Doreen Forrester-Brown
Council: Southwark
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
39 meetings · Page 1 of 8
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 discuss a range of important governance and operational matters. Key topics include the development of a new member induction and development programme, an update on variable service charges, and a review of repairs and maintenance services. The committee will also consider the council's corporate risk register and the operational use of the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000.
Cabinet - Monday 2 February 2026 3.00 pm
The Cabinet of Southwark Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 2 February 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including plans to modernise the council's repairs service, the development of new affordable homes, and the council's strategy for housing older people. The meeting will also cover updates on the new homes delivery programme, plans for the Tustin Estate renewal, and the council's enhanced biodiversity duty report.
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
86 decisions · Page 5 of 18
Gateway 1: Procurement approach for home to school transport SEND vehicles framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 11.00 am - September 16, 2025
...to approve the procurement strategy for a home to school transport SEND vehicles framework.
Recommendations Approved
Taking forward the independent review of community safety
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 11.00 am - September 16, 2025
...to agree on the implementation plan for taking forward the independent review of community safety.
For Determination
Cash Incentive Scheme (Home Purchase Grant) Amendment to Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 11.00 am - September 16, 2025
...to amend the Home Purchase Grant scheme to include one-bedroom properties and increase the grant amount to encourage more tenants to move from council-owned properties into the private sector.
Recommendations Approved
Allocations for Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 11.00 am - September 16, 2025
...to allocate Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding according to the established framework.
Recommendations Approved
Authorisation of Debt Write-offs over £50,000 and up to £250,000 for Commercial Rent Debt
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 11.00 am - September 16, 2025
...to authorise the write-off of irrecoverable commercial rent debts between £50,000 and £250,000.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 39
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 86