Yemisi Anifowose - Councillor for Lewisham (Hither Green)

Councillor Yemisi Anifowose

Labour Party Hither Green

Email: Yemisi.Anifowose@lewisham.gov.uk

Council: Lewisham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Chair) (Committee Member) Children and Young People Select Committee Hither Green Local Assembly Meeting Housing Select Committee (Committee Member) Youth Provision Task and Finish Group (Committee Member) Appointments Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

55 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Committee Committee Member

Licensing Sub Committee A - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm

February 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
Licensing Committee Chair

Licensing Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 7.00 pm

February 05, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

January 28, 2026, 7:30 pm
Appointments Committee Committee Member

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.

January 22, 2026, 9:30 am
Housing Select Committee Committee Member

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.

January 14, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Housing Assistance Policy

From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to note the report on the Housing Assistance Policy and requested further information on the budget for discretionary grants and the eligibility of residents in shared ownership housing.

Recommendations Approved

Regenter B3 Annual Report

From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to note the Regenter B3 Annual Report, request data on free works for vulnerable residents, information on energy performance certification, and inclusion of energy performance and disrepair data in future reports.

Recommendations Approved

Blackheath Fireworks, Blackheath Common, London SE3 0TY

From: Licensing Sub-Committee A - Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 27, 2025

...to grant the premises licence for regulated entertainment, including live and recorded music, performance of dance, and the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises, with the hours as stated in the application.

Recommendations Approved

Election of Chair

From: Licensing Sub-Committee A - Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 27, 2025

...to elect Councillor Walker as Chair for the meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Fourteen87, 7 Catford Broadway London SE6 4SP

From: Licensing Sub-Committee A - Wednesday, 27th August, 2025 7.00 pm - August 27, 2025

...to approve the recommendation to withdraw the application for Fourteen87, 7 Catford Broadway London SE6 4SP.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 55

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 91