Councillor Paul Bell
Email: paul.bell@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
58 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Appointments Committee - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 9.30 am
The Appointments Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday 23 March 2026. The agenda includes the election of a Chair, the consideration of apologies for absence, and declarations of interest. A key item for discussion is the appointment of a Director of Family Quality and Commissioning, which is expected to involve the exclusion of the press and public.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 16th March, 2026 3.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Monday 16 March 2026 to discuss a range of critical public health initiatives. Key decisions included noting the progress and future plans for the Health Inequalities Programme and the Health Equity Teams, approving the Lewisham Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2026-2029, and delegating authority to the Chair to approve the 2026-27 Better Care Fund plan. The Board also heard updates on sickle cell disorder, foster care recruitment, the joint strategic needs assessment on autism, and the Better Care Fund.
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 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.
Decisions from Meetings
259 decisions · Page 12 of 52
Surrey Canal Station Update
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to note the progress on the Surrey Canal station, approve the use of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy (SCIL) to support its delivery, and delegate authority to the Executive Director of Place to approve SCIL allocations and enter into necessary agreements.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to procure a contractor to undertake roof remediation works at Myatt Garden Primary School
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to procure a contractor for the removal of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) from the roof of Myatt Garden Primary School, and delegated authority for contractor selection and contract agreement to the Executive Director of Children and Young People.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Ombudsman Service Complaint Handling Code Annual Submission
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to note the annual submission against the statutory Housing Ombudsman Service Complaint Handling Code 2024, consisting of the annual self-assessment, the annual complaints report, and the service improvement report.
Recommendations Approved
Building Security & Related Services
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to approve a two-year contract extension with Smartsec Solutions for building security and related services across the Lewisham portfolio at an estimated cost of £2.3m, extending the contract end date to 30 April 2027.
Recommendations Approved
Approval of 2025-26 update to Section 75 agreement governing the Better Care Fund pooled budget
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to enter into a new Section 75 agreement with South East London Integrated Care Board (Lewisham) to govern the pooled budget arrangements for the Better Care Fund, with a total pooled budget of £53,440,286 for 2025/26, including a Council contribution of £21,091,826.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 58
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 259