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 21 of 27
Temporary Accommodation Protection of Belongings Policy
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to approve the Temporary Accommodation Protection of Belongings Policy and delegate authority to the Executive Director for Housing Services to make minor changes during implementation.
Implemented
Approval to procure a new garden waste contract PART 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to approve the procurement of a new garden waste contract.
Recommendations Approved
Proposal for a new Strategic Youth Offer and Strategy
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to develop a five-year Youth Strategy, insource the Youth Service provision from Youth First, and delegate authority to the Director of Children’s Services to finalise transition arrangements.
Implemented
Matters Raised by Scrutiny and other Constitutional Bodies
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to note comments from the Public Accounts Select Committee on the Housing Revenue Account Budget, agree to a response to the Brockley Assembly regarding Community Space, and note the report of the Private Rented Sector in Lewisham’s Task and Finish Group, requesting responses from Executive Directors for Housing and Corporate Resources for consideration on 29 January 2024.
Recommendations Approved
Lewisham Homes Ltd Business Plan
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024
...to endorse the Business Plan 2024/25 of Lewisham Homes Limited, the Council’s wholly owned housing company.
Implemented
Summary
Meetings Attended: 56
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 132