David Gardner - Councillor for Greenwich (Greenwich Peninsula)

Councillor David Gardner

Labour and Co-operative Greenwich Peninsula Chair of Audit and Risk Management Panel and Deputy Mayor

Email: David.Gardner@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Council: Greenwich

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Sub-Committee C (Chair) Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel (Committee Member) Council Special Meeting Audit and Risk Management Panel (Chair) Planning Board (Committee Member) Council (Deputy Mayor) Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Overview & Scrutiny Call-in Sub-Committee Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Local Planning Committee Licensing Sub-Committee B (Committee Member) Council Annual Meeting Licensing Sub-Committee A

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel Committee Member

Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel - Monday, 8th December, 2025 10.30 am

The Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel are scheduled to meet to discuss the Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund's [^2] investment strategy, funding, and performance. They will also receive an update on the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV).

December 08, 2025
Council Deputy Mayor

Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm

Royal Greenwich Council met in December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including approving a draft local plan for consultation, adopting a revised licensing policy, and addressing community safety and road repairs through dedicated motions. Councillors also noted updates on treasury management and strategic risks.

December 03, 2025
Planning Board Committee Member

Planning Board - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Board met to discuss eight planning and licensing applications, approving all of them with amendments to some conditions. The most significant decisions concerned a new community sports facility in Eltham, and a large mixed-use development in Woolwich.

December 02, 2025
Audit and Risk Management Panel Chair

Audit and Risk Management Panel - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit and Risk Management Panel are scheduled to meet to review internal audit and anti-fraud performance, consider treasury management and capital updates, and evaluate their own effectiveness. The meeting will take place in Committee Rooms 4 & 5, Town Hall, Wellington Street, Woolwich and is open to the public, with proceedings recorded and broadcast on the internet.

November 26, 2025
Planning Board Committee Member

Planning Board - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Board convened to discuss planning applications, focusing primarily on amendments to a previously approved mixed-use development. Councillors approved the amended application for land bound by Vincent Road, Wilmot Street and Woolwich New Road, which includes increasing building heights and the number of residential units, and reducing commercial space. An application relating to Stadium Road and Baker Road was withdrawn.

November 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Riverside House, Beresford Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6BU - 24/2813/F

From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 6.30 pm - January 21, 2025

...to grant full planning permission, subject to a Section 106 legal agreement and conditions, for the demolition, refurbishment, and extension of buildings at Riverside House to create student accommodation, a hotel, commercial space, and associated amenities.

Recommendations Approved

Land at Nos. 6, 61-81 and Coopers Yard, Eastmoor Street and Nos. 6 & 10 Westmoor Street, Charlton, London, SE7 8LX - Ref: 24/1709/MA

From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 10th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 10, 2024

...it would have granted planning permission for modifications to a previously approved development involving demolition and construction of buildings with residential units, employment floorspace, retail and community uses, subject to conditions, a legal agreement, and potential referral to the Mayor of London, but will not defend the appeal against non-determination.

Recommendations Approved

Environmental Curriculum Service, 77 Bexley Road, Eltham, London, SE9 2PE - Ref: 24/2296/F

From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 10th December, 2024 6.30 pm - December 10, 2024

...to grant full planning permission, subject to conditions and a Director's Agreement, for the demolition of existing structures and construction of a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Transition Learning Centre with associated outbuildings, landscaping, and a minibus drop-off bay at 77 Bexley Road, Eltham.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 71

Average per Month: 3.7

Decisions Recorded: 122