Samanta Federico
Council: Lewisham
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
43 meetings · Page 2 of 9
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 7.00 pm
Pensions Investment Committee - Thursday, 25th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Lewisham Pension Investment Committee met to discuss a range of issues, including divestment from companies operating in occupied territories, the annual report, and a general update on the pension fund. Representatives from the Lewisham Divest for Palestine campaign addressed the committee, and the committee agreed to prepare a report on using the UN list of companies complicit in human rights abuses as a guide for divestment. The committee also agreed to a referral response to a motion on divestment that was tabled at a council meeting in July.
Pension Board - Tuesday, 23rd September, 2025 2.00 pm
The Pension Board for Lewisham Council met on 23 September 2025, according to the agenda. The meeting included a general update on the pension fund, a review of the communications policy statement, and a discussion of the work programme. Part of the meeting was scheduled to be held in private, excluding the press and public.
Planning Committee B - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 7.00 pm
Planning Committee B met to discuss several planning applications, including a deferred decision on Robin's Court, new dwellings on Breakspears Road and Dartmouth Road, and a mixed-use development on Gillian Street, with a focus on housing provision, design, and community impact. The committee approved all applications, often with additional conditions to address resident concerns and ensure compliance with planning policies.
Strategic Planning Committee - Tuesday, 9th September, 2025 7.00 pm
The Strategic Planning Committee met to discuss the restoration of the Lyrisham Play Tower and the realignment of the A205 South Circular. Councillors voted to refuse planning permission for the Play Tower project due to a failure to agree on a Section 106 agreement[^1], but voted to approve the A205 South Circular realignment project.
Decisions from Meetings
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Lewisham Shopping Centre and Adjacent Land, Bounded by Lewisham High Street, Molesworth Street and Rennell Street, London SE13 (DC/24/137871)
From: Strategic Planning Committee - Thursday, 16th October, 2025 7.00 pm - October 16, 2025
...to agree to refer the Lewisham Shopping Centre redevelopment proposal to the Mayor of London, authorize the completion of a Section 106 agreement, and authorize the Head of Planning to grant planning permission subject to conditions upon completion of the legal agreement and satisfactory conditions.
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
Executive Composition
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...to note the composition and portfolios of the Mayor's Cabinet and approve the appointment of Cabinet Advisors.
Recommendations Approved
Election of Deputy Speaker
From: AGM, Council - Wednesday, 7th May, 2025 7.30 pm - May 07, 2025
...to elect Cllr Laura Cunningham as Deputy Speaker.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 43
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 24