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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Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan Update and Annual Report
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 11.00 am - September 16, 2025
...to approve updates to the Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan and note progress made in the 2024/25 annual report.
Recommendations Approved
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
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: 43
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 95