Cabinet Member for Children, SEND, Youth Empowerment and Culture
Lewisham's Cabinet Member for Children, SEND, Youth Empowerment and Culture is overseeing the opening of council-run children's homes and procurement of new social care systems.
Lewisham Council's Cabinet Member for Children, SEND, Youth Empowerment and Culture, Councillor Rotimi Skyers, announced the opening of the borough's first council-run children's home in September 2026, aiming to keep children closer to their support networks. This follows a decision by the Mayor and Cabinet in September 2026 to refurbish and operate a 5-6 bed property at 200 Kirkdale, Sydenham, bringing a children's home back under direct council management.
In September 2026, the Mayor and Cabinet also approved the procurement of a new case management system for adult and children's social care services. Councillor Skyers highlighted the system's importance for supporting vulnerable residents and fulfilling statutory responsibilities. The Cabinet Member role oversees services related to children, special educational needs and disabilities, youth empowerment, and culture within Lewisham Council.
Key facts
- Lewisham opened its first council-run children's home in September 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council approved the procurement of a new social care case management system in September 2026. Source
- Lewisham Council approved plans to bring a children's home at 200 Kirkdale, Sydenham, back in-house in September 2026. Source
- The Mayor and Cabinet approved the procurement of the case management system and the in-house children's home on 09 September 2026. Source 1 Source 2
- Councillor Rotimi Skyers holds the role of Cabinet Member for Children, SEND, Youth Empowerment and Culture. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3
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