Will Cooper - Councillor for Lewisham (Evelyn)

Councillor Will Cooper

Labour Party Evelyn Cabinet Member for Better Homes, Neighbourhoods and Homelessness

Email: Will.Cooper@lewisham.gov.uk

Council: Lewisham

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Council (Committee Member) Evelyn Assembly Housing Select Committee (Cabinet Member, Committee Member) Mayor and Cabinet (Committee Member) Public Accounts Select Committee Appointments Committee (Committee Member) Anti-Social Behaviour Task and Finish Group Works Council Council Urgency Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

43 meetings · Page 1 of 9

Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

(Budget), Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 11th February, 2026 6.00 pm

February 11, 2026, 6:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 28th January, 2026 7.30 pm

The Council of Lewisham Council met on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, to discuss a range of financial and governance matters. Key topics scheduled for consideration included the setting of the Council Tax base for the upcoming year, a review of the Council's constitution, and updates on treasury management.

January 28, 2026, 7:30 pm
Appointments Committee Committee Member

Appointments Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 9.30 am

The Appointments Committee of Lewisham Council was scheduled to convene on Thursday 22 January 2026 to discuss the appointment of a new Director of Housing Resident Engagement and Services. The meeting agenda also included the election of a Chair and Vice Chair, and the confirmation of previous minutes.

January 22, 2026, 9:30 am
Mayor and Cabinet Committee Member

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.

January 21, 2026, 6:00 pm
Housing Select Committee Committee Member

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.

January 14, 2026, 7:00 pm

Decisions from Meetings

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Housing Ombudsman Service Complaint Handling Code Annual Submission

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to note the annual submission against the statutory Housing Ombudsman Service Complaint Handling Code 2024, consisting of the annual self-assessment, the annual complaints report, and the service improvement report.

Recommendations Approved

Building Security & Related Services

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to approve a two-year contract extension with Smartsec Solutions for building security and related services across the Lewisham portfolio at an estimated cost of £2.3m, extending the contract end date to 30 April 2027.

Recommendations Approved

Approval of 2025-26 update to Section 75 agreement governing the Better Care Fund pooled budget

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to enter into a new Section 75 agreement with South East London Integrated Care Board (Lewisham) to govern the pooled budget arrangements for the Better Care Fund, with a total pooled budget of £53,440,286 for 2025/26, including a Council contribution of £21,091,826.

Recommendations Approved

Approval of Lewisham Homes Limited's Business Plan 2025/26

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to endorse Lewisham Homes Limited's Business Plan for 2025/26, which outlines the company's objectives and financial plans for managing its properties and assisting the council in meeting its housing goals.

Recommendations Approved

Permission to procure an operator for Lewisham Library

From: Mayor and Cabinet - Wednesday, 10th September, 2025 6.00 pm - September 10, 2025

...to procure an operator for Lewisham Library to manage the building, provide a café and business hub, and handle repairs and maintenance for a minimum of five years, with a potential five-year extension.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 43

Average per Month: 2.0

Decisions Recorded: 270