Agenda and decisions

RESOLVED: That the minutes arising from the meetings held on 18 March, 27 March and 15 May 2024 be agreed as accurate records of proceedings.

RESOLVED: That the following declaration of interests be noted in relation to item 5 on the agenda (Economic Development Strategy)

Councillor Rathbone – employee of V22 Communities

Councillor Ingleby – member of the Musicians Union

RESOLVED: That

(1)  The Task and Finish Group relating to improving scrutiny be re-established.

(2)  Councillor Pauline Dall be appointed to the Sustainable Development Select Committee.

(3)  Councillor Pauline Dall be appointed to the Youth Provision Task and Finish Group.

Tabled at the meeting – the complete Scrutiny work programme including the Safer, Stronger Communities Select Committee work programme

RESOLVED: That the contents of the work programmes of the six Select Committees, as discussed and agreed by members of those committees, be approved.

(a)Economic Baseline – understanding Lewisham’s unique economy (officer report)

(b)Good practice research (notes of a meeting between the Chair and Vice Char and an external organisation)

RESOLVED: That a referral be made to Mayor and Cabinet requesting that, in developing the new economic development strategy officers should consider:

• Falling inequality as a central measure of success
• The council’s role in advocating for improved transport connectivity, with targeted employment support in areas with low connectivity
• Strategies for creating a viable and attractive environment for large green infrastructure employers
• How heritage, culture and diversity unique to Lewisham can greater support our ambitions for Lewisham to become a destination
• Specific support for night-time economies including licensing support for music venues in appropriate locations and with appropriate provision of amenities
• Whether Lewisham should develop a borough specific Good Employer Charter which could address: zero hour contracts, low pay and working conditions, with access to business support conditional on meeting the charter
• The visibility of corporate parenting responsibilities in the strategy
• Placemaking as a part of supporting the growth of local centres
• Work with healthcare providers to address economic inactivity.