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)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham met on 16 July 2025, and agreed to consider a petition regarding divestment from Palestine, adopted the Lewisham Local Plan, and approved the Lewisham Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Charging Schedule. The council also paid tribute to two former councillors who had recently died, and heard announcements on Lewisham schools, the return of the Blackheath fireworks display, and funding for care experienced employment.

July 16, 2025
Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm

The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council were scheduled to meet on 9 July 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including the adoption of the local plan, budget savings, and the main grants programme. Other topics for discussion included housing services, corporate banking, social care, transport, and youth services. Some items were marked as Part 1 and Part 2, with Part 2 being held in a closed session, but it was determined that decisions taken in Part 1 were sufficient and Part 2 was not needed.

July 09, 2025
Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee Committee Member

Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 6.00 pm

The Brent, Lewisham and Southwark IT Committee was scheduled to meet on 8 July 2025, to discuss the performance of the Shared Technology Service (STS), and to receive an update on cyber security. The committee was also expected to confirm the appointment of a chair for the meeting and to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.

July 08, 2025
Governance Committee Vice-Chair

Governance Committee - Tuesday, 8th July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Governance Committee of Lewisham Council was scheduled to meet on 8 July 2025 to discuss updates to the council's petition scheme and the use of substitutes on council committees. The agenda for the meeting also included the minutes from a previous meeting, declarations of interest, and a verbal update on the future work programme.

July 08, 2025
Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm

Here is a summary of the items scheduled for discussion at the Lewisham Council, Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 25 June 2025.

June 25, 2025

Summary

Meetings Attended: 51

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 276