Councillor Paul Bell
Email: paul.bell@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
Council Profile: View on council website
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
46 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Health and Safety Committee - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 6.30 pm
Corporate Parenting Group - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.00 pm
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm
At a meeting of the Lewisham Council Mayor and Cabinet, the council agreed to extend contracts for extra care and learning disability services, approved participation in a sexual health commissioning agreement, and set the council tax base for 2026/27. The cabinet also approved a number of procurement exercises for housing works, IT services, and waste management. Additionally, they noted the progress made in delivering the Corporate Strategy and reviewed the annual complaints report.
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, to discuss the statement of accounts for 2024-25, consider several motions, and address questions from both the public and council members.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
259 decisions · Page 9 of 52
Active Travel Strategy
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 22, 2025
... to approve the Active Travel Strategy for adoption and authorize its implementation.
Recommendations Approved
NHS Health Checks Contract Extension
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 22, 2025
...to extend the contract with One Health Lewisham for the provision of NHS Health Checks for two years, from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2028, at a cost of £299,684 per year.
For Determination
Authority To Procure & Award Sexual Health Services in Primary Care
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 22, 2025
...to procure and award contracts for local Primary Care Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) provision, commencing on 1 April 2026 for five years, with a total contract value of £1,200,000, and to delegate authority for provider selection and contract agreement.
Recommendations Approved
Permitted Contract Extension of the Stop Smoking Service
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 22, 2025
...to extend the contract for the Stop Smoking Service with Lewisham & Greenwich Trust for two years, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, at an annual cost of £416,481.
Recommendations Approved
Permission to procure - Hard Facilities Management - Mechanical, Electrical, Building Fabric and Fire & Security Services
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 22, 2025
...to procure and award 3-year contracts, with a possible two-year extension, for Mechanical, Electrical, Building Fabric, and Fire & Security services, delegating authority to the Executive Director of Corporate Resources to select providers and finalize contracts.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 259