Councillor Stephen Penfold
Email: Stephen.Penfold@lewisham.gov.uk
Council: Lewisham
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
51 meetings · Page 1 of 11
Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss the council's financial management, the setting of the Council Tax base for the upcoming year, and proposed amendments to the council's governing documents. Key discussions were scheduled regarding the Treasury Management Outturn and Mid-Year Review, the Council Tax and National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR) tax bases, and a review of the council's Constitution.
Planning Committee A - Tuesday, 20th January, 2026 7.30 pm
The Planning Committee A of Lewisham Council met on Tuesday 20 January 2026 to discuss a planning application for a change of use at 1A Aylward Road, London, SE23 2JE. The committee resolved to grant planning permission for the change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a residential institution (Class C2).
Housing Select Committee - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 7.00 pm
The Housing Select Committee of Lewisham Council met on 14 January 2026 to discuss several key issues, including compliance with Awaab's Law[^2], rent setting, temporary accommodation, and private sector licensing.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee is scheduled to discuss the Lewisham Transformation Plan and the borough's economic development strategy, Inclusive Economy Lewisham. The committee will be asked to note the Transforming Lewisham Plan and its intended outcomes, and to comment on updates regarding the Inclusive Economy Lewisham strategy.
Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm
The Audit and Risk Committee of Lewisham Council is scheduled to meet on 11 December 2025 to discuss risk management in housing, updates from external auditors, and an internal audit progress report. The meeting will also address apologies for absence, declarations of interest, and the minutes from the previous meeting.
Decisions from Meetings
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Risk Management in Housing
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...the committee noted the report on Risk Management in Housing, which outlined key risks and mitigations within the Housing directorate's Risk Register.
Recommendations Approved
Internal Audit Progress Report
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...to note the Internal Audit Progress Report, summarising findings and progress up to 30th November 2025 in delivering the 2025/26 internal audit plan, as well as information about compliance with Global Internal Audit Standards and CIPFA Public Sector application note.
Recommendations Approved
Minutes
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...to confirm and sign the minutes of the Audit and Risk Committee meeting held on 11 November 2025 as an accurate record.
Recommendations Approved
External Audit Update
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
... the report regarding the External Audit Update was noted.
Recommendations Approved
Declarations of Interest
From: Audit and Risk Committee - Thursday, 11th December, 2025 7.00 pm - December 11, 2025
...to note Councillor Ayesha Lahai–Taylor's declaration of interest as a Lewisham council tenant in relation to Item 4: Risk Management in Housing.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.4
Decisions Recorded: 94