Lewisham Council has a reputation for public engagement in decision making. Despite budget cuts to local assemblies, the council has maintained the right for local people to ask formal questions at its full council meetings.
The first public question time in 2026 is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 28th January 2026 at 7.30pm in the Civic Suite, Catford, SE6 4RU. A weblink will be provided on Lewisham Council’s website here.
“Public Questions” can be tabled at Lewisham’s full council meetings. There are some rules to follow to have a question placed on the order paper and these have been clarified through changes to the council’s constitution.
Presently, anyone who lives, works or studies in the borough can table up to two written questions per meeting. These questions must not exceed 100 words each.
Lewisham Council officers will vet the questions in advance and a deadline to submit any question has been set at 11.59pm on the 15th day before the full Council meeting.
Helpfully, there is a table on Lewisham Council’s website that gives the exact details and for the meeting to be held on 28 January 2026 the cut off period is 11.59pm on 13 January 2026.
To submit your question:
email your question to: councilquestions@lewisham.gov.uk
Or, write to the Head of Governance and Committee Service at Lewisham Council, 1st Floor, Laurence House, Catford SE6 4RU
Final-Public-Questions-16th-July-2025-Lewisham-CouncilExample of written Public Questions from July 2025