Averil Lekau - Councillor for Greenwich ( Thamesmead Moorings)

Councillor Averil Lekau

 Labour and Co-operative  Thamesmead Moorings  Deputy Leader

Email: averil.lekau@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Council: Greenwich

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Overview & Scrutiny Call-in Sub-Committee General Purposes Committee (Committee Member) Council Special Meeting Cabinet (Vice-Chair, Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel Appointments Panel (Committee Member) Council Annual Meeting

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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General Purposes Committee Committee Member

General Purposes Committee - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm

The General Purposes Committee is scheduled to meet to discuss the recruitment of a new Head of Procurement, and to note the list of councillors' memberships on outside bodies, joint committees and school governing bodies. The meeting will also cover declarations of interest and the minutes of the previous meeting.

December 03, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Council of Greenwich Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, to discuss a range of issues, including the Draft Local Plan, the adoption of a revised Statement of Licensing Policy, and several motions related to anti-social behaviour, road repairs, a tourism levy, and the Superloop SL15.

December 03, 2025
Cabinet Vice-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
Cabinet Committee Member

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
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The council meeting held on 29 October 2025 included discussion of petitions, changes to executive function schemes of delegation, and several motions concerning local issues. Councillors were also scheduled to answer questions from the public and from other members.

October 29, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Proposed Freehold disposal of the Margaret McMillan Field Study Centre

From: Council - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 25, 2025

...to dispose of the Margaret McMillan Field Study Centre, Wrotham, Kent, subject to agreed Heads of Terms and compliance with Section 121 Charities Act 2011, delegating authority to the Director of Place and Growth to manage the disposal process.

Recommendations Approved

Ward Budget - Kidbrooke Park Family Fun Day (KPK-006)

From: Appointments Panel - Monday, 1st September, 2025 11.00 am - September 01, 2025

...to allocate a one-off payment of £1,200 to Global Fusion Music & Arts to support a Family Fun Day at Kidbrooke Park on July 13th.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Asset Management Strategy 2025 – 2030

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 11, 2025

...to approve the Housing Asset Management Strategy 2025-2030, note the awards of £I0,474,457 and £53,470,024 for housing improvements, and note the governance approach for Housing Capital Investment.

Recommendations Approved

Woolwich Leisure Centre Scheme: Variation of the Development Agreement for the residential element of the Scheme.

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 11, 2025

...to enable the delivery of the residential element of the Woolwich Leisure Centre Scheme, the Cabinet agreed to vary the Development Agreement with Hill Residential Limited and terminate the Affordable Housing Development Agreement, delegating authority to the Director of Place and Growth to execute the necessary legal documentation.

Recommendations Approved

Greenwich Builds Phase 2 Sites for Consideration - Acquisition of housing for social rent

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th June, 2025 2.00 pm - June 11, 2025

...to progress due diligence and commercial discussions for the potential acquisition of housing at Royal Arsenal, Kidbrooke Village, and Greenwich Millennium Village for inclusion in Phase 2 of the Greenwich Builds programme, with delegated authority given to the Cabinet Member for Planning, Estate Renewal and Development to formally approve inclusion based on positive due diligence and viability assessments.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 56

Average per Month: 2.9

Decisions Recorded: 161