Roger Raymond

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Secretary

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 9 February 2026 7.00 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Secretary

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 19 November 2025 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Lambeth Council met on Wednesday 19 November 2025, to discuss a range of topics including the fortnightly black bin collection, proposals relating to parks in the borough, and the committee's work programme. A supplementary agenda was published to include discussion of the Medium Term Financial Strategy Savings Proposals.

Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee Secretary

Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 1 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss engagement with housing associations, and the impact of changes to the right to buy scheme. The committee agreed to several recommendations, including reviewing stock transfer agreements, standardising processes for councillor complaints, and improving data collection to hold housing associations accountable.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee Secretary

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 22 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the condition of the borough's highways and pavements, and to review the council's approach to managing and investing in its housing stock and estates. The committee made several recommendations regarding the prioritisation of road repairs, communication with residents, and collaboration with Transport for London (TfL). The committee also discussed a new asset management framework for council housing, and a policy for the disposal of Housing Revenue Account (HRA) assets.

Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee Secretary

Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday 21 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss the condition of council housing stock and repairs strategy, proposals for a new call centre model, and the council's homelessness strategy. The committee agreed to review the call centre plans again in six months. They also requested more information on housing association routes, a breakdown of figures, non-decent homes criteria, and data showing comparisons with other boroughs.