Jahdia Spencer - Councillor for Greenwich (West Thamesmead)

Councillor Jahdia Spencer

Labour West Thamesmead

Email: jahdia.spencer@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Council: Greenwich

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Local Planning Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Council Special Meeting (Committee Member) Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel (Committee Member) Licensing Review Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Council Annual Meeting (Committee Member) Licensing Sub-Committee B (Committee Member) Licensing Sub-Committee C (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

48 meetings · Page 9 of 10

Council Annual Meeting

Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm

At the annual meeting of the Royal Borough of Greenwich council, Councillor Linda Bird was elected as Mayor for 2025-26, and Councillor David Gardner was appointed as Deputy Mayor. Councillors also approved the establishment of committees, panels and boards, and agreed on the allocation of seats to political groups. They also approved the outline calendar of meetings, and the

May 14, 2025
Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025 6.30 pm

The Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel were scheduled to meet on 23 April 2025 to discuss workforce strategies, the quality of services at Lewisham & Greenwich NHS Trust, and to receive an update from Healthwatch Greenwich. The meeting was also scheduled to include a period for public questions related to the agenda items.

April 23, 2025
Local Planning Committee

Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Greenwich Local Planning Committee met on 22 April 2025, to discuss planning applications for a house of multiple occupancy (HMO) at Moordown, new dwellings at Langton Way and Eglinton Hill. Permission was granted for the HMO at Moordown, while decisions on the dwellings were deferred for site visits and further information.

April 22, 2025
Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel

Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 16th April, 2025 6.30 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel were scheduled to meet on 16 April 2025 to discuss early years provision, educational performance, and the support offered to vulnerable children. The agenda included consideration of reports on elective home education, children missing education, and suspensions and exclusions from schools. The panel was also expected to note Councillor's memberships on outside bodies and any declarations of interest.

April 16, 2025
Council

Council - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 7.00 pm

Royal Greenwich Council met on 26 March 2025, and among other items, noted the annual audit report, discussed corporate parenting, and approved the members' allowances scheme for 2025-26. Councillors also debated petitions from residents and discussed issues ranging from traffic management to knife crime. The council approved a motion regarding dockless cycles, and an amended motion on the economic impact assessment of selling off council car parks.

March 26, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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73 Roydene Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 1PZ Ref: 25/1349/F

From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026

...the item is deferred to allow the applicant to address issues raised at the meeting and to prepare a more robust management plan.

Recommendations Approved

888 Sidcup Road, Eltham - Ref. 25-4165-F

From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026

...the item is deferred so that the applicant can provide a more comprehensive management plan, along with details of any sound insulation/mitigation measures that they are proposing to incorporate, based on accurate noise monitoring and having regard to immediate neighbouring properties and internal and external background noise levels.

Recommendations Approved

31 Eltham Hill, London, SE9 5SY Ref: 25/3183/F

From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026

...the application for a change of use from a dwellinghouse to an 8-bedroom, 8-person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), including extensions and roof alterations at 31 Eltham Hill, London, SE9 5SY, was granted permission subject to conditions.

Recommendations Approved

76 Riverdale Road, Plumstead, London, SE18 1PB Ref: 25/3715/F

From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026

...full planning permission was granted for the change of use of 76 Riverdale Road from a single-family dwelling to a 4-bed, 5-person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), along with the construction of a single-storey rear extension, rear dormer, rooflights, and provision for cycle and refuse storage.

Recommendations Approved

25 Gloucester Circus, Greenwich, SE10 8RY Ref: 25/0325/HD & 25/0326/L

From: Local Planning Committee - Tuesday, 3rd March, 2026 6.30 pm - March 03, 2026

...full planning permission and listed building consent were granted for a first and second floor side extension and associated works at 25 Gloucester Circus, SE10 8RY.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 48

Average per Month: 2.8

Decisions Recorded: 143