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.
46 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Health and Safety Committee - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 6.30 pm
Corporate Parenting Group - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.00 pm
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm
At a meeting of the Lewisham Council Mayor and Cabinet, the council agreed to extend contracts for extra care and learning disability services, approved participation in a sexual health commissioning agreement, and set the council tax base for 2026/27. The cabinet also approved a number of procurement exercises for housing works, IT services, and waste management. Additionally, they noted the progress made in delivering the Corporate Strategy and reviewed the annual complaints report.
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, to discuss the statement of accounts for 2024-25, consider several motions, and address questions from both the public and council members.
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee convened to discuss proposed amendments to a previously approved development plan for the Leegate Shopping Centre site. Councillors unanimously approved the application for a Section 73 minor material amendment, which includes increasing the number of residential units, affordable housing, and the height of some buildings, while reducing commercial space and car parking. The committee also addressed concerns raised by residents and ward councillors regarding the height of the development and its impact on the surrounding area.
Decisions from Meetings
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Approval of a permitted 2-year extension to the contract for Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources with Matrix SCM Ltd
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to approve a permitted two-year extension, from July 29, 2025, to July 28, 2027, to the contract with Matrix SCM Ltd for Managed Services for Temporary Agency Resources, at an estimated value of £64.7 million over the extension period.
For Determination
Lewisham Climate Emergency Action Plan Update
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to note the progress on the Lewisham Climate Emergency Action Plan, the responses to issues raised by the Sustainable Development Select Committee, and to agree to proposed amendments to actions outlined in section 8 of the report.
For Determination
Apollo Business Centre - Part 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
... to agree to include the acquisition of affordable housing units from Fosfel Hurlington Limited as part of the Building for Lewisham Programme, allocate Right to Buy Receipts and recycled S106 monies, delegate authority to agree terms and contracts, and withdraw the Evelyn Court/Parker House scheme.
For Determination
Approval to Award a contract to Routeware Ltd to provide an IT Solution for Waste Management - Part 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to award a contract to Routeware Ltd for £449,441 to provide an integrated IT solution for waste management for two years, with the option to extend for another year.
For Determination
Approval to Extend & Procure a Dry Mixed Recycling Contract - Part 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to approve the extension and procurement of a Dry Mixed Recycling Contract, as considered and approved under Item 10 of the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 259