Doreen Forrester-Brown
Council: Southwark
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Tuesday 3 February 2026 6.30 pm
The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday 03 February 2026 to review a range of reports concerning the council's financial health, risk management, and adherence to standards. Key discussions are expected to cover retrospective contract decisions, internal audit progress, and the council's corporate risk profile.
Cabinet - Monday 2 February 2026 3.00 pm
The Cabinet of Southwark Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 02 February 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including the council's housing strategy for older people, plans for community-led housing, and the new homes delivery programme. The meeting will also cover the council's enhanced biodiversity duty report and admission arrangements for primary schools.
Council Assembly Business Panel - Tuesday 27 January 2026 6.00 pm
Constitutional Steering Panel - Monday 19 January 2026 6.00 pm
Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am
The Cabinet of Southwark Council met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to discuss several key issues, approving a new framework for land use, extending a contract for park maintenance, and agreeing to a new council tax base for the upcoming financial year. The meeting also saw the approval of proposed changes to the Senior Resources Leadership Team structure, including the creation of two new director roles.
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: 39
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 86