Councillor Ayesha Lahai-Taylor
Email: Ayesha.Lahai-Taylor@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
32 meetings · Page 1 of 7
BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues, including the Council Budget for 2026/27 and temporary changes to polling places for the upcoming May 2026 elections. The meeting also included a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy.
Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Children and Young People Select Committee was scheduled to discuss strategies for tackling race inequality in schools, review data on children's placements and foster care, and consider the end-of-administration work programme. The meeting agenda also included updates on corporate parenting and economic opportunities for young people.
Corporate Parenting Group - Tuesday, 10 February 2026 - 6.00 pm
Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss the council's treasury management outturn and mid-year review for 2025/26, the setting of the 2026/27 Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) base, and a review of the council's constitution. The meeting also included discussions on the appointment of co-opted members to the Children and Young People Select Committee and several motions submitted by councillors.
Decisions from Meetings
88 decisions · Page 15 of 18
Polling District Review
From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.30 pm - January 22, 2025
...to approve a revised polling scheme for Lewisham, with proposed changes, for implementation at all elections from January 31, 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Constitution Update
From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.30 pm - January 22, 2025
...to note the report on the Constitution Update, approve specific amendments endorsed by the Governance Committee, and approve a holistic review of the Constitution.
Recommendations Approved
Overview & Scrutiny Annual Report
From: Council - Wednesday, 27th November, 2024 7.30 pm - November 27, 2024
...to increase the basic allowance for councillors by 2.5% to £12,792 and all existing Special Responsibility Allowances (SRAs) by 2.5%, both effective from April 1, 2024, and instructed the Monitoring Officer to implement the decision.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of previous meeting
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 21st November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 21, 2024
...to approve the minutes from their meeting held on September 12, 2024, as an accurate record.
Recommendations Approved
Youth Justice Service Inspection Findings
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 21st November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 21, 2024
...to note the report on the Youth Justice Service Inspection Findings and approve the recommendations.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 88