Councillor Esmé Dobson

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Tuesday, 8 September 2026 - 6.30 pm

Health, Adult Social Care and Community Safety Scrutiny Commission - Thursday, 23 July 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Health, Adult Social Care and Community Safety Scrutiny Commission met to discuss the council's work programme and hear updates on key health and social care initiatives. Discussions included the role of Healthwatch Southwark, the integration of health and care services through Partnership Southwark, and the ongoing development of the Asylum Road Care Home.

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Monday, 13 July 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee meeting scheduled for 13 July 2026 was set to review a range of critical reports concerning the council's financial health, operational efficiency, and adherence to governance standards. Key discussions were expected to focus on the outcomes of the Corporate Anti-Fraud Team and Special Investigations Team's year-end report, progress on the significant Southwark360 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) replacement programme, and the external audit plans for both the council and its pension fund.

Annual and Mayor Making, Council Assembly - Thursday 28 May 2026 7.00 pm

The Council Assembly met for its Annual and Mayor Making meeting, where Councillor Sabina Emmanuel was elected as the new Mayor of Southwark. The meeting also saw the election of Councillor Sarah King as Leader of the Council and the appointment of various committees and roles for the upcoming municipal year.

Council Assembly - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Council Assembly meeting on 18 March 2026 saw the approval of the council's Statement of Licensing Policy for 2026-2031 and the Pay Policy Statement for 2026/27. Councillors also agreed the calendar of meetings for the upcoming municipal year and noted the schedule of urgent decisions made over the past year.