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 (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Committee Member) General Purposes Committee (Chair) Council Special Meeting (Committee Member) Cabinet (Chair) Council (Committee Member) Overview & Scrutiny Call-in Sub-Committee (Guest) Council Annual Meeting (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Guest)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Council Annual Meeting Committee Member

Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm

May 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Wednesday, 8 April 2026 - 2.00 pm

April 08, 2026, 2:00 pm
General Purposes Committee Chair

General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 1 April 2026 - 6.00 pm

April 01, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Council is scheduled to convene for a meeting where a range of important topics are set to be presented for consideration. Key agenda items include the review of the Standards Committee Annual Report, the Pay Policy Statement, and proposed changes to the Council's Constitution. Additionally, motions concerning national gambling legislation, the Freedom Pass scheme, and bus timetable changes are listed for discussion.

March 18, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Chair

Cabinet - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 2.00 pm

The Cabinet of Greenwich Council is scheduled to consider a range of important policy documents and funding strategies at its upcoming meeting. Key discussions are expected to include the approval of a new Procurement Strategy and Social Value Framework, as well as plans for Voluntary and Community Sector funding over the next four years. The meeting will also address the adoption of new planning documents related to climate resilience and the Woolwich Barracks area.

March 18, 2026, 2:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Working Together to End Male Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...the Cabinet of Greenwich agreed to the final draft of the Working Together to End Male Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Draft Local Plan Consultation

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

... approved the draft Local Plan and draft Integrated Impact Assessment for public consultation.

Recommendations Approved

Changes to the Executive Functions Scheme of Delegation

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...to note the changes to the executive functions scheme of delegation, including the Leader's withdrawal of delegation to the Cabinet regarding Licence Agreement with Communication companies to install Small Cells Infrastructure on Lampposts and its allocation to the Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Sustainability and Transport, as well as the allocation of specific functions to Councillor Averil Lekau.

Recommendations Approved

2025 - 2026 Quarter 2 Budget Monitor

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 03, 2025

... the Council's forecast outturn position as at the end of Quarter 2 of 2025-2026 (30 September 2025) was noted, revealing a projected general fund overspend of £7.2m and underslippage of £8.5m against savings targets.

Recommendations Approved

Strategic Risk Register

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...to note the Council's updated Strategic Risk Register, which includes key risks threatening the Council's plans and strategies, along with controls and mitigating actions.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 76

Average per Month: 3.2

Decisions Recorded: 187