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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Treasury Management and Capital Strategy 2025-26
From: Council Special Meeting - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.00 pm - February 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2025-26+
From: Cabinet - Monday, 17th February, 2025 5.00 pm - February 17, 2025
...to agree the Medium Term Financial Strategy for 2025/26 to 2028/29, including £46.7m of investment, £1.0m of one-off funding, the use of a £0.7m surplus, £1.2m of new savings, changes to the Local Council Tax Support scheme, new fees and charges, and a council tax increase of 2.00% for the adult social care precept and 2.99% for the main council tax rate.
Recommendations Approved
Determination of Admission Arrangements for Royal Greenwich Schools for the 2026/27 Academic Year
From: Cabinet - Monday, 17th February, 2025 5.00 pm - February 17, 2025
...to determine the admission arrangements for Royal Greenwich schools, including changes to admission numbers for Discovery and Montbelle Primary Schools and the definition of 'children of staff', for the 2026/27 academic year, and to participate in the Pan London co-ordinated admission system.
Recommendations Approved
Budget and Council Tax Setting 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Monday, 17th February, 2025 5.00 pm - February 17, 2025
...to approve the Council Budget and Council Tax for 2025/26, including a 2.99% increase in the borough element of council tax, a 2% Adult Social Care precept, an additional council tax for properties near Gloucester Circus SE10, the schools funding formula, and noting the GLA precept increase and Dedicated Schools Grant level.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Revenue Account Medium Term Financial Strategy & 2025/26 Budget and Rent Setting
From: Cabinet - Monday, 17th February, 2025 5.00 pm - February 17, 2025
...to agree on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) strategy, budget, and rent setting, including rent and service charge increases, rephasing capital program spending, extending the relet policy, reviewing tenant management organizations, converting planned council homes to acquisitions, utilizing GLA grants, converting homes for temporary accommodation, agreeing on rent changes for TA properties, and funding the Hardship Fund.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 39
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 172