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 29 of 48

Minutes

From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025

...the Council approved the minutes of the previous Council meeting held on March 5th, 2025, as an accurate record.

Recommendations Approved

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

Options Appraisal for expiry of the Brockley Housing PFI contract

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 6.00 pm - April 30, 2025

...to consult with tenants and leaseholders about bringing the management of the Brockley PFI properties back under Council control when the PFI contract expires in 2027.

Recommendations Approved

End-User Devices Strategy Microsoft Windows 11

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 6.00 pm - April 30, 2025

...to upgrade to Windows 11, refresh a portion of the Council's laptops, commence a procurement exercise for approximately 2,600 new laptops and the upgrade of 800 existing devices, and allocate £4.5 million for the contract.

Recommendations Approved

Approval to Procure Income Management System

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 6.00 pm - April 30, 2025

...to approve the procurement of a contract for income management services, starting July 1, 2025, for a period of three years with a one-year extension option, provided the contract sum does not exceed £2.8 million over the four-year period, and to delegate authority to the Executive Director for Corporate Resources to select the provider and finalize the contract.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 47

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 240