Councillor Andre Bourne
Email: andre.bourne@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Andre Bourne's council service across three years, from 2024 to 2026, reveals a consistent engagement with community health and planning, with a notable increase in focused activity and critical inquiry in more recent years.
In 2026, Bourne's recorded activity was minimal, consisting solely of his attendance at the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting in January. While no specific statements or actions were documented, his presence indicates continued involvement in this area.
2025 marked a period of more pronounced engagement. Bourne was appointed to the Standards Sub-Committee A in April and voted in favor of the Council Budget in May, demonstrating his commitment to core council functions. His most significant contribution in this year occurred in November during the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting. Here, he took on the role of Vice-Chair and actively questioned the efficacy of health initiatives, probing into the success criteria of a pilot phase, evaluation methods, co-production with Black communities, expert accessibility, and long-term funding. This critical questioning highlights a deepening focus on the practical implementation and equitable outcomes of health programs.
In 2024, Bourne showed consistent participation in both the Planning Committee A and the Healthier Communities Select Committee. He actively moved recommendations for planning applications in October and December, underscoring his direct involvement in development decisions. While he sent apologies for an August Planning Committee A meeting, his attendance at a September Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting and a November Council meeting, alongside a December Standards Committee meeting where he was recommended for a sub-committee appointment, demonstrates a broad engagement. His activities in 2024 laid the groundwork for his later, more critical involvement in health initiatives.
Key Themes and Priorities: Throughout his service, Bourne has consistently focused on community health and planning. His involvement in the Healthier Communities Select Committee has been a recurring element, evolving from participation to active inquiry and leadership.
Evolution of Focus: Bourne's focus appears to have evolved from broader participation and direct action in planning (2024) to a more critical and analytical approach to health initiatives, particularly concerning their effectiveness, equity, and sustainability (2025). While 2026 shows a dip in documented activity, his continued attendance at the Healthier Communities Select Committee suggests this area remains a priority.
Most Significant Contributions (Recent Years): His most significant contributions in recent years are his critical questioning of health pilot phase criteria, evaluation methods, co-production with Black communities, expert accessibility, and long-term funding sustainability in November 2025. His role as Vice-Chair of the Healthier Communities Select Committee in July 2025 also signifies increased responsibility and influence.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest: Bourne demonstrates a consistent interest in health initiatives and planning processes. His engagement with the Healthier Communities Select Committee, in particular, has been a steady thread throughout his council service, with his contributions becoming more pointed and analytical over time.
Yearly Activity Timeline
In 2026, Andre Bourne's recorded activity consisted of attending the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting in January. No specific statements or actions were documented for him during this meeting.
Monthly Activity in 2026
During January 2026, Andre Bourne attended the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting on January 7th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the minutes.
Meetings in January 2026
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Throughout 2025, Andre Bourne's involvement in council and committee meetings showed a pattern of both participation and absence. He was appointed to Standards Sub-Committee A in April and voted in favor of the Council Budget in May. A significant contribution occurred in November during the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting, where he actively questioned the pilot phase's success criteria, evaluation methods, co-production with Black communities, accessibility of experts, and long-term funding sustainability. He also took on the role of Vice-Chair for the Healthier Communities Select Committee in July. While present at several meetings, his direct contributions were most notable in April, May, and November, with a focus on committee appointments, budget approval, and critical questioning of health initiatives.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During November 2025, Andre Bourne was active in the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting on November 11th. He raised several key questions regarding the pilot phase, including its success criteria and evaluation methods. Bourne also inquired about ensuring co-production and trust with Black communities, given existing disparities in mental health services. He questioned the accessibility of housing and benefits experts within the proposed 24-hour clinical model and expressed concerns about the long-term sustainability of the funding model beyond the pilot phase, asking about proactive steps to secure future financial support. Andre Bourne was also present at the Standards Committee meeting on November 19th, though no specific statements or actions were recorded for him during that meeting.
Meetings in November 2025
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During September 2025, Andre Bourne's documented activity primarily involved absences and apologies. He was listed as in attendance at the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting on September 4th, but the transcript indicates he sent apologies for absence, creating a discrepancy. He also sent apologies for absence from the Standards Committee meeting on September 24th. Furthermore, he was noted as absent from the Council meeting on September 24th.
Meetings in September 2025
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In July 2025, Andre Bourne was appointed as Vice-Chair to the Healthier Communities Select Committee. He also sent apologies for absence from the meeting on July 16th.
Meetings in July 2025
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During June 2025, Andre Bourne attended one meeting of the Healthier Communities Select Committee on June 5th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for Andre Bourne during this meeting.
Meetings in June 2025
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During May 2025, Andre Bourne attended the Council meeting on May 7th and voted in favour of the Council Budget 2025/26.
Meetings in May 2025
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During April 2025, Andre Bourne participated in the Standards Committee meeting on April 9th. He seconded the motion for appointments to Standards Sub-Committees, and was subsequently appointed to Standards Sub-Committee A.
Meetings in April 2025
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During March 2025, Andre Bourne's activity was limited to being noted as absent from the Council meeting on Wednesday, March 5th, 2025. He had been absent from a previous meeting on February 11th, 2025.
Meetings in March 2025
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During February 2025, Andre Bourne was present at the Council meeting on February 11th. No specific statements or actions were attributed to him in the meeting reports.
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During January 2025, Andre Bourne was listed as an apology for the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting on January 9th, though public reports indicated he was an attendee. He did not speak or take any action in either the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting or the Council meeting on January 22nd.
Meetings in January 2025
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Throughout 2024, Andre Bourne demonstrated consistent engagement with council activities, particularly within the Planning Committee A and the Healthier Communities Select Committee. He was noted for his participation in the Planning Committee A meetings in October and December, where he actively moved recommendations for applications. While he sent apologies for absence from an August Planning Committee A meeting, he attended a September Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting and a November Council meeting. His involvement extended to the Standards Committee in December, where he attended a meeting and was recommended for appointment to a sub-committee. His activities highlight a focus on planning and community health initiatives.
Monthly Activity in 2024
During December 2024, Andre Bourne attended the Planning Committee A meeting on December 10th and the Standards Committee meeting on December 11th. He was also recommended for appointment to Standards Sub-Committee A.
Meetings in December 2024
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During November 2024, Andre Bourne was present at one Council meeting on November 27th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the meeting reports.
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During October 2024, Councillor Andre Bourne was noted as absent from a previous meeting on July 17th. In the Council meeting on October 2nd, there is no record of his participation. However, at the Planning Committee A meeting on October 15th, Councillor Bourne actively participated by moving the recommendation for the Sydenham High Senior School application.
Meetings in October 2024
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During September 2024, Andre Bourne attended the Healthier Communities Select Committee meeting on September 17th. No specific statements or actions were recorded for him in the provided report pack.
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During August 2024, Andre Bourne was noted as having sent apologies for absence from the Planning Committee A meeting held on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024.
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
37 meetings · Page 1 of 8
BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues, including the Council Budget for 2026/27 and temporary changes to polling places for the upcoming May 2026 elections. The meeting also included a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy.
Healthier Communities Select Committee - Thursday, 26 February 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Healthier Communities Select Committee was scheduled to discuss improvements to mental health provision, public health prevention initiatives, and the implementation of plans for individuals with learning disabilities. The meeting also included a review of the committee's work programme.
Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss the council's treasury management outturn and mid-year review for 2025/26, the setting of the 2026/27 Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) base, and a review of the council's constitution. The meeting also included discussions on the appointment of co-opted members to the Children and Young People Select Committee and several motions submitted by councillors.
Healthier Communities Select Committee - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Healthier Communities Select Committee met to discuss the Lewisham Unpaid Carers Action Plan 2025-2028, the University Hospital Lewisham and Community Services in Lewisham update, and the Lewisham Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024-25. Key decisions included endorsing the Unpaid Carers Action Plan and supporting its awareness-raising efforts, and agreeing to continue collaborative work with University Hospital Lewisham on their community mental health centre model.
Decisions from Meetings
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Declarations of interest
From: Healthier Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 19th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 19, 2024
...to approve the recommendations, noting that no declarations of interest were made.
Recommendations Approved
Physical Activity Strategy Review
From: Healthier Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 19th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 19, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the meeting held on 17 September 2024
From: Healthier Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 19th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 19, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Select Committee Work Programme
From: Healthier Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 19th November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 19, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Adult Social Care (ASC) and Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) Co-Production Update
From: Healthier Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 17th September, 2024 7.00 pm - September 17, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 70