Councillor Darren Merrill

Ordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 9 July 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of the Southwark Council Assembly, Councillor Sarah King was elected as the new Leader of the Council, and the cabinet will remain unchanged at present. Councillors debated a motion on community safety, and also discussed motions relating to welfare cuts, making space for girls in parks, a tourist tax, and limiting gambling premises. The assembly also approved a waiver for Councillor Maggie Browning's attendance due to maternity leave, and reviewed the Treasury Management Outturn report for 2024-25.

the Planning Committee (Major Applications) A of Southwark Council

The Planning Committee (Major Applications) A of Southwark Council met on 2 July 2025 to consider several planning and funding proposals. The agenda included releasing funds from Section 106 agreements for local improvements, and several development management items concerning applications for Ilderton Wharf and Chambers Wharf.

Planning Committee (Major Applications) A - Wednesday 4 June 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee (Major Applications) A is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 4 June 2025, to discuss development management and planning applications. The main item for consideration is the redevelopment of the Aylesbury Estate Site Phase 2B. The meeting will also cover apologies, confirmation of voting members, notification of urgent business, and disclosure of interests.

Annual and Mayor Making meeting, Council Assembly - Saturday 17 May 2025 11.00 am

The annual meeting of the Southwark Council Assembly included the election of Councillor Sonny Lambe as the Mayor of Southwark for 2025-2026, and considered reports on executive functions, committee appointments, and scrutiny activity. Councillor Sabina Emmanuel was appointed as Deputy Mayor.

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Saturday 17 May 2025 12.00 pm

The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee met on Saturday 17 May 2025 to discuss the formation of sub-committees. The committee voted to establish two sub-committees: one to handle complaints of misconduct against elected councillors and co-opted members, and another to consider civic awards. The decision on the membership of these sub-committees was deferred to the next committee meeting.