Ruth Hodson

Public Accounts Select Committee Officer

Public Accounts Select Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Public Accounts Select Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 10 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the council's financial monitoring for Period 9, an update on the IT and Digital Programme, and a look back at the committee's scrutiny activities and change work from 2022 to 2026. The committee will also discuss the end of the administration's work programme.

Schools Forum Officer

Schools Forum - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 4.30 pm

The Lewisham Schools Forum met to discuss an update on high needs, options for de-delegation and funding for Lewisham Learning, and to agree on the principles and approach for the 2026/27 schools funding submission to the Department for Education (DfE).

Public Accounts Select Committee Officer

Public Accounts Select Committee - Thursday, 20th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Public Accounts Select Committee met to discuss the council's financial performance, income collection strategies, and risk management. Councillors reviewed the period six monthly monitoring report, focusing on areas of overspend and potential risks, and they also discussed strategies for improving income collection and managing corporate resources risks. The committee agreed to note the reports presented, and decided against making a recommendation to Mayor and Cabinet regarding the council tax collection rate target, pending further review.