Stephen Penfold - Councillor for Lewisham ( Brockley)

Councillor Stephen Penfold

 Labour Party  Brockley

Email: Stephen.Penfold@lewisham.gov.uk

Council: Lewisham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Governance Committee Housing Select Committee (Chair) Brockley Assembly Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Call-In) Private Rented Sector in Lewisham Task and Finish Group Delivering Homes in Partnership Task and Finish Group (Committee Member) Planning Committee B Public Accounts Select Committee (Guest) Planning Committee A (Committee Member) Audit and Risk Committee (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

48 meetings · Page 10 of 10

Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Call-In) CANCELLED

Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Call-In) - Tuesday, 25th June, 2024 7.00 pm

This meeting has been cancelled.

June 25, 2024
Planning Committee B

Planning Committee B - Thursday, 13th June, 2024 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee B of Lewisham Council met on Thursday 13 June 2024 to discuss two main items: the redevelopment of 5-9 Creekside and the retrospective planning application for 135 Minard Road. The committee approved the Creekside development with conditions and refused the Minard Road application based on design and height concerns.

June 13, 2024
Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Call-In)

Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Call-In) - Tuesday, 21st May, 2024 4.00 pm

May 21, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

89 decisions · Page 1 of 18

Statement of Accounts 2024-25

From: Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 26, 2025

... to note the contents of the report, approve agreed audit adjustments to the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts and Pension Fund Accounts, approve delegation to the Section 151 Officer to agree changes to audit adjustments, the final Statement of Accounts for publication, and changes to the Auditor’s Annual Report, and note the management representation letters and the Auditor’s Annual Report.

Recommendations Approved

LG&SC Ombudsman Report

From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to note the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman report and the council's response, express extreme disappointment at repeated failings and serious concern regarding accommodation practices, and indicate a willingness to refer the matter to Mayor and Cabinet if not for upcoming legislative changes, while committing to closely monitor future cases.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Ombudsman Special Investigation report

From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to note the Housing Ombudsman Special Investigation report and request an updated report on compliance with Awaab's Law, including progress on damp and mould cases, for the January meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of interest

From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...the committee noted the declarations of interest from Councillors Harding, Dall, Atkinson, Johnston-Franklin, and Penfold regarding their various affiliations and connections to organizations and individuals potentially relevant to housing matters in Lewisham.

Recommendations Approved

Antisocial Behaviour

From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to note the report and information provided by officers on antisocial behaviour casework, mediation, noise nuisance, and partnership working.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 48

Average per Month: 2.4

Decisions Recorded: 89