Councillor Stephen Penfold
Email: Stephen.Penfold@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
51 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of financial and governance matters. Key topics scheduled for consideration included the setting of the Council Tax base for the upcoming year, a review of the Council's constitution, and updates on treasury management.
Planning Committee A - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Planning Committee A of Lewisham Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss a planning application for a change of use at 1A Aylward Road, London, SE23 2JE. The committee resolved to grant planning permission for the change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a residential institution (Class C2).
Housing Select Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Housing Select Committee of Lewisham Council met on 14 January 2026 to discuss several key issues, including compliance with Awaab's Law[^2], rent setting, temporary accommodation, and private sector licensing.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to discuss the Lewisham Transformation Plan and the borough's economic development strategy, Inclusive Economy Lewisham. The committee will be asked to note the Transforming Lewisham Plan and its intended outcomes, and to comment on updates regarding the Inclusive Economy Lewisham strategy.
Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Audit and Risk Committee of Lewisham Council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss risk management in housing, updates from external auditors, and an internal audit progress report. The meeting will also address apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and the minutes from the previous meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
94 decisions · Page 5 of 19
Building for Lewisham Programme
From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to defer the Building for Lewisham Programme
item to the November meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Responses from Mayor and Cabinet
From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Housing Assistance Policy
From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to note the report on the Housing Assistance Policy and requested further information on the budget for discretionary grants and the eligibility of residents in shared ownership housing.
Recommendations Approved
Regenter B3 Annual Report
From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to note the Regenter B3 Annual Report, request data on free works for vulnerable residents, information on energy performance certification, and inclusion of energy performance and disrepair data in future reports.
Recommendations Approved
Declaration of Interests
From: Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm - July 16, 2025
...to ensure transparency and adherence to ethical standards, members were reminded to declare any relevant personal, pecuniary, or registerable interests they may have on any agenda item, in accordance with the Council's Member Code of Conduct.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 94