Anthony Okereke - Councillor for Greenwich (Woolwich Common)

Councillor Anthony Okereke

Labour and Co-operative Woolwich Common Leader of the Council

Email: anthony.okereke@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Council: Greenwich

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Appointments Panel (Chair, Committee Member) Standards Committee Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) General Purposes Committee (Chair) Council Special Meeting Cabinet (Chair) Council (Committee Member) Overview & Scrutiny Call-in Sub-Committee Council Annual Meeting

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

62 meetings · Page 1 of 13

Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich's cabinet approved a strategy to end male violence against women and girls, noted a report on safeguarding children, and reviewed the council's budget and finances. The cabinet also agreed to publish the Infrastructure Funding Statement on the council website.

December 03, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm

Royal Greenwich Council met in December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including approving a draft local plan for consultation, adopting a revised licensing policy, and addressing community safety and road repairs through dedicated motions. Councillors also noted updates on treasury management and strategic risks.

December 03, 2025
General Purposes Committee Chair

General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm

The General Purposes Committee convened to discuss and approve the salary ranges for two key Chief Officer positions: the Interim Head of Procurement and the Director of Place and Growth. The committee agreed to the recommendations outlined in the reports, authorising the Chief Executive to establish appointment panels for these roles in consultation with party group leaders.

December 03, 2025
Health and Wellbeing Board Committee Member

Health and Wellbeing Board - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 10.30 am

The Royal Borough of Greenwich's Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to meet on Tuesday, 2 December 2025, to discuss a range of health-related issues. Key items on the agenda included a review of the Public Health Addictions Profile and the Royal Greenwich Addictions Strategic Plan 2026-2029, as well as a review of the board's forward work plan.

December 02, 2025
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 2.00 pm

Greenwich Council's Cabinet convened on 19 November 2025, addressing key issues such as the future of the Woolwich Waterfront Leisure Centre site, school place planning, leaseholder repayment options, and the adoption of a revised Statement of Licensing Policy. The Cabinet approved a plan for the demolition of the Woolwich Waterfront Leisure Centre and the selection of a residential development partner, as well as a school place planning and capital programme. Councillors also agreed to changes to leaseholder repayment options and recommended a draft local plan for public consultation.

November 19, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Royal Borough of Greenwich Co-operative Commission

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 5th February, 2025 2.00 pm - February 05, 2025

...to approve the 'Together for Greenwich: Co-operation for the future' Commission report and its recommendations, including allocating £1.0m of Carbon Offset Section 106 funding to launch a Community Energy Fund.

Recommendations Approved

Acquisition under lease of care homes owned by NHS Property Services

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 4.30 pm - January 29, 2025

...to approve the freehold acquisition of five NHS-owned properties providing care and support services for people with learning disabilities, delegate the acquisition process to the Director of Place and Growth, delegate the service provider procurement to the Director of Health and Adult Services, note the intention to explore deregistration opportunities for some properties, and agree to treat financial information as exempt.

Recommendations Approved

Local Council Tax Support Scheme 2025/26

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 4.30 pm - January 29, 2025

...to ensure the affordability of the Local Council Tax Support scheme for working-age claimants from 2025/26, the Cabinet recommended to the Council changes including reducing the maximum support level to 80%, increasing the earnings taper to 25%, increasing the non-dependant deduction charge to £10 per week, removing exemptions for non-dependants, abolishing the second adult rebate, allowing DWP notifications as LCTS claims, and creating a Discretionary Council Tax Hardship Fund.

Recommendations Approved

2024/25 Budget Monitor (November 2024)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 4.30 pm - January 29, 2025

...to note the Council's revenue position as it stood at the end of November 2024.

Recommendations Approved

Ten Year Lease Agreements

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 4.30 pm - January 29, 2025

...to agree to the terms for ten-year leases with private landlords for properties used as temporary accommodation for homeless households, delegating authority to the Director of Place and Growth to negotiate lease details, and agreeing to keep financial details confidential.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 62

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 160