Lewisham Council has welcomed two new co-opted members to its Children and Young People Select Committee. Emma McIntosh has been appointed as the Primary School Parent Governor Representative, and Pia Longman will serve as the Diocesan Representative.
Both appointments are for a term of four years. These co-opted members are expected to provide independent, apolitical perspectives on local education matters, assisting the committee in its oversight of the council's responsibilities in this area. The meeting information states that these co-opted members provide independent, apolitical voices on local education matters and assist the committee in holding the authority to account,
suggesting an expected positive impact on the committee's ability to scrutinise the council's responsibilities.
The appointments were confirmed at a Lewisham Council meeting held on Wednesday, 28 January 2026. For the Children and Young People Select Committee, Parent Governor Representatives are co-opted following elections, and Diocesan Representatives are proposed by the Southwark Diocesan Board of Education.
The Children and Young People Select Committee plays a crucial role in scrutinising services related to education, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), and children's social care. The full details of the meeting, including the agenda and reports, can be found in the Public reports pack 28th-Jan-2026 19.30 Council.
