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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Contract Standing Orders - Exemptions / Variations (1 January 2024 to 30 June 2024)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 16, 2024
...to note the details of waivers and contractual variations awarded between January and June 2024, as detailed in the report.
Recommendations Approved
Asset Review Initial Outcomes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 16, 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, while noting the ongoing asset review.
Recommendations Approved
Annual Housing Compliance Report 2024
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 16th October, 2024 2.00 pm - October 16, 2024
... to note the progress, actions, and timescales related to safety and legal compliance in the council's housing stock, including damp and mould issues, and that the Regulator of Social Housing has not pursued a Voluntary Undertaking.
Recommendations Approved
Adoption of the Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) and Developers' Engagement Charter (DEC)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 2.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to adopt the Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) and Developers' Engagement Charter (DEC), outlining the council's commitments to community involvement in local plan-making and planning decisions.
Recommendations Approved
Woolwich Estates - Maryon Road & Grove
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 2.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to proceed with the final phase of the Woolwich Estates programme at Maryon Road and Maryon Grove, including a varied tenure mix with 50% affordable homes, the conversion of shared ownership units to social rented homes, and delegated authority to amend the Development Agreement accordingly.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.9
Decisions Recorded: 161