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 35 of 52
Garage Sites Asset Review
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to note the ongoing garage site review, declare 14 sites as surplus and authorize their disposal, delegate authority to finalize disposal terms, and approve £548,856 for refurbishing priority garages, to be replenished by disposal proceeds.
Recommendations Approved
Land-led Development Agreements - proposals for land sales and development agreements with private sector partner
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to approve land sales and development agreements with a private sector partner for sites at Willow Way and Parker House, including the budget, funding strategy, and delegation of authority to relevant directors for finalizing and executing the agreements.
Recommendations Approved
School Minor Works Programme 2025
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to approve the procurement and award of contracts for the School Minor Works Programme 2025, delegate authority for contractor and consultant selection, approve a budget for the programme, and approve applications for Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme funding.
Recommendations Approved
Capital investment to develop provision for children with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviour 2025-29 (see Supplementary Agenda)
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to submit a funding bid to the DfE for capital investment to develop provisions for children with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviour from 2025-29, and to allocate previously agreed funds from asset disposal to phases two and three of the project if the bid is successful.
Recommendations Approved
Confirmation of Class E Article 4 Direction
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to confirm a non-immediate Article 4 Direction removing permitted development rights for converting commercial, business, and service properties (Class E) into residential properties (Class C3).
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 259