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Councillors are currently proposing new environmental metrics and auditing ethical investments, while also overseeing council finances.
Lewisham's Public Accounts Select Committee heard in September 2026 about a projected £6.5 million overspend for the current financial year, primarily due to escalating parking contract costs. Separately, in July 2026, Lambeth Council was set to consider new indicators for measuring carbon emissions from the built environment, a proposal made by Councillor Scott Ainslie, Cabinet Member for Planning and Development, Built Environment, and Public Realm.
Also in July 2026, Newham Council committed to a transparent audit of its pension fund investments to identify and divest from companies involved in human rights violations. This decision followed a motion proposed by Councillor Mehmood Mirza and seconded by Councillor Ibrahim Alom at a full council meeting.
Key facts
- Lewisham Council faces a projected £6.5 million overspend for the current financial year. Source
- Newham Council committed to auditing its pension fund investments in July 2026. Source
- The Newham audit will identify and divest from companies involved in human rights violations. Source
- Lambeth Council was set to consider new indicators for measuring carbon emissions from the built environment in July 2026. Source
- Councillor Scott Ainslie proposed new carbon emission metrics for Lambeth Council. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.