Councillor Martin Bailey

Annual Council, Council - Wednesday 23 April 2025 7.00 pm

The annual meeting of Lambeth Council saw Councillor Adrian Garden elected as Mayor and Councillor Christine Banton as Deputy Mayor for the 2025-26 municipal year, while also addressing committee appointments, the council's constitution, and member allowance schemes. The council voted to approve the recommendations in reports regarding the allocation of seats to political groups, the constitution, and the members allowances scheme, all despite some dissent.

Planning Applications Committee - Tuesday 8 April 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of the Lambeth Council Planning Applications Committee, two planning applications were discussed and approved: the redevelopment of Timber Mill Way in Clapham for industrial use, and the temporary use of a rooftop in Brixton for a food and drink venue. Both applications were approved subject to conditions and section 106 agreements[^2].

Planning Applications Committee - Tuesday 18 March 2025 7.00 pm

The committee voted to approve all four planning applications that were presented to them. This included approval for the change of use of a derelict stable block in Ruskin Park to a cafe, the redevelopment of Walker House in Vauxhall, permission to run the annual Between the Bridges event at Hungerford Coach Park on the South Bank, and the extension of a Holiday Inn Express on South Lambeth Road.

Budget Council, Council - Wednesday 5 March 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting approved the Revenue and Capital Budget 2025/26, the External Auditor Recommendations and the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26. Both the Green and Liberal Democrat groups presented alternative budgets that were not carried.

Planning Applications Committee - Tuesday 25 February 2025 7.00 pm

Lambeth Council granted planning permission for the installation of two temporary office cabins at Cressingham Gardens, despite objections from residents about the lack of consultation, the loss of parking spaces, and the potential for antisocial behaviour.