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 49 of 50
Matters Raised by Scrutiny and other Constitutional Bodies
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to receive two Task and Finish Group reports, requesting officer responses to the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, and to approve and refer back the response to the trauma informed approach report to the Overview & Scrutiny Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Permission to extend Sexual Health London (SHL) for the delivery of online sexual and reproductive health services (e-service) for 2 years
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to extend the delivery of online sexual and reproductive health services for one year commencing April 1, 2025, at a maximum cost of £1,200,000.
Recommendations Approved
Algernon Road (site adjacent to 70 Algernon Road) - Approval for use of s106 money PART 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to approve the allocation of Section 106 monies from Home Park and updated total scheme costs for the Algernon Road project, and to confirm the delegation of authority to the Executive Director of Place to finalise and award the contract.
Recommendations Approved
School Premises Officer Houses PART 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to approve a review of School Premises Officer Houses, delegate authority for future usage decisions of several properties to Executive Directors, approve the regularization of educational sites, maintain temporary accommodation status for some houses, convert others to children's residential homes, declare and authorize the disposal of two houses, and delegate authority to seek Secretary of State approvals where necessary.
Recommendations Approved
Community Asset Policy PART 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024
...to adopt the Community Asset Policy, approve leases for seven community assets while delegating final lease term approval, and approve an Expression of Interest process for managing three community assets.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 42
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 249