Doreen Forrester-Brown
Council: Southwark
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
43 meetings · Page 1 of 9
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.
Constitutional Steering Panel - Monday, 2 March 2026 - 6.00 pm
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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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
Allocations for Strategic Community Infrastructure Funding
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to allocate up to £3,500,000 of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding to Veolia ES Southwark Limited as a grant towards the South East London Combined Heat and Power heat network extension, aiming to connect up to 4,400 additional homes and achieve substantial carbon savings.
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Demolition of Marie Curie
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...the Cabinet of Southwark decided to approve the demolition of the Marie Curie block, noting the assessment of alternative options and the review by the Housing Scrutiny Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Disposal of land at Greendale, East Dulwich
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to facilitate the redevelopment of land at Greendale, East Dulwich, the Cabinet approved proposed land transfer arrangements, including accepting a freehold transfer of land and disposing of a long leasehold interest to Dulwich Hamlet Football Club Limited, to enable the implementation of a consented scheme for the redevelopment of Champion Hill and the Astro Turf Pitch Site, securing new homes, public realm improvements, a kick-about space, and a new football stadium.
Recommendations Approved
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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Summary
Meetings Attended: 43
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 95