Oana Olaru-Holmes - Councillor for Lewisham (Downham)

Councillor Oana Olaru-Holmes

Labour Party Downham Cabinet Member for Refugees, Safer Lewisham and Equalities

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

44 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Council Committee Member

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

May 20, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham will convene on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss the Council Budget for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting agenda also includes proposals for temporary changes to polling places for the May 2026 elections and the delegation of authority to the Returning Officer for future temporary amendments.

March 04, 2026, 7:30 pm
Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's budget for the upcoming year, the procurement of essential services, and the adoption of policies to protect the borough's character. Key topics included the approval of the School Minor Works Programme, the procurement of substance misuse and domestic violence services, and the extension of the Sexual and Reproductive Health Services contract.

February 25, 2026, 6:00 pm
Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee Committee Member

Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to discuss policing updates, initiatives for an age-friendly borough, and the implementation of recommendations from the Disabled People's Commission. Key decisions included a commitment to improving public trust in the police through enhanced community engagement and a focus on developing co-production frameworks to ensure disabled residents have a greater say in policy and service design.

February 24, 2026, 7:00 pm
Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

(Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 pm

The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to discuss and approve the Council Budget for 2026/27. Key decisions included the approval of a 4.99% increase in Council Tax and a review of various fees and charges across council services. The meeting also addressed matters raised by scrutiny concerning flood risk from paved-over gardens.

February 11, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

232 decisions · Page 10 of 47

The Library Consortium Courier Services - Framework Agreement contract extension and Approval to procure

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 22, 2025

...to extend the current Library Courier Services Framework Agreement with CitySprint for five months, approve the procurement of a new four-year Courier Services Framework Agreement for The Libraries Consortium, and delegate authority to the Executive Director for Place to approve the contract award and call-off contracts.

For Determination

Transfer of Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields to Bonus Pastor School

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 22, 2025

...to transfer the management and maintenance of Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields to Bonus Pastor Secondary School via a long-term lease, subject to Secretary of State authorisation, and to delegate the lease terms negotiation to the Executive Director for Children and Young People in consultation with the Executive Director of Place.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Independent Persons

From: Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.30 pm - September 24, 2025

...to appoint Kalwant Grewal and Katy Prestedge as two independent persons to the Standards Committee.

Recommendations Approved

Members' Allowances

From: Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.30 pm - September 24, 2025

...to increase the basic allowance for members by 3.2% to £13,201 and all existing Special Responsibility Allowances (SRAs) by 3.2%, both effective from 1st April 2025, and to instruct the Monitoring Officer to review the Council's current allowances and implement the decision.

Recommendations Approved

Motions

From: Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.30 pm - September 24, 2025

...to support Labour's 30 Hours of Free Childcare and to bring Thames Water back into public ownership.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 44

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 232