Councillor Majid Rahman
Email: majid.rahman@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
44 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm
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.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm
The Royal Borough of Greenwich's cabinet approved a strategy to end male violence against women and girls, noted a report on safeguarding children, and reviewed the council's budget and finances. The cabinet also agreed to publish the Infrastructure Funding Statement on the council website.
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
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Royal Borough of Greenwich Co-operative Commission
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 05, 2025
...to approve the 'Together for Greenwich: Co-operation for the future' Commission report and its recommendations, including allocating £1.0m of Carbon Offset Section 106 funding to launch a Community Energy Fund.
Recommendations Approved
Council Tax Base 2025-2026
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 4.30 pm - January 29, 2025
...to set the council tax base for 2025/26 at 91,088.88 for the whole authority area and 100.16 for the Gloucester Circus Garden Square area, while also agreeing to reduce the time before charging a council tax premium on long-term empty homes, continue existing council tax premiums and discounts, and note the council tax base relevant to the Southern and Thames Regions of the Environment Agency for flood defence levy apportionment.
Recommendations approved
Ten Year Lease Agreements
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 4.30 pm - January 29, 2025
...to agree to the terms for ten-year leases with private landlords for properties used as temporary accommodation for homeless households, delegating authority to the Director of Place and Growth to negotiate lease details, and agreeing to keep financial details confidential.
Recommendations Approved
2024/25 Budget Monitor (November 2024)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 4.30 pm - January 29, 2025
...to note the Council's revenue position as it stood at the end of November 2024.
Recommendations Approved
Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2025/26
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 4.30 pm - January 29, 2025
...to ensure the affordability of the Local Council Tax Support scheme for working-age claimants from 2025/26, the Cabinet recommended to the Council changes including reducing the maximum support level to 80%, increasing the earnings taper to 25%, increasing the non-dependant deduction charge to £10 per week, removing exemptions for non-dependants, abolishing the second adult rebate, allowing DWP notifications as LCTS claims, and creating a Discretionary Council Tax Hardship Fund.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 151