James Rathbone - Councillor for Lewisham (Lee Green)

Councillor James Rathbone

Labour and Co-operative Party Lee Green

Email: James.Rathbone@lewisham.gov.uk

Council: Lewisham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Public Accounts Select Committee (Chair) Lee Green Assembly Planning Committee B (Committee Member) Audit and Risk Committee (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Call-In) Improving Scrutiny Task and Finish Group Standards Committee Governance Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

59 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Planning Committee B Committee Member

Planning Committee B - Thursday, 12th February, 2026 7.00 pm

February 12, 2026, 7:00 pm
Public Accounts Select Committee Chair

Public Accounts Select Committee - Thursday, 29th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Public Accounts Select Committee is scheduled to discuss the council's budget for the upcoming financial year, 2026-27, which will involve a detailed review of proposed spending, savings, and income generation. The committee will also consider its work programme for the remainder of the municipal year, ensuring its scrutiny activities align with the council's strategic priorities.

January 29, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of financial and governance matters. Key topics scheduled for consideration included the setting of the Council Tax base for the upcoming year, a review of the Council's constitution, and updates on treasury management.

January 28, 2026, 7:30 pm
Planning Committee B Committee Member

Planning Committee B - Tuesday, 27th January, 2026 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee B of Lewisham Council met on Tuesday 27 January 2026 to discuss the proposed redevelopment of Blackheath Station Car Park. After extensive deliberation and hearing from various stakeholders, the committee resolved to defer a decision on the application to allow for the submission of additional information regarding parking surveys on peak trading days, a retail impact assessment, and more detailed plans for the farmers' market operation and emergency service access.

January 27, 2026, 7:00 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to discuss the Lewisham Transformation Plan and the borough's economic development strategy, Inclusive Economy Lewisham. The committee will be asked to note the Transforming Lewisham Plan and its intended outcomes, and to comment on updates regarding the Inclusive Economy Lewisham strategy.

December 16, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

69 decisions · Page 9 of 14

Election of Speaker

From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025

...to elect Cllr Jacq Paschoud as Speaker for the municipal year 2025/26.

Recommendations Approved

Mayor's Delegation of Executive Functions

From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025

...to note the Mayor's delegation of Executive functions as detailed in Part III of the Council's Constitution.

Recommendations Approved

Announcements or Communications

From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025

...to receive any announcements or communications from the Speaker and/or the Head of Paid Service.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 59

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 69