Denise Hyland - Councillor for Greenwich ( Abbey Wood)

Councillor Denise Hyland

 Labour and Co-operative  Abbey Wood  Cabinet Member Finance, Resources and Social Value

Email: denise.hyland@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Council: Greenwich

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Appointments Panel (Committee Member) Organisation and Communities Scrutiny Panel (Guest) Council Special Meeting Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Audit and Risk Management Panel (Guest) Overview & Scrutiny Call-in Sub-Committee Council Annual Meeting

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

58 meetings · Page 3 of 12

Appointments Panel Committee Member

Appointments Panel - Tuesday, 2nd September, 2025 1.00 pm

The Greenwich Council Appointments Panel met on Tuesday 2 September 2025 to interview candidates for the role of Director of Communications and Community Engagement. The meeting was scheduled to be held in closed session, meaning that the press and public were excluded.

September 02, 2025
Appointments Panel Committee Member

Appointments Panel - Monday, 1st September, 2025 11.00 am

The Greenwich Council Appointments Panel met to determine the shortlist of applicants for the position of Director of Communications and Community Engagement. The panel agreed to exclude the press and public from the remainder of the meeting. They also approved a one-off payment of £1,200 to Global Fusion Music & Arts to support a Family Fun Day at Kidbrooke Park on 13 July.

September 01, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Council met to discuss a range of issues, including responses to petitions, public questions, treasury management, and motions on banking hubs and HMOs[^1]. The council approved the Treasury Management and Capital Outturn 2024-25, appointed Thomas Tyson to the Audit and Risk Management Panel, and supported a motion calling for a banking hub in Eltham. A motion on HMOs was also approved with amendments.

July 23, 2025
Appointments Panel Committee Member

Appointments Panel - Monday, 21st July, 2025 10.00 am

The Greenwich Council Appointments Panel met to determine a longlist of applicants for the role of Director of Communications and Community Engagement. The panel, consisting of five councillors, was scheduled to discuss apologies for absence and any urgent business, as well as declarations of interest. The majority of the meeting was expected to be held in closed session.

July 21, 2025
Audit and Risk Management Panel Guest

Audit and Risk Management Panel - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Greenwich Audit and Risk Management Panel met to discuss the Treasury Management and Capital Outturn reports for the 2024-25 financial year, noting the council's strong investment returns and significant capital investments in housing, existing council homes, and local projects. The panel agreed to congratulate the council on its financial stewardship, while also emphasising the need for continued vigilance regarding servicing costs and the importance of a robust, long-term asset management plan.

July 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

138 decisions · Page 1 of 28

Strategic Risk Register

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...to note the Council's updated Strategic Risk Register, which includes key risks threatening the Council's plans and strategies, along with controls and mitigating actions.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management & Capital Strategy - Mid Year 2025-26 Update

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...the Council noted the Treasury Management and Capital Mid-Year Reports for 2025/26, along with the comments from the Audit & Risk Management Panel, and approved the recommendations within the reports.

Recommendations Approved

Motion - Implementing a fair tourism levy to support Greenwich's financial sustainability and invest in local services

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...to approve the recommendations related to implementing a fair tourism levy to support Greenwich's financial sustainability and invest in local services.

Recommendations Approved

Motion - Getting Things Done – Paving the way Investing to Repair our Roads and Pavements

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...to invest £8 million over the next five years in road and pavement resurfacing, invest in pavements to encourage pedestrianisation, fill hundreds more potholes, and embed proactive maintenance into the highway's strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Motion - Getting Things Done - Greenwich Labour Taking Action to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour and Make Our Streets Safer

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...to invest in a comprehensive community safety program focused on prevention, education, and enforcement, including expanding Community Safety Enforcement Officers, providing new mobile CCTV units, funding police constables and a data analyst, and launching education programs to end violence against women and girls.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 58

Average per Month: 3.1

Decisions Recorded: 138