Darren Summers
Council: Southwark
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
21 meetings · Page 1 of 5
Ordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 18 March 2026 7.00 pm
The Council Assembly is scheduled to consider a range of reports, including the review of the Statement of Licensing Policy and the Pay Policy Statement. Members will also debate motions on topics such as tackling antisocial behaviour and protecting the Freedom Pass.
Council Assembly - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 9.00 pm
The Council Assembly of Southwark Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026 to consider nominations for the Freedom of the Borough award. This meeting will also include preliminary business such as apologies for absence and announcements.
Cabinet - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 3.00 pm
The Cabinet of Southwark Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 16 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a discussion on a petition concerning businesses in Dulwich Village and a review of the council's performance and delivery over the past four years.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Health and Wellbeing Board of Southwark Council was scheduled to discuss the development of the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy, progress on integrated neighbourhood teams, and updates on healthy communities and air quality. The meeting agenda also included a review of the progress made in preventing suicides in Southwark and an update on the Council's Neighbourhoods Programme.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Gateway 3 – Variation Decision: Phase 2 of Extension to the South East London Combined Heat and Power plant (SELCHP) Heat Network
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to vary the Heat Supply Agreement with Veolia ES Southwark Limited to extend the heat network, supplying low-carbon heat to an additional 4,400 homes, mostly on existing housing estates, through to 2050, requiring a £5.5 million capital expenditure and an estimated £208.8 million in revenue charges.
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A Good Start in Life- Southwark School Standards report 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Southwark School Standards Report 2024-25, which notes the borough's educational achievements, including high Ofsted ratings and above-average key stage results.
Recommendations Approved
Policy and Resources: Capital Monitoring Report 2025-26 and Southwark 2030 strategic alignment
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to note the forecast capital out-turn position for 2025-26, the alignment of the general fund capital programme to the Southwark 2030 priorities, the significant borrowing requirements for both the general fund and housing investment programmes, and to approve the virements and variations to the general fund and housing investment capital programmes, including the demolition of the Marie Curie block on Sceaux Gardens Estate.
Recommendations Approved
Resident Engagement Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the new Resident Engagement Strategy, as detailed in Appendix 1, and agreed to evaluate its impact in January 2028 to monitor progress.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to purchase: Rockingham Street Arches nos. 107, 106,105
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to purchase Rockingham Street Arches nos. 107, 106, and 105 to generate long-term income, support local business, grow economic development, and support urban renewal.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 21
Average per Month: 1.0
Decisions Recorded: 95