Councillor Mark Jackson

Appointments Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 9.30 am

The Appointments Committee of Lewisham Council was scheduled to convene on Thursday 22 January 2026. The primary item on the agenda was the appointment of a Director of Housing Resident Engagement and Services. The meeting also included procedural items such as the election of a Chair and Vice Chair, and the confirmation of previous minutes.

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.

Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 6th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee met to discuss the Corporate Equalities Update and progress on tackling domestic violence and violence against women and girls (VAWG). Key decisions included noting the progress on the Single Equalities Framework and the ongoing work to improve representation and accessibility within the council and the borough.