Councillor Paul Bell
Email: paul.bell@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
Council Profile: View on council website
Committees:
Is this you? Claim this page.
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
57 meetings · Page 1 of 12
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 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.
(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
259 decisions · Page 23 of 52
Quarter 4 Corporate Performance Report
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to note and comment on the performance indicators, trend analysis, and narrative for the Key Performance Indicators, and to approve the publication of the Quarter 4 Corporate Performance Dashboard on the council’s website in July 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...that decisions made in the open session (Part 1 of the agenda) were sufficient, negating the need to move into a closed session (Part 2) to discuss confidential reports, thereby excluding the press and public from those confidential discussions.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to Extend & Procure a Dry Mixed Recycling Contract - Part 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to ensure continued and improved recycling services, they approved extending the current dry mixed recycling contract for up to a year, procuring a new contract for up to six years, awarding the contract to a preferred provider within authorized limits, and delegating the final provider selection to the Executive Director of Place.
For Determination
Sustainable Streets - Recommendation approval for Existing CPZ reviews
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 21, 2025
...to allow the Executive Director of Place to use their delegated powers to consider objections and make decisions regarding the permanent traffic order for existing Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) reviews under the Sustainable Streets program.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interests
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 21, 2025
...to ensure transparency and adherence to the Council's Member Code of Conduct, members were asked to declare any personal interests they had in any item on the agenda.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 57
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 259