The Council Assembly is scheduled to consider a range of reports, including the review of the Statement of Licensing Policy and the Pay Policy Statement. Members will also debate motions on topics such as tackling antisocial behaviour and protecting the Freedom Pass.

Review of Licensing Policy

A significant item on the agenda is the review of the Statement of Licensing Policy for 2026 to 2031, as outlined in the document Licensing Act 2003: Review of Statement of Licensing Policy 2026 to 2031. This policy governs how the council handles applications for alcohol, entertainment, and late-night refreshment licences under the Licensing Act 2003. The report pack includes a related document, Statement of Licensing Policy 2026 - 2031 - 06.02.26.

Pay Policy Statement

The council is also scheduled to consider its Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27. This statement sets out the council's policies relating to the pay of its chief officers and other employees, in accordance with the Localism Act 2011. The relevant documents are Pay Policy Statement and Pay Policy Statement - Appendix 1.

Member Allowances Scheme

The proposed Member Allowances Scheme for 2026-2027 will be presented for consideration. This scheme details the financial allowances that councillors are entitled to claim for carrying out their duties. The documents for this item are Report - Member Allowances Scheme 2026-2027, Appendix 1 - London Councils Remuneration Panel Report 2023, and Appendix 2 - Member Allowances Scheme.

Motions

A number of motions are scheduled for discussion. These include:

• Tackling antisocial behaviour on Southwark's estates: This motion will likely address concerns and potential strategies for addressing antisocial behaviour within the borough's housing estates.
• Liberal Democrats will Fix Southwark: This motion, put forward by the Liberal Democrats, suggests a platform or set of proposals for improving the borough.
• Protecting the Freedom Pass for Older Londoners: This motion focuses on safeguarding the benefits of the Freedom Pass, a concessionary travel scheme for older and disabled Londoners.
• Southwark has no confidence in Sir Keir Starmer: This motion expresses a lack of confidence in Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party.

The document containing these motions is Motions General 2026.03.18.

Other Reports

The assembly will also consider:

• Proportionality and Allocation of Seats on Committees: This report, detailed in Proportionality and Allocation of Seats on Committees, concerns the distribution of seats on various council committees.
• Calendar of Meetings 2026-27: This item, with supporting documents Calendar of meetings 2026-27 Report, Calendar of Meetings 2026-27 Appendix 1, and Calendar of Meetings 2026-27 Table format Appendix 2, outlines the schedule for council meetings in the upcoming year.
• Special Urgency and Urgent Implementation Decisions - Annual Report 2026: This report, found in Special Urgency Report to Council Assembly 2025-26 and 2025-26 List of Urgent Implemenations Special Urgency, provides an overview of decisions made under special urgency procedures.
• Appointment of Independent Persons: The report Appointment of independent persons concerns the appointment of individuals to serve as independent persons, who play a role in the council's standards and complaints processes.

The meeting will also include time for public petitions, public questions, and members' questions and motions. The Agenda frontsheet Wednesday 18-Mar-2026 19.00 Council Assembly provides the full order of business.