Olu Babatola - Councillor for Greenwich ( Thamesmead Moorings)

Councillor Olu Babatola

 Labour and Co-operative  Thamesmead Moorings  Chair of Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel

Email: olu.babatola@royalgreenwich.gov.uk

Council: Greenwich

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel (Chair) Council Special Meeting Planning Board (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Council Annual Meeting

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

36 meetings · Page 2 of 8

Planning Board Committee Member

Planning Board - Tuesday, 21st October, 2025 6.30 pm

The Royal Greenwich Planning Board met to discuss planning permission for a mixed-use development near Woolwich Crossrail station and a flexible use building in Thamesmead. Councillors approved both applications, subject to conditions and legal agreements.

October 21, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 24th September, 2025 7.00 pm

Greenwich Council has reviewed its financial strategy, debated the future of adventure playgrounds, and discussed government funding cuts. The council also appointed His Honour Judge Andrew Lees as the Honorary Recorder for the Royal Borough of Greenwich.

September 24, 2025
Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel Chair

Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel - Monday, 15th September, 2025 10.30 am

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel met on 15 September 2025 to discuss the Pension Board's annual report, the draft pension fund annual report and statement of accounts, the draft responsible investment policy, actuarial valuation assumptions, fund manager performance, and training on valuation assumptions. The panel approved the Draft Pension Fund Business Plan for 2025/26, with an amendment to bring forward the review of the statement of responsible investment policy to the September 2025 meeting. The panel also noted the expected impact of the Pension Schemes Bill on the Fund.

September 15, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

July 23, 2025
Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel Chair

Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel - Monday, 21st July, 2025 10.30 am

The Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund Investment & Administration Panel met to discuss the fund's business plan, audit strategy, and manager performance. The panel also considered the impact of the Pension Schemes Bill and reviewed early retirements. Members were also scheduled to receive training on audit and accounting standards.

July 21, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

98 decisions · Page 1 of 20

Strategic Risk Register

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...to note the Council's updated Strategic Risk Register, which includes key risks threatening the Council's plans and strategies, along with controls and mitigating actions.

Recommendations Approved

Treasury Management & Capital Strategy - Mid Year 2025-26 Update

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...the Council noted the Treasury Management and Capital Mid-Year Reports for 2025/26, along with the comments from the Audit & Risk Management Panel, and approved the recommendations within the reports.

Recommendations Approved

Motion - Implementing a fair tourism levy to support Greenwich's financial sustainability and invest in local services

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...to approve the recommendations related to implementing a fair tourism levy to support Greenwich's financial sustainability and invest in local services.

Recommendations Approved

Motion - Getting Things Done – Paving the way Investing to Repair our Roads and Pavements

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...to invest £8 million over the next five years in road and pavement resurfacing, invest in pavements to encourage pedestrianisation, fill hundreds more potholes, and embed proactive maintenance into the highway's strategy.

Recommendations Approved

Motion - Getting Things Done - Greenwich Labour Taking Action to Tackle Anti-Social Behaviour and Make Our Streets Safer

From: Council - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 03, 2025

...to invest in a comprehensive community safety program focused on prevention, education, and enforcement, including expanding Community Safety Enforcement Officers, providing new mobile CCTV units, funding police constables and a data analyst, and launching education programs to end violence against women and girls.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 36

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 98