Councillor Cassandra Brown

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.

Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 5 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission of Southwark Council met on Thursday 5 February 2026 to discuss the work programme, receive an update on pupils from recently closed schools, and interview a representative from HATS, a private provider of home-to-school transport for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The commission also reviewed minutes from a previous meeting and discussed the ongoing work programme for the municipal year.

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.

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.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 7 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to discuss the Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement, the regeneration of the Old Kent Road area, and investment in rail infrastructure through the Community Infrastructure Levy. The committee was also set to review its work programme for the upcoming year.