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.
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Housing Select Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 7.00 pm
The Housing Select Committee was scheduled to review the council's landlord performance, consider proposed budget savings, discuss minor amendments to the Housing Allocation Policy, and plan its work programme for the coming year.
AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, for its annual general meeting, and to discuss a review of the council's constitution. The agenda included the election of the speaker and deputy speaker, and the allocation of seats and appointments to committees.
Planning Committee B - Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025 7.00 pm
Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Planning Committee B meeting on 22 April 2025.
Housing Select Committee - Thursday, 27th March, 2025 7.00 pm
The Housing Select Committee was scheduled to meet on 27 March 2025 to discuss repairs updates from housing providers, options for the expiry of the Brockley Housing PFI contract, and the committee's work programme.
Planning Committee B - Tuesday, 11th March, 2025 7.00 pm
The report pack that was prepared for this meeting contained planning applications for four sites in the borough. The applications covered a wide range of proposals, including a new roof extension at Robins Court, the demolition of garages to build two new homes at Belmont Hall Court, a new house on a garage site to the rear of 60 Breakspears Road, and a proposal to add two new storeys to a mixed use building at 23 Mercia Grove.
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