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 37 of 47
Permission to procure 15-year Leisure Management Contract
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to approve the procurement of a 15-year Leisure Management Contract commencing April 1, 2026, delegate authority for provider selection, procurement route finalization, land disposal (via leases), and lease term agreement, all within agreed budgets and legal requirements.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 23 October 2024, which included decisions on matters raised by scrutiny, quarterly performance reports, social value impact reports, financial monitoring, complaints, business plans for Catford Regeneration Partnership and Lewisham Homes, temporary accommodation policy, Notting Hill Genesis leases, a strategic youth offer, electric vehicle charge points, a garden waste contract, and general fund disposals.
Recommendations Approved
Permission to procure a new Framework Agreement for provision of services for adults with disabilities & extension of contracts
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to procure a new Framework Agreement for supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, delegate authority for provider selection, and extend 22 existing supported living contracts, involving significant expenditure.
Recommendations Approved
Savings and Overspend Reduction Measures for 24/25 pressures and 25/26 Budget gap
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to approve savings and cost reduction measures for the 2024/25 overspend and the 2025/26 budget gap, including savings requiring public consultation and delegating decisions to officers where appropriate, while also noting other budget reduction proposals and officer key decisions.
Recommendations Approved
Permission to procure a new Framework Agreement for provision of services for adults with disabilities & extension of contracts PART 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 232