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 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.

December 03, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

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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Establishment of Appointments Panel Chief Officer Recruitment DCCE

From: General Purposes Committee - Tuesday, 18th March, 2025 6.00 pm - March 18, 2025

...to the salary range of £93,070 – £103,851 for the Director of Communications and Community Engagement post and noted the Chief Executive's delegated authority to establish Appointment Panels for Chief Officer appointments.

Recommendations Approved

Conversion to Academy Status: De Lucy Primary School

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 12, 2025

...to facilitate De Lucy Primary School's conversion to academy status, the Cabinet delegated responsibilities to Chief Officers, agreed to repurpose part of the school site for a specialist provision, and authorized lease negotiations with the Academy Sponsor.

Recommendations Approved

New Beresford Square Market Licensing Regime and Rules

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 12, 2025

...to approve amendments to the Beresford Square Market Trader Licensing Rules as outlined in Appendix B of the report, updating the licensing regime and market rules.

Recommendations Approved

Royal Greenwich Schools Strategy 2025 - 2029

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 12, 2025

...to approve the Royal Greenwich Schools Strategy 2025-2029 and establish the Greenwich Learning Partnership as a cooperative society.

Recommendations Approved

Determination on the statutory notice to close Gallions Mount Primary School

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 12, 2025

...to close Gallions Mount Primary School, effective August 31, 2025, after considering consultation outcomes, an Equalities Impact Assessment, and the lack of viable alternatives.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 56

Average per Month: 2.9

Decisions Recorded: 161