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.
52 meetings · Page 1 of 11
(Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 pm
Corporate Parenting Group - Tuesday, 10th February, 2026 6.00 pm
Health and Safety Committee - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Health and Safety Committee of Lewisham Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 3 February 2026. The meeting's agenda includes an update on health and safety matters, as well as an analysis of incidents within the council's libraries.
Appointments Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 9.30 am
The Appointments Committee of Lewisham Council was scheduled to convene on Thursday 22 January 2026 to discuss the appointment of a new Director of Housing Resident Engagement and Services. The meeting agenda also included the election of a Chair and Vice Chair, and the confirmation of previous minutes.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 21 January 2026 addressed a wide range of issues, including the definition of housing delivery, the management of events on Blackheath, and significant updates on regeneration projects and housing policies. Key decisions included the approval of an updated Joint Events Policy for Blackheath, the adoption of new housing policies, and the strategy for tackling empty homes.
Decisions from Meetings
259 decisions · Page 33 of 52
Pay Policy Statement
From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...to approve the Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26 as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.
Recommendations Approved
Council Budget 2025/26
From: (Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 6.00 pm - February 12, 2025
...to recommend to the Council a General Fund Budget Requirement of £312.515m for 2025/26, a 4.99% increase in Lewisham’s Council Tax element, a 2.7% increase in dwelling rents, and approved the Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26, the Capital Programme of £421.4m, and the Climate Budget 2025/26 – 2027/28, along with other related financial and budgetary measures.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Lewisham Local Plan - Main Modifications Consultation (Regulation 24 Independent Examination)
From: EGM, Council - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 11, 2025
... to release the proposed Main Modifications to the new Lewisham Local Plan, along with its accompanying Integrated Impact Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment, for public consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Contract Award: Extra Care Services at Conrad Court - PART 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Young Mayor and Advisors - annual report
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to approve the Lewisham Young Mayor's budget proposals as detailed in section 8 of the presented report.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 52
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 259