Councillor Sakina Sheikh

Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee met to discuss anti-social behaviour enforcement and library services in the borough. The committee heard that an integrated enforcement approach is being developed to tackle anti-social behaviour, and that Lewisham Library has been named the London winner of The British Book Awards 2025 Library of the Year. The committee also discussed the upcoming reopening of Lewisham Library following refurbishment, and the cessation of fines across the library service.

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 31st July, 2025 7.00 pm

Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham met on 16 July 2025, and agreed to consider a petition regarding divestment from Palestine, adopted the Lewisham Local Plan, and approved the Lewisham Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule. The council also paid tribute to two former councillors who had recently died, and heard announcements on Lewisham schools, the return of the Blackheath fireworks display, and funding for care experienced employment.

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

The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council were scheduled to meet on 9 July 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of the local plan, budget savings, and the main grants programme. Other topics for discussion included housing services, corporate banking, social care, transport, and youth services. Some items were marked as Part 1 and Part 2, with Part 2 being held in a closed session, but it was determined that decisions taken in Part 1 were sufficient and Part 2 was not needed.

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm

Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Lewisham Council, Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 25 June 2025.