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 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.

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 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.

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 36 of 47

Building for Lewisham: small and complex sites

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024

...to declare eight council-owned sites surplus to requirements, approve their advertisement for disposal via the GLA Small Sites Small Builders portal, and delegate authority for related actions, including grant applications, to relevant executive directors.

Recommendations Approved

Procurement of Civil Enforcement Services

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024

...to award Marston Holdings Ltd a five-year contract, commencing April 1, 2025, to deliver Civil Enforcement services at an estimated annual cost of £5.4m, with potential extensions and additional expenditure bringing the total estimated cost to £60m.

Recommendations Approved

Setting the Council Tax Base 2025/26

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024

...to recommend to the Council the Council Tax Base, collection rate, Council Tax Reduction Scheme, discounts, and premiums for various property types for 2025/26, as well as noting the estimated National Non-Domestic Rate yield and delegating approval of the final NNDR1 form.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment of Director for Lewisham Homes

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024

...to appoint Sandra Gray, Commercial Accountant, as a Director of Lewisham Homes Limited.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 44

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 232