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.
51 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Governance Committee - Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Governance Committee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, to discuss several items, including a review of the council's constitution and any declarations of interest from committee members. The meeting will also cover the minutes from previous meetings.
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including housing, social care, waste management, and financial performance. They approved measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, improve waste collection services, extend contracts for social care services, and set the council tax base for the upcoming financial year. The cabinet also agreed to procure new IT systems for the Revenue and Benefits Service and approved a contract for print and multifunctional devices.
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday 26 November 2025, addressing community safety concerns, celebrating achievements in planning and parks, and approving the annual accounts. The council also discussed petitions, public and member questions, and motions related to recognising the contributions of British West Indian service personnel and the Latin American community in Lewisham.
Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee - Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 6.00 pm
The Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee is scheduled to meet on 25 November 2025 to discuss updates from the Shared Technology Service, including performance, risks, and the future of the partnership. Of particular note is Southwark's intention to withdraw from the Shared Technology Service (STS). The meeting will also cover cyber security and a technology roadmap for the coming years.
Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Lewisham Council Housing Select Committee met to discuss the Building for Lewisham programme, antisocial behaviour, an ombudsman report, and future work programmes. The committee agreed to request clarification on the definition of delivery
in the context of housing targets and expressed disappointment with the council's handling of homelessness cases.
Decisions from Meetings
276 decisions · Page 16 of 56
Period 4 Financial Monitoring Report
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to note the current financial forecasts for the year ending 31 March 2026 and to approve the write-off of a £98k Adult Social Care debt and a £52k business rates debt.
Recommendations Approved
BfL Programme Mayfield- Approval to enter in to main works contract - Part 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Housing Quality & Investment - permission to procure multiple works contracts - Part 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Catford Regeneration Partnership Limited
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to approve the appointment of Shola Ojo as a Director of Catford Regeneration Partnership Limited (CRPL) and to agree that she is indemnified as Director in accordance with the Deed of Indemnity.
Recommendations Approved
Permission to procure an operator for Lewisham Library - Part 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 276