Mayor Brenda Dacres
Email: brenda.dacres@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
(Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 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.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 21 January 2026 addressed a wide range of issues, including the definition of housing delivery, the management of events on Blackheath, and significant updates on regeneration projects and housing policies. Key decisions included the approval of an updated Joint Events Policy for Blackheath, the adoption of new housing policies, and the strategy for tackling empty homes.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 19th January, 2026 3.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the implementation of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, updates on mental health services, approaches to tackling obesity and food insecurity, and the commercial determinants of health. Key decisions included noting progress on the Health and Wellbeing Board Implementation Plan 2025-2030 and endorsing the Whole Systems Approach to Obesity as Lewisham's unified response.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including housing, social care, waste management, and financial performance. They approved measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, improve waste collection services, extend contracts for social care services, and set the council tax base for the upcoming financial year. The cabinet also agreed to procure new IT systems for the Revenue and Benefits Service and approved a contract for print and multifunctional devices.
Decisions from Meetings
249 decisions · Page 21 of 50
Lewisham Climate Emergency Action Plan Update
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to note the progress on the Lewisham Climate Emergency Action Plan, the responses to issues raised by the Sustainable Development Select Committee, and to agree to proposed amendments to actions outlined in section 8 of the report.
For Determination
Apollo Business Centre - Part 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
... to agree to include the acquisition of affordable housing units from Fosfel Hurlington Limited as part of the Building for Lewisham Programme, allocate Right to Buy Receipts and recycled S106 monies, delegate authority to agree terms and contracts, and withdraw the Evelyn Court/Parker House scheme.
For Determination
Approval to Extend & Procure a Dry Mixed Recycling Contract - Part 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to approve the extension and procurement of a Dry Mixed Recycling Contract, as considered and approved under Item 10 of the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Apollo Business Centre - Part 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding the Apollo Business Centre - Part 2, as considered under Item 11 of the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to Award a contract to Routeware Ltd to provide an IT Solution for Waste Management - Part 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to award a contract to Routeware Ltd for £449,441 to provide an integrated IT solution for waste management for two years, with the option to extend for another year.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 249