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, 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.
Council - Wednesday, 4 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.
(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
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Authority to Procure Microsoft Licences Agreement for the London Borough of Lewisham using a Framework Agreement to be awarded by Shared Technology Services
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 21, 2025
...to approve the procurement of a Microsoft Licences Agreement for the London Borough of Lewisham, using a framework agreement to be awarded by Shared Technology Services, including expenditure of up to £4,791,740.40 over three years and delegation of authority to the Executive Director for Corporate Resources to approve final expenditure within authorised limits, with Brent Council entering into the contract on Lewisham's behalf.
Recommendations Approved
New Procurement Call-off Contract for the Provision of A Contact Centre as a Service
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 21, 2025
...to procure a provider for a contact centre solution via the Crown Commercial Service Network Services 3 framework agreement, with an estimated value of £1.7m excluding VAT, for a period of 5 years with optional extensions, and delegated authority to the Executive Director of Corporate Resources to select the preferred provider.
Recommendations Approved
Sustainable Streets - Recommendation approval for Existing CPZ reviews
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st May, 2025 6.00 pm - May 21, 2025
...to allow the Executive Director of Place to use their delegated powers to consider objections and make decisions regarding the permanent traffic order for existing Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) reviews under the Sustainable Streets program.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...the Council approved the minutes of the previous Council meeting held on March 5th, 2025, as an accurate record.
Recommendations Approved
Announcements or Communications
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...to receive any announcements or communications from the Speaker and/or the Head of Paid Service.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 57
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 259