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.
58 meetings · Page 1 of 12
Appointments Committee - Monday, 23rd March, 2026 9.30 am
The Appointments Committee is scheduled to convene on Monday 23 March 2026. The agenda includes the appointment of a Director of Family Quality and Commissioning, alongside procedural items such as the election of a Chair and declarations of interest.
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 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
259 decisions · Page 33 of 52
Pay Policy Statement
From: BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 5th March, 2025 7.30 pm - March 05, 2025
...to approve the Pay Policy Statement for 2025/26 as detailed in Appendix 1 of the report.
Recommendations Approved
Council Budget 2025/26
From: (Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 12th February, 2025 6.00 pm - February 12, 2025
...to recommend to the Council a General Fund Budget Requirement of £312.515m for 2025/26, a 4.99% increase in Lewisham’s Council Tax element, a 2.7% increase in dwelling rents, and approved the Treasury Management Strategy 2025/26, the Capital Programme of £421.4m, and the Climate Budget 2025/26 – 2027/28, along with other related financial and budgetary measures.
Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)
Lewisham Local Plan - Main Modifications Consultation (Regulation 24 Independent Examination)
From: EGM, Council - Tuesday, 11th February, 2025 7.30 pm - February 11, 2025
... to release the proposed Main Modifications to the new Lewisham Local Plan, along with its accompanying Integrated Impact Assessment and Habitats Regulations Assessment, for public consultation.
Recommendations Approved
School Minor Works Programme 2025 - PART 2
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Contract Award: Extra Care Services at Conrad Court
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 29th January, 2025 6.00 pm - January 29, 2025
...to award Housing 21 a three-year contract worth £2,461,907.76 to deliver Extra Care services at Conrad Court, delegating the final contract terms to the Executive Director for Adult Social Care & Health.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 58
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 259