Councillor Cleo Soanes

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 (Smaller Applications) - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) of Southwark Council met on Tuesday 24 February 2026 to consider two planning applications. The meeting was scheduled to discuss proposals for a new commercial storage facility and affordable workspace at Unit 23 and 24 Old Jamaica Business Estate, and the redevelopment of 47-49 Tanner Street to provide purpose-built shared living units.

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

Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) - Wednesday 21 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) of Southwark Council met on Wednesday 21 January 2026 to discuss two planning applications. The meeting was scheduled to consider a previously adjourned application for land rear 19-49 Bush Road, London SE8 5AP, and a new application for 26 Leathermarket Street, London SE1 3HN.

Planning Committee (Major Applications) B - Tuesday 9 December 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee (Major Applications) B of Southwark Council met on 9 December 2025, to consider planning applications for the Former Blackfriars Crown Court and Southwark Underground Station. The committee was also scheduled to approve the minutes from their previous meeting.