Former councillor · Lewisham
Paul Bell
- Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care
- Vice-Chair, Health and Safety Committee
- Stories naming Paul
- 7
- Meetings we covered
- 15
- Latest story
- 18 Mar 2026
In brief
Councillor Paul Bell spoke in support of an initiative to protect and grow the voluntary and community sector. The councillor presented a report seeking approval for officers to award contracts for substance misuse services. The councillor also presented a proposal for the extension of the Lewisham Wellbeing Hub contract. The councillor highlighted the importance of NHS Health Checks as a free statutory service. The councillor addressed the importance of contraceptive services and the necessity of providing them to enable people to make informed choices about their health. The councillor also noted the significance of continuing the e-service for STIs and HIV. The councillor highlighted the positive impact of the supported housing service for young people, stating it ensures continuity of care and improves pathway planning.
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Stories naming Paul Bell
- Main Grants Programme pivots to community infrastructure The council has committed to a two-year review of this new model, with the aspiration of protecting and growing the voluntary and community sector in Lewisham. Councillor James-J Walsh and Councillor Paul Bell both spoke in support of the initiative, acknowledging the challenges and praising the outcome of securing...
- Lewisham Council Awards 11 Contracts for Substance Misuse Services The decision was made during a Mayor and Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. Councillor Paul Bell, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care, presented the report,...
- Lewisham Wellbeing Hub contract extended for 12 months amid service review Councillor Paul Bell, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care, presented the proposal, highlighting the importance of maintaining continuity of care for residents. The extension...
- Lewisham Extends NHS Health Checks Contract Councillor Paul Bell, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care, highlighted the importance of NHS Health Checks as a free statutory service for eligible residents. The extension...
- Lewisham Council to Procure New Sexual Health Services in Primary Care and Online Councillor Paul Bell, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Adult Social Care, addressed the importance of contraceptive services during the meeting. He highlighted the necessity of providing...
From meetings they attended
These stories cover meetings Paul was listed at. The stories do not name them.
- Lewisham Council to Tackle Health Inequalities with New Health and Wellbeing Strategy
- Lewisham's Alcohol Mortality Rates Rise Amid Addiction Service Cuts; New Strategy Proposed
- Lewisham Projected to Experience Population Growth and Demographic Shifts by 2030
- Sustainable Street Measures Proposed for Four Lewisham Areas
- Lewisham Extends Housing Support for Young People