Councillor Michael Chessum
Cabinet Member: Economy, Cost of Living and Empowered Communities
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
12 meetings · Page 1 of 3
Cabinet - Wednesday 21 October 2026 5.00 pm
The Cabinet of Lambeth Council met on Wednesday 21 October 2026 to discuss the future of several housing estates and the New Homes Programme. The Cabinet considered proposals to end regeneration plans at Central Hill and Cressingham Gardens estates, opting instead for maintenance and refurbishment. The meeting also addressed the removal of Knights Walk Phase 2 and Trinity Rise from the New Homes Programme due to viability issues.
Council - Wednesday 14 October 2026 7.00 pm
The Council meeting began with tributes to the late Councillor Annie Gallup, followed by the confirmation of minutes and apologies for absence. Key decisions made during the meeting included the adoption of the Site Allocations Development Plan Document (SADPD), the establishment of five new Cabinet Committees, and the approval of the Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report. The Council also debated and voted on several motions concerning climate change, the RNLI, and waste management strategies.
Decisions from Meetings
7 decisions · Page 1 of 2
Quarter 1 Outcomes Framework Performance 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 23 September 2026 5.00 pm - September 23, 2026
The Cabinet of Lambeth Council approved the Quarter 1 Outcomes Framework Performance for 2026/27 on 23 September 2026. The decision approved recommendations for the Outcomes Framework.
Recommendations Approved
Site Allocations Development Plan Document (SADPD)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 23 September 2026 5.00 pm - September 23, 2026
The Cabinet of Lambeth Council decided on 23 September 2026 to recommend to Full Council the adoption of the Site Allocations Development Plan Document (SADPD), incorporating main modifications and changes to the Policies Map. This decision also includes revoking three existing Local Plan site allocations.
Recommendations Approved
Quarter 1 Financial Performance Report 2026/27
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 23 September 2026 5.00 pm - September 23, 2026
The Cabinet of Lambeth Council approved recommendations on 23 September 2026 regarding the Quarter 1 Financial Performance Report for 2026/27. The council is projecting a £9.303m overspend at the end of June 2026, with management actions being taken to reduce this forecast. The decision noted the use of flexible use of capital receipts up to £3.903m to support budget proposals.
Recommendations Approved
Site Allocations Development Plan Document (SADPD)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 23 September 2026 5.00 pm - September 23, 2026
The Cabinet of Lambeth Council approved recommendations for the adoption of the Site Allocations Development Plan Document on 23 September 2026. This decision will be presented to Full Council for adoption. The decision includes revoking three existing Local Plan site allocations superseded by the new document.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of Previous Meeting
From: Cabinet - Wednesday 23 September 2026 5.00 pm - September 23, 2026
The Cabinet of Lambeth Council on 22 July 2026 approved the use of flexible use of capital receipts up to £2.5m to support budget proposals, including £0.891m for the Finance Improvement Programme. They also approved £2.6m for electric vehicle charging points to enable additional income generation. The Cabinet noted the forecast position for the Council's General Fund and Housing Revenue Account as at the end of May 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 12
- Average per month
- 1.3
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
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