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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.

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  1. New SEN unit to open at Deptford Park Primary Lewisham Council has approved plans to establish a new Special Educational Needs (SEN) unit at Deptford Park Primary School, which will cater for up to 40 children with severe... Lewisham 23 January 2026
  2. Lewisham Council Appointments Committee to Consider New Housing Director and Exclusion of Press Lewisham Council's Appointments Committee is scheduled to convene on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, at 9:30 AM to appoint a new Director of Housing Strategy. The meeting's agenda... Lewisham 30 November 2025
  3. Lewisham and Croydon Approve £4.65M Joint Street Lighting Budget Lewisham Council has approved a £1.675 million budget for street lighting in 2025/26, as part of a larger £4.653 million joint budget with Croydon. The decision was made at the... Lewisham 8 November 2025
  4. Croydon and Lewisham to Upgrade Streetlights to LED in 2026, Reducing Carbon Emissions Croydon is set to upgrade its streetlights to LED technology in August 2026, pending legal sign-off, according to a report presented at the Croydon & Lewisham Street Lighting... Croydon 5 November 2025
  5. Croydon Streetlight CO2 Emissions Down 65% Since 2016 Due to Energy-Efficient Measures Croydon has dramatically reduced its carbon footprint from street lighting, achieving a 65% decrease in CO2 emissions since 2016, according to a report presented at the Croydon... Croydon 5 November 2025
  6. Lewisham to Change Bulky Waste Disposal Service Lewisham Council is set to implement changes to its bulky waste disposal service, aiming to reduce costs and combat fly-tipping across the borough. Lewisham 24 October 2025
  7. Lewisham Council Streamlines Housing Policies, Improves Adaptations and Access Lewisham Council is reviewing its housing policies, with a focus on adaptations for residents and regulations for the private rental sector. The Mayor and Cabinet convened on... Lewisham 24 October 2025
  8. Lewisham Extends NHS Health Checks Contract Lewisham Council has extended its contract with One Health Solutions (OHL) for NHS Health Checks support services for an additional two years. The decision, made at a Mayor and... Lewisham 24 October 2025