Oana Olaru-Holmes - Councillor for Lewisham (Downham)

Councillor Oana Olaru-Holmes

Labour Party Downham Lewisham

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 16th July, 2026 7.00 pm

July 16, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 15th July, 2026 7.30 pm

July 15, 2026, 7:30 pm
Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee Chair

Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Thursday, 2nd July, 2026 7.00 pm

July 02, 2026, 7:00 pm
Pensions Investment Committee Committee Member

Pensions Investment Committee - Thursday, 11th June, 2026 7.00 pm

The Pensions Investment Committee of Lewisham Council met on Thursday 11 June 2026 to discuss the pooling of pension fund investments with London CIV, review the fund's financial performance and risk register, and agree the annual business plan. Key decisions included noting the progress of investment pooling, approving the annual business plan, and reviewing the risk register.

June 11, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council meeting on Wednesday 20 May 2026 saw the election of the new Speaker and Deputy Speaker, and the announcement of the Mayor's new cabinet. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Mayor's address, outlining the administration's priorities and vision for the borough, and the announcement of the Mayor's Charity for the year.

May 20, 2026, 7:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Appointments to outside bodies

From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm - May 20, 2026

The Council of Lewisham Council resolved to approve recommendations for member appointments to outside bodies on 20 May 2026. The decision appointed named councillors to various organisations including the Albany 2001 Council of Management, Albion Millennium Green Trust, and the Blackheath Joint Working Party. Specific appointments were made to roles such as Active Travel Champion, Arts, Heritage & History Champion, and Youth Champion.

Recommendations Approved

Members' Allowances Scheme

From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm - May 20, 2026

The Council of Lewisham Council approved the Members' Allowances Scheme on 20 May 2026. The scheme was amended to abolish the role of Cabinet Advisor, redefine the role of Majority Group Whip, adjust Cabinet Member SRAs, introduce alternating Chair and Vice Chair arrangements for committees, and create the role of Member Champion. The Monitoring Officer was instructed to amend and publish the revised scheme.

Recommendations Approved

Apologies for absence

From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm - May 20, 2026

The Council of Lewisham Council noted apologies for absence from Councillor Oana Olaru Holmes on 20 May 2026. The recommendations were approved.

Recommendations Approved

Programme of council meetings

From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm - May 20, 2026

The Council of Lewisham Council on 20/05/2026 approved the programme of council meetings. The approved programme includes a Council AGM on 20 May 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Address from the Mayor, Liam Shrivastava

From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm - May 20, 2026

The Council of Lewisham Council on Wednesday 20 May 2026 approved recommendations. The Speaker thanked the Mayor for the address.

Recommendations Approved

Summary