Liz Johnston-Franklin - Councillor for Lewisham ( Ladywell)

Councillor Liz Johnston-Franklin

 Labour Party  Ladywell

Email: liz.johnston-franklin@lewisham.gov.uk

Council: Lewisham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Children and Young People Select Committee Ladywell Assembly (Committee Member) Housing Select Committee (Committee Member) Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) (Committee Member) Anti-Social Behaviour Task and Finish Group Planning Committee A (Committee Member) Standards Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

41 meetings · Page 3 of 9

Planning Committee A Committee Member

Planning Committee A - Tuesday, 24th June, 2025 7.30 pm

The Planning Committee A of Lewisham Council met on 24 June 2025 to consider several planning applications, including a retrospective application for alterations to a pub in the Telegraph Hill Conservation Area[^1], and a proposal for a traveller site in Bellingham. The committee was also scheduled to confirm the minutes of a previous meeting and to consider declarations of interest from members.

June 24, 2025
Housing Select Committee

Housing Select Committee - Wednesday, 18th June, 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing Select Committee was scheduled to review the council's landlord performance, consider proposed budget savings, discuss minor amendments to the Housing Allocation Policy, and plan its work programme for the coming year.

June 18, 2025
Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE)

Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) - Tuesday, 17th June, 2025 6.30 pm

The Lewisham Standing Advisory Council of Religious Education (SACRE) met to discuss the Agreed Syllabus Conference, feedback from the NASACRE Conference and AGM, and the Young Mayor's project. The meeting was also scheduled to include discussion of Holocaust Memorial Day, and a review of the SACRE and ASC Code of Conduct.

June 17, 2025
Council

AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 7 May 2025, for its annual general meeting, and to discuss a review of the council's constitution. The agenda included the election of the speaker and deputy speaker, and the allocation of seats and appointments to committees.

May 07, 2025
Standards Committee

Standards Committee - Wednesday, 9th April, 2025 7.00 pm

The Standards Committee met to discuss and recommend the adoption of a new Member Code of Conduct to the Full Council, replacing the current code. The proposed code is based on the Local Government Association (LGA) Model Code of Conduct, with minor amendments. The committee also reviewed declarations of interest from members.

April 09, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Statement of Accounts 2024-25

From: Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm - November 26, 2025

... to note the contents of the report, approve agreed audit adjustments to the 2024/25 Statement of Accounts and Pension Fund Accounts, approve delegation to the Section 151 Officer to agree changes to audit adjustments, the final Statement of Accounts for publication, and changes to the Auditor’s Annual Report, and note the management representation letters and the Auditor’s Annual Report.

Recommendations Approved

LG&SC Ombudsman Report

From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to note the Local Government & Social Care Ombudsman report and the council's response, express extreme disappointment at repeated failings and serious concern regarding accommodation practices, and indicate a willingness to refer the matter to Mayor and Cabinet if not for upcoming legislative changes, while committing to closely monitor future cases.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Ombudsman Special Investigation report

From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to note the Housing Ombudsman Special Investigation report and request an updated report on compliance with Awaab's Law, including progress on damp and mould cases, for the January meeting.

Recommendations Approved

Declarations of interest

From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...the committee noted the declarations of interest from Councillors Harding, Dall, Atkinson, Johnston-Franklin, and Penfold regarding their various affiliations and connections to organizations and individuals potentially relevant to housing matters in Lewisham.

Recommendations Approved

Antisocial Behaviour

From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm - November 18, 2025

...to note the report and information provided by officers on antisocial behaviour casework, mediation, noise nuisance, and partnership working.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 2.2

Decisions Recorded: 82