Councillor Paul Bell
Email: paul.bell@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
262 meetings · Page 1 of 53
Appointments Committee - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 9.30 am
The Appointments Committee of Lewisham Council met on Monday 23 March 2026 to appoint a new Director of Family Quality and Commissioning. The committee appointed Martin Clement to this role.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 3.00 pm
The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Monday 16 March 2026 to discuss a range of critical public health initiatives. Key decisions included noting the progress and future plans for the Health Inequalities Programme and the Health Equity Teams, approving the Lewisham Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2026-2029, and delegating authority to the Chair to approve the 2026-27 Better Care Fund plan. The Board also heard updates on sickle cell disorder, foster care recruitment, the joint strategic needs assessment on autism, and the Better Care Fund.
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 meeting on 25 February 2026 saw the approval of several key procurements and policy updates, including significant investment in substance misuse services, domestic violence support, and housing maintenance. The meeting also celebrated the achievements of the Young Mayor's program and approved the designation of five new Areas of Special Local Character.
Decisions from Meetings
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Extension of Contract with Your Voice in Health and Social Care for Healthwatch Service
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
Mayor and Cabinet decided to approve the extension of the contract with Your Voice in Health and Social Care for the Healthwatch Service. This decision was made on 03 December 2025. The contract extension is for 14 months, from 31 January 2026 to 31 March 2027, at a value of £163,333.34.
Recommendations Approved
Period 6 Financial Monitoring Report
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Extension of contract for Learning Disability Framework (LDF) PART 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
For Determination
Extension of contract for Learning Disability Framework (LDF)
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to ensure continuity of care for adults with learning disabilities, the Mayor and Cabinet agreed to extend 22 supported living contracts expiring on 31/12/2025 for 9 months at a cost of £4,581,227.06 and 11 supported living contracts expiring at various dates in 2026 until 31/03/2027 at a cost of £4,425,54.34, allowing time for the new Open Framework to be established and for the procurement of these contracts to be completed.
Recommendations Approved
Authority to participate in Quinpartite Agreement for Sexual Health Commissioning
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm - December 03, 2025
...to enter into a renewed Quinpartite Agreement with Lambeth, Southwark, Bromley, and Bexley for commissioning sexual and reproductive health services from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2031, at an annual cost of £160,428.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 262
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 254 Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.