Councillor Oana Olaru-Holmes
Email: Oana.Olaru@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
44 meetings · Page 1 of 9
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.
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.
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.
(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.
Decisions from Meetings
232 decisions · Page 21 of 47
Consultancy Services (Housing) - Part 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding Consultancy Services (Housing) - Part 2, as previously considered in the open part of the meeting.
Recommendations Approved
Capital Programme Update 25-26
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...the Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham agreed to reprofile the capital programme approved in March 2025, update it with subsequent approvals, allocate £2.057m from Capital Reserves for Hamilton Lodge refurbishments, note additional funding and changes made under officer delegations, and acknowledge a net increase of £79.4m, while noting the Building for Lewisham programme amendments would be added later.
For Determination
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...that decisions made in the open session (Part 1 of the agenda) were sufficient, negating the need to move into a closed session (Part 2) to discuss confidential reports, thereby excluding the press and public from those confidential discussions.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to Extend & Procure a Dry Mixed Recycling Contract - Part 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to ensure continued and improved recycling services, they approved extending the current dry mixed recycling contract for up to a year, procuring a new contract for up to six years, awarding the contract to a preferred provider within authorized limits, and delegating the final provider selection to the Executive Director of Place.
For Determination
Permission to direct award the Integrated Community Equipment Service contract to Medequip Assistive Technology Limited
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to ensure continued provision of integrated community equipment services, they approved the use of the Kent framework to award a contract to Medequip Assistive Technology Limited until March 31, 2026, and to initiate a further competition tender for a longer-term contract.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 44
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 232