Councillor Stephen Penfold

AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the council's Corporate Strategy 2022-2026 and discussions on the development of the next strategy.

Appointments Committee - Monday, 16th March, 2026 9.30 am

The Appointments Committee of Lewisham Council was scheduled to meet on Monday 16 March 2026. The agenda for the meeting included the election of a Chair, consideration of previous minutes, and declarations of interest. A key item on the agenda was the appointment of a Director of Property.

Planning Committee A - Thursday, 12th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Planning Committee A meeting on 12 March 2026 considered three planning applications, ultimately granting permission for a new artificial grass pitch at Whitefoot Lane Playing Field and an extension to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) at 31A Crescent Way. The committee also approved a change of use for a property at 42 St John's Vale to become a children's home.

Housing Select Committee - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 7.00 pm

The Housing Select Committee meeting on 05 March 2026 addressed significant issues concerning housing providers' repairs services, major works programmes, and the development of new housing. Key decisions included noting reports from Hyde Housing and L&Q, with a specific recommendation for L&Q to provide further information and for the Chair of the Housing Committee to write to L&Q's CEO expressing dissatisfaction with their preparedness. The committee also noted a report on major works and stock condition, and discussed the ongoing challenges and delays at the John Smythe Court development.