Councillor James Rathbone
Email: James.Rathbone@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
134 meetings · Page 1 of 27
Planning Committee B - Thursday, 16th April, 2026 7.00 pm
The Planning Committee B of Lewisham Council met on Thursday, 16 April 2026, to discuss a prior approval application for telecommunications infrastructure. The committee granted prior approval for the installation of a 20-metre-high monopole with associated antennas and equipment on a grass verge at Sanford Street.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to review the delivery of the Corporate Strategy 2022-2026 and discuss lessons learned for the development of the next strategy. Key themes emerging from the discussion included the need for greater agility, innovation, and a stronger focus on outcomes rather than just outputs, particularly in light of significant external challenges faced by the council.
Public Accounts Select Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Public Accounts Select Committee met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to review the council's financial performance for Period 9, discuss the IT and Digital Programme, and reflect on the committee's work over the past four years. Key decisions included noting the Period 9 financial monitoring report, which indicated a £0.7 million overspend primarily in Children's and Young People's Services, and approving the IT and Digital Programme Update report. The committee also reviewed its past scrutiny activities and made suggestions for the incoming committee's work programme.
BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues, including the Council Budget for 2026/27 and temporary changes to polling places for the upcoming May 2026 elections. The meeting also included a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy.
Decisions from Meetings
69 decisions · Page 1 of 14
Minutes
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...to confirm and sign the minutes of the Audit and Risk Committee meeting held on 11 November 2025 as an accurate record.
Recommendations Approved
Internal Audit Progress Report
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...to note the Internal Audit Progress Report, summarising findings and progress up to 30th November 2025 in delivering the 2025/26 internal audit plan, as well as information about compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards and CIPFA Public Sector application note.
Recommendations Approved
Risk Management in Housing
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...the committee noted the report on Risk Management in Housing, which outlined key risks and mitigations within the Housing directorate's Risk Register.
Recommendations Approved
External Audit Update
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
... the report regarding the External Audit Update was noted.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...to note Councillor Ayesha Lahai–Taylor's declaration of interest as a Lewisham council tenant in relation to Item 4: Risk Management in Housing.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 134
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 69 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.