Councillor Anthony Okereke

General Purposes Committee - Thursday, 12th December, 2024 6.30 pm

The meeting covered two main topics: declarations of interest from councillors, and the establishment of an appointments panel for a set of vacant positions in the Place & Growth directorate.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm

The meeting agreed changes to the delivery of Children’s Centre services, approved the Greenwich Safeguarding Children Partnership (GSCP) Annual Report 2023/24, noted the outcome of the consultation on changes to charging for Extra Care Housing and noted the annual reports for the Council’s wholly owned companies, GS Plus Ltd and Greenwich Service Solutions Ltd. The meeting also noted the Q2 budget monitor report and the mid-year treasury management and capital strategy report.

Council - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 7.00 pm

The Council welcomed two new Councillors following recent by-election successes, offered its condolences following the death of former Councillor John Cartwright, and agreed to note five petition responses and the answers to 36 written questions. The Council adopted a new gambling policy and noted the Royal Borough of Greenwich Strategic Risk Register, the Treasury and Capital Strategy mid-year update, and a revised constitution.

Cabinet - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 6.00 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich's Cabinet approved new equality objectives for 2024-28, a new intermediate housing register and its strategic risk register. Cabinet also agreed to sell off a plot of land in Brookhill Road, Woolwich and to accept the surrender of two flats in Carnbrook Road, Kidbrooke. The Cabinet also agreed to send a revised gambling policy to the full council for a final decision.

General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 30th October, 2024 5.00 pm

The committee approved the appointment of Councillor Charlie Davis to various scrutiny panels and sub-committees, and the nomination of Councillor Sarah-Jane Merrill to Woodlands Farm Trust. The committee also approved the salary ranges for three chief officer posts and the adoption of a new suite of policies about the use of data and technology in the council. Finally the committee agreed to continue the use of market supplement allowances to support the recruitment and retention of digital, data and technology staff.