Councillor Paul Bell

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 21st January, 2026 6.00 pm

The Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 21 January 2026 addressed a wide range of issues, including the definition of housing delivery, the management of events on Blackheath, and significant updates on regeneration projects and housing policies. Key decisions included the approval of an updated Joint Events Policy for Blackheath, the adoption of new housing policies, and the strategy for tackling empty homes.

Health and Wellbeing Board - Monday, 19th January, 2026 3.00 pm

The Health and Wellbeing Board met on Monday 19 January 2026 to discuss the implementation of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy, updates on mental health services, approaches to tackling obesity and food insecurity, and the commercial determinants of health. Key decisions included noting progress on the Health and Wellbeing Board Implementation Plan 2025-2030 and endorsing the Whole Systems Approach to Obesity as Lewisham's unified response.

Healthier Communities Select Committee - Wednesday, 7th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Healthier Communities Select Committee met to discuss the Lewisham Unpaid Carers Action Plan 2025-2028, the University Hospital Lewisham and Community Services in Lewisham update, and the Lewisham Safeguarding Adults Board Annual Report 2024-25. Key decisions included endorsing the Unpaid Carers Action Plan and supporting its awareness-raising efforts, and agreeing to continue collaborative work with University Hospital Lewisham on their community mental health centre model.

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

This meeting has been cancelled.

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

The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council met to discuss a range of issues, including housing, social care, waste management, and financial performance. They approved measures to increase the supply of affordable housing, improve waste collection services, extend contracts for social care services, and set the council tax base for the upcoming financial year. The cabinet also agreed to procure new IT systems for the Revenue and Benefits Service and approved a contract for print and multifunctional devices.