Councillor Bethan Roberts

Budget and Council Tax Setting Meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 25 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Council Assembly of Southwark Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to set the budget and council tax for 2026-27. Key decisions included the approval of the final balanced budget, which incorporates an increase in Southwark's local Council Tax of 4.99%, and the noting of the Greater London Authority's proposed precept. The Assembly also formally moved and resolved the item concerning the proportionality and allocation of seats on committees.

Planning Committee (Major Applications) B - Wednesday, 28 January 2026 - 6.30 pm

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday 20 January 2026 was set to review the council's progress on its Well-Run Council goal and the overall Council Delivery Plan performance for the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. Additionally, the committee was scheduled to discuss the setup of a task and finish group concerning refugees and the Borough of Sanctuary initiative, as well as review the committee's work programme.

Constitutional Steering Panel - Monday 19 January 2026 6.00 pm

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 10.30 am

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for Monday 19 January 2026 was set to focus on the council's proposed budget for the upcoming financial year and an update on revenue monitoring. The committee was also scheduled to review the council's approach to climate action and its workforce profile.