Decision Maker: Housing Select Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 18, 2025

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED That the following declarations be noted: •         Councillor Billy Harding declared an interest as an employee of Southwark Law Centre, a community law centre which represents some Lewisham tenants, but stated that he does not involve himself in any cases involving Lewisham tenants. •         Councillor Pauline Dall declared an interest as she undertakes casework for a local Member of Parliament, and while she does not give advice, she makes enquiries to the Council on housing matters on behalf of constituents. •         Councillor Dawn Atkinson declared an interest as a service manager for Community Advice Works, a charity in New Cross which often provides housing advice. •         Councillor Liz Johnston-Franklin declared an interest in that a member of her family is a leaseholder with Regenter B3. •         Councillor Stephen Penfold (Chair) declared an interest as a Director of J49, a registered social housing provider which operates in Lewisham, and as a consultant for the Citizens Advice Bureau, where he undertakes housing work but does not deal with any Lewisham cases.