Councillor Rachel Onikosi
Email: Rachel.Onikosi@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
61 meetings · Page 1 of 13
Licensing Sub Committee D - Tuesday, 21 April 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee D met on Tuesday 21 April 2026 to consider an application to vary the premises licence for Good Food at 26B Sydenham Road, SE26 5QW. The committee granted the application, allowing for extended hours for the sale of alcohol and a change of name to Craft Metropolis, subject to a number of agreed conditions.
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.
Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to discuss policing updates, initiatives for an age-friendly borough, and the implementation of recommendations from the Disabled People's Commission. Key decisions included a commitment to improving public trust in the police through enhanced community engagement and a focus on developing co-production frameworks to ensure disabled residents have a greater say in policy and service design.
Licensing Sub Committee D - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee D met on Thursday 5 February 2026 to consider a review of the premises licence for Best Foods Mega Mart. The committee decided to keep the existing licence but imposed additional conditions, including those from the Home Office, to address concerns about illegal working.
Decisions from Meetings
61 decisions · Page 2 of 13
Members' Allowances
From: Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.30 pm - September 24, 2025
...to increase the basic allowance for members by 3.2% to £13,201 and all existing Special Responsibility Allowances (SRAs) by 3.2%, both effective from 1st April 2025, and to instruct the Monitoring Officer to review the Council's current allowances and implement the decision.
Recommendations Approved
Anti-social behaviour enforcement
From: Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 03, 2025
The Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee of Lewisham Council decided to approve recommendations on 03 September 2025. The committee noted the report and welcomed the direction of travel regarding anti-social behaviour.
Recommendations Approved
Libraries, including the reopening of Lewisham Library
From: Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 03, 2025
The Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee of Lewisham Council noted the report on 03 September 2025. The Committee agreed to refer its views to Mayor and Cabinet, recommending the creation of a contingency fund for major building repairs and the exploration of funding options for these repairs.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of previous meeting
From: Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 03, 2025
The Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee of Lewisham Council agreed the minutes of the previous meeting on 03 September 2025. The committee noted the report on budget savings. The committee also noted the report on the Main Grants Consultation.
Recommendations Approved
Declaration of Interests
From: Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 16, 2025
...to ensure transparency and adherence to ethical standards, members were reminded to declare any relevant personal, pecuniary, or registerable interests they may have on any agenda item, in accordance with the Council's Member Code of Conduct.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 61
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 61 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.