Councillor James-J Walsh

Governance Committee - Tuesday, 4th March, 2025 7.00 pm

The Governance Committee of Lewisham Council met on Tuesday 04 March 2025 at 7pm and resolved to recommend a series of amendments to the Lewisham Council constitution[^1] to the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Council on 7 May 2025. The amendments would remove Local Assemblies from the constitution, reduce the number of topics that can be discussed at Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs) of the council, limit the length of time given over to motions at council meetings, and prevent Cabinet Advisors from being members of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.

Sustainable Development Select Committee - Wednesday, 26th February, 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting was an opportunity for the committee to review the regeneration of Catford Town Centre, to receive a briefing on a new Active Travel Strategy for the Borough, and to consider the work programme of the committee.

Delivering Affordable Homes in Partnership Task and Finish Group - Monday, 24th February, 2025 7.00 pm

This meeting was the first of the Delivering Affordable Homes in Partnership Task and Finish Group. It focused on establishing the group's role and agreeing on the scope of its work. A scoping report was presented to the group for discussion.

Rushey Green Assembly - Thursday, 13th February, 2025 7.00 pm

(Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 6.00 pm

The meeting of the Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council on the 12th of February 2025 was about the budget for the coming year. The main item scheduled for discussion was the 2025/26 Budget Report [^2]. Other items included the formal adoption of the updated Local Development Scheme [^3], the extension of the contract for Insight Lewisham, the substance misuse and sexual health service for young people, and a review of the garage assets owned by the council.