Councillor Rudi Schmidt
Email: Rudi.Schmidt@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
66 meetings · Page 1 of 14
Appointments Committee - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 9.30 am
The Appointments Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday 16 March 2026. The agenda includes the election of a Chair, confirmation of previous minutes, and declarations of interest. A key item for discussion is the appointment of a Director of Property.
Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham will convene on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss the Council Budget for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting agenda also includes proposals for temporary changes to polling places for the May 2026 elections and the delegation of authority to the Returning Officer for future temporary amendments.
Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Children and Young People Select Committee was scheduled to discuss strategies for tackling race inequality in schools, review data on children's placements and foster care, and consider the end-of-administration work programme. The meeting agenda also included updates on corporate parenting and economic opportunities for young people.
Planning Committee B - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee B of Lewisham Council met on Thursday, 12 February 2026, to discuss several planning applications. The meeting's agenda included proposals for a property at 83 Arbuthnot Road, and for three residential blocks at Pagoda Gardens: 1-20, 41-60, and 61-80.
Decisions from Meetings
129 decisions · Page 11 of 26
Appointment of Young Mayor and Deputy
From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...to approve the appointment of the new Young Mayor and Deputy, following speeches from the outgoing office holders and the signing of acceptance documents.
Recommendations Approved
Council Budget 2025/26
From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025
... the Council of Lewisham approved the Council Budget for 2025/26, including a General Fund Budget Requirement of £312.515m, a 4.99% increase in Lewisham's Council Tax element, adjustments to various specific grants, an approach to setting 2025/26 fees and charges, the Dedicated Schools Grant allocation, an increase in dwelling rents of 2.7%, the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan, the Treasury Management Strategy, the Capital Programme, and the Climate Budget.
Recommendations Approved
Pay Policy Statement
From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...to approve the Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26 as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of interests
From: Anti-Social Behaviour Task and Finish Group - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 6.00 pm - February 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Scoping Report
From: Anti-Social Behaviour Task and Finish Group - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 6.00 pm - February 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 66
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 129