Former councillor · Lewisham
James-J Walsh
- Cabinet Member for Inclusive Regeneration and Planning
- Stories naming James-J
- 16
- Meetings we covered
- 18
- Latest story
- 22 Mar 2026
In brief
Councillor James-J Walsh referenced the global geopolitical situation and its impact on oil prices. He confirmed the council remains on track to deliver 2,000 affordable social homes and stressed empowering officers to innovate. The councillor asked how the committee could understand how the team learns from P1 incidents. He also sought clarification on rules regarding officers meeting developers, suggesting they apply only to members with decision-making influence. Councillor Walsh spoke in support of an initiative to protect and grow the voluntary and community sector. He noted an amendment to a recommendation regarding the Ladywell Playtower restoration project. Councillor Walsh submitted representations raising concerns about potential public nuisance and crime and disorder related to a new off-licence application.
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Stories naming James-J Walsh
- Councillor Raises Crime Concerns Over New Catford Off-Licence Application Rushey Green Councillor James-J Walsh has voiced concerns over a new off-licence in Catford, citing potential increases in crime and anti-social behaviour. The applicant, Fresh From Yard Ltd, outlined several measures in their application to mitigate potential negative impacts, including preventing alcohol...
- Lewisham Council Committee to Decide Meeting Start Times Annually However, the Governance Committee meeting on 15 October 2025 was adjourned due to a lack of quorum. The meeting was formally adjourned at 7:15 pm, to a date to be fixed. According to the meeting's...
- Planning Objections Could Trigger Committee Review in Lewisham The meeting's Agenda also included items such as a review of the council's constitution and declarations of interest from members. Councillors Susan Wise, James-J Walsh (Cabinet Member for...
- Lewisham Considers Constitution Changes: Ward Assemblies Axed The agenda for the meeting listed Councillors Susan Wise, James-J Walsh, Sophie Davis, Aisha Malik-Smith, Jacq Paschoud, and Hau-Yu Tam as members summoned to attend.
- Lewisham Approves Funding for Surrey Canal Station Councillor James-J Walsh, Cabinet Member for Inclusive Regeneration and Planning, emphasized the station's importance, noting that it will not only improve transport links but also boost the local...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings James-J was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Lewisham Council to adopt new strategy focusing on place-based involvement and resident engagement
- Lessons learned from Lewisham's Corporate Strategy 2022-2026
- Future Lewisham strategy to prioritise resident engagement
- Lewisham council to boost co-creation and co-production
- Southwark Council to exit shared IT service by 2028