Councillor Rudi Schmidt
Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources and Economic Development
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
75 meetings · Page 1 of 15
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9 September 2026 - 6.00 pm
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 1 July 2026 - 6.00 pm
Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 6.00 pm
The Mayor and Cabinet meeting on 10 June 2026 saw the approval of the extension of major housing works contracts and the endorsement of the SEND Reform Implementation Plan. The council also reviewed its financial outturn for the 2025/26 financial year, noting an underspend in the General Fund but an overspend in the Dedicated Schools Grant.
AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council meeting on Wednesday 20 May 2026 saw the election of the new Speaker and Deputy Speaker, and the announcement of the Mayor's new cabinet. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the Mayor's address, outlining the administration's priorities and vision for the borough, and the announcement of the Mayor's Charity for the year.
Decisions from Meetings
148 decisions · Page 1 of 30
The Local Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Reform Implementation Plan
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 6.00 pm - June 10, 2026
The Mayor and Cabinet decided to note the requirement to submit a Local SEND Reform Implementation Plan to the DfE by 19th June 2026. Authority was delegated to the Director of Education Services, in consultation with the Integrated Care Board Senior Responsible Officer and the Council's Section 151 Officer, to finalise and submit the plan. This decision was made on 10 June 2026.
For Determination
Financial Monitoring 2025/26 - Outturn
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th June, 2026 6.00 pm - June 10, 2026
The Mayor and Cabinet decided to note the draft financial outturn for the year ending 31 March 2026. This decision was made on 10 June 2026. The report noted a £4.4m underspend on the General Fund, a break-even position for the Housing Revenue Account, and a £5.5m deficit for the Dedicated Schools Grant.
For Determination
Programme of council meetings
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm - May 20, 2026
The Council of Lewisham Council on 20/05/2026 approved the programme of council meetings. The approved programme includes a Council AGM on 20 May 2026.
Recommendations Approved
Apologies for absence
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm - May 20, 2026
The Council of Lewisham Council noted apologies for absence from Councillor Oana Olaru Holmes on 20 May 2026. The recommendations were approved.
Recommendations Approved
Appointments to outside bodies
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm - May 20, 2026
The Council of Lewisham Council resolved to approve recommendations for member appointments to outside bodies on 20 May 2026. The decision appointed named councillors to various organisations including the Albany 2001 Council of Management, Albion Millennium Green Trust, and the Blackheath Joint Working Party. Specific appointments were made to roles such as Active Travel Champion, Arts, Heritage & History Champion, and Youth Champion.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
- Meetings attended
- 75
- Average per month
- 1.5
- Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
- 148