Councillor Barrie Hargrove

Housing Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 2 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing Scrutiny Commission met to discuss challenges around housing delivery, district heating issues, and the progress of the Good Landlord Plan. Councillor Jason Ochere, Chair of the Housing Scrutiny Commission, and the other members were scheduled to review the commission's work programme for the coming year.

Joint IT Committee (Brent, Lewisham and Southwark) - Tuesday 25 November 2025 6.00 pm

The Joint IT Committee (Brent, Lewisham and Southwark) met to discuss updates on the Shared Technology Service, including performance, risks, and finances. The committee was also scheduled to note Southwark Council's intention to leave the partnership. The meeting was scheduled to be held virtually via MS Teams and was open to the press and public to view via a live webcast.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 20 November 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Southwark Council is scheduled to meet on Thursday 20 November 2025 to discuss licensing matters. The main item on the agenda is a review of the license for Bermondsey Arts Club. The committee may also discuss other open or closed business if any urgent items are brought to the chair's attention at the start of the meeting.

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Wednesday 19 November 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee of Southwark Council are scheduled to meet on Wednesday 19 November 2025. The agenda includes discussion of the council's internal and external audits, anti-fraud measures, customer service, and risk management. Also scheduled for discussion are a number of financial reports and strategies, including the Housing Revenue Account, Treasury Management Strategy, and Capital Strategy.

Ordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 12 November 2025 7.00 pm

Southwark Council Assembly met to discuss resident's rights, ethical investments, and local funding, among other items. The council approved changes to its committee structure and investment strategy, and reappointed an independent advisor. Motions were passed regarding fairer funding, ethical investments, improvements to Peckham Rye Station, and Thames Water.