Councillor Luke Sorba

Children and Young People Select Committee - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Select Committee met on 17 September to discuss early intervention and family support, data monitoring, and the committee's work programme. Councillors noted reports on the early intervention and family support services, and on data sharing developments. They also discussed priorities for the committee's upcoming work.

Audit and Risk Committee - Tuesday, 22nd July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Lewisham Council Audit and Risk Committee convened to elect a chair and vice-chair, review audit plans and risk management strategies, and discuss external audit updates. Councillor Ava Kessner was elected as chair, and Councillor Luke Sauber as vice-chair. The committee also approved the internal audit plan for 2025-26 and noted the updated corporate risk register.

Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham met on 16 July 2025, and agreed to consider a petition regarding divestment from Palestine, adopted the Lewisham Local Plan, and approved the Lewisham Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule. The council also paid tribute to two former councillors who had recently died, and heard announcements on Lewisham schools, the return of the Blackheath fireworks display, and funding for care experienced employment.

Planning Committee A - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Planning Committee A of Lewisham Council met on 24 June 2025 to consider several planning applications, including a retrospective application for alterations to a pub in the Telegraph Hill Conservation Area[^1], and a proposal for a traveller site in Bellingham. The committee was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of a previous meeting and to consider declarations of interest from members.

Corporate Parenting Group - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 6.00 pm

The Corporate Parenting Group of Lewisham Council was scheduled to meet on 17 June 2025 to discuss a refresh of the Corporate Parenting Strategy, updates from the Fostering Advisory Board and Health Leads, the Virtual School's annual report, and employment and training for care leavers. Some of the meeting was scheduled to be held in private.