Councillor Tom Swaine-Jameson

Standards Committee - Monday 17 November 2025 6.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Standards Committee met to discuss the Member Learning Development Programme and Member Induction Programme. Councillors agreed to note the progress of the Member Learning Development programme, and to continue the cross-party Member Learning and Development Working Group to facilitate the development and delivery of the Member Induction programme following the 2026 local elections.

Council - Wednesday 15 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council meeting on 15 October 2025 included discussion of a wealth tax, a tourist levy, and the allocation of seats to political groups. Councillors also heard deputations on community space funding, parking for carers, and improvements to the Tulse Hill Gyratory. Ultimately, the council approved a motion to introduce an overnight levy in Lambeth and a motion to support Lambeth's night time economy and workers.

Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Wednesday 1 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss engagement with housing associations, and the impact of changes to the right to buy scheme. The committee agreed to several recommendations, including reviewing stock transfer agreements, standardising processes for councillor complaints, and improving data collection to hold housing associations accountable.

Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday 21 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss the condition of council housing stock and repairs strategy, proposals for a new call centre model, and the council's homelessness strategy. The committee agreed to review the call centre plans again in six months. They also requested more information on housing association routes, a breakdown of figures, non-decent homes criteria, and data showing comparisons with other boroughs.

Council - Wednesday 16 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council meeting on 16 July 2025 addressed several key issues, including a response to the Supreme Court judgment on sex and gender, tackling child poverty, and reviewing various committee reports. Councillors also debated the allocation of seats on committees following a recent by-election.