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 44 of 48
Budget reductions
From: Public Accounts Select Committee - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Financial monitoring
From: Public Accounts Select Committee - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Housing Revenue Account budget
From: Public Accounts Select Committee - Thursday, 28th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 28, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Overview & Scrutiny Annual Report
From: Council - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 7.30 pm - November 27, 2024
...to increase the basic allowance for councillors by 2.5% to £12,792 and all existing Special Responsibility Allowances (SRAs) by 2.5%, both effective from April 1, 2024, and instructed the Monitoring Officer to implement the decision.
Recommendations Approved
Select Committee Work Programme
From: Healthier Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 19th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 19, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 52
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 240