Councillor Bill Brown
Email: bill.brown@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
53 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Licensing Committee - Thursday, 5th February, 2026 7.00 pm
Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of financial and governance matters. Key topics scheduled for consideration included the setting of the Council Tax base for the upcoming year, a review of the Council's constitution, and updates on treasury management.
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday 26 November 2025, addressing community safety concerns, celebrating achievements in planning and parks, and approving the annual accounts. The council also discussed petitions, public and member questions, and motions related to recognising the contributions of British West Indian service personnel and the Latin American community in Lewisham.
Standards Committee - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Standards Committee of Lewisham Council met on 19 November 2025 to discuss updates to the handling of standards and conduct, and to appoint members to sub-committees. The committee was also scheduled to note the minutes of the previous meeting, and to consider a report on complaints made under the Members' Code of Conduct. Councillors were asked to declare any personal interests they had in the agenda items.
Standards Committee - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Standards Committee met to appoint two new independent persons to play a consultative role in investigating complaints against councillors, as required by the Localism Act 2011[^2]. Following interviews, Katie Prestedge and Kalwant Grewal were recommended for appointment to the roles. The committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting and noted that there were no declarations of interest.
Decisions from Meetings
79 decisions · Page 13 of 16
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to exclude the press and public from discussions on Items 14 and 15 due to the likely disclosure of exempt information where the public interest in maintaining confidentiality outweighs disclosure.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interests
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to comply with regulations, Councillor Edison Huynh declared a personal interest regarding a proposal for a new strategic youth offer and strategy due to his former membership on the Youth First Board, and the recommendations were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Period 4 monitoring report
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to note the current financial forecasts for the year ending 31 March 2025, the ongoing efforts to reduce costs, and that the 2025/26 budget will require the use of reserves due to a shortfall in savings.
Implemented
Expiry of Notting Hill Genesis leases at Milford Towers and Proposed New Management Arrangements
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to note the expiry of Notting Hill Genesis leases at Milford Towers, the return of vacant flats for temporary accommodation, ongoing discussions with Lewisham Homes regarding future management, and to delegate authority to enter into the most optimal leasing arrangement for the flats.
Implemented
Annual Complaints Report
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to note the contents of the Annual Complaints Report.
Implemented
Summary
Meetings Attended: 53
Average per Month: 2.5
Decisions Recorded: 79