Jennifer Daothong

Mayor and Cabinet Officer

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

The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to discuss and approve the Council Budget for 2026/27. Key decisions included the approval of a 4.99% increase in Council Tax and a review of various fees and charges across council services. The meeting also addressed matters raised by scrutiny concerning flood risk from paved-over gardens.

Appointments Committee Officer

Appointments Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 9.30 am

The Appointments Committee of Lewisham Council was scheduled to convene on Thursday 22 January 2026. The primary item on the agenda was the appointment of a Director of Housing Resident Engagement and Services. The meeting also included procedural items such as the election of a Chair and Vice Chair, and the confirmation of previous minutes.

Mayor and Cabinet Officer

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 6.00 pm

The Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 21 January 2026 addressed a range of significant issues for Lewisham residents, including concerns over the definition of delivery in housing programmes, the approval of an updated policy for events on Blackheath, and the adoption of new housing policies. Key decisions also included the procurement of a new contact centre solution, contract extensions for vital support services for carers and those with mental health needs, and the approval of a strategy to tackle empty homes.

Appointments Committee Officer

Appointments Committee - Friday, 19th December, 2025 9.30 am

The Lewisham Council Appointments Committee is scheduled to meet to elect a chair and vice chair, and to discuss the appointment of an Executive Director of Children and Young People. Members will also be asked to declare any personal interests they have in the items on the agenda.

Mayor and Cabinet Officer

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.