Councillor Tamasin Rhymes
Email: Tamasin.Rhymes@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
22 meetings · Page 2 of 5
Planning Board - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm
The Planning Board was scheduled to consider a minor material amendment to a previous planning permission at 260 Eltham High Street, Eltham, London, SE9 1AA. The amendment sought to extend the permitted opening hours of a self-storage facility.
Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 5th March, 2026 6.30 pm
The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to consider a draft Addiction Strategic Plan and receive an update on access and improvements within primary care services in Greenwich. The meeting's agenda also included a review of the minutes from a previous meeting and a discussion on urgent business.
Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council Special Meeting of Greenwich Council, held on Thursday 26 February 2026, focused primarily on the setting of the Council's budget and council tax for the 2026-27 financial year. Key decisions included approving a 4.99% increase in council tax, comprising a 2.99% rise for general service delivery and a 2% precept for adult social care, alongside the adoption of the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the Housing Revenue Account budget.
Planning Board - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Planning Board meeting scheduled for 24 February 2026 was set to discuss several significant planning applications within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Key items on the agenda included proposals for mixed-use redevelopment at Greenwich Millennium Village and Woolwich, as well as significant amendments to conditions for the Morden Wharf development. The meeting also included the confirmation of previous minutes and declarations of interest.
Inclusive Economy and Culture Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 19th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Inclusive Economy and Culture Scrutiny Panel was scheduled to discuss the emerging Post-16 Skills Strategy and Action Plan, alongside updates on the Connect to Work Programme and Economic Inactivity Trailblazer programmes. The panel was also set to review the progress of the Culture Strategy and discuss items for the upcoming 2026-27 work programme.
Decisions from Meetings
50 decisions · Page 1 of 10
260 Eltham High Street, Eltham, London, SE9 1AA - Ref: 25/3822/MA
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 10, 2026
... refused the application to extend the opening hours of the self-storage facility due to concerns about increased early morning noise and disturbance for local residents.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27+
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...to provide for £35m of investment, including £22m for increasing costs due to demand and inflation, £9m for capital investment financing, and £1m for Freedom Pass, while also agreeing the proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27 to 2029/30, which includes a 2.00% adult social care precept and a 2.99% main council tax rate increase, and approving the allocation of £4.034m per year for the Department for Work and Pensions’ Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Recommendations Approved
Budget and Council Tax Setting 2026/27
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the council budget for 2026/27, agreed a 4.99% increase in the borough element of council tax (including a 2.99% increase for service delivery pressures and a 2% adult social care precept), and set the overall council tax levels, including a specific addition for taxpayers surrounding the Gloucester Circus garden.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management and Capital Strategy 2026/27
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the Treasury Management Strategy, Capital Strategy, Prudential Indicators, and Minimum Revenue Provision arrangements for 2026/27.
Recommendations Approved
Statement of Accounts
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...the Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025, including the Royal Borough of Greenwich Statement of Accounts and the Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund Statement of Accounts, were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 22
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 50