Councillor Sophie Davis
Email: Sophie.Davis@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
34 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Governance Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Governance Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss several items, including a review of the council's constitution. The committee was also expected to review the minutes from previous meetings and consider any declarations of interest from members.
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.
Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Wednesday, 12th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee met to discuss budget equalities monitoring, resident engagement and consultation, and the committee's work programme. The meeting was also scheduled to include declarations of interest from committee members.
Governance Committee - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Governance Committee meeting on 15 October 2025 was adjourned due to a lack of quorum. The committee was scheduled to discuss several items, including a review of the council's constitution[^2].
Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.30 pm
Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including increasing councillor allowances, the use of substitutes on committees, and motions on childcare and public ownership of Thames Water[^2]. Councillors agreed to increase their basic allowance by 3.2% to £13,201 per year, and approved the use of substitutes on certain committees to ensure meetings can proceed even if some members are absent. A motion supporting the Labour government's plan for 30 hours of free childcare was passed, as was an amended motion calling for Thames Water to be brought back into public ownership.
Decisions from Meetings
62 decisions · Page 5 of 13
Appointment to Outside Bodies
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...to appoint named members to various outside bodies, including committees, boards, and organizations, as detailed in the tabled schedule.
Recommendations Approved
Executive Composition
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...to note the composition and portfolios of the Mayor's Cabinet and approve the appointment of Cabinet Advisors.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Speaker
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...to elect Cllr Jacq Paschoud as Speaker for the municipal year 2025/26.
Recommendations Approved
Annual Mayoral Address
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...to approve the recommendations following the Mayor's annual address.
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 62