Councillor Rachel Taggart-Ryan
Email: rachel.taggart-ryan@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
52 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 2.00 pm
The Cabinet of Greenwich Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, with a meeting pack that includes a diverse range of topics for consideration. Key discussions are expected to revolve around the Council's updated Procurement Strategy and Social Value Framework Policy, as well as plans for Voluntary and Community Sector Funding for the period 2027-2031. Additionally, the meeting agenda indicates discussions on the adoption of two Supplementary Planning Documents: the Climate Resilience SPD and the Woolwich Barracks SPD.
Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council Special Meeting of Greenwich Council, held on Thursday 26 February 2026, focused primarily on the setting of the Council's budget and council tax for the 2026-27 financial year. Key decisions included approving a 4.99% increase in council tax, comprising a 2.99% rise for general service delivery and a 2% precept for adult social care, alongside the adoption of the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the Housing Revenue Account budget.
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 2.00 pm
The Cabinet meeting of Greenwich Council on Wednesday 18 February 2026 saw the approval of the Planning Enforcement Plan and the determination of admission arrangements for Royal Greenwich Schools for the 2027/28 academic year. Significant financial decisions were also made, including the approval of the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2029/30, which recommends a 2.99% increase in the borough element of council tax and a 2% Adult Social Care precept, alongside the adoption of the Treasury Management and Capital Strategy for 2026/27.
Decisions from Meetings
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Conversion to Academy Status: De Lucy Primary School
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to facilitate De Lucy Primary School's conversion to academy status, the Cabinet delegated responsibilities to Chief Officers, agreed to repurpose part of the school site for a specialist provision, and authorized lease negotiations with the Academy Sponsor.
Recommendations Approved
Greenwich Supports Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to approve and implement the Greenwich Supports Strategy, adopting its principles and strategic priorities as outlined in the report.
Recommendations Approved
Determination on the statutory notice to close Gallions Mount Primary School
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to close Gallions Mount Primary School, effective August 31, 2025, after considering consultation outcomes, an Equalities Impact Assessment, and the lack of viable alternatives.
Recommendations Approved
Royal Greenwich Schools Strategy 2025 - 2029
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to approve the Royal Greenwich Schools Strategy 2025-2029 and establish the Greenwich Learning Partnership as a cooperative society.
Recommendations Approved
New Beresford Square Market Licensing Regime and Rules
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to approve amendments to the Beresford Square Market Trader Licensing Rules as outlined in Appendix B of the report, updating the licensing regime and market rules.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 52
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 167