Councillor Luke Sorba
Email: luke.sorba@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
237 meetings · Page 2 of 48
Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Audit and Risk Committee of Lewisham Council met on Thursday 11 December 2025. The meeting focused on the key risks within the Housing Directorate, the progress of the external audit for the 2024/25 financial year, and the ongoing internal audit plan. The committee noted the reports presented and approved recommendations related to these areas.
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on Wednesday 26 November 2025 confirmed the minutes of the previous meeting and addressed several key announcements, including a community safety update, the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, and recognition for the planning service. Significant funding was also announced for bus infrastructure improvements and upgrades to youth clubs and adventure playgrounds.
Audit and Risk Committee - Tuesday, 11th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Audit and Risk Committee of Lewisham Council met on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, to review external audit findings, internal audit progress, anti-fraud efforts, and the corporate risk register. Key decisions included noting the external audit update reports for the main accounts and pension fund, approving the internal audit plan for 2025/26, and noting the annual report from the Anti-Fraud and Corruption Team and the update on the Corporate Risk Register.
Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 6th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Children and Young People Select Committee met to discuss the implementation of a new strategic youth offer, consider a report on elective home education, and review the committee's work programme. The committee approved recommendations for the youth offer and elective home education reports.
Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.30 pm
Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including increasing councillor allowances, the use of substitutes on committees, and motions on childcare and public ownership of Thames Water[^2]. Councillors agreed to increase their basic allowance by 3.2% to £13,201 per year, and approved the use of substitutes on certain committees to ensure meetings can proceed even if some members are absent. A motion supporting the Labour government's plan for 30 hours of free childcare was passed, as was an amended motion calling for Thames Water to be brought back into public ownership.
Decisions from Meetings
90 decisions · Page 1 of 18
Improving economic opportunities and outcomes for young people
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026
The Children and Young People Select Committee of Lewisham Council on 08 January 2026 approved recommendations. These included lobbying for standardised data collection, developing integrated career guidance in schools, exploring apprenticeship creation through capital spending, providing incentives for SMEs to recruit young people, and creating a mentorship scheme for young entrepreneurs.
Recommendations Approved
Corporate Parenting Strategy
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026
The Children and Young People Select Committee of Lewisham Council decided to approve the Corporate Parenting Strategy on 08 January 2026. They noted the report and approved recommendations for an in-person briefing for all members and formalised reporting on support for carers and foster parents.
Recommendations Approved
Select Committee work programme
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 08, 2026
The Children and Young People Select Committee of Lewisham Council decided to approve the agenda for the meeting on 3 March 2026. This decision was made on 08 January 2026.
Recommendations Approved
External Audit Update
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
... the report regarding the External Audit Update was noted.
Recommendations Approved
Risk Management in Housing
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...the committee noted the report on Risk Management in Housing, which outlined key risks and mitigations within the Housing directorate's Risk Register.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 237
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 90 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.