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, 16th 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.
BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th 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, 3rd 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 7 of 26
Review of the Constitution
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
... to approve a new Council Constitution, including articles, procedures, and codes of conduct, following a review and consideration of feedback from the Governance Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interests
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
... to approve recommendations regarding the declaration of interests by council members, ensuring transparency and adherence to the Council's Member Code of Conduct.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Deputy Speaker
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...to elect Cllr Laura Cunningham as Deputy Speaker.
Recommendations Approved
Mayor's Delegation of Executive Functions
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...to note the Mayor's delegation of Executive functions as detailed in Part III of the Council's Constitution.
Recommendations Approved
Allocation of Seats Appointments to Committees including the Appointment of Chairs and Vice Chairs
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...to Committees, including Chairs and Vice Chairs, for 2025/26 were agreed, with Councillor Penfold replacing Councillor Lahai-Taylor on Planning Committee A.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 66
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 129