Sakina Sheikh - Councillor for Lewisham (Perry Vale)

Councillor Sakina Sheikh

Labour and Co-operative Party Perry Vale Councillor Sakina Sheikh, Cabinet Member for Culture, Communities, Libraries and Sports

Email: Sakina.Sheikh@lewisham.gov.uk

Council: Lewisham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Governance Committee Council (Committee Member) Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee (Cabinet Member) Perry Vale Assembly Mayor and Cabinet (Committee Member) Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Member) Corporate Parenting Group (Committee Member) Healthier Communities Select Committee Housing Select Committee Private Rented Sector in Lewisham Task and Finish Group Public Accounts Select Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

(Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 pm

February 11, 2026, 6:00 pm
Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 6.00 pm

The Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 21 January 2026 addressed a wide range of issues, including the definition of housing delivery, the management of events on Blackheath, and significant updates on regeneration projects and housing policies. Key decisions included the approval of an updated Joint Events Policy for Blackheath, the adoption of new housing policies, and the strategy for tackling empty homes.

January 21, 2026, 6:00 pm
Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm

The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including housing, social care, waste management, and financial performance. They approved measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, improve waste collection services, extend contracts for social care services, and set the council tax base for the upcoming financial year. The cabinet also agreed to procure new IT systems for the Revenue and Benefits Service and approved a contract for print and multifunctional devices.

December 03, 2025
Strategic Planning Committee Committee Member

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee of Lewisham Council, councillors voted to approve the recommendations for the phased redevelopment of the Achilles Street Estate and 355-383 New Cross Road. The recommendations will now be referred to the Mayor of London for approval. If no directions are received from the Mayor, officers are authorised to grant planning permission, subject to conditions and a formal letter of undertaking.

December 02, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday 26 November 2025, addressing community safety concerns, celebrating achievements in planning and parks, and approving the annual accounts. The council also discussed petitions, public and member questions, and motions related to recognising the contributions of British West Indian service personnel and the Latin American community in Lewisham.

November 26, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

240 decisions · Page 18 of 48

Repair Capacity and Managed Disrepair Service - Part 1

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025

...to procure a managed disrepairs service through an open competitive process for a 2+1 year contract, focused on delivering in the first two years, and delegate the selection of the preferred contractor to the Executive Director of Housing in consultation with relevant directors.

For Determination

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025

... the Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham decided to note the Public Accounts Select Committee's comments, acknowledge the 2026/27 budget savings proposals of £0.821m, note the £8.2m General Fund and £4.7m Housing Revenue Account proposals for officer preparation, agree to new budget savings proposals of £21.0m for the General Fund and £0.125m for the Housing Revenue Account, and authorize public consultations where required for proposal CR-0021.

For Determination

Sustainable Street measures in Catford South, Hither Green, Lee Green & Brockley

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025

... to introduce Sustainable Streets measures, including traffic management orders, in specific streets within Brockley, Catford South, Hither Green, and Lee Green, while delegating authority to the Executive Director of Place to approve implementation and address issues arising from a review.

For Determination

2025/26 Strategic Transport and Highways Capital Programme

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025

...to authorize officers to deliver the 2025/26 Strategic Transport and Highways Capital Programme projects, conduct public engagement and consultations, advertise and make Traffic Management Orders, and deliver additional projects arising from further funding allocations.

For Determination

Declarations of Interests

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025

...to approve the recommendations regarding the declaration of interests by members, requiring them to declare any personal interests in agenda items, including disclosable pecuniary interests, other registerable interests, and non-registerable interests, and outlining the process for declaring and managing these interests to ensure transparency and avoid conflicts of interest.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 47

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 240