Councillor Oana Olaru-Holmes
Email: Oana.Olaru@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
44 meetings · Page 1 of 9
BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues, including the Council Budget for 2026/27 and temporary changes to polling places for the upcoming May 2026 elections. The meeting also included a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 25 February 2026 saw the approval of several key procurements and policy updates, including significant investment in substance misuse services, domestic violence support, and housing maintenance. The meeting also celebrated the achievements of the Young Mayor's program and approved the designation of five new Areas of Special Local Character.
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.
(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.
Decisions from Meetings
232 decisions · Page 23 of 47
Approval to Award a contract to Routeware Ltd to provide an IT Solution for Waste Management - Part 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to award a contract to Routeware Ltd for £449,441 to provide an integrated IT solution for waste management for two years, with the option to extend for another year.
For Determination
Draft Financial Monitoring 2024-25 - Budget - Outturn Report
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to note the draft financial outturn position for 2024/25, approve proposed write-offs of specific business rates and Adult Social Care sundry debts over £50k totaling £406k, and acknowledge the various financial positions of the General Fund, Dedicated Schools Grant, Housing Revenue Account, Collection Fund, and Capital Programme.
For Determination
Approval to Extend & Procure a Dry Mixed Recycling Contract - Part 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to approve the extension and procurement of a Dry Mixed Recycling Contract, as considered and approved under Item 10 of the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Permission to direct award the Integrated Community Equipment Service contract to Medequip Assistive Technology Limited
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to ensure continued provision of integrated community equipment services, they approved the use of the Kent framework to award a contract to Medequip Assistive Technology Limited until March 31, 2026, and to initiate a further competition tender for a longer-term contract.
For Determination
Adoption of Selection Criteria and Statements of Significance for Areas of Special Local Character (ASLC) and 6 ASLC Statements of Significance
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to adopt the Selection Criteria and Statements of Significance for Areas of Special Local Character (ASLC), approving the selection criteria, adopting six specific areas as ASLCs (Hall Drive, Charleville Circus, Kirkdale, Hurstbourne and Woolstone Roads, Rockbourne Road, Sydenham Ridge), and agreeing to their Statements of Significance.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 232