Paul Bell - Councillor for Lewisham ( Telegraph Hill)

Councillor Paul Bell

 Labour Party  Telegraph Hill  Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care

Email: paul.bell@lewisham.gov.uk

Council: Lewisham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Health and Safety Committee (Vice-Chair) Healthier Communities Select Committee Mayor and Cabinet (Committee Member) Corporate Parenting Group (Committee Member) Health and Wellbeing Board (Deputy Chair) Works Council Strategic Planning Committee (Committee Member)

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

46 meetings · Page 1 of 10

Health and Safety Committee Vice-Chair

Health and Safety Committee - Wednesday, 17th December, 2025 6.30 pm

December 17, 2025
Corporate Parenting Group Committee Member

Corporate Parenting Group - Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 6.00 pm

December 09, 2025
Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 3rd December, 2025 6.00 pm

The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council are scheduled to meet on 3 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including housing, complaints, financial performance, and contract extensions. They will also discuss the setting of the 2026/27 council tax base. Several of the items for discussion relate to contract extensions and procurement.

December 03, 2025
Council Committee Member

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.

November 26, 2025
Strategic Planning Committee Committee Member

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.

November 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

259 decisions · Page 2 of 52

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.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 46

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 259