James-J Walsh - Councillor for Lewisham (Rushey Green)

Councillor James-J Walsh

Labour and Co-operative Party Rushey Green Cabinet Member for Inclusive Regeneration and Planning

Email: james-j.walsh@lewisham.gov.uk

Council: Lewisham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Governance Committee (Vice-Chair) Council (Committee Member) Mayor and Cabinet (Committee Member) Rushey Green Assembly Strategic Planning Committee Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee (Committee Member) Sustainable Development Select Committee (Cabinet Member) Delivering Homes in Partnership Task and Finish Group Housing Select Committee (Committee Member) Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee Works Council Planning Committee A (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

54 meetings · Page 1 of 11

Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

(Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 pm

February 11, 2026, 6:00 pm
Governance Committee Vice-Chair

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.

February 04, 2026, 7:00 pm
Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

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.

January 21, 2026, 6:00 pm
Governance Committee Vice-Chair

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.

December 10, 2025
Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

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.

December 03, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

276 decisions · Page 26 of 56

New Procurement Call-off Contract for the Provision of A Contact Centre as a Service

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 21, 2025

...to procure a provider for a contact centre solution via the Crown Commercial Service Network Services 3 framework agreement, with an estimated value of £1.7m excluding VAT, for a period of 5 years with optional extensions, and delegated authority to the Executive Director of Corporate Resources to select the preferred provider.

Recommendations Approved

Authority to Procure Microsoft Licences Agreement for the London Borough of Lewisham using a Framework Agreement to be awarded by Shared Technology Services

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 21, 2025

...to approve the procurement of a Microsoft Licences Agreement for the London Borough of Lewisham, using a framework agreement to be awarded by Shared Technology Services, including expenditure of up to £4,791,740.40 over three years and delegation of authority to the Executive Director for Corporate Resources to approve final expenditure within authorised limits, with Brent Council entering into the contract on Lewisham's behalf.

Recommendations Approved

Minutes

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 21, 2025

...to approve various recommendations, including procuring repairs and maintenance, cold-water risk assessments, consultancy support, an income management system, substance misuse services, and laptop devices, as well as extending contracts for parking enforcement, corporate gas and electric, and school catering, and endorsing a Community Infrastructure Draft Charging Schedule for public consultation.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 54

Average per Month: 2.6

Decisions Recorded: 276