The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Southwark Council was scheduled to discuss the council's proposed budget for 2024-25 and the associated Policy and Resources Strategy. The committee was set to receive information and ask questions of the cabinet member for New Homes and Sustainable Development as part of the ongoing budget scrutiny process.

Cabinet Consultation on the Proposed Budget 2024-25

The committee was scheduled to continue its consultation with the cabinet member for New Homes and Sustainable Development regarding the proposed budget for the upcoming financial year, 2024-25. This session was a continuation of interviews that began on 22 January 2024. The purpose was to allow the committee to receive information and pose questions to the cabinet member.

Formulation of Recommendations on the Proposed Policy and Resources Strategy 2024-25

Following the cabinet member interviews, the committee was due to formulate recommendations to the Cabinet concerning the proposed Policy and Resources Strategy for 2024-25. This process is part of the broader budget scrutiny, building upon the information considered and the questions asked during the cabinet member interviews held on 22 and 23 January 2024. The committee's recommendations would then be presented to the Cabinet.