Councillor Jackie Smith
Email: jackie.smith@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
39 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 2.00 pm
The Cabinet of Greenwich Council met on Wednesday 18 March 2026, agreeing to adopt a new Procurement Strategy and Social Value Framework Policy, and to establish a Tenant Influence and Oversight Panel for council home residents. The meeting also saw the formal adoption of the Climate Resilience Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), replacing the previous Greener Greenwich SPD, and the approval in principle to dispose of land at Langton Way for an affordable extra care housing scheme.
Council - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 18 March 2026 was a lengthy affair, marked by extensive debate and the eventual approval of significant changes to the Council's Constitution. Key decisions included the adoption of new procedures for public and member questions, a revised call-in process for scrutiny, and changes to the Tenants Oversight and Influence Panel. The meeting also saw the approval of the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/2027 and the Members' Allowances Scheme for the same year, which included the removal of the Minority Party Allocation. Three motions were also passed: one calling for modernised national gambling legislation, another pledging opposition to detrimental changes to the Freedom Pass scheme, and a final motion concerning bus timetable changes.
Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council Special Meeting of Greenwich Council, held on Thursday 26 February 2026, focused primarily on the setting of the Council's budget and council tax for the 2026-27 financial year. Key decisions included approving a 4.99% increase in council tax, comprising a 2.99% rise for general service delivery and a 2% precept for adult social care, alongside the adoption of the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the Housing Revenue Account budget.
Decisions from Meetings
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Draft Statement of Accounts 2024/25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 16, 2025
... the Cabinet of Greenwich approved the authority's draft Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025, which had been submitted to Forvis Mazars for audit.
Recommendations Approved
2025/26 Q1 Budget Monitor
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 16, 2025
...the Cabinet of Greenwich noted the Council's forecast revenue outturn position as at the end of June 2025, acknowledged a substantial funding gap in future years, and recognized the need for in-year measures to mitigate potential financial risks.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27+
From: Cabinet - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 16, 2025
...to recommend forwarding the Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27+, noting a forecasted £45.1m resourcing gap in 2026/27 increasing to £136.8m by 2029/30, significant financial risks, and that the strategy will be regularly updated, to the full Council for consideration.
Recommmend Forward to Council
Overview and Scrutiny Annual Report 2024-25
From: Council - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 7.00 pm - July 23, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 39
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 172