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 8 of 47

Authority To Procure & Award Sexual Health Services in Primary Care

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

...to procure and award contracts for local Primary Care Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) provision, commencing on 1 April 2026 for five years, with a total contract value of £1,200,000, and to delegate authority for provider selection and contract agreement.

Recommendations Approved

Re-procurement of the online sexual and reproductive health services (E-Service)

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

...to participate in a multi-authority procurement exercise led by the City of London for online sexual and reproductive health services and to extend the Inter Authority Agreement to access the current contract for these services by 12 months, with expenditure of up to £1,200,000.

Recommendations Approved

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

Permitted Contract Extension of the Stop Smoking Service

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

...to extend the contract for the Stop Smoking Service with Lewisham & Greenwich Trust for two years, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, at an annual cost of £416,481.

Recommendations Approved

Active Travel Strategy

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

... to approve the Active Travel Strategy for adoption and authorize its implementation.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 44

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 232