Councillor Jo van den Broek

Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm

Greenwich Council has reviewed its financial strategy, debated the future of adventure playgrounds, and discussed government funding cuts. The council also appointed His Honour Judge Andrew Lees as the Honorary Recorder for the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel - Wednesday, 17th September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel met to discuss complaints, performance monitoring, and the Wellbeing in Schools Hubs (WiSH) initiative. The panel reviewed the Complaints, Compliments and Representations Annual Report 2024-25, the Quarter 1 Performance Monitor 2025-2026, and received an update on the WiSH programme. No decisions were taken during the meeting, but recommendations may be made to the Executive based on the discussions.

Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel - Monday, 15th September, 2025 10.30 am

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel met on 15 September 2025 to discuss the Pension Board's annual report, the draft pension fund annual report and statement of accounts, the draft responsible investment policy, actuarial valuation assumptions, fund manager performance, and training on valuation assumptions. The panel approved the Draft Pension Fund Business Plan for 2025/26, with an amendment to bring forward the review of the statement of responsible investment policy to the September 2025 meeting. The panel also noted the expected impact of the Pension Schemes Bill on the Fund.

Council - Wednesday, 23rd July, 2025 7.00 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Council met to discuss a range of issues, including responses to petitions, public questions, treasury management, and motions on banking hubs and HMOs[^1]. The council approved the Treasury Management and Capital Outturn 2024-25, appointed Thomas Tyson to the Audit and Risk Management Panel, and supported a motion calling for a banking hub in Eltham. A motion on HMOs was also approved with amendments.

Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel - Monday, 21st July, 2025 10.30 am

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel met to discuss the fund's business plan, audit strategy, and manager performance. The panel also considered the impact of the Pension Schemes Bill and reviewed early retirements. Members were also scheduled to receive training on audit and accounting standards.