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 20 of 56
Repair Capacity and Managed Disrepair Service - Part 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to procure a managed disrepairs service through an open competitive process for a 2+1 year contract, focused on delivering in the first two years, and delegate the selection of the preferred contractor to the Executive Director of Housing in consultation with relevant directors.
For Determination
Repair Capacity and Managed Disrepair Service - Part 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding the Repair Capacity and Managed Disrepair Service, as previously considered and approved in the open part of the meeting.
For Determination
Consultancy Services (Housing) - Part 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to approve a procurement process for consultancy services, including a Principal Designer and Employers Agent, to support the delivery of the Housing Capital Programme, ensuring compliance with building regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022, and to delegate contractor selection to the Executive Director of Housing.
For Determination
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
... the Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham decided to note the Public Accounts Select Committee's comments, acknowledge the 2026/27 budget savings proposals of £0.821m, note the £8.2m General Fund and £4.7m Housing Revenue Account proposals for officer preparation, agree to new budget savings proposals of £21.0m for the General Fund and £0.125m for the Housing Revenue Account, and authorize public consultations where required for proposal CR-0021.
For Determination
Consultancy Services (Housing) - Part 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding Consultancy Services (Housing) - Part 2, as previously considered in the open part of the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.7
Decisions Recorded: 276