Councillor Peter Bernards

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 29th April, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee met to discuss the redevelopment of Thomas Lane Yards in Catford. The committee voted to approve the application, referring it to the Mayor of London for final approval, after hearing concerns about the height of the buildings, the quality of accommodation, and the impact on nearby heritage assets and a music venue. The approval is subject to conditions and the completion of a legal agreement.

Healthier Communities Select Committee - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting of the Healthier Communities Select Committee was scheduled to receive updates from a number of local organisations about their work on a range of issues affecting the health of Lewisham residents, including the NHS charging policy for some migrants, the Learning Disabilities Implementation Plan, and a new community mental health pilot scheme.

BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm

This meeting was about setting Lewisham Council's budget for 2025/26. It included discussion of the council's overall financial position, a proposed increase to council tax, and the setting of housing rents.

EGM, Council - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 7.30 pm

The Lewisham Council meeting on 11 February 2025 was scheduled to include discussions about a range of topics in the council’s draft local plan, including a proposed increase in the target for new housing delivery. Proposed changes to the plan included a series of modifications to the “Lewisham Local Plan: Proposed Submission Document”, an addendum to the “Integrated Impact Assessment”, and a schedule of policy map changes. These documents were provided to the attendees for the meeting, but no information is available about what was actually discussed during the meeting.

Forest Hill Assembly - Thursday, 23rd January, 2025 7.00 pm