Councillor Joan Millbank
Email: joan.millbank@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
37 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Appointments Committee - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 9.30 am
The Appointments Committee is scheduled to meet on Monday 23 March 2026. The agenda includes the election of a Chair, the consideration of apologies for absence, and declarations of interest. A key item for discussion is the appointment of a Director of Family Quality and Commissioning, which is expected to involve the exclusion of the press and public.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 19th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday, 19 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of the council's Corporate Strategy 2022-2026 and discussions on the development of the next strategy.
Public Accounts Select Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Public Accounts Select Committee met to review the council's financial monitoring for Period 9 of the 2025/26 financial year, receive an update on the IT & Digital Programme, and reflect on the committee's scrutiny activities and work programme over the 2022-2026 administration.
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
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Minutes of the meeting held on 28 January 2025
From: Public Accounts Select Committee - Thursday, 3rd April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Digital Strategy update
From: Public Accounts Select Committee - Thursday, 3rd April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
No wrong front door
From: Public Accounts Select Committee - Thursday, 3rd April, 2025 7.00 pm - April 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Council Budget 2025/26
From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025
... the Council of Lewisham approved the Council Budget for 2025/26, including a General Fund Budget Requirement of £312.515m, a 4.99% increase in Lewisham's Council Tax element, adjustments to various specific grants, an approach to setting 2025/26 fees and charges, the Dedicated Schools Grant allocation, an increase in dwelling rents of 2.7%, the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan, the Treasury Management Strategy, the Capital Programme, and the Climate Budget.
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Young Mayor and Deputy
From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...to approve the appointment of the new Young Mayor and Deputy, following speeches from the outgoing office holders and the signing of acceptance documents.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 37
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 64