Councillor Linda Bird
Email: linda.bird@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
29 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27 May 2026 - 7.00 pm
Council Special Meeting - Thursday, 26th February, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council Special Meeting of Greenwich Council, held on Thursday 26 February 2026, focused primarily on the setting of the Council's budget and council tax for the 2026-27 financial year. Key decisions included approving a 4.99% increase in council tax, comprising a 2.99% rise for general service delivery and a 2% precept for adult social care, alongside the adoption of the Medium Term Financial Strategy and the Housing Revenue Account budget.
Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Council meeting on 28 January 2026 saw the approval of changes to the Council's Constitution regarding Directorate Schemes of Authorisation. Several motions were also presented, including one to oppose detrimental changes to the Freedom Pass scheme, one calling for modernising national gambling legislation, and one addressing the council's 'Red' rating for road maintenance.
Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm
Royal Greenwich Council met in December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including approving a draft local plan for consultation, adopting a revised licensing policy, and addressing community safety and road repairs through dedicated motions. Councillors also noted updates on treasury management and strategic risks.
Council - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm
The council meeting held on 29 October 2025 included discussion of petitions, changes to executive function schemes of delegation, and several motions concerning local issues. Councillors were also scheduled to answer questions from the public and from other members.
Decisions from Meetings
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Motion on Dockless Cycles
From: Council - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Motion - Economic Impact Assessment of sale of Council Car Parks
From: Council - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 26, 2025
...to request a joint letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the Deputy Prime Minister commending the Labour government's work in stabilizing local government financing and urging for increased and strategically planned future settlements to reduce reliance on asset disposals, while also acknowledging the planned sale of car parks as a consequence of past Conservative government austerity measures and emphasizing the council's commitment to supporting local businesses.
Recommendations Approved
Pay Policy Statement
From: Council - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 26, 2025
...to adopt and publish the Pay Policy Statement for 2025/2026, as outlined in Appendix A of the report, on the Council's website.
Recommendations Approved
Members' Allowances Scheme
From: Council - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 26, 2025
...to increase the Basic Allowance and Special Responsibility Allowances for 2025/26 in line with the Local Government Pay Settlement, increase the Childcare and Dependent Carers’ Allowance to £13.85, and amend the Members’ Allowances Scheme for 2025/26 accordingly.
Recommendations Approved
Annual Audit Letter 2023-2024
From: Council - Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 7.00 pm - March 26, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 29
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 83