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 48 of 52
Approval to procure electric vehicle charge point operator
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to approve the procurement of an electric vehicle charge point operator and maintenance contract for the Sustainable Streets Scheme, utilizing the NEPO232 framework, delegating the supplier selection and contract finalization to the Executive Director of Place directorate, provided the contract value remains within authorized limits.
Implemented
Period 4 monitoring report
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to note the current financial forecasts for the year ending 31 March 2025, the ongoing efforts to reduce costs, and that the 2025/26 budget will require the use of reserves due to a shortfall in savings.
Implemented
Algernon Road (site adjacent to 70 Algernon Road) - Approval for use of s106 money PART 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to approve the allocation of Section 106 monies from Home Park and updated total scheme costs for the Algernon Road project, and to confirm the delegation of authority to the Executive Director of Place to finalise and award the contract.
Recommendations Approved
Community Asset Policy PART 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to adopt the Community Asset Policy, approve leases for seven community assets while delegating final lease term approval, and approve an Expression of Interest process for managing three community assets.
Recommendations Approved
Asset Management Strategy
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to adopt the Asset Management Strategy 2024-2034.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 58
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 259