Councillor Alison Inglis-Jones
Email: AInglisJones@lambeth.gov.uk
Council: Lambeth
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Positions, Voting Record & Activity Summary
Councillor Alison Inglis-Jones has demonstrated a consistent and evolving commitment to public service across her council tenure, with a particularly strong and focused presence in recent years, especially 2025. Her work has consistently revolved around key themes of social welfare, community infrastructure, and effective governance, with a notable shift towards championing vulnerable residents and addressing systemic issues.
Key Themes and Priorities:
Across her service, Inglis-Jones has prioritized the well-being of residents, with a particular emphasis on housing, social support, and community services. In earlier years (2024), her focus was on the adequacy of emergency support schemes, communication regarding housing repairs (especially damp and mould), and community engagement. By 2025, these concerns deepened and broadened, with a significant focus on food poverty, the needs of disadvantaged groups, and the critical role of local services like Centre 70. Her role as Food Poverty Champion in 2025 highlights a dedicated effort to tackle pressing social inequalities.
Evolution of Focus:
Inglis-Jones's priorities appear to have become more specialized and advocacy-driven in recent years. While 2024 saw her raising concerns about existing council schemes and communication protocols, 2025 marks a period of her taking on leadership roles (Chair of the Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee) and actively championing specific causes (Food Poverty Champion). Her advocacy for Centre 70 in 2025, stating > We could not live, we could not survive our weekly sessions without Centre 70. It simply would not be possible and therefore I will make a plea for any additional funding,
exemplifies this evolution towards direct and passionate appeals for vital services.
Most Significant Contributions (Especially in Recent Years):
In 2025, Inglis-Jones's most significant contributions include her leadership as Chair of the Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee, where she drove discussions on improving housing association responsiveness and prioritizing vulnerable residents. Her active questioning of council strategies on employment and training for disadvantaged groups, and her strong advocacy for Centre 70, underscore her commitment to tangible social impact. Her emphasis on the limitations of remote advice services for highly vulnerable individuals also points to a nuanced understanding of service delivery.
Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:
A consistent thread throughout Inglis-Jones's council work is her dedication to scrutinizing council operations and advocating for improved resident services. She has consistently engaged with housing issues, budget deliberations, and community support mechanisms. Her active participation in committees like Overview and Scrutiny and Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee demonstrates a sustained interest in oversight and policy development. Her concern for effective communication, whether with residents about housing repairs or with utility companies about infrastructure, is a recurring theme. While her voting record on budget proposals in April 2025 was noted as contradictory, her overall engagement reflects a deep-seated desire to ensure the council effectively serves its constituents.
Yearly Activity Timeline
Throughout 2025, Councillor Alison Inglis-Jones was an active participant in various council committees, notably the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee, where she was elected Chair in July. Representing Clapham Common and Abbeville, her contributions spanned multiple key areas. She demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing social issues, actively questioning council strategies on employment and training for disadvantaged groups, and advocating for increased funding for vital local services like Centre 70, emphasizing that > We could not live, we could not survive our weekly sessions without Centre 70. It simply would not be possible and therefore I will make a plea for any additional funding.
Inglis-Jones also focused on community infrastructure and services, raising concerns about traffic issues, library user surveys, and highway maintenance, including engagement with utility companies on footpath repairs. A significant theme of her work, particularly in her role as Food Poverty Champion and as Chair of the Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee, was improving communication and responsiveness from housing associations and ensuring the needs of vulnerable residents, including those with disabilities, were prioritized in repair and relocation processes. She also expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of remote advice services for highly vulnerable individuals. Her voting record on budget proposals in April was noted as contradictory. By November, she identified herself as the Food Poverty Champion and a Labour party member.
Monthly Activity in 2025
During the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on November 19, 2025, Councillor Alison Inglis-Jones identified herself as the Councillor for Clapham Common and Abbeville, and also as the Food Poverty Champion. She stated her political affiliation as a Labour party member.
Meetings in November 2025
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During the October 2025 Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting, Councillor Alison Inglis-Jones, representing Clapham Common in Abbeville, declared no pecuniary interest. She voiced strong concerns about the poor communication and responsiveness of housing associations, including Southern Housing, Notting Hill Genesis, and Peabody, citing issues with outdated contact information and difficulties in reaching representatives. She highlighted a specific case involving a vulnerable resident experiencing repeated electricity disruptions due to a neighbor's actions, which was exacerbated by the housing association's lack of communication. Inglis-Jones also questioned the prioritization of repairs for vulnerable tenants, particularly those with disabilities facing prolonged issues with essential facilities like lifts, and inquired about the existence of a tenant vulnerability map to guide repair efforts. As Chair of the Sub-Committee, she addressed the report's mention of financially unviable repairs for structural defects and subsidence, and the Council's strategy of encouraging residents to relocate. She advocated for greater publicity of housing association properties as alternative accommodation options for residents. Finally, she noted that the Committee's Work Programme included a review of the 'New Model for the Call Centre' in January 2026.
Meetings in October 2025
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During September 2025, Alison Inglis-Jones served as a substitute for Councillors Joanne Simpson, Diogo Costa, and Saleha Jaffa at the Planning Applications Committee meeting held on September 9th.
Meetings in September 2025
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During July 2025, Alison Inglis-Jones was elected as the Chair of the Housing Scrutiny Subcommittee. In her role as Councillor for Clapham Common and Abbeville, she also participated in the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, where she declared no pecuniary interest. Her contributions to this meeting focused on highway maintenance and infrastructure, specifically questioning the council's engagement with utility companies on footpath repairs following water main bursts, seeking clarification on the proposed lane rental scheme, and inquiring about communication strategies for major works on the A23 and Tulls Hill Gyratory. She also specifically asked about the evaluation process for highway repairs and resurfacing on two roads within her ward.
Meetings in July 2025
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During the May 2025 Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting, Councillor Alison Inglis-Jones, representing Clapham Common and Abbeville, strongly advocated for increased funding for Centre 70, emphasizing its critical role in supporting individuals and families and stating,
She also highlighted challenges in accessing support systems and called for named contacts and improved collaboration between Lambeth and Centre 70. Inglis-Jones raised concerns about the debt escalation process, particularly pre-legal notices, and the fear they instill, questioning how to ensure individuals feel heard and that dialogue is possible. She also expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of remote advice services like Step Change for highly vulnerable individuals, suggesting local services might be more effective in securing responses from Lambeth.
We could not live, we could not survive our weekly sessions without Centre 70. It simply would not be possible and therefore I will make a plea for any additional funding.
Meetings in May 2025
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During April 2025, Alison Inglis-Jones's voting record on budget proposals at the Annual Council meeting on April 23rd was contradictory. One account shows her voting in favor of the Green Group Alternative Budget, the Liberal Democrat Group Alternative Budget, and the original budget recommendations. However, another report indicates she voted against the Green Group and Liberal Democrat Alternative Budgets, while still supporting the original budget recommendations.
Meetings in April 2025
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During March 2025, Councillor Alison Inglis-Jones was active in two council meetings. In her capacity as Food Poverty Champion for Clapham Common and Abbeville, she raised a supplementary question regarding traffic issues at the corner of Abbeville and Elms, requesting a site visit by traffic officers and the Cabinet Member to assess the problems and discuss solutions. In a separate meeting, representing Clapham Common and Abbeville, she inquired about the status of library user surveys, specifically asking about the 2024 survey and future plans for 2025 and 2026. She emphasized the importance of acting on survey findings, stating,
In 2023, there was a survey of library users. I wondered what happened in 2024. Bear in mind that library users might see the effect of restructuring slightly differently. Would there be a plan for a 2025 survey and a commitment to act on any potential shortfalls or indeed improvements and act on those responses?
Meetings in March 2025
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In January 2025, Councillor Alison Inglis-Jones participated in the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on January 21st. Representing Clapham Common and Abbeville, she declared no interests. During discussions on employment, skills, and training for disadvantaged groups, she actively questioned Councillor Marcia Cameron. Her inquiries focused on the timeline for strategic support for individuals with complex barriers, the challenges faced by older individuals (over 40) in accessing services and using the portal, and the availability of work coaches at job centers for diverse age groups and those with disabilities or mental health challenges. She highlighted the importance of community connectivity, referencing a successful reintegration case. Councillor Inglis-Jones sent her apologies for the Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee meeting on January 16th.
Meetings in January 2025
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Annual Council, Council - Wednesday 27 May 2026 7.00 pm
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 10 March 2026 7.00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Lambeth Council met on Tuesday 10 March 2026 to discuss environmental enforcement and maintenance, and the Air Quality Action Plan. Key decisions included a commitment to step up communications regarding waste responsibilities, enhance enforcement for serious fly-tipping, and consider imposing fines for bins left on pavements for extended periods. The committee also endorsed the broad approach of the Air Quality Action Plan, with a focus on expanding school streets and reducing traffic emissions.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday, 9 February 2026 - 7.00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the Safer Lambeth Partnership's progress and the Temporary Accommodation Procurement Strategy. Key decisions included noting the Safer Lambeth Partnership's progress and the adoption of the Temporary Accommodation Procurement Strategy, alongside a commitment to continued funding for the Gaia Centre.
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Monday 26 January 2026 7.00 pm
The Overview and Scrutiny Committee of Lambeth Council met on Monday 26 January 2026 to discuss the council's financial strategy and developer contributions. Key decisions included the approval of savings proposals to address a significant budget gap, and a commitment to enhance transparency and community involvement in the allocation of developer contributions.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 0.8
Decisions Recorded: 0