax levels, including a specific addition for taxpayers surrounding the Gloucester Circus garden.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management and Capital Strategy 2026/27
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the Treasury Management Strategy, Capital Strategy, Prudential Indicators, and Minimum Revenue Provision arrangements for 2026/27.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Revenue Account Medium Term Financial Strategy & 2026/27 Budget and Rent Setting
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved a 4.8% increase in council home rents, a 5.3% increase in tenant service charges, and other rent and charge adjustments to partially mitigate financial pressures on the Housing Revenue Account, while also agreeing to various cost-saving measures and funding allocations.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 83