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 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: 55
Average per Month: 2.6
Decisions Recorded: 276