Councillor Liz Johnston-Franklin
Email: liz.johnston-franklin@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
43 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of financial and governance matters. Key topics scheduled for consideration included the setting of the Council Tax base for the upcoming year, a review of the Council's constitution, and updates on treasury management.
Planning Committee A - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Planning Committee A of Lewisham Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss a planning application for a change of use at 1A Aylward Road, London, SE23 2JE. The committee resolved to grant planning permission for the change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a residential institution (Class C2).
Agreed Syllabus Conference '25 - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 6.30 pm
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday 26 November 2025, addressing community safety concerns, celebrating achievements in planning and parks, and approving the annual accounts. The council also discussed petitions, public and member questions, and motions related to recognising the contributions of British West Indian service personnel and the Latin American community in Lewisham.
Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The Lewisham Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) meeting on 25 November 2025 was scheduled to cover a range of topics, including a safeguarding update, a review of RE teaching hours, and a discussion on the curriculum and assessment review. Attendees were also expected to discuss what makes a good SACRE member.
Decisions from Meetings
82 decisions · Page 10 of 17
Elective Home Education
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 01, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Responses to Referrals to Mayor and Cabinet
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 1st April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 01, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Council Budget 2025/26
From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025
... the Council of Lewisham approved the Council Budget for 2025/26, including a General Fund Budget Requirement of £312.515m, a 4.99% increase in Lewisham's Council Tax element, adjustments to various specific grants, an approach to setting 2025/26 fees and charges, the Dedicated Schools Grant allocation, an increase in dwelling rents of 2.7%, the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan, the Treasury Management Strategy, the Capital Programme, and the Climate Budget.
Recommendations Approved
Pay Policy Statement
From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...to approve the Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26 as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Young Mayor and Deputy
From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...to approve the appointment of the new Young Mayor and Deputy, following speeches from the outgoing office holders and the signing of acceptance documents.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 43
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 82