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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Conversion to Academy Status: De Lucy Primary School
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to facilitate De Lucy Primary School's conversion to academy status, the Cabinet delegated responsibilities to Chief Officers, agreed to repurpose part of the school site for a specialist provision, and authorized lease negotiations with the Academy Sponsor.
Recommendations Approved
New Beresford Square Market Licensing Regime and Rules
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to approve amendments to the Beresford Square Market Trader Licensing Rules as outlined in Appendix B of the report, updating the licensing regime and market rules.
Recommendations Approved
Greenwich Supports Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to approve and implement the Greenwich Supports Strategy, adopting its principles and strategic priorities as outlined in the report.
Recommendations Approved
Feedback LGA Peer Review - Health and Adult Services
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to note the findings and recommendations from the Local Government Association (LGA) Peer Review of Adult Social Care and the publication of the Local Account 2023/24.
Recommendations Approved
Annual report on the Housing Capital Investment Programme for Council Homes
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th March, 2025 2.00 pm - March 12, 2025
...to note the Housing Capital Investment Programme outcomes for 2023/24, approve a £10,200,000 HRA capital budget for Disabled Adaptations, and agree to budget virements to facilitate the five-year capital programme.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 39
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 172