Councillor Natasha Burgess
Email: Natasha.Burgess@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
54 meetings · Page 1 of 11
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.
Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to discuss policing updates, initiatives for an age-friendly borough, and the implementation of recommendations from the Disabled People's Commission. Key decisions included a commitment to improving public trust in the police through enhanced community engagement and a focus on developing co-production frameworks to ensure disabled residents have a greater say in policy and service design.
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.
Licensing Sub Committee C - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Licensing Sub Committee C of Lewisham Council met on Thursday, 22 January 2026. The primary focus of the meeting was the determination of a new premises licence application for Ornithology Bars and Restaurants Ltd at 14 Royal Parade, London, SE3 0TN. The committee was also scheduled to elect a Chair and review previous minutes.
Decisions from Meetings
68 decisions · Page 10 of 14
Setting the Council Tax Base, the NNDR Tax Base & Discounts for Second Homes and Empty Homes
From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.30 pm - January 22, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Constitution Update
From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.30 pm - January 22, 2025
...to note the report on the Constitution Update, approve specific amendments endorsed by the Governance Committee, and approve a holistic review of the Constitution.
Recommendations Approved
Polling District Review
From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd January, 2025 7.30 pm - January 22, 2025
...to approve a revised polling scheme for Lewisham, with proposed changes, for implementation at all elections from January 31, 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of interest
From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 21, 2025
...to note the declarations of interest from Councillor Dawn Atkinson and Councillor Stephen Penfold regarding their respective affiliations with Community Advice Works and J49.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of the meeting held on 21 November 2024
From: Housing Select Committee - Tuesday, 14th January, 2025 7.00 pm - January 21, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 54
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 68