Councillor Dave Sullivan

Audit and Risk Management Panel - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Audit and Risk Management Panel met to discuss the council's cyber risk position, the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023[^2], the strategic risk register, the annual governance statement, internal audit performance, and the draft statement of accounts. The panel agreed to consider the report on cyber risk in a closed session and reviewed the draft Annual Governance Statement 2024/25, providing comments prior to approval of the 2024-25 Statement of Accounts. The panel also noted the Internal Audit and Anti-Fraud performance report for the period 1 April to 30 June 2025.

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.

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee C - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 10.30 am

Councillor David Gardner, Chair of the Licensing Sub-Committee, opened the meeting to discuss applications for premises licences for Jincheng Alley Ltd and Rhubarb Cafe. Councillors Odette McGahey and Jahdia Spencer were also present. The sub-committee heard objections from local residents for both applications, and ultimately deferred their decisions to a later date.

Local Planning Committee - Monday, 7th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Greenwich Local Planning Committee met to discuss several planning applications, including a change of use for a property on Donaldson Road, an amendment to operational hours for a shop on Greenwich South Street, and the construction of new homes on Blackheath Road and Sparrows Lane. The committee approved the construction of an outbuilding at 62 Corner Green, the change of use of 21 Donaldson Road to a HMO[^1], and the construction of a pair of semi-detached homes on land to the rear of 41-45 Blackheath Road. A decision on the amendment to condition 17, relating to hours of opening, at 123 Greenwich South Street was deferred. The erection of five, four bedroom dwellings to the rear of 5-25 Sparrows Lane was also deferred for a site visit.