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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
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.

Stories, page 5

  1. Lewisham Considers Constitution Changes: Ward Assemblies Axed Lewisham Council is considering significant changes to its constitution, including the removal of Ward Assemblies, following a Governance Committee meeting that was adjourned... Lewisham 17 October 2025
  2. Skehans Freehouse Terrace Gets Retrospective Approval Lewisham Council's Planning Committee A has granted retrospective approval for a terrace at Skehans Freehouse, located at 1 Kitto Road, London, SE14. Lewisham 11 October 2025
  3. Lewisham Council Approves New Music Venue Despite Noise Concerns Lewisham Council has approved a premises licence for a new music venue and bar located beneath Deptford Railway Station, despite concerns from local residents about potential... Lewisham 28 September 2025
  4. Sandhurst Road Housing Plan Approved Despite Objections Two semi-detached houses will be built on land to the rear of Sandhurst Road, despite objections from local residents, after Lewisham Council's Planning Committee B approved the... Lewisham 20 July 2025
  5. Mercia Grove Flats Reconsidered After Consultation Error Lewisham Council is set to reconsider plans for flats at 23 Mercia Grove after a consultation error invalidated the original decision-making process. Despite increased... Lewisham 20 July 2025
  6. Lewisham Extends Housing Support for Young People Lewisham Council is preparing to extend its supported housing contract with Riverside Lewisham for young people. The decision is slated for discussion at the Mayor and Cabinet... Lewisham 13 July 2025
  7. Lewisham Approves Local Plan After Inspector's Green Light Lewisham's Local Plan has been given the go-ahead after receiving the Planning Inspector's approval. The Lewisham Council's Mayor and Cabinet convened on Wednesday, 9 July 2025,... Lewisham 13 July 2025
  8. Southwark Council to Cut IT Spending in 2026/27; Joint IT Committee Reviews Shared Technology Service Performance and Projects Southwark Council is planning to cut IT spending in 2026/27, according to reports from the Joint IT Committee (Brent, Lewisham and Southwark) meeting held on 8 July 2025. While... Southwark 12 July 2025