Doreen Forrester-Brown
Council: Southwark
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
39 meetings · Page 6 of 8
Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Monday 3 February 2025 6.30 pm
The meeting was largely focused on the financial performance of the council, the state of the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) and the council's plans to increase the amount of information that it publishes about its activities. The committee agreed to the proposed Internal Audit programme for 2025/26, subject to the inclusion of a review of the lighting on the council's housing estates. The Statement of Accounts 2023/24 for the council and the Southwark Pension Fund was approved.
Ordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 20 November 2024 7.00 pm
The meeting approved the Southwark 2030 strategy, the Old Kent Road Area Action Plan: 2024 Draft and noted the Treasury Management – Mid-Year Update 2024-25.
Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Wednesday 13 November 2024 6.30 pm
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Cabinet - Tuesday 15 October 2024 11.00 am
The meeting approved Southwark Council's Capital Monitoring report for 2024-25. The Council also approved the draft Old Kent Road Area Action plan for submission to the Secretary of State. It also agreed to make a compulsory purchase order on properties on the Aylesbury Estate for phase 2B of its regeneration, and approved the use of the dynamic purchasing system, Plentific.
Decisions from Meetings
86 decisions · Page 1 of 18
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