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 39 of 50
Minutes of the meeting held on 28 November 2024
From: Public Accounts Select Committee - Tuesday, 28th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 28, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Council budget 2025-26
From: Public Accounts Select Committee - Tuesday, 28th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 28, 2025
...to note the report on the council budget for 2025-26, endorse bringing forward the medium-term financial strategy and savings proposals, and share their views on the difficult financial situation with the Mayor and Cabinet.
Recommendations Approved
Responses from Mayor and Cabinet
From: Public Accounts Select Committee - Tuesday, 28th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 28, 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
Statement of Accounts 2023/24 and Annual Report 2023/24
From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.30 pm - January 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 249