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.
57 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 16th 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 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.
(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
259 decisions · Page 15 of 52
Permission to procure an operator for Lewisham Library - Part 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Surrey Canal Station Update - Part 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Building Security & Related Services - Part 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interests
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to approve the recommendations regarding the declaration of interests for members, outlining the different types of interests, the process for declaring them, and the impact of those interests on members' participation in meetings.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to approve recommendations regarding the annual report on housing services landlord performance, re-procurement of corporate banking services, 2026/27 budget savings, Local Government Social Care Ombudsman complaint handling, the Local Plan, the Main Grants Programme 2026-29, the Medium Term Financial Strategy, extension of the Riverside Lewisham Young People Supported Housing Contract, procurement of a property survey for PFI expiry, the 2025/26 Strategic Transport and Highways Capital Programme, the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer, Sustainable Street measures, the Capital Programme Update 25-26, Consultancy Services (Housing), Repair Capacity and Managed Disrepair Service, the Building for Lewisham Programme Update, and the Besson Street Business Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 57
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 259