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.
30 meetings · Page 1 of 6
Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 27th May, 2026 7.00 pm
Council - Wednesday, 18th March, 2026 7.00 pm
The Council is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 18 March 2026, with a packed agenda covering a range of important local issues. Key discussions are expected to include proposed changes to the Council's Constitution, the annual Pay Policy Statement, and the Members' Allowances Scheme. Additionally, the Council will consider motions on modernising national gambling legislation, opposing detrimental changes to the Freedom Pass scheme, and addressing recent bus timetable reductions.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
83 decisions · Page 9 of 17
Proposed changes to the Constitution
From: Council - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 25, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Royal Borough of Greenwich Strategic Risk Register
From: Council - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...the Council noted the Royal Borough’s updated Strategic Risk Register, which contains key risks threatening the Council's plans and strategies, along with controls and mitigating actions.
Recommendations Approved
Review of Itinerant Ice Cream Trading at King William Walk, SE10
From: Council - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 7.00 pm - June 25, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Appointment of Members to Member level bodies and the appointment of Chairs and Vice-Chairs
From: Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 14, 2025
...to appoint members to member-level bodies dealing with matters neither reserved to the Council nor executive functions, and to appoint Chairs and Vice-Chairs for the 2025-2026 Municipal Year, as detailed in the report.
Recommendations Approved
Overview and Scrutiny – Annual Work Programme
From: Council Annual Meeting - Wednesday, 14th May, 2025 7.00 pm - May 14, 2025
...the proposed work programme for the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and its Scrutiny Panels for 2025-26 was agreed, and authority was delegated to the Chief Executive to vary the programme in consultation with the Chair of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 83