Lewisham has an Elected Mayor, who leads the community, speaks up for the borough and makes key decisions about local services.
Lewisham’s Mayor is Sir Steve Bullock. He was one of the first Elected Mayors in the country in 2002 and he was re-elected in 2006 for another four years.
Steve leads the Council and proposes the Council’s budget and policy framework, unlike many authorities, where the role of Mayor is ceremonial. Once the framework is set, the Mayor then implements these policies and takes all day to day decisions to run the Council except those that have to be taken by full council by law (such as changing the Council’s constitution).
In this section you can find out more about Sir Steve Bullock and invite him to an event.
Mayor's news
Mayor and Cabinet digest: 2 December 2009
Some of the key decisions taken by Sir Steve Bullock, Mayor of Lewisham, at the meeting of the Mayor and Cabinet on 2 December 2009, including the Mayor’s Commission on Libraries and Learning, the Bromley Road Supplementary Planning Document, and the review of empty properties.
4 December 2009
Launch of Lewisham Mayor’s Business Awards 2010
The Mayor of Lewisham’s Business Awards, which recognise the achievements of local businesses, were launched on 18 November 2009.
24 November 2009
Mayor and Cabinet digest: 18 November 2009
Some of the key decisions taken by Sir Steve Bullock, Mayor of Lewisham, at the meeting of the Mayor and Cabinet on 18 November 2009, including Local Assemblies and the Mayor's Fund, parking in Lee Green and Strengthening Special Educational Needs Provision.
20 November 2009
Mayor of Lewisham cares for his Christmas tree
The Mayor has bought his Christmas tree from the Jericho Road Project, where every tree sold supports the charity’s efforts to house homeless people and help them develop the skills needed to maintain secure housing in the future.
19 November 2009
Mayor of Lewisham visits refurbished L&Q estates
Sir Steve Bullock visited two housing estates in Lewisham to see the progress made following the transfer of the estates from Lewisham Council to L&Q housing association.
18 November 2009
Mayor leads Lewisham Remembrance Sunday tribute
Lewisham paid tribute to the millions of British armed forces personnel who were killed in two World Wars and other conflicts while serving their country in two ceremonies held on Sunday 8 November 2009.
09 November 2009
Mayor and Cabinet digest: 4 November 2009
Some of the key decisions taken by Sir Steve Bullock, Mayor of Lewisham, at the meeting of the Mayor and Cabinet on 4 November 2009, including the Young Mayor of Lewisham’s 2008-09 budget proposals, Council budget savings proposals and the redevelopment of Heathside and Lethbridge estate in Lewisham.
06 November 2009
Mayor and Cabinet digest: 21 October 2009
Some of the key decisions taken by Sir Steve Bullock, Mayor of Lewisham, at the meeting of the Mayor and Cabinet on 21 October 2009, including the future energy procurement strategy, local assemblies and the Mayor's Fund, and a succession strategy for the New Cross Gate Trust.
22 October 2009
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