Councillor Maisie Richards Cottell

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 4th September, 2025 6.30 pm

In a meeting recorded and posted to the council's YouTube channel, the Royal Borough of Greenwich Overview and Scrutiny Committee convened to discuss the borough's status as a Borough of Sanctuary, and to consider future reports and upcoming executive decisions. The committee noted the progress made since the Royal Borough of Greenwich was awarded Borough of Sanctuary status in July 2023.

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.

Appointments Panel - Monday, 21st July, 2025 10.00 am

The Greenwich Council Appointments Panel met to determine a longlist of applicants for the role of Director of Communications and Community Engagement. The panel, consisting of five councillors, was scheduled to discuss apologies for absence and any urgent business, as well as declarations of interest. The majority of the meeting was expected to be held in closed session.

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Thursday, 10th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview and Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss the council's savings programme, receive an update from the Leader of the Council, and review upcoming executive decisions.

Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 3rd July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Transport and Place Scrutiny Panel met to discuss the transport work programme, receive an update from the Cabinet Member for Planning, Estate Renewal and Development, and to note the 2025/26 work programme items. The panel was also asked to note the work items scheduled for the next meeting in September.