Councillor Emily Hickson

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.

Corporate Parenting Committee - Wednesday 25 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Corporate Parenting Committee of Southwark Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important topics concerning children in care and care leavers. Key discussions were planned around substance misuse, annual reports on corporate parenting, fostering, adoption, and the work of Independent Reviewing Officers. The committee was also set to review its work plan and receive an update on the Corporate Parenting Strategy for 2026-2030.

Pensions Advisory Panel - Tuesday 9 December 2025 12.15 pm

The Pensions Advisory Panel was scheduled to meet to discuss the preliminary results of the 2025 actuarial valuation, review the fund's investment strategy, and receive updates on conflict zones, administration strategy, asset allocation, responsible investment, and the pension fund's statement of accounts. The agenda also included updates from the Local Pension Board and Pension Services.

Ordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 12 November 2025 7.00 pm

Southwark Council Assembly met to discuss resident's rights, ethical investments, and local funding, among other items. The council approved changes to its committee structure and investment strategy, and reappointed an independent advisor. Motions were passed regarding fairer funding, ethical investments, improvements to Peckham Rye Station, and Thames Water.

Corporate Parenting Committee - Wednesday 22 October 2025 2.00 pm

The Corporate Parenting Committee was scheduled to meet to discuss several reports and strategies relating to children in care, including the annual virtual head teacher's report, the fostering annual report, and an update on the corporate parenting strategy. They were also scheduled to discuss a report on substance misuse among children in care, and an update on the employability pathway for care leavers.