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Green Bond initiative

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Lewisham Council's Green Bond initiative report has been deferred as it is not yet ready for discussion by the Public Accounts Select Committee.

Lewisham Council's Public Accounts Select Committee deferred a report on the proposed Green Bond initiative in September 2026, stating the item was not yet ready for discussion. The committee agreed to changes in its work plan following an inquiry from Councillor James Rathbone about its readiness for a November meeting.

The Green Bond initiative is a proposed financial scheme by Lewisham Council to raise funds. Green bonds are financial instruments used to fund projects with environmental benefits, such as renewable energy or pollution control, following principles set by the International Capital Market Association.

Key facts

  1. Lewisham Council's Public Accounts Select Committee deferred a report on the Green Bond initiative in September 2026. Source
  2. The deferral was due to the item not being ready for discussion. Source
  3. Councillor James Rathbone inquired about the report's readiness for a November meeting. Source
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