Ruth Persian - Councillor for Lewisham (New Cross Gate)

Councillor Ruth Persian

Lewisham Green Party Group New Cross Gate Lewisham
Committees & roles

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

6 meetings · Page 1 of 2

Governance Committee Vice-Chair

Governance Committee - Thursday, 10 September 2026 - 7.00 pm

September 10, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - 7.30 pm

July 15, 2026, 7:30 pm
Governance Committee Vice-Chair

Governance Committee - Tuesday, 14 July 2026 - 7.00 pm

July 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
Standards Committee Committee Member

Standards Committee - Wednesday, 24 June 2026 - 7.00 pm

June 24, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Committee A Committee Member

Planning Committee A - Tuesday, 23 June 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee A of Lewisham Council is scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 23 June 2026, to consider several planning applications. The meeting's agenda includes discussions on proposed alterations to properties at Foreshore, New Cross Road, and Lee High Road.

June 23, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

17 decisions · Page 1 of 4

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

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

Members' Allowances Scheme

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

The Council of Lewisham Council approved the Members' Allowances Scheme on 20 May 2026. The scheme was amended to abolish the role of Cabinet Advisor, redefine the role of Majority Group Whip, adjust Cabinet Member SRAs, introduce alternating Chair and Vice Chair arrangements for committees, and create the role of Member Champion. The Monitoring Officer was instructed to amend and publish the revised scheme.

Recommendations Approved

Announcements or Communications

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

The Council of Lewisham Council on 20 May 2026 approved recommendations. There were no announcements or communications.

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

Summary