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 - 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
Infrastructure Funding Statement (2023/24)
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 2.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to note the content of the 2023/24 Infrastructure Funding Statement and approve its publication on the Royal Borough of Greenwich website by December 31, 2024.
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
Deputy Leader of the Opposition
From: Council - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 04, 2024
...to note the appointment of Cllr Charlie Davis as Deputy Leader of the Opposition for the 2024/25 Municipal Year.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 39
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 172