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
The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council are scheduled to meet on 3 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including housing, complaints, financial performance, and contract extensions. They will also discuss the setting of the 2026/27 council tax base. Several of the items for discussion relate to contract extensions and procurement.
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
259 decisions · Page 3 of 52
Permitted contract extensions for Extra Care contracts PART 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
For Determination
Extension of contract for Learning Disability Framework (LDF) PART 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
For Determination
Extension of Contract with Your Voice in Health and Social Care for Healthwatch Service
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to ensure continued Healthwatch services, they approved a 14-month, £163,333.34 contract extension with Your Voice in Health and Social Care, running from January 31, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
For Determination
Extension of contract for Learning Disability Framework (LDF)
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to ensure continuity of care for adults with learning disabilities, the Mayor and Cabinet agreed to extend 22 supported living contracts expiring on 31/12/2025 for 9 months at a cost of £4,581,227.06 and 11 supported living contracts expiring at various dates in 2026 until 31/03/2027 at a cost of £4,425,54.34, allowing time for the new Open Framework to be established and for the procurement of these contracts to be completed.
For Determination
Authority to Procure a new Contract for Print and Multi Functional Devices (MFDs)
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to approve the procurement of a new contract for print and multi-functional devices, authorizing expenditure of up to £690,000, approving Brent's involvement, and delegating final expenditure approval to the Executive Director for Corporate Resources within authorized limits.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 259