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.
46 meetings · Page 1 of 10
Health and Safety Committee - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 6.30 pm
Corporate Parenting Group - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.00 pm
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm
At a meeting of the Lewisham Council Mayor and Cabinet, the council agreed to extend contracts for extra care and learning disability services, approved participation in a sexual health commissioning agreement, and set the council tax base for 2026/27. The cabinet also approved a number of procurement exercises for housing works, IT services, and waste management. Additionally, they noted the progress made in delivering the Corporate Strategy and reviewed the annual complaints report.
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, to discuss the statement of accounts for 2024-25, consider several motions, and address questions from both the public and council members.
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 18th November, 2025 7.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee convened to discuss proposed amendments to a previously approved development plan for the Leegate Shopping Centre site. Councillors unanimously approved the application for a Section 73 minor material amendment, which includes increasing the number of residential units, affordable housing, and the height of some buildings, while reducing commercial space and car parking. The committee also addressed concerns raised by residents and ward councillors regarding the height of the development and its impact on the surrounding area.
Decisions from Meetings
259 decisions · Page 14 of 52
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
Period 4 Financial Monitoring Report
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to note the current financial forecasts for the year ending 31 March 2026 and to approve the write-off of a £98k Adult Social Care debt and a £52k business rates debt.
Recommendations Approved
BfL Programme Mayfield- Approval to enter in to main works contract - Part 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Housing Quality & Investment - permission to procure multiple works contracts - Part 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Catford Regeneration Partnership Limited
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to approve the appointment of Shola Ojo as a Director of Catford Regeneration Partnership Limited (CRPL) and to agree that she is indemnified as Director in accordance with the Deed of Indemnity.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 46
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 259