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 41 of 52
Permission to procure a new Framework Agreement for provision of services for adults with disabilities & extension of contracts
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to procure a new Framework Agreement for supported living services for adults with learning disabilities, delegate authority for provider selection, and extend 22 existing supported living contracts, involving significant expenditure.
Recommendations Approved
Permission to procure a new Framework Agreement for provision of services for adults with disabilities & extension of contracts PART 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Savings and Overspend Reduction Measures for 24/25 pressures and 25/26 Budget gap
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to approve savings and cost reduction measures for the 2024/25 overspend and the 2025/26 budget gap, including savings requiring public consultation and delegating decisions to officers where appropriate, while also noting other budget reduction proposals and officer key decisions.
Recommendations Approved
Economic Development Strategy Adoption
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to adopt the Inclusive Economy Lewisham
as the borough's economic development strategy for 2025-2030, delegate its implementation oversight, and receive annual progress reports.
Recommendations Approved
Procurement of Civil Enforcement Services
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to award Marston Holdings Ltd a five-year contract, commencing April 1, 2025, to deliver Civil Enforcement services at an estimated annual cost of £5.4m, with potential extensions and additional expenditure bringing the total estimated cost to £60m.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 259