Councillor Jessica Leigh

Council - Wednesday 15 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council meeting on 15 October 2025 included discussion of a wealth tax, a tourist levy, and the allocation of seats to political groups. Councillors also heard deputations on community space funding, parking for carers, and improvements to the Tulse Hill Gyratory. Ultimately, the council approved a motion to introduce an overnight levy in Lambeth and a motion to support Lambeth's night time economy and workers.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 22 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the condition of the borough's highways and pavements, and to review the council's approach to managing and investing in its housing stock and estates. The committee made several recommendations regarding the prioritisation of road repairs, communication with residents, and collaboration with Transport for London (TfL). The committee also discussed a new asset management framework for council housing, and a policy for the disposal of Housing Revenue Account (HRA) assets.

Council - Wednesday 16 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council meeting on 16 July 2025 addressed several key issues, including a response to the Supreme Court judgment on sex and gender, tackling child poverty, and reviewing various committee reports. Councillors also debated the allocation of seats on committees following a recent by-election.

Annual Council, Council - Wednesday 23 April 2025 7.00 pm

The annual meeting of Lambeth Council saw Councillor Adrian Garden elected as Mayor and Councillor Christine Banton as Deputy Mayor for the 2025-26 municipal year, while also addressing committee appointments, the council's constitution, and member allowance schemes. The council voted to approve the recommendations in reports regarding the allocation of seats to political groups, the constitution, and the members allowances scheme, all despite some dissent.

Budget Council, Council - Wednesday 5 March 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting approved the Revenue and Capital Budget 2025/26, the External Auditor Recommendations and the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26. Both the Green and Liberal Democrat groups presented alternative budgets that were not carried.