Decision details

Resolved: to refer the Committee’s views to Mayor and Cabinet, as follows –

·         The Committee notes the Mayor of London's response to Select Committee Chairs and welcomes the stated ambition to provide 35% affordable housing in Lewisham’s housing zones. However, the Committee asks that officers are clear about the definitions they use for affordable housing in future reports.

·         The Committee notes that the bid document for the New Bermondsey housing zone only became available to Members after Mayor and Cabinet in February 2017.

·         The Committee notes that there are many issues that are being explored as part of the independent inquiry into matters relating to New Bermondsey/Surrey Canal. Pending the outcome of the inquiry, the Committee may decide to scrutinise any substantial issues that are not covered in the inquiry report.