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

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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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Changes to Delivery of Children's Centre Services

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024

...to implement changes to the delivery of Children's Centre services, including transforming some centers into Family Hubs, repurposing others for partner use or childcare expansion, retaining some as Children's Centres, removing one center integrated within a community center, and enhancing the proposal based on public consultation feedback, while also delegating authority for contractual variations and lease arrangements.

Recommendations Approved

Greenwich Safeguarding Children Partnership (GSCP) Annual Report 2023/24

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024

...to note the contents of the 2023/24 Greenwich Safeguarding Children Partnership Report.

Recommendations Approved

Infrastructure Funding Statement (2023/24)

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024

...to note the content of the 2023/24 Infrastructure Funding Statement and approve its publication on the Royal Borough of Greenwich website by December 31, 2024.

Recommendations Approved

GS Plus Ltd and GSS Ltd - Annual Report 2023/24 and Interim Report 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024

...to note the annual and interim reports for GS Plus Ltd and Greenwich Service Solutions Ltd, and to refer the report to the Overview & Scrutiny Committee for consideration.

Recommendations Approved

Extra Care Charging proposals

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024

...to implement changes to the Extra Care charging policy by removing banded charging, introducing a consistent core charge, and applying a consistent hourly rate for care and support across the three Greenwich Extra Care settings.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 62

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 160