Southwark Pioneers Fund - Growth grant awards (Round 5) approval

August 18, 2026 Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Equalities and Democracy (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Executive Member for Inclusive Economy, Equalities and Democracy approved the award of £18,842 for the Southwark Pioneers Fund (SPF) Grow Your Enterprise grants (Round 5) to organisations and for amounts listed in the report's appendix on 18 August 2026.

The Strategic Director of Resources authorised the grant of a new lease for part of the ground floor at 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH on 27 July 2026. This decision authorises the Director of Planning & Growth to proceed with the lease, consults with the Assistant Director of Property, and delegates authority to complete the new lease.

The Executive, on 20 July 2026, noted the commencement of a full review of the Southwark Plan, agreed to give formal notice for the commencement of the Local Plan, and adopted the Local Plan timetable. They also agreed to delegate approval for further updates to the Local Plan timetable to the Director of Planning and Growth.

The Executive Member for Council Homes approved the payment of £32,056 in Getting Involved Grants (GIG) to Sheltered Housing Units, Tenant Management Organisations, Tenants and Residents associations, and constituted community groups on 27 July 2026.

Full council record

Purpose

Growth grants awards approval

Decision

That the award of £18,842 for the Southwark Pioneers Fund (SPF) Grow Your Enterprise grants (Round 5) to the organisations and for the amounts listed in the Appendix to the report be approved.

Supporting Documents

Grant of lease part of ground floor 160 Tooley Street London SE1 2QH.pdf
Report Local Plan Timetable 20262029.pdf
Appendix 1 - Southwark Plan 2045 Local Plan timetable.pdf
Appendix 2 - Notice of Commencement to start plan-making.pdf
Appendix 1 GIG Approval Table.pdf
Report Request for approval of the Getting Involved Grants GIG 202526 for Sheltered Housing Unit.pdf
Record of Decision.pdf
Report Request for approval of the Getting Involved Grants GIG 202526 for Sheltered Housing Unit.pdf
Appendix 1 GIG Approval Table.pdf
Record of Decision.pdf
Report Southwark Pioneers Fund Growth grant awards Round 5 approval.pdf
Record of decision.pdf
Appendix 1 - Recommended enterprises for SPF Growth grant awards Round 5.pdf
Appendix 2 - Equality Impact Assessment.pdf
Appendix 1 - Recommended enterprises for SPF Growth grant awards Round 5.pdf
Record of decision.pdf
Report Southwark Pioneers Fund Growth grant awards Round 5 approval.pdf
Appendix 2 - Equality Impact Assessment.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date18 Aug 2026
Effective from27 Aug 2026
Lead officerAled Richards
Subject to call-inYes