Jackie Smith - Councillor for Greenwich (Woolwich Arsenal)

Councillor Jackie Smith

Labour and Co-operative Woolwich Arsenal Cabinet Member Inclusive Economy, Business, Greenwich Supports and Environmental Services

Email: jackie.smith@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Council: Greenwich

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council Special Meeting Inclusive Economy and Culture Scrutiny Panel Cabinet (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Overview & Scrutiny Call-in Sub-Committee Council Annual Meeting

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

31 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich's cabinet approved a strategy to end male violence against women and girls, noted a report on safeguarding children, and reviewed the council's budget and finances. The cabinet also agreed to publish the Infrastructure Funding Statement on the council website.

December 03, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm

Royal Greenwich Council met in December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including approving a draft local plan for consultation, adopting a revised licensing policy, and addressing community safety and road repairs through dedicated motions. Councillors also noted updates on treasury management and strategic risks.

December 03, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 19th November, 2025 2.00 pm

Greenwich Council's Cabinet convened on 19 November 2025, addressing key issues such as the future of the Woolwich Waterfront Leisure Centre site, school place planning, leaseholder repayment options, and the adoption of a revised Statement of Licensing Policy. The Cabinet approved a plan for the demolition of the Woolwich Waterfront Leisure Centre and the selection of a residential development partner, as well as a school place planning and capital programme. Councillors also agreed to changes to leaseholder repayment options and recommended a draft local plan for public consultation.

November 19, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm

The council meeting held on 29 October 2025 included discussion of petitions, changes to executive function schemes of delegation, and several motions concerning local issues. Councillors were also scheduled to answer questions from the public and from other members.

October 29, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Wednesday, 15th October, 2025 12.30 pm

In a recent meeting, the Royal Borough of Greenwich's cabinet agreed to allocate specific resources to targeted service-based interventions and investments, as detailed in section 5 and 6 of the Use of grants and one-off financial capacity report. They also noted the progress made in meeting key regulatory requirements in housing and the ongoing work to improve compliance, as outlined in the Annual Housing Safety and Compliance Report 2024/2025.

October 15, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Revenue Budget Monitor Report Q2

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024

...to note the Council's revenue position at the end of Quarter 2 of 2024/25 (30 September 2024).

Recommendations Approved

Changes to Delivery of Children's Centre Services

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024

...to implement changes to the delivery of Children's Centre services, including transforming some centers into Family Hubs, repurposing others for partner use or childcare expansion, retaining some as Children's Centres, removing one center integrated within a community center, and enhancing the proposal based on public consultation feedback, while also delegating authority for contractual variations and lease arrangements.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management and Capital Strategy - Mid-year 2023/24

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024

...to note the Treasury Management and Capital Mid-Year Reports for 2024/25, agree to the leasehold disposal of the council's interest in premises at Oakmere Road to the Compass Partnership of Schools Academy Trust, and delegate authority to agree the detailed terms of the lease to support SEND provision.

Recommendations approved

Greenwich Builds Phase 1 Update

From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024

...to note progress and challenges with Greenwich Builds Phase 1, approve a contract variation of up to £11.4m, remove the Oaks and Congleton Drive and Barnfield Hub sites from the program, agree to budget virements, delegate authority to manage contractor performance, and treat report information as confidential.

Recommendations Approved

Proposed Changes to the Constitution

From: Council - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 04, 2024

...to approve the changes outlined in Appendices A and B regarding Part 4, Schedule G (Contract Standing Orders) and Part 4, Section D (Criteria and Guidance on Key Decision) of the Council's Constitution.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 1.6

Decisions Recorded: 137