Councillor Esme Hicks

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss community safety, major works on the Chilton Grove Estate, and responses to recommendations arising from scrutiny of major works on the Consort Estate. They were also scheduled to discuss and agree annual work programmes for the Overview & Scrutiny Committee and its commissions for the 2025/26 municipal year.

Environment, Community Safety and Engagement Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 16 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Environment, Community Safety and Engagement Scrutiny Commission met on 16 July 2025 to discuss the council's customer experience plan, the cabinet response to a biodiversity scrutiny review, and the Streets for People zoning consultation. Also on the agenda was discussion of playground policy and the commission's work programme.

Ordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 9 July 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of the Southwark Council Assembly, Councillor Sarah King was elected as the new Leader of the Council, and the cabinet will remain unchanged at present. Councillors debated a motion on community safety, and also discussed motions relating to welfare cuts, making space for girls in parks, a tourist tax, and limiting gambling premises. The assembly also approved a waiver for Councillor Maggie Browning's attendance due to maternity leave, and reviewed the Treasury Management Outturn report for 2024-25.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday 23 June 2025 6.30 pm

Annual and Mayor Making meeting, Council Assembly - Saturday 17 May 2025 11.00 am

The annual meeting of the Southwark Council Assembly included the election of Councillor Sonny Lambe as the Mayor of Southwark for 2025-2026, and considered reports on executive functions, committee appointments, and scrutiny activity. Councillor Sabina Emmanuel was appointed as Deputy Mayor.