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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Changes to the Executive Functions Scheme of Delegation
From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to note the changes to the executive functions scheme of delegation, including the Leader's withdrawal of delegation to the Cabinet regarding "Licence Agreement with Communication companies to install Small Cells Infrastructure on Lampposts" and its allocation to the Cabinet Member for Climate Action, Sustainability and Transport, as well as the allocation of specific functions to Councillor Averil Lekau.
Recommendations Approved
Working Together to End Male Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy
From: Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 2.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...the Cabinet of Greenwich agreed to the final draft of the Working Together to End Male Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy.
Recommendations Approved
Treasury Management & Capital Strategy - Mid Year 2025-26 Update
From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...the Council noted the Treasury Management and Capital Mid-Year Reports for 2025/26, along with the comments from the Audit & Risk Management Panel, and approved the recommendations within the reports.
Recommendations Approved
Motion - Getting Things Done - Greenwich Labour Taking Action to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour and Make Our Streets Safer
From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to invest in a comprehensive community safety program focused on prevention, education, and enforcement, including expanding Community Safety Enforcement Officers, providing new mobile CCTV units, funding police constables and a data analyst, and launching education programs to end violence against women and girls.
Recommendations Approved
Licensing Act 2003 - Adoption of Revised Statement of Licensing Policy
From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025
... the Council adopted the revised Royal Borough of Greenwich Statement of Licensing Policy in respect of the Licensing Act 2003, as detailed in Appendix A of the Report, to come into effect on 7 January 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 39
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 172