Councillor David Gardner
Email: David.Gardner@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Audit and Risk Management Panel - Wednesday, 18th February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Audit and Risk Management Panel of Greenwich Council was scheduled to discuss the Treasury Management and Capital Strategy for 2026/27, including Prudential Indicators and Minimum Revenue Provision arrangements. The Panel was also set to review the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts, considering the Audit Completion Reports and any required amendments.
Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel - Monday, 9 February 2026 - 10.30 am
The Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel met on Monday 09 February 2026 to discuss the audit completion report for the 2024/2025 financial year, review the fund's Knowledge and Skills Policy and Framework, and consider the implications of Buckinghamshire Pension Fund joining the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV). The meeting also included discussions on the transition of assets to the LCIV and the agreement of a Governance Compliance Statement.
Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel - Tuesday, 3rd February, 2026 6.30 pm
The Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel met on Tuesday 03 February 2026 to discuss the council's Jetties, Piers, Wharves and Dry Docks, and its Highways Infrastructure and Assets. The panel noted updates on both these key areas and made recommendations regarding the prioritisation of refurbishment over demolition in estate regeneration.
Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of changes to the Council's Constitution regarding Directorate Schemes of Authorisation. Several motions were also presented, including one to oppose detrimental changes to the Freedom Pass scheme, one calling for modernising national gambling legislation, and one addressing the council's 'Red' rating for road maintenance.
Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel - Monday, 26th January, 2026 10.30 am
The Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel of Greenwich Council was scheduled to discuss the revised draft Investment Strategy Statement (ISS), including its Responsible Investment (RI) Policy, and the proposed questions for a stakeholder consultation. The meeting also included a review of the Pension Fund's carbon footprint data and performance updates from investment managers.
Decisions from Meetings
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260 Eltham High Street, Eltham, London, SE9 1AA - Ref: 25/3822/MA
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 10 March 2026 - 6.30 pm - March 10, 2026
... refused the application to extend the opening hours of the self-storage facility due to concerns about increased early morning noise and disturbance for local residents.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27+
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...to provide for £35m of investment, including £22m for increasing costs due to demand and inflation, £9m for capital investment financing, and £1m for Freedom Pass, while also agreeing the proposed Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27 to 2029/30, which includes a 2.00% adult social care precept and a 2.99% main council tax rate increase, and approving the allocation of £4.034m per year for the Department for Work and Pensions’ Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Recommendations Approved
Budget and Council Tax Setting 2026/27
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the council budget for 2026/27, agreed a 4.99% increase in the borough element of council tax (including a 2.99% increase for service delivery pressures and a 2% adult social care precept), and set the overall council tax levels, including a specific addition for taxpayers surrounding the Gloucester Circus garden.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management and Capital Strategy 2026/27
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...approved the Treasury Management Strategy, Capital Strategy, Prudential Indicators, and Minimum Revenue Provision arrangements for 2026/27.
Recommendations Approved
Statement of Accounts
From: Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm - February 26, 2026
...the Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025, including the Royal Borough of Greenwich Statement of Accounts and the Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund Statement of Accounts, were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 90
Average per Month: 3.8
Decisions Recorded: 141