Councillor Averil Lekau
Email: averil.lekau@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
56 meetings · Page 1 of 12
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
161 decisions · Page 13 of 33
Election of Mayor
From: Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 14, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Report on the work of the Audit and Risk Management Panel 2024/25
From: Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 14, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Members to Member level bodies and the appointment of Chairs and Vice-Chairs
From: Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 14, 2025
...to appoint members to member-level bodies dealing with matters neither reserved to the Council nor executive functions, and to appoint Chairs and Vice-Chairs for the 2025-2026 Municipal Year, as detailed in the report.
Recommendations Approved
Establishment of Committees to deal with matters which are neither reserved to the Council nor are executive functions
From: Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 14, 2025
...to deal with matters which are neither reserved to the Council nor are executive functions, the Council Annual Meeting of Greenwich agreed to establish various member-level bodies, allocate seats, approve terms of reference, appoint scrutiny panel chairs, and appoint Dr. Susan Blackall as Chair of the Standards Committee, while also authorizing the Chief Executive to establish appointment panels and fill vacancies.
Recommendations Approved
Overview and Scrutiny – Annual Work Programme
From: Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 14, 2025
...the proposed work programme for the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and its Scrutiny Panels for 2025-26 was agreed, and authority was delegated to the Chief Executive to vary the programme in consultation with the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.9
Decisions Recorded: 161