Clive Palfreyman
Council: Southwark
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Monday 8 September 2025 6.30 pm
The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee of Southwark Council met on 8 September 2025 to discuss a range of topics including fraud prevention, housing repairs and maintenance, and internal audit progress. The committee was also scheduled to hold a governance conversation with Aled Richards, Strategic Director for Environment, Sustainability & Leisure. In addition, they were expected to review their work programme for the year.
Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Monday 14 July 2025 6.30 pm
Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee meeting on 14 July 2025.
Cabinet - Monday 7 July 2025 3.00 pm
The Southwark Council cabinet met on 7 July 2025, approving a new good landlord plan, an affordable workspace strategy, and several planning documents. The cabinet also approved the award of a contract for violence against women and girls (VAWG) support services to the Bede House Association. Councillor Kieron Williams, Leader of the Council, noted that this was his last cabinet meeting as leader.
Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Monday 2 June 2025 6.30 pm
The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee met on Monday to discuss cyber security, internal and external audits, and the establishment of sub-committees. The committee was also scheduled to have a governance conversation with Darren Summers, Strategic Director of Integrated Health and Care. Finally, the committee was expected to review and agree on a work programme for 2025-26.
Decisions from Meetings
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Gateway 3 - Variation Decision: Parks Grounds Maintenance Contract Extension
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026
...approving the variation of the Parks Grounds Maintenance contract with Idverde U.K Limited for a four-year period from 3 October 2026, with an estimated annual cost of £3.289m, making a total contract value of £13.156m for the extension period and a total estimated lifetime contract value of £42.5m.
For Determination
Local Development Scheme 2026-2029
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026
...to adopt the Local Development Scheme 2026-2029 and note the commencement of a full review of the Southwark Plan in 2026, outlining the timeframe for the preparation and review of planning policy documents.
For Determination
Senior Resources Leadership Team Structure
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026
...to approve changes to the Resources Senior Leadership Team structure, including the creation of a Director of Commercial Partnerships and Investments and a Director of Digital and Resident Experience, to enhance strategic oversight and improve services.
For Determination
The Council Tax Base for 2026-27
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026
...to approve a council tax base of 111,464.6 Band D equivalent dwellings and a collection rate of 96.50% for the year 2026-27, along with the continuation of existing council tax discounts, exemptions, and premiums.
For Determination
Social Purpose of Land Framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026
... to approve the implementation of the Social Purpose of Land Framework pilot phase, establish the Southwark Land Partnership, and allocate £500,000 of reserve funding towards the pilot sites.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 32
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 86