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 (Guest) 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

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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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Appointment of Honorary Recorder

From: Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 24, 2025

...to preserve the historic civic-judicial relationship, His Honour Judge Andrew Lees was appointed as the Honorary Recorder for the Royal Borough of Greenwich for the duration of his tenure as the Resident Judge at Woolwich Crown Court.

Recommendations Approved

Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27+

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...to recommend forwarding the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27+, noting a forecasted £45.1m resourcing gap in 2026/27 increasing to £136.8m by 2029/30, significant financial risks, and that the strategy will be regularly updated, to the full Council for consideration.

Recommmend Forward to Council

Draft Statement of Accounts 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 16, 2025

... the Cabinet of Greenwich approved the authority's draft Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025, which had been submitted to Forvis Mazars for audit.

Recommendations Approved

2025/26 Q1 Budget Monitor

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 16, 2025

...the Cabinet of Greenwich noted the Council's forecast revenue outturn position as at the end of June 2025, acknowledged a substantial funding gap in future years, and recognized the need for in-year measures to mitigate potential financial risks.

Recommendations Approved

Royal Borough of Greenwich Outdoor Events Policy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 16, 2025

... to adopt the Royal Borough of Greenwich Outdoor Events Policy, implement event application fees, and formalise event hire charges for Council parks and open spaces, all with immediate effect.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 56

Average per Month: 2.9

Decisions Recorded: 161