Councillor Sakina Sheikh

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

The Mayor and Cabinet of Lewisham Council are scheduled to meet on 3 December 2025 to discuss a range of issues, including housing, complaints, financial performance, and contract extensions. They will also discuss the setting of the 2026/27 council tax base. Several of the items for discussion relate to contract extensions and procurement.

Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 2nd December, 2025 7.00 pm

The Strategic Planning Committee of Lewisham Council is scheduled to meet on 2 December 2025 to discuss a planning application concerning the Achilles Street Estate and 355-383 New Cross Road. The main item on the agenda is a report outlining an officer's recommendation for the phased redevelopment of the estate. Councillors will also be asked to declare any personal interests they have in the agenda items, and to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.

Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, to discuss the statement of accounts for 2024-25, consider several motions, and address questions from both the public and council members.

Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 22nd October, 2025 6.00 pm

At a meeting on 22 October 2025, Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet agreed to extend the advice services grant, implement changes to bulky waste disposal, and transfer management of Whitefoot Lane Playing Fields to Bonus Pastor School, among other decisions. The cabinet also approved a new active travel strategy and discussed ways to improve housing policies and services.

Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of the Strategic Planning Committee of Lewisham Council, councillors approved a hybrid planning application for the redevelopment of Lewisham Shopping Centre and its adjacent land, despite concerns about the level of affordable housing offered. The development, proposed by Lancelike Lewisham Limited, includes residential units, student accommodation, town centre uses, and community spaces. The approval is subject to conditions, including further review by the Mayor of London and the completion of a Section 106 agreement[^2].