Councillor Esme Hicks
Email: esme.hicks@southwark.gov.uk
Council: Southwark
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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.
Environment, Community Safety and Engagement Scrutiny Commission - Monday 23 February 2026 7.00 pm
The Environment, Community Safety and Engagement Scrutiny Commission was scheduled to hold its meeting on Monday 23 February 2026. The agenda included an interview with the Cabinet Member for Clean Air, Streets and Waste, an update on the Climate Emergency Action Plan, and presentations on Tideway and the national organisation Play England.
Environment, Community Safety and Engagement Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 3 February 2026 7.00 pm
The Environment, Community Safety and Engagement Scrutiny Commission was scheduled to discuss measures to tackle phone snatching, receive an annual interview with the Police Borough Commander, and review the council's response to recommendations concerning active travel and access to nature. The meeting's agenda also included a scrutiny review of play spaces and the commission's work programme.
Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 6.30 pm
The Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday 20 January 2026 was set to review the council's progress on its Well-Run Council
goal and the overall Council Delivery Plan performance for the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. Additionally, the committee was scheduled to discuss the setup of a task and finish group concerning refugees and the Borough of Sanctuary initiative, as well as review the committee's work programme.
Constitutional Steering Panel - Monday 19 January 2026 6.00 pm
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 45
Average per Month: 1.8
Decisions Recorded: 0