The Council of Greenwich Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, to discuss a range of issues, including the Draft Local Plan, the adoption of a revised Statement of Licensing Policy, and several motions related to anti-social behaviour, road repairs, a tourism levy, and the Superloop SL15.

Draft Local Plan Consultation

The council is scheduled to discuss the Draft Local Plan Consultation. The Draft Local Plan Consultation document includes a series of appendices providing detailed information. Appendix A is divided into five parts (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, and Part 5) and Appendix B (Appendix B). The local plan sets out a vision, objectives, planning policies and proposals for how the borough will develop over a set period, usually 15-20 years. It is used to determine planning applications and guide investment decisions.

Licensing Act 2003 - Adoption of Revised Statement of Licensing Policy

The council is scheduled to consider the adoption of a revised Statement of Licensing Policy under the Licensing Act 2003. The Licensing Act 2003 Adoption of Revised Statement of Licensing Policy document includes several appendices: the Statement of Licensing Policy itself (Appendix A), a summary of public consultation responses (Appendix B - Summary of Public Consultation Responses), an Equality Impact Assessment (Appendix C - Equality Impact Assessment), and the Record of Decision from the Licensing Committee meeting on 21 October 2025 (Appendix D - RoD Licensing Committee Meeting 21 October 2025).

The Statement of Licensing Policy sets out the approach the council will take to licensing decisions, promoting the four licensing objectives:

• The prevention of crime and disorder
• Public safety
• The prevention of public nuisance
• The protection of children from harm

Motions

Several motions are scheduled for discussion:

• Motion: Getting Things Done Greenwich Labour Taking Action to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour and Make Our Streets Safer: This motion, deferred from the last meeting, focuses on addressing anti-social behaviour and enhancing street safety.
• Motion: Getting Things Done Paving the way Investing to Repair our Roads and Pavements: This motion concerns investment in road and pavement repairs.
• Motion: Implementing a fair tourism levy to support Greenwich's financial sustainability and invest in local services: This motion proposes a tourism levy to support the council's financial sustainability and local services.
• Motion: Bringing the Superloop SL15 to Mottingham and Woolwich: This motion advocates for extending the Superloop SL15 bus route to Mottingham and Woolwich. The Superloop is a network of express bus routes connecting outer London boroughs.

Treasury Management & Capital Strategy Mid Year 2025-26 Update

The council is scheduled to discuss the Treasury Management & Capital Strategy Mid Year 2025-26 Update. The 2025 26 Treasury Management and Capital Q2 Mid-Year Update document includes appendices (Appendix 1 and Appendix 2). Treasury management refers to the strategies and practices used to manage an organisation's financial risks related to cash, debt, and investments.

Strategic Risk Register

The council is scheduled to discuss the Strategic Risk Register. The Royal Borough of Greenwich Strategic Risk Register document includes appendices (Appendix A, Appendix B, and Appendix C). The Strategic Risk Register is a document that identifies and assesses the major risks that could affect the council's ability to achieve its objectives.

Changes to the Executive Functions Scheme of Delegation

The council is scheduled to discuss changes to the Executive Functions Scheme of Delegation. The Changes to the Executive Functions Scheme of Delegation document outlines proposed changes to the scheme of delegation, which specifies which officers and committees have the authority to make decisions on behalf of the council.