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 43 of 47
Lewisham Homes Ltd Business Plan
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to endorse the Business Plan 2024/25 of Lewisham Homes Limited, the Council’s wholly owned housing company.
Implemented
Approval to procure a new garden waste contract PART 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to approve the procurement of a new garden waste contract.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management Outturn and Mid-year review
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to approve and recommend that the Council approves the Treasury Management Outturn report for 2023/24 and the Mid-year Treasury Management report 2024/25, including related prudential indicators, the revised Capital Programme 2024-28, and borrowing forecast.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Ombudsman Service Complaint Handling Code Annual Submission
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to note the contents of the Housing Ombudsman Service Complaint Handling Code Annual Submission and for the Member Responsible for Complaints to respond.
Recommendations Approved
Proposed Development of Lewisham Residential Children's homes'
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to proceed with the development of Lewisham Residential Children's Homes by delegating contract authority, initiating recruitment for staff and a Registered Manager, and allocating £307k in funding for refurbishment.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 232