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.
48 meetings · Page 8 of 10
Private Rented Sector in Lewisham Task and Finish Group - Thursday, 10th October, 2024 6.30 pm
This meeting was to consider the findings and recommendations of the Private Rented Sector in Lewisham Task and Finish Group, which had been looking at the problems faced by tenants and landlords in the borough. The meeting was also to note the minutes of the group's previous meetings on 21 September 2023 and 27 March 2024. Any decisions made during this meeting are not yet publicly available.
Council - Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024 7.30 pm
The most significant item included on the agenda for this meeting of the full council was a report on the final outturn position of the treasury management activities for the 2023/24 financial year, and the mid-year review of the 2024/25 financial year. In addition to this, the Mayor was scheduled to make a number of announcements. There were no petitions for debate, and no motions submitted by councillors.
Planning Committee B - Wednesday, 2nd October, 2024 8.00 pm
The Planning Committee B of Lewisham Council met on 02 October 2024. The agenda for the meeting included the election of a new Vice Chair for the committee.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Call-In) - Tuesday, 1st October, 2024 7.00 pm
This meeting has been cancelled.
Housing Select Committee - Wednesday, 4th September, 2024 7.00 pm
This meeting included reports on the annual review of the Brockley PFI, an update on the Building for Lewisham development programme, and the Council's compliance with the Housing Ombudsman's Complaint Handling Code. The Council also presented their annual statutory reports to the Housing Ombudsman for scrutiny by the Committee.
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