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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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
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
Premises Licence for Greenwich Convenience Store, 100 Woolwich Road, SE100LE
From: Licensing Review Sub-Committee - Wednesday, 25th September, 2024 6.30 pm - September 25, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 29
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 83