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

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

58 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Council Committee Member

AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm

May 20, 2026, 7:30 pm
Appointments Committee Committee Member

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.

March 23, 2026, 9:30 am
Health and Wellbeing Board Deputy Chair

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.

March 16, 2026, 3:00 pm
Council Committee Member

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.

March 04, 2026, 7:30 pm
Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

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.

February 25, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Approval to procure electric vehicle charge point operator

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024

...to approve the procurement of an electric vehicle charge point operator and maintenance contract for the Sustainable Streets Scheme, utilizing the NEPO232 framework, delegating the supplier selection and contract finalization to the Executive Director of Place directorate, provided the contract value remains within authorized limits.

Implemented

Period 4 monitoring report

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 23rd October, 2024 6.00 pm - October 23, 2024

...to note the current financial forecasts for the year ending 31 March 2025, the ongoing efforts to reduce costs, and that the 2025/26 budget will require the use of reserves due to a shortfall in savings.

Implemented

Algernon Road (site adjacent to 70 Algernon Road) - Approval for use of s106 money PART 1

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to approve the allocation of Section 106 monies from Home Park and updated total scheme costs for the Algernon Road project, and to confirm the delegation of authority to the Executive Director of Place to finalise and award the contract.

Recommendations Approved

Community Asset Policy PART 1

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to adopt the Community Asset Policy, approve leases for seven community assets while delegating final lease term approval, and approve an Expression of Interest process for managing three community assets.

Recommendations Approved

Asset Management Strategy

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 18th September, 2024 6.00 pm - September 18, 2024

...to adopt the Asset Management Strategy 2024-2034.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 58

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 259