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 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.
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 19 of 56
Approval to Re-procure the corporate banking services contract
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to extend the current banking contract with Barclays Bank temporarily, and to approve the procurement of new contracts for corporate banking services and client money management banking services.
For Determination
Sustainable Street measures in Catford South, Hither Green, Lee Green & Brockley
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
... to introduce Sustainable Streets measures, including traffic management orders, in specific streets within Brockley, Catford South, Hither Green, and Lee Green, while delegating authority to the Executive Director of Place to approve implementation and address issues arising from a review.
For Determination
Medium Term Financial Strategy
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to note the risks with regards to the uncertainty of future government funding, agree the 2026/27 to 2029/30 Medium Term Financial Strategy (MTFS), and note that the budget gap in the current MTFS will be revised once more information on the funding reform is available.
For Determination
Procurement of a property survey for PFI expiry
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to procure a contract, valued at no more than £1,000,000, for asset condition hand-back surveys of properties within the Brockley PFI estate, utilizing the Crown Commercial Services Framework Agreement (Lot 4), and delegated authority to the Executive Director of Housing to select the provider and agree the contract terms.
For Determination
Building for Lewisham Programme Update - Part 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to approve a change in delivery for Phase 3 of the Achilles Estate regeneration, establish a £69.2m budget for major acquisitions and land-led development, delegate authority for commercial and contract negotiations, approve a revised financial position, and appropriate the Council-owned Mayfield Hostel land for planning and housing purposes, including related land transfers and compensation arrangements.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 276