Councillor Will Cooper
Email: Will.Cooper@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
43 meetings · Page 1 of 9
(Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 pm
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.
Appointments Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 9.30 am
The Appointments Committee of Lewisham Council was scheduled to convene on Thursday 22 January 2026 to discuss the appointment of a new Director of Housing Resident Engagement and Services. The meeting agenda also included the election of a Chair and Vice Chair, and the confirmation of previous minutes.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 21 January 2026 addressed a wide range of issues, including the definition of housing delivery, the management of events on Blackheath, and significant updates on regeneration projects and housing policies. Key decisions included the approval of an updated Joint Events Policy for Blackheath, the adoption of new housing policies, and the strategy for tackling empty homes.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
270 decisions · Page 20 of 54
Consultancy Services (Housing) - Part 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to approve a procurement process for consultancy services, including a Principal Designer and Employers Agent, to support the delivery of the Housing Capital Programme, ensuring compliance with building regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022, and to delegate contractor selection to the Executive Director of Housing.
For Determination
Minutes
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to approve the minutes of their meeting held on June 25, 2025, and to adopt recommendations regarding financial monitoring, climate action, areas of special local character, contract extensions, performance reports, community equipment services, waste management IT, dry mixed recycling, and the Apollo Business Centre.
Recommendations Approved
Local Plan - Agree Main Modifications and recommend Council to agree adoption
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to agree on main modifications to the Lewisham Local Plan and recommend its adoption to the full Council, while also allowing for minor error corrections before final publication.
For Determination
Main Grants Programme 2026-29
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to approve the proposals and criteria for the Main Grants Programme 2026-29, including removing advice services from the main grants program for direct commissioning, allocating £900,000 p.a. for neighbourhood-focused services, funding borough-wide priorities like infrastructure for Black-led organizations and digital inclusion, and establishing transition grants for existing frontline services.
For Determination
Capital Programme Update 25-26
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...the Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham agreed to reprofile the capital programme approved in March 2025, update it with subsequent approvals, allocate £2.057m from Capital Reserves for Hamilton Lodge refurbishments, note additional funding and changes made under officer delegations, and acknowledge a net increase of £79.4m, while noting the Building for Lewisham programme amendments would be added later.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 43
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 270