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

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

58 meetings · Page 1 of 12

Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 20 May 2026 - 7.30 pm

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

Appointments Committee - Monday, 23 March 2026 - 9.30 am

The Appointments Committee is scheduled to convene on Monday 23 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes the election of a Chair, consideration of apologies for absence, and declarations of interest. A key item for discussion is the appointment of a Director of Family Quality and Commissioning, which is expected to be considered in private.

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

Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 3.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to discuss a range of important public health matters, including strategies to address health inequalities, the provision of pharmaceutical services, and the ongoing support for autistic residents. The Board will also review updates on the Better Care Fund and consider initiatives related to foster care recruitment.

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

Council - Wednesday, 4 March 2026 - 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham will convene on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss the Council Budget for the 2026/27 financial year. The meeting agenda also includes proposals for temporary changes to polling places for the May 2026 elections and the delegation of authority to the Returning Officer for future temporary amendments.

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 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.

February 25, 2026, 6:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

259 decisions · Page 7 of 52

Ladywell Playtower - withdrawal of restoration partner and identification of alternative restoration solution

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 22, 2025

...to terminate the agreement for lease with Guildmore (Ladywell) Ltd for the Ladywell Playtower restoration due to viability issues, withdraw reserve bidder status from RJK Properties, and initiate a new process to find a replacement restoration partner.

Recommendations Approved

The Library Consortium Courier Services - Framework Agreement contract extension and Approval to procure - Part 2

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 22, 2025

...to extend the Library Consortium Courier Services Framework Agreement contract and approve procurement for Part 2.

Recommendations Approved

Permission to enter into a long-term lease agreement with L&Q for 35 flats to be used as temporary accommodation

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 22, 2025

...to approve Lewisham Homes entering a long-term lease for 35 flats from L&Q to be used as temporary accommodation and delegate authority to relevant directors to finalise the agreement and a nominations agreement with Lewisham Homes.

Recommendations Approved

Permitted Contract Extension of the Stop Smoking Service

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 22, 2025

...to extend the contract for the Stop Smoking Service with Lewisham & Greenwich Trust for two years, from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027, at an annual cost of £416,481.

Recommendations Approved

The Library Consortium Courier Services - Framework Agreement contract extension and Approval to procure

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm - October 22, 2025

...to extend the current Library Courier Services Framework Agreement with CitySprint for five months, approve the procurement of a new four-year Courier Services Framework Agreement for The Libraries Consortium, and delegate authority to the Executive Director for Place to approve the contract award and call-off contracts.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 58

Average per Month: 2.3

Decisions Recorded: 259