Oana Olaru-Holmes - Councillor for Lewisham (Downham)

Councillor Oana Olaru-Holmes

Labour Party Downham Cabinet Member for Refugees, Safer Lewisham and Equalities

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

44 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Council Committee Member

AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm

May 20, 2026, 7:30 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

March 04, 2026, 7:30 pm
Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25 February 2026 - 6.00 pm

The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's budget for the upcoming year, the procurement of essential services, and the adoption of policies to protect the borough's character. Key topics included the approval of the School Minor Works Programme, the procurement of substance misuse and domestic violence services, and the extension of the Sexual and Reproductive Health Services contract.

February 25, 2026, 6:00 pm
Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee Committee Member

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.

February 24, 2026, 7:00 pm
Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

(Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 pm

The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday 11 February 2026 to discuss and approve the Council Budget for 2026/27. Key decisions included the approval of a 4.99% increase in Council Tax and a review of various fees and charges across council services. The meeting also addressed matters raised by scrutiny concerning flood risk from paved-over gardens.

February 11, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

232 decisions · Page 13 of 47

Permission to procure an operator for Lewisham Library

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to procure an operator for Lewisham Library to manage the building, provide a café and business hub, and handle repairs and maintenance for a minimum of five years, with a potential five-year extension.

Recommendations Approved

Extension SHP Young Persons Specialist Supported Housing Contract

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to extend the contract with the Single Homeless Project for the provision of Lewisham Young Persons Accommodation Based Support Service for one year, from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 at a total value of £585,370.80.

Recommendations Approved

Exclusion of Press and Public

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...that decisions taken under Part 1 of the agenda made a closed session to consider Part 2 reports unnecessary, thereby excluding the press and public from any Part 2 business due to the likely disclosure of exempt information.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Policies for Approval

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to approve a group of five housing policies, including two revised versions of existing policies and three newly developed ones, relating to tenancy management, community safety, and resident accessibility.

Recommendations Approved

Repairs, Disrepair and Damp & Mould Policies

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to approve the Repairs, Disrepair and Damp & Mould policies included as appendices to the report, ensuring compliance with Awaab's Law.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 44

Average per Month: 1.8

Decisions Recorded: 232