Emma Campbell Smith
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
56 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of financial and governance matters. Key topics scheduled for consideration included the setting of the Council Tax base for the upcoming year, a review of the Council's constitution, and updates on treasury management.
Licensing Sub Committee C - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee C meeting was scheduled to discuss a new premises licence application for Ornithology Bars and Restaurants Ltd. The committee was also due to consider the minutes from a previous meeting and address any declarations of interest.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including housing, social care, waste management, and financial performance. They approved measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, improve waste collection services, extend contracts for social care services, and set the council tax base for the upcoming financial year. The cabinet also agreed to procure new IT systems for the Revenue and Benefits Service and approved a contract for print and multifunctional devices.
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday 26 November 2025, addressing community safety concerns, celebrating achievements in planning and parks, and approving the annual accounts. The council also discussed petitions, public and member questions, and motions related to recognising the contributions of British West Indian service personnel and the Latin American community in Lewisham.
Governance Committee - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 7.00 pm
The Governance Committee meeting on 15 October 2025 was adjourned due to a lack of quorum. The committee was scheduled to discuss several items, including a review of the council's constitution[^2].
Decisions from Meetings
132 decisions · Page 19 of 27
Re-procurement and award of the Primary Care Recovery Service (Adult Substance Misuse Service)
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to approve the procurement and award of a two-year contract, costing a maximum of £1,612,706, to the Humankind Charity for the Primary Care Recovery Service (Adult Substance Misuse).
Recommendations Approved
Permission to procure 15-year Leisure Management Contract
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to approve the procurement of a 15-year Leisure Management Contract commencing April 1, 2026, delegate authority for provider selection, procurement route finalization, land disposal (via leases), and lease term agreement, all within agreed budgets and legal requirements.
Recommendations Approved
Re-procurement and award of the Primary Care Recovery Service (Adult Substance Misuse) PART 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
For Determination
Appointment of Director for Lewisham Homes
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to appoint Sandra Gray, Commercial Accountant, as a Director of Lewisham Homes Limited.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 6.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to approve the minutes of the previous meeting held on 23 October 2024, which included decisions on matters raised by scrutiny, quarterly performance reports, social value impact reports, financial monitoring, complaints, business plans for Catford Regeneration Partnership and Lewisham Homes, temporary accommodation policy, Notting Hill Genesis leases, a strategic youth offer, electric vehicle charge points, a garden waste contract, and general fund disposals.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 132