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
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Treasury Management and Capital Strategy - Mid-year 2023/24
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to note the Treasury Management and Capital Mid-Year Reports for 2024/25, agree to the leasehold disposal of the council's interest in premises at Oakmere Road to the Compass Partnership of Schools Academy Trust, and delegate authority to agree the detailed terms of the lease to support SEND provision.
Recommendations approved
Changes to Delivery of Children's Centre Services
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to implement changes to the delivery of Children's Centre services, including transforming some centers into Family Hubs, repurposing others for partner use or childcare expansion, retaining some as Children's Centres, removing one center integrated within a community center, and enhancing the proposal based on public consultation feedback, while also delegating authority for contractual variations and lease arrangements.
Recommendations Approved
Greenwich Safeguarding Children Partnership (GSCP) Annual Report 2023/24
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to note the contents of the 2023/24 Greenwich Safeguarding Children Partnership Report.
Recommendations Approved
Infrastructure Funding Statement (2023/24)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to note the content of the 2023/24 Infrastructure Funding Statement and approve its publication on the Royal Borough of Greenwich website by December 31, 2024.
Recommendations Approved
GS Plus Ltd and GSS Ltd - Annual Report 2023/24 and Interim Report 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to note the annual and interim reports for GS Plus Ltd and Greenwich Service Solutions Ltd, and to refer the report to the Overview & Scrutiny Committee for consideration.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.9
Decisions Recorded: 161