Councillor Luke Sorba
Email: luke.sorba@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
45 meetings · Page 1 of 9
BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues, including the Council Budget for 2026/27 and temporary changes to polling places for the upcoming May 2026 elections. The meeting also included a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy.
Children and Young People Select Committee - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Children and Young People Select Committee was scheduled to discuss strategies for tackling race inequality in schools, review data on children's placements and foster care, and consider the end-of-administration work programme. The meeting agenda also included updates on corporate parenting and economic opportunities for young people.
Council - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss the council's treasury management outturn and mid-year review for 2025/26, the setting of the 2026/27 Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) base, and a review of the council's constitution. The meeting also included discussions on the appointment of co-opted members to the Children and Young People Select Committee and several motions submitted by councillors.
Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 8th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Children and Young People Select Committee met to discuss the Corporate Parenting Strategy and improving economic opportunities for young people. Key decisions included approving recommendations for an all-member briefing on corporate parenting and formalising reporting on carer welfare, as well as approving recommendations to lobby for standardised data collection on inequalities, develop integrated career guidance in schools, explore apprenticeship creation through capital spending, provide guidance for SMEs on recruiting young people, and create a mentorship scheme for young entrepreneurs.
Decisions from Meetings
90 decisions · Page 17 of 18
Declarations of interest
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 21st November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 21, 2024
...to note the declarations of interest from Cllr Jacq Paschoud regarding her role as a non-council-appointed school trust governor, Sabrina Dixon regarding her employment with Social Inclusion Recovery Group, and Cllr Lahai-Taylor regarding her role as a council-appointed school governor.
Recommendations Approved
School Standards (unvalidated)
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 21st November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 21, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Admissions and Fair Access Arrangements
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 21st November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 21, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Exclusions and Managed Transfers
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 21st November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 21, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Attendance and Children Missing Education
From: Children and Young People Select Committee - Thursday, 21st November, 2024 7.00 pm - November 21, 2024
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 90