Councillor Sakina Sheikh
Email: Sakina.Sheikh@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
52 meetings · Page 1 of 11
BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues, including the Council Budget for 2026/27 and temporary changes to polling places for the upcoming May 2026 elections. The meeting also included a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 25 February 2026 saw the approval of several key procurements and policy updates, including significant investment in substance misuse services, domestic violence support, and housing maintenance. The meeting also celebrated the achievements of the Young Mayor's program and approved the designation of five new Areas of Special Local Character.
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee of Lewisham Council met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to discuss the planning application for Sun Wharf, Creekside, SE8. The committee resolved to grant planning permission for the development, subject to the completion of a Section 106 legal agreement and appropriate planning conditions.
(Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to discuss and approve the Council Budget for 2026/27. Key decisions included the approval of a 4.99% increase in Council Tax and a review of various fees and charges across council services. The meeting also addressed matters raised by scrutiny concerning flood risk from paved-over gardens.
Decisions from Meetings
240 decisions · Page 34 of 48
IHASS, Marsha Phoenix, Newstead Road Contract Extension
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to extend contracts with St Mungo's, Thames Reach IHASS, and Marsha Phoenix Memorial Trust for two years to continue providing supported housing and floating support services for vulnerable adults and young people.
Recommendations Approved
Out of Hours Switchboard Contract Extension
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to extend the contract with the Royal Borough of Greenwich for three years, commencing September 15th, 2025, to provide the Council's Out of Hours switchboard at a cost of £240,000 per year, totaling £720,000.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Retrofit Strategy
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 12, 2025
... to approve the draft Housing Retrofit Strategy for Lewisham.
For Determination
Sustainable Procurement Strategy 2025-2029
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to approve the new Sustainable Procurement Strategy for the period 2025 – 2029, encompassing five key themes: the future of procurement, organisational approach to contract management, cost of living pressures, ethical supply chain management, and tackling the climate emergency.
Recommendations Approved
Responses from Mayor and Cabinet
From: Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Thursday, 6th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 06, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 52
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 240