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Lewisham Council's new cabinet, appointed in May 2026, is focusing on rebuilding trust, housing, and waste management, while developing a new corporate strategy.

In May 2026, Mayor Liam Shrivastava appointed a new cabinet for Lewisham Council, aiming to rebuild trust, address fly-tipping and waste management, and take action on housing and the local economy. This follows the Overview and Scrutiny Committee's review in March 2026 of the 2022-2026 Corporate Strategy, which highlighted IT infrastructure and data collection challenges. A new, more agile strategy for 2026-2030, prioritising resident engagement, is expected to be presented to Full Council in 2026.

Also in May 2026, the Council approved its Annual Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27, confirming no performance-related pay or bonuses for staff, and appointed a new Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Young Mayor, and Deputy Young Mayor. In April 2026, the Licensing Sub Committee D approved a new bar licence despite objections. The Housing Select Committee prepared in March 2026 for a briefing on the Renters' Rights Act, ahead of its implementation in May 2026.

In March 2026, Southwark Council notified its intention to exit the shared IT service partnership with Lewisham and Brent by March 2028. Earlier in 2026, the Mayor and Cabinet approved new ICT systems for housing services, a hybrid mail contract, and awarded 11 contracts for substance misuse services. A new Joint Events Policy for Blackheath for 2025-2028 and a new SEN unit at Deptford Park Primary were also approved in January 2026.

Key facts

  1. Mayor Liam Shrivastava announced his new cabinet for Lewisham Council in May 2026. Source
  2. Lewisham Council approved its Annual Pay Policy Statement for the 2026/27 financial year in May 2026. Source
  3. Councillor Aaron Regisford was appointed Speaker of Lewisham Council in May 2026. Source
  4. Lewisham Council's Licensing Sub Committee D approved a new bar licence in April 2026. Source
  5. The Overview and Scrutiny Committee reviewed the Corporate Strategy 2022-2026 in March 2026. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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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.

Stories, page 2

  1. Future Lewisham strategy to prioritise resident engagement Lewisham Council is set to prioritise resident engagement in its upcoming Corporate Strategy for 2026-2030, aiming for a more agile and outcome-focused approach following a... Lewisham 22 March 2026
  2. Lewisham Council to adopt more agile, outcome-focused strategy Lewisham Council is preparing to adopt a more agile and outcome-focused strategy for its next corporate plan, signalling a significant shift from its current 2022-2026 approach.... Lewisham 22 March 2026
  3. Southwark Council to exit shared IT service by 2028 Southwark Council has formally notified its intention to exit the shared IT service partnership with Brent and Lewisham by March 2028. The decision is linked to a wider... Lewisham 19 March 2026
  4. Lewisham Council Housing Committee Plans Renters' Rights Act Briefing Lewisham Council's Housing Select Committee is preparing for the upcoming Renters' Rights Act, with a briefing scheduled before its implementation on May 1, 2026. The committee... Lewisham 11 March 2026
  5. Lewisham Council Approves New Housing ICT Systems for Repairs and Refugee Services Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet has approved new information and communications technology (ICT) systems for the borough's housing services, aiming to enhance service... Lewisham 4 March 2026
  6. Lewisham Council approves £756k hybrid mail contract Lewisham Council has approved a contract worth £756,000 for a hybrid mail printing service, a move expected to streamline processes, reduce costs, and enhance the secure... Lewisham 4 March 2026
  7. Lewisham Council Awards 11 Contracts for Substance Misuse Services Lewisham Council has awarded 11 contracts to existing providers for residential rehabilitation and day programmes aimed at individuals struggling with substance misuse. Lewisham 23 January 2026
  8. Lewisham Council Approves New Policy for Blackheath Events Lewisham Council has approved a new policy to manage events on Blackheath, aiming to balance a diverse programme of activities with the protection of the heath's environment and... Lewisham 23 January 2026