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.
58 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Appointments Committee - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 9.30 am
The Appointments Committee is scheduled to convene on Monday 23 March 2026. The agenda includes the appointment of a Director of Family Quality and Commissioning, alongside procedural items such as the election of a Chair and declarations of interest.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 16th March, 2026 3.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Monday 16 March 2026 to discuss a range of critical public health initiatives. Key decisions included noting the progress and future plans for the Health Inequalities Programme and the Health Equity Teams, approving the Lewisham Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2026-2029, and delegating authority to the Chair to approve the 2026-27 Better Care Fund plan. The Board also heard updates on sickle cell disorder, foster care recruitment, the joint strategic needs assessment on autism, and the Better Care Fund.
BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues, including the Council Budget for 2026/27 and temporary changes to polling places for the upcoming May 2026 elections. The meeting also included a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 25 February 2026 saw the approval of several key procurements and policy updates, including significant investment in substance misuse services, domestic violence support, and housing maintenance. The meeting also celebrated the achievements of the Young Mayor's program and approved the designation of five new Areas of Special Local Character.
Decisions from Meetings
259 decisions · Page 46 of 52
Quarterly Performance Report Q1 2024/25
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to note the performance indicators and approve the publication of the Quarter 1 Corporate Performance Dashboard on the Council’s website by October 30th, 2024.
Recommendations Approved
Lewisham Homes Ltd Business Plan
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to endorse the Business Plan 2024/25 of Lewisham Homes Limited, the Council’s wholly owned housing company.
Implemented
Approval to procure a new garden waste contract PART 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to approve the procurement of a new garden waste contract.
Recommendations Approved
Temporary Accommodation Protection of Belongings Policy
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to approve the Temporary Accommodation Protection of Belongings Policy and delegate authority to the Executive Director for Housing Services to make minor changes during implementation.
Implemented
Permission to procure a new garden waste contract PART 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to procure a new garden waste disposal and treatment contract for three years, with a possible two-year extension, and to delegate the selection of the preferred service provider to the Executive Director of Place, provided the contract value is within authorised limits.
Implemented
Summary
Meetings Attended: 58
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 259