Averil Lekau - Councillor for Greenwich (Thamesmead Moorings)

Councillor Averil Lekau

Labour and Co-operative Thamesmead Moorings Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member Climate Action, Sustainability and Transport

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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2024/25 Q1 Budget Monitor

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 2.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to note the Council's revenue position at the end of Quarter 1 2024/25 (30 June 2024), approving the recommendations.

Recommendations Approved

Our Greenwich Annual Plan 24/25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 2.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to approve the Our Greenwich Annual Plan for 2024-26.

Recommendations Approved

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 2.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to note the 2023/24 Royal Greenwich Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report.

Recommendations Approved

Approval of Lease for Royal Hill, SE10

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 2.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to enter into a lease agreement for the long-term occupation of flats and a shared house at Royal Hill, SE10, to be managed by Golden Lane Housing for Greenwich residents with learning disabilities.

Recommendations Approved

Scheme And Estimate Report for Development of a New All-Through School for Secondary and Post 16 Pupils with Special Education Needs at Hargood Road

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 2.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to agree the scheme, costs, and scope for the development of a new all-through SEND school for secondary and post-16 students with special education needs at Hargood Road, including approving the budget allocation utilizing DfE funding and authorizing the Director of Regeneration, Enterprise, and Skills to vary scheme details within certain parameters.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 56

Average per Month: 2.9

Decisions Recorded: 161