Councillor James-J Walsh
Email: james-j.walsh@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
55 meetings · Page 1 of 11
(Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 pm
Governance Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Governance Committee of Lewisham Council is scheduled to consider proposed changes to polling places for the May 2026 elections. The committee will also discuss delegating authority to the Returning Officer for urgent temporary amendments to polling arrangements.
Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of financial and governance matters. Key topics scheduled for consideration included the setting of the Council Tax base for the upcoming year, a review of the Council's constitution, and updates on treasury management.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 21 January 2026 addressed a wide range of issues, including the definition of housing delivery, the management of events on Blackheath, and significant updates on regeneration projects and housing policies. Key decisions included the approval of an updated Joint Events Policy for Blackheath, the adoption of new housing policies, and the strategy for tackling empty homes.
Governance Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Governance Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss several items, including a review of the council's constitution. The committee was also expected to review the minutes from previous meetings and consider any declarations of interest from members.
Decisions from Meetings
276 decisions · Page 14 of 56
Approval to procure a contractor to undertake roof remediation works at Myatt Garden Primary School
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to procure a contractor for the removal of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) from the roof of Myatt Garden Primary School, and delegated authority for contractor selection and contract agreement to the Executive Director of Children and Young People.
Recommendations Approved
Housing Ombudsman Service Complaint Handling Code Annual Submission
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to note the annual submission against the statutory Housing Ombudsman Service Complaint Handling Code 2024, consisting of the annual self-assessment, the annual complaints report, and the service improvement report.
Recommendations Approved
Building Security & Related Services
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to approve a two-year contract extension with Smartsec Solutions for building security and related services across the Lewisham portfolio at an estimated cost of £2.3m, extending the contract end date to 30 April 2027.
Recommendations Approved
Approval of 2025-26 update to Section 75 agreement governing the Better Care Fund pooled budget
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to enter into a new Section 75 agreement with South East London Integrated Care Board (Lewisham) to govern the pooled budget arrangements for the Better Care Fund, with a total pooled budget of £53,440,286 for 2025/26, including a Council contribution of £21,091,826.
Recommendations Approved
Approval of Lewisham Homes Limited's Business Plan 2025/26
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to endorse Lewisham Homes Limited's Business Plan for 2025/26, which outlines the company's objectives and financial plans for managing its properties and assisting the council in meeting its housing goals.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 55
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 276