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.
47 meetings · Page 1 of 10
(Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 pm
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.
Council - Wednesday, 26th November, 2025 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday 26 November 2025, addressing community safety concerns, celebrating achievements in planning and parks, and approving the annual accounts. The council also discussed petitions, public and member questions, and motions related to recognising the contributions of British West Indian service personnel and the Latin American community in Lewisham.
Decisions from Meetings
240 decisions · Page 22 of 48
Repair Capacity and Managed Disrepair Service - Part 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 9th July, 2025 6.00 pm - July 09, 2025
...to procure a managed disrepairs service through an open competitive process for a 2+1 year contract, focused on delivering in the first two years, and delegate the selection of the preferred contractor to the Executive Director of Housing in consultation with relevant directors.
For Determination
Permission to direct award the Integrated Community Equipment Service contract to Medequip Assistive Technology Limited
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to ensure continued provision of integrated community equipment services, they approved the use of the Kent framework to award a contract to Medequip Assistive Technology Limited until March 31, 2026, and to initiate a further competition tender for a longer-term contract.
For Determination
Exclusion of Press and Public
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...that decisions made in the open session (Part 1 of the agenda) were sufficient, negating the need to move into a closed session (Part 2) to discuss confidential reports, thereby excluding the press and public from those confidential discussions.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to Extend & Procure a Dry Mixed Recycling Contract - Part 1
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to ensure continued and improved recycling services, they approved extending the current dry mixed recycling contract for up to a year, procuring a new contract for up to six years, awarding the contract to a preferred provider within authorized limits, and delegating the final provider selection to the Executive Director of Place.
For Determination
Quarter 4 Corporate Performance Report
From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 25th June, 2025 6.00 pm - June 25, 2025
...to note and comment on the performance indicators, trend analysis, and narrative for the Key Performance Indicators, and to approve the publication of the Quarter 4 Corporate Performance Dashboard on the council’s website in July 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 47
Average per Month: 2.2
Decisions Recorded: 240