Averil Lekau - Councillor for Greenwich ( Thamesmead Moorings)

Councillor Averil Lekau

 Labour and Co-operative  Thamesmead Moorings  Deputy Leader

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 is scheduled to meet to discuss the recruitment of a new Head of Procurement, and to note the list of councillors' memberships on outside bodies, joint committees and school governing bodies. The meeting will also cover declarations of interest and the minutes of the previous meeting.

December 03, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Council of Greenwich Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, to discuss a range of issues, including the Draft Local Plan, the adoption of a revised Statement of Licensing Policy, and several motions related to anti-social behaviour, road repairs, a tourism levy, and the Superloop SL15.

December 03, 2025
Cabinet Vice-Chair

Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Greenwich Council cabinet is scheduled to discuss strategies for ending male violence against women and girls, review the Greenwich Safeguarding Children Partnership annual report, and consider the council's financial status at its upcoming meeting. Also on the agenda are updates on treasury management, capital projects, and infrastructure funding.

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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Working Together to End Male Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...the Cabinet of Greenwich agreed to the final draft of the Working Together to End Male Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy.

For Determination

2025 - 2026 Quarter 2 Budget Monitor

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 03, 2025

... the Council's forecast outturn position as at the end of Quarter 2 of 2025-2026 (30 September 2025) was noted, revealing a projected general fund overspend of £7.2m and underslippage of £8.5m against savings targets.

For Determination

Infrastructure Funding Statement 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 03, 2025

... the Cabinet noted the content of the Royal Borough of Greenwich Infrastructure Funding Statement 2024/25 and approved its publication on the council website by December 31, 2025, detailing developer contribution income and expenditure for the financial year 2024/25.

For Determination

Greenwich Safeguarding Children Partnership Annual Report 2024/25

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...the Cabinet of Greenwich noted the contents of the 2024/25 Greenwich Safeguarding Children Partnership Report and will provide comments to assist the Partnership in assuring itself of the effectiveness of safeguarding for children in the borough.

For Determination

2025/26 Treasury Management and Capital Q2 Mid-Year Update

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...to note the Treasury Management and Capital Mid-Year Reports for 2025/26 and refer them to Full Council for determination.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 56

Average per Month: 2.9

Decisions Recorded: 161