Issy Cooke - Councillor for Greenwich ( Plumstead Common)

Councillor Issy Cooke

 Labour and Co-operative  Plumstead Common  Chair of Inclusive Economy and Culture Scrutiny Panel

Email: issy.cooke@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Council: Greenwich

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Local Planning Committee Council Special Meeting Inclusive Economy and Culture Scrutiny Panel (Chair) Council (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Council Annual Meeting

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

40 meetings · Page 2 of 8

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm

Greenwich Council has reviewed its financial strategy, debated the future of adventure playgrounds, and discussed government funding cuts. The council also appointed His Honour Judge Andrew Lees as the Honorary Recorder for the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

September 24, 2025
Inclusive Economy and Culture Scrutiny Panel Chair

Inclusive Economy and Culture Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 11th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Inclusive Economy and Culture Scrutiny Panel met to discuss a strategy update from Visit Greenwich, focusing on the organisation's performance, priorities, and strategic direction. Barry Kelly, Chief Executive of Visit Greenwich, presented the update, which covered topics such as tourism's economic impact, destination management, marketing campaigns, and challenges related to funding and infrastructure. The panel also discussed future reports and work items.

September 11, 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 6.30 pm

In a meeting recorded and posted to the council's YouTube channel, the Royal Borough of Greenwich Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss the borough's status as a Borough of Sanctuary, and to consider future reports and upcoming executive decisions. The committee noted the progress made since the Royal Borough of Greenwich was awarded Borough of Sanctuary status in July 2023.

September 04, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Council met to discuss a range of issues, including responses to petitions, public questions, treasury management, and motions on banking hubs and HMOs[^1]. The council approved the Treasury Management and Capital Outturn 2024-25, appointed Thomas Tyson to the Audit and Risk Management Panel, and supported a motion calling for a banking hub in Eltham. A motion on HMOs was also approved with amendments.

July 23, 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the council's savings programme, receive an update from the Leader of the Council, and review upcoming executive decisions.

July 10, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

83 decisions · Page 1 of 17

Strategic Risk Register

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...to note the Council's updated Strategic Risk Register, which includes key risks threatening the Council's plans and strategies, along with controls and mitigating actions.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management & Capital Strategy - Mid Year 2025-26 Update

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...the Council noted the Treasury Management and Capital Mid-Year Reports for 2025/26, along with the comments from the Audit & Risk Management Panel, and approved the recommendations within the reports.

Recommendations Approved

Motion - Implementing a fair tourism levy to support Greenwich's financial sustainability and invest in local services

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...to approve the recommendations related to implementing a fair tourism levy to support Greenwich's financial sustainability and invest in local services.

Recommendations Approved

Motion - Getting Things Done – Paving the way Investing to Repair our Roads and Pavements

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...to invest £8 million over the next five years in road and pavement resurfacing, invest in pavements to encourage pedestrianisation, fill hundreds more potholes, and embed proactive maintenance into the highway's strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Motion - Getting Things Done - Greenwich Labour Taking Action to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour and Make Our Streets Safer

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...to invest in a comprehensive community safety program focused on prevention, education, and enforcement, including expanding Community Safety Enforcement Officers, providing new mobile CCTV units, funding police constables and a data analyst, and launching education programs to end violence against women and girls.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 40

Average per Month: 2.1

Decisions Recorded: 83