Councillor Olu Babatola
Email: olu.babatola@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
36 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel - Monday, 8th December, 2025 10.30 am
The Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel are scheduled to meet to discuss the Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund's [^2] investment strategy, funding, and performance. They will also receive an update on the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV).
Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm
Royal Greenwich Council met in December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including approving a draft local plan for consultation, adopting a revised licensing policy, and addressing community safety and road repairs through dedicated motions. Councillors also noted updates on treasury management and strategic risks.
Planning Board - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 6.30 pm
The Planning Board met to discuss eight planning and licensing applications, approving all of them with amendments to some conditions. The most significant decisions concerned a new community sports facility in Eltham, and a large mixed-use development in Woolwich.
Planning Board - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The Planning Board convened to discuss planning applications, focusing primarily on amendments to a previously approved mixed-use development. Councillors approved the amended application for land bound by Vincent Road, Wilmot Street and Woolwich New Road, which includes increasing building heights and the number of residential units, and reducing commercial space. An application relating to Stadium Road and Baker Road was withdrawn.
Council - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm
The council meeting held on 29 October 2025 included discussion of petitions, changes to executive function schemes of delegation, and several motions concerning local issues. Councillors were also scheduled to answer questions from the public and from other members.
Decisions from Meetings
103 decisions · Page 5 of 21
Changes to the Executive Functions Scheme of Delegation
From: Council - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 29, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Woolwich Crossrail Station East Ventilation Shaft, Arsenal Way, Woolwich, SE18 - Ref: 21/4329/F
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 21, 2025
...to grant full planning permission, subject to conditions, a Stage II referral to the Mayor of London, and the completion of a Section 106 agreement, for a mixed-use development including residential dwellings, non-residential floor space, the Woolwich Crossrail Station east ventilation shaft, and associated works at Arsenal Way, Woolwich, SE18.
Recommendations Approved
138-140 Nathan Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0AU- Ref: 25/2323/F
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 21, 2025
...to grant full planning permission, subject to a Section 106 agreement including consideration of a crossing across Kellner Road and specified conditions, for the demolition of an existing industrial warehouse and erection of a building for flexible uses under Use Classes E(g)(iii), B2, and B8 at 138-140 Nathan Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0AU.
Recommendations Approved
Review of Opposition Group Arrangements 2025/26
From: Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 24, 2025
...to accommodate the newly recognized Independent and Green Group, the Council agreed to their leadership appointments, reviewed and adjusted the representation of political groups on member-level bodies, allocated seats to the group on the Corporate Parenting Partnership Board and Licensing Committee, and approved the payment of allowances equivalent to those of the Conservative Group due to their equal size.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27+
From: Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 24, 2025
...to note a forecasted £45.1m overall resourcing gap in 2026/27, increasing to £136.8m by 2029/30, and the potentially significant financial risks to the Medium Term Financial Strategy, while acknowledging that the strategy is a continuous process that will be updated regularly.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 103