Linda Bird - Councillor for Greenwich ( Eltham Park and Progress)

Councillor Linda Bird

 Labour and Co-operative  Eltham Park and Progress  Mayor

Email: linda.bird@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Council: Greenwich

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Sub-Committee C Council Special Meeting Council (Mayor) Children and Young People Scrutiny Panel Licensing Review Sub-Committee Licensing Committee Council Annual Meeting

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

26 meetings · Page 1 of 6

Council Mayor

Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Council of Greenwich Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, to discuss a range of issues, including the Draft Local Plan, the adoption of a revised Statement of Licensing Policy, and several motions related to anti-social behaviour, road repairs, a tourism levy, and the Superloop SL15.

December 03, 2025
Council Mayor

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.

October 29, 2025
Council Mayor

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.

September 24, 2025
Council Mayor

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.

July 23, 2025
Council Mayor

Council - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Council met on 25 June 2025, and among other business, agreed to prohibit itinerant ice cream trading on King William Walk, and to dispose of the Margaret McMillan Field Study Centre, subject to certain conditions. The council also reviewed its strategic risk register and discussed a number of questions raised by both members of the public and councillors.

June 25, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

70 decisions · Page 14 of 14

Deputy Leader of the Opposition

From: Council - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 04, 2024

...to note the appointment of Cllr Charlie Davis as Deputy Leader of the Opposition for the 2024/25 Municipal Year.

Recommendations Approved

Proposed Changes to the Constitution

From: Council - Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 7.00 pm - December 04, 2024

...to approve the changes outlined in Appendices A and B regarding Part 4, Schedule G (Contract Standing Orders) and Part 4, Section D (Criteria and Guidance on Key Decision) of the Council's Constitution.

Recommendations Approved

Gambling Act 2005 – Adoption of Revised Gambling Policy

From: Licensing Committee - Tuesday, 29th October, 2024 6.30 pm - October 29, 2024

...to commend to Full Council the revised Royal Borough of Greenwich Statement of Gambling Policy in respect of the Gambling Act 2005.

Recommendations approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 26

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 70