Councillor Olu Babatola
Email: olu.babatola@royalgreenwich.gov.uk
Council: Greenwich
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
36 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel - Monday, 8th December, 2025 10.30 am
The Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel are scheduled to meet to discuss the Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund's [^2] investment strategy, funding, and performance. They will also receive an update on the London Collective Investment Vehicle (LCIV).
Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Council of Greenwich Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, to discuss a range of issues, including the Draft Local Plan, the adoption of a revised Statement of Licensing Policy, and several motions related to anti-social behaviour, road repairs, a tourism levy, and the Superloop SL15.
Planning Board - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 6.30 pm
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Planning Board met to discuss several planning applications, including proposals for new sporting facilities, residential developments, and changes to existing buildings. The board was scheduled to consider applications ranging from the construction of new community sports facilities to the conversion of commercial spaces into residential units.
Planning Board - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 6.30 pm
The Planning Board convened to discuss planning applications, focusing primarily on amendments to a previously approved mixed-use development. Councillors approved the amended application for land bound by Vincent Road, Wilmot Street and Woolwich New Road, which includes increasing building heights and the number of residential units, and reducing commercial space. An application relating to Stadium Road and Baker Road was withdrawn.
Council - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm
The council meeting held on 29 October 2025 included discussion of petitions, changes to executive function schemes of delegation, and several motions concerning local issues. Councillors were also scheduled to answer questions from the public and from other members.
Decisions from Meetings
103 decisions · Page 5 of 21
Changes to the Executive Functions Scheme of Delegation
From: Council - Wednesday, 29th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 29, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Woolwich Crossrail Station East Ventilation Shaft, Arsenal Way, Woolwich, SE18 - Ref: 21/4329/F
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 21, 2025
...to grant full planning permission, subject to conditions, a Stage II referral to the Mayor of London, and the completion of a Section 106 agreement, for a mixed-use development including residential dwellings, non-residential floor space, the Woolwich Crossrail Station east ventilation shaft, and associated works at Arsenal Way, Woolwich, SE18.
Recommendations Approved
138-140 Nathan Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0AU- Ref: 25/2323/F
From: Planning Board - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm - October 21, 2025
...to grant full planning permission, subject to a Section 106 agreement including consideration of a crossing across Kellner Road and specified conditions, for the demolition of an existing industrial warehouse and erection of a building for flexible uses under Use Classes E(g)(iii), B2, and B8 at 138-140 Nathan Way, Thamesmead, London, SE28 0AU.
Recommendations Approved
Review of Opposition Group Arrangements 2025/26
From: Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 24, 2025
...to accommodate the newly recognized Independent and Green Group, the Council agreed to their leadership appointments, reviewed and adjusted the representation of political groups on member-level bodies, allocated seats to the group on the Corporate Parenting Partnership Board and Licensing Committee, and approved the payment of allowances equivalent to those of the Conservative Group due to their equal size.
Recommendations Approved
Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026/27+
From: Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 24, 2025
...to note a forecasted £45.1m overall resourcing gap in 2026/27, increasing to £136.8m by 2029/30, and the potentially significant financial risks to the Medium Term Financial Strategy, while acknowledging that the strategy is a continuous process that will be updated regularly.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 36
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 103