Decision details

Having considered an officer report and a presentation by the Cabinet

Member for Policy and Performance, Councillor Joe Dromey, the Mayor

agreed that:

(1)  the challenge and insight provided by the Lewisham Poverty Commission

be welcomed and the Commissioners be thanked for their time and expertise

(2) the final report of the Lewisham Poverty Commission and its

recommendations be noted;

(3) officers be asked to develop a detailed response to the report’s findings

and recommendations including an action plan;

(4) a Cabinet Member with responsibility for overseeing Lewisham Council’s

actions to tackle poverty be retained, including presenting a yearly report to

the Council’s scrutiny and executive functions so progress can be tracked.