Councillor Mark Ingleby

Public Accounts Select Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Public Accounts Select Committee of Lewisham Council met on Thursday, 29 January 2026, to discuss the council's budget for the upcoming financial year and its work programme. The meeting agenda included a review of the council's budget for 2026-27, which is a comprehensive report detailing financial plans, revenue and capital programmes, and treasury management strategies. The committee also reviewed its own work programme to ensure it remains relevant and effective in scrutinising the council's financial management and resource allocation.

Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss the council's treasury management outturn and mid-year review for 2025/26, the setting of the 2026/27 Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) base, and a review of the council's constitution. The meeting also included discussions on the appointment of co-opted members to the Children and Young People Select Committee and several motions submitted by councillors.

Sustainable Development Select Committee - Tuesday, 13th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Sustainable Development Select Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 13 January 2026, to review updates on the council's biodiversity efforts and its Climate Action Plan. The committee will also discuss its work programme for the upcoming year.

Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Select Committee met to discuss the Corporate Parenting Strategy and improving economic opportunities for young people. Key decisions included approving recommendations for an all-member briefing on corporate parenting and formalising reporting on carer welfare, as well as approving recommendations to lobby for standardised data collection on inequalities, develop integrated career guidance in schools, explore apprenticeship creation through capital spending, provide guidance for SMEs on recruiting young people, and create a mentorship scheme for young entrepreneurs.

Healthier Communities Select Committee - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Healthier Communities Select Committee met to discuss the Lewisham Unpaid Carers Action Plan 2025-2028, the University Hospital Lewisham and Community Services in Lewisham update, and the Lewisham Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024-25. Key decisions included endorsing the Unpaid Carers Action Plan and supporting its awareness-raising efforts, and agreeing to continue collaborative work with University Hospital Lewisham on their community mental health centre model.