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.
45 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Health and Safety Committee - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 6.30 pm
The Health and Safety Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss health and safety in council buildings, and to analyse recent incident data from Lewisham's libraries. Councillors will also be asked to declare any personal interests they may have in the items on the agenda.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including housing, social care, waste management, and financial performance. They approved measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, improve waste collection services, extend contracts for social care services, and set the council tax base for the upcoming financial year. The cabinet also agreed to procure new IT systems for the Revenue and Benefits Service and approved a contract for print and multifunctional devices.
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday 26 November 2025, addressing community safety concerns, celebrating achievements in planning and parks, and approving the annual accounts. The council also discussed petitions, public and member questions, and motions related to recognising the contributions of British West Indian service personnel and the Latin American community in Lewisham.
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.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm
At a meeting on 22 October 2025, Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet agreed to extend the advice services grant, implement changes to bulky waste disposal, and transfer management of Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields to Bonus Pastor School, among other decisions. The cabinet also approved a new active travel strategy and discussed ways to improve housing policies and services.
Decisions from Meetings
259 decisions · Page 25 of 52
Allocation of Seats Appointments to Committees including the Appointment of Chairs and Vice Chairs
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...to Committees, including Chairs and Vice Chairs, for 2025/26 were agreed, with Councillor Penfold replacing Councillor Lahai-Taylor on Planning Committee A.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment to Outside Bodies
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...to appoint named members to various outside bodies, including committees, boards, and organizations, as detailed in the tabled schedule.
Recommendations Approved
Review of the Constitution
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
... to approve a new Council Constitution, including articles, procedures, and codes of conduct, following a review and consideration of feedback from the Governance Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Committee Terms of Reference
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...to approve the terms of reference for its committees, as detailed in the Review of the Constitution report.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interests
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
... to approve recommendations regarding the declaration of interests by council members, ensuring transparency and adherence to the Council's Member Code of Conduct.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 259