Ruth Persian - Councillor for Lewisham (New Cross Gate)

Councillor Ruth Persian

Lewisham Green Party Group New Cross Gate Lewisham

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

12 meetings · Page 1 of 3

Governance Committee Vice-Chair

Governance Committee - Tuesday, 8 December 2026 - 7.00 pm

December 08, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 25th November, 2026 7.30 pm

November 25, 2026, 7:30 pm
Standards Committee Committee Member

Standards Committee - Wednesday, 14 October 2026 - 7.00 pm

October 14, 2026, 7:00 pm
Planning Committee A Committee Member

Planning Committee A - Thursday, 8 October 2026 - 7.00 pm

October 08, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 23rd September, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 23 September 2026 will consider a range of important topics, including the financial outturn for treasury management, proposed reforms to planning committees, and amendments to pension fund governance. Members will also discuss a petition regarding the Save Lewisham Shopping Centre and consider two motions on climate adaptation and parental leave.

September 23, 2026, 7:30 pm

Decisions from Meetings

31 decisions · Page 1 of 7

Capital Programme Budget

From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd July, 2026 7.30 pm - July 22, 2026

The Council of Lewisham Council on 22 July 2026 approved recommendations regarding the Capital Programme Budget. The council noted the 2025/26 outturn, changes to the 2026/27–2028/29 programme, and the inclusion of a £10m contingency budget. The Executive Director of Corporate Resources was delegated authority to agree the allocation of this contingency.

Recommendations Approved

Member Questions

From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd July, 2026 7.30 pm - July 22, 2026

The Council of Lewisham Council approved recommendations on 22/07/2026. The council received questions from Members of the Council.

Recommendations Approved

Cllr Stamirowski - granting a dispensation

From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd July, 2026 7.30 pm - July 22, 2026

The Council of Lewisham Council on 22 July 2026 resolved to grant Councillor Stamirowski a dispensation from Section 85 of the Local Government Act 1972. This dispensation applies until 31 December 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Appointment to Croydon and Lewisham Street Lighting Joint Committee

From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd July, 2026 7.30 pm - July 22, 2026

The Council of Lewisham Council on 22 July 2026 resolved to approve the appointment of Councillor Corin Ashwell and Councillor Ade Adewunmi to the Croydon and Lewisham Joint Street Lighting Committee for the 2026/27 municipal year.

Recommendations Approved

Apologies for absence

From: Council - Wednesday, 22nd July, 2026 7.30 pm - July 22, 2026

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings attended
12
Average per month
1.5
Decisions recorded Not all decisions are recorded, so this may significantly underestimate the number of decisions actually made.
31