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 28 of 33
Extra Care Charging proposals
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to implement changes to the Extra Care charging policy by removing banded charging, introducing a consistent core charge, and applying a consistent hourly rate for care and support across the three Greenwich Extra Care settings.
Recommendations Approved
Sale of HRA land at Brookhill Road, SE18
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 6.00 pm - November 26, 2024
...to dispose of a small, non-maintained piece of Housing Revenue Account land at Brookhill Road, SE18, for the best reasonably obtainable consideration, reinvesting the proceeds into the Housing Revenue Account capital programme, and delegating authority to the Director of Regeneration Enterprise & Skills to agree on the specific terms of the disposal, while keeping financial details exempt from public release.
Recommendations Approved
Asset Review Further Outcomes
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 6.00 pm - November 26, 2024
...to approve the disposal of properties listed in the report, delegate the disposal process to the Director of Regeneration, Enterprise and Skills, and delegate authority to make necessary appointments for effective asset disposal.
Recommendations Approved
Nos. 8 and 14 Carnbrook Road, SE3: Deed of Surrender
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 6.00 pm - November 26, 2024
... to approve the Deed of Surrender for nil consideration regarding the lease of two Housing Revenue Account properties at 8 and 14 Carnbrook Road, as the previously agreed lease extension could not be completed.
Recommendations Approved
Strategic Risk Register
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 26th November, 2024 6.00 pm - November 26, 2024
...to agree the Royal Borough’s updated Strategic Risk Register and refer it to Full Council for noting.
Recommendations approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.9
Decisions Recorded: 161