Councillor Sakina Sheikh

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm

The Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 10 September 2025 saw the approval of several key housing policies, including updates to the Anti-Social Behaviour, Clear Corridors, Lodgers and Subtenants, Reasonable Adjustments, and Tenancy policies, all aimed at enhancing transparency, consistency, and legal compliance. The meeting also addressed critical issues in housing repairs and disrepair, approving new policies to ensure compliance with Awaab's Law, which mandates strict timeframes for addressing damp, mould, and other hazards.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee met to discuss the restoration of the Lyrisham Play Tower and the realignment of the A205 South Circular. Councillors voted to refuse planning permission for the Play Tower project due to a failure to agree on a Section 106 agreement[^1], but voted to approve the A205 South Circular realignment project.

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.