As Lewisham Council need to make significant savings over two phases:

"Phase One: The Mayor instructed officers to develop and consult on a range of savings options presented to the meeting that would save £21.6 million from the Council’s budget and to report back to Mayor and Cabinet in November with final proposals.

Phase Two: The Mayor instructed officers to develop a further package of savings, worth £10.2 million, with a view to reporting back in November 2010 for a decision on whether to consult or implement these options as appropriate.

The Mayor also instructed officers to research the implications of increasing fees and charges across a wide range of services to move them closer to the London average, so that detailed proposals can be brought forward for consideration alongside other budget measures."

So why does Lewisham Council have a Mayor and Chief Executive? Surely only one is needed, infact why not just get rid of both to help save cira £250,000.