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.

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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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Asset Review Initial Outcomes

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 16, 2024

... to approve the disposal of properties listed in the report, delegate the disposal process to the Director of Regeneration, Enterprise and Skills, and delegate authority to make necessary appointments for effective asset disposal, while noting the ongoing asset review.

Recommendations Approved

Annual Housing Compliance Report 2024

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 16, 2024

... to note the progress, actions, and timescales related to safety and legal compliance in the council's housing stock, including damp and mould issues, and that the Regulator of Social Housing has not pursued a Voluntary Undertaking.

Recommendations Approved

Scheme And Estimate Report for Development of a New All-Through School for Secondary and Post 16 Pupils with Special Education Needs at Hargood Road

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 2.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to agree the scheme, costs, and scope for the development of a new all-through SEND school for secondary and post-16 students with special education needs at Hargood Road, including approving the budget allocation utilizing DfE funding and authorizing the Director of Regeneration, Enterprise, and Skills to vary scheme details within certain parameters.

Recommendations Approved

Approval of Lease for Royal Hill, SE10

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 2.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to enter into a lease agreement for the long-term occupation of flats and a shared house at Royal Hill, SE10, to be managed by Golden Lane Housing for Greenwich residents with learning disabilities.

Recommendations Approved

Our Greenwich Annual Plan 24/25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 2.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to approve the Our Greenwich Annual Plan for 2024-26.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 62

Average per Month: 3.3

Decisions Recorded: 160