Councillor Matt Hartley

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.

Audit and Risk Management Panel - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Audit and Risk Management Panel met to discuss the council's cyber risk position, the implementation of the Procurement Act 2023[^2], the strategic risk register, the annual governance statement, internal audit performance, and the draft statement of accounts. The panel agreed to consider the report on cyber risk in a closed session and reviewed the draft Annual Governance Statement 2024/25, providing comments prior to approval of the 2024-25 Statement of Accounts. The panel also noted the Internal Audit and Anti-Fraud performance report for the period 1 April to 30 June 2025.

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.

Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel - Thursday, 17th July, 2025 6.30 pm

This meeting of the Health and Adult Social Care Scrutiny Panel heard a verbal update from Joy Benson, CEO of Healthwatch Greenwich, on the organisation's annual report, and also received an update from Councillor Mariam Lolavar, Cabinet Member for Health, Adult Social Care and Borough of Sanctuary, including presentations from residents and service users. The panel noted the Work Programme Schedule 2025-26 and agreed the scope of future meetings.

Audit and Risk Management Panel - Wednesday, 16th July, 2025 6.30 pm

The Greenwich Audit and Risk Management Panel met to discuss the Treasury Management and Capital Outturn reports for the 2024-25 financial year, noting the council's strong investment returns and significant capital investments in housing, existing council homes, and local projects. The panel agreed to congratulate the council on its financial stewardship, while also emphasising the need for continued vigilance regarding servicing costs and the importance of a robust, long-term asset management plan.