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.
42 meetings · Page 1 of 9
Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 16th March, 2026 3.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Monday 16 March 2026 to discuss a range of critical public health initiatives. Key decisions included noting the progress and future plans for the Health Inequalities Programme and the Health Equity Teams, approving the Lewisham Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2026-2029, and delegating authority to the Chair to approve the 2026-27 Better Care Fund plan. The Board also heard updates on sickle cell disorder, foster care recruitment, the joint strategic needs assessment on autism, and the Better Care Fund.
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.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 25 February 2026 saw the approval of several key procurements and policy updates, including significant investment in substance misuse services, domestic violence support, and housing maintenance. The meeting also celebrated the achievements of the Young Mayor's program and approved the designation of five new Areas of Special Local Character.
(Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to discuss and approve the Council Budget for 2026/27. Key decisions included the approval of a 4.99% increase in Council Tax and a review of various fees and charges across council services. The meeting also addressed matters raised by scrutiny concerning flood risk from paved-over gardens.
Decisions from Meetings
249 decisions · Page 30 of 50
Matters Raised by Scrutiny and other Constitutional Bodies
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 6.00 pm - April 30, 2025
...to address concerns raised by the Healthier Communities Select Committee regarding mental health services and the Children and Young People Select Committee regarding recruitment in children's social care, officers were requested to provide responses to the views outlined in Sections 4 and 5 of the respective reports.
Recommendations Approved
Part 2 Asset Transformation Programme Contract Award for Consultancy Support
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 6.00 pm - April 30, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 6.00 pm - April 30, 2025
...that it was agreed that decisions taken in Part 1 of the agenda were sufficient to negate the need to consider corresponding Part 2 reports in a closed session, effectively excluding the press and public from Part 2 discussions due to the likely disclosure of exempt information.
Recommendations Approved
Options Appraisal for expiry of the Brockley Housing PFI contract
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 6.00 pm - April 30, 2025
...to consult with tenants and leaseholders about bringing the management of the Brockley PFI properties back under Council control when the PFI contract expires in 2027.
Recommendations Approved
Parking and Contract Extension
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 30th April, 2025 6.00 pm - April 30, 2025
...to approve a two-month extension of the existing Parking and Traffic Enforcement contract until June 31, 2025, to allow for a three-month mobilization period for the new contract commencing on July 1, 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 249