Councillor Susan Wise

AGM, Council - Wednesday, 20th May, 2026 7.30 pm

Public Accounts Select Committee - Tuesday, 10th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Public Accounts Select Committee met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to review the council's financial performance for Period 9, discuss the IT and Digital Programme, and reflect on the committee's work over the past four years. Key decisions included noting the Period 9 financial monitoring report, which indicated a £0.7 million overspend primarily in Children's and Young People's Services, and approving the IT and Digital Programme Update report. The committee also reviewed its past scrutiny activities and made suggestions for the incoming committee's work programme.

BUDGET, Council - Wednesday, 4th March, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham met on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, to discuss a range of significant issues, including the Council Budget for 2026/27 and temporary changes to polling places for the upcoming May 2026 elections. The meeting also included a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy.

Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Safer Stronger Communities Select Committee met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to discuss policing updates, initiatives for an age-friendly borough, and the implementation of recommendations from the Disabled People's Commission. Key decisions included a commitment to improving public trust in the police through enhanced community engagement and a focus on developing co-production frameworks to ensure disabled residents have a greater say in policy and service design.

Governance Committee - Wednesday, 4th February, 2026 7.00 pm

The Governance Committee met to discuss proposed changes to polling places for the May 2026 elections and to consider delegating authority to the Returning Officer for future urgent temporary amendments. The committee recommended that the Council approve these changes, including a temporary move for a polling district in Sydenham, and agreed to a review of polling districts in that area after the elections.