Councillor Edison Huynh

Corporate Parenting Group - Thursday, 9th October, 2025 6.00 pm

The Lewisham Council Corporate Parenting Group met to discuss the upcoming Corporate Parenting Strategy for 2025-2027, receive updates on corporate parenting activities, and review reports related to looked after children. The group also discussed a missing annual report and received an update from health leads.

Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.30 pm

Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including increasing councillor allowances, the use of substitutes on committees, and motions on childcare and public ownership of Thames Water[^2]. Councillors agreed to increase their basic allowance by 3.2% to £13,201 per year, and approved the use of substitutes on certain committees to ensure meetings can proceed even if some members are absent. A motion supporting the Labour government's plan for 30 hours of free childcare was passed, as was an amended motion calling for Thames Water to be brought back into public ownership.

Children and Young People Select Committee - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 7.00 pm

The Children and Young People Select Committee met on 17 September to discuss early intervention and family support, data monitoring, and the committee's work programme. Councillors noted reports on the early intervention and family support services, and on data sharing developments. They also discussed priorities for the committee's upcoming work.

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm

Here's a summary of the Lewisham Council Mayor and Cabinet meeting:

Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham met on 16 July 2025, and agreed to consider a petition regarding divestment from Palestine, adopted the Lewisham Local Plan, and approved the Lewisham Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule. The council also paid tribute to two former councillors who had recently died, and heard announcements on Lewisham schools, the return of the Blackheath fireworks display, and funding for care experienced employment.