Councillor Anthony Okereke

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.

Council - Wednesday, 30th October, 2024 7.00 pm

This meeting has been cancelled.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 2.00 pm

The Cabinet noted the progress made on fire, asbestos, gas, water, lift, and electrical safety in council properties. They also noted the performance of the Damp and Mould Team and agreed to dispose of 13 properties the council owns.

General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 3.00 pm

This meeting has been postponed.

Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 2.00 pm

The meeting made a number of decisions. It approved the Our Greenwich Annual Plan for 2024-26. It agreed to vary the tenure mix for the final phase of the Woolwich Estates regeneration, resulting in the Council receiving 53 new homes on the site, rather than the 90 that were originally planned. It also approved the scheme and estimate for the development of a new all-through school for children with special educational needs and disabilities at Hargood Road. It agreed to adopt the Statement of Community Involvement and Developers’ Engagement Charter. Finally, it agreed to enter into a lease with Golden Lane Housing to enable the long-term occupation of the flats and shared house at Royal Hill.