Councillor Sakina Sheikh
Email: Sakina.Sheikh@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
48 meetings · Page 1 of 10
(Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 pm
Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of financial and governance matters. Key topics scheduled for consideration included the setting of the Council Tax base for the upcoming year, a review of the Council's constitution, and updates on treasury management.
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.
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.
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 7.00 pm
At a meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee of Lewisham Council, councillors voted to approve the recommendations for the phased redevelopment of the Achilles Street Estate and 355-383 New Cross Road. The recommendations will now be referred to the Mayor of London for approval. If no directions are received from the Mayor, officers are authorised to grant planning permission, subject to conditions and a formal letter of undertaking.
Decisions from Meetings
240 decisions · Page 16 of 48
Minutes
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025
...to approve recommendations regarding the annual report on housing services landlord performance, re-procurement of corporate banking services, 2026/27 budget savings, Local Government Social Care Ombudsman complaint handling, the Local Plan, the Main Grants Programme 2026-29, the Medium Term Financial Strategy, extension of the Riverside Lewisham Young People Supported Housing Contract, procurement of a property survey for PFI expiry, the 2025/26 Strategic Transport and Highways Capital Programme, the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer, Sustainable Street measures, the Capital Programme Update 25-26, Consultancy Services (Housing), Repair Capacity and Managed Disrepair Service, the Building for Lewisham Programme Update, and the Besson Street Business Plan.
Recommendations Approved
Lewisham Playtower, Ladywell Road, London, SE13 7UW
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 09, 2025
... planning permission for the Lewisham Playtower development at Ladywell Road was refused due to the absence of a legal agreement to secure necessary contributions and mitigation measures related to affordable housing, carbon offsetting, playspace, local labor, tree provision, car club membership, highway improvements, parking restrictions, and heritage asset restoration.
Recommendations Approved
A205 (South Circular) including Catford Road, Brownhill Road, Plassy Road, Sangley Road and A21 including Rushey Green and Bromley Road, London SE6
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 09, 2025
...to grant permission for the A205 South Circular realignment, including associated works, subject to conditions outlined in the main report and addendum.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes of previous meeting
From: Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Libraries, including the reopening of Lewisham Library
From: Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Wednesday, 3rd September, 2025 7.00 pm - September 03, 2025
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 48
Average per Month: 2.3
Decisions Recorded: 240