Evelyn Akoto - Councillor for Southwark ( Old Kent Road)

Councillor Evelyn Akoto

 Labour  Old Kent Road  Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Email: evelyn.akoto@southwark.gov.uk

Council: Southwark

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) East Central multi-ward forum Health and Wellbeing Board (Chair) Council Assembly (Committee Member) Southwark Maternity Commission Appointments Committee Cabinet (Livesey Trust) Committee Audit, Governance and Standards Committee

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Health and Wellbeing Board Chair

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 11 December 2025 10.00 am

The Southwark Health and Wellbeing Board is scheduled to meet on Thursday 11 December 2025 to discuss several key issues, including updates on the Healthy Work and Lives programme, the Financial Shield project, the SC1 London Life Sciences Innovation District, and the annual Health Protection Report. The board will also receive verbal updates on neighbourhood planning and the Health of the Borough event.

December 11, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am

The Southwark Council cabinet met to discuss a range of issues, including housing, education, and community safety. They approved recommendations regarding school standards, and phase 2 of the Tustin Estate renewal, while also discussing the demolition of Marie Curie House, strategic community infrastructure funding, and the purchase of Rockingham Street Arches.

December 02, 2025
Council Assembly Committee Member

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.

November 12, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 14 October 2025 2.00 pm

The Southwark Council cabinet met on 14 October 2025, and agreed to dispose of land for a new care home, adopt a climate and environment supplementary planning document, consult on changes to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) for student housing, authorise the letting of underground garage space, and award a contract for integrated sexual and reproductive health services.

October 14, 2025
Health and Wellbeing Board Chair

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 18 September 2025 10.00 am

The Southwark Health and Wellbeing Board met to discuss the South East London Integrated Care System (SEL ICS) Prevention Framework, updates to the 'Support to stay well' theme of the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy, and to approve the Southwark Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment 2025-28.

September 18, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

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Policy and Resources: Revenue Monitoring Report 2024-25

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 January 2025 11.00 am - January 07, 2025

...to note the forecast revenue out-turn position for the 2024-25 financial year.

Recommendations Approved

Policy and Resources: Medium Term Financial Strategy update 2025-26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3 December 2024 11.00 am - December 03, 2024

...to note the Medium Term Financial Strategy update, including the draft budget for 2025-26.

Recommendations Approved

Statement of Community Involvement and Development Consultation Charter: Annual Review and Updates

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3 December 2024 11.00 am - December 03, 2024

...to approve the changes to the Statement of Community Involvement and Development Consultation Charter following the annual review.

Recommendations Approved

Ledbury Estate Compulsory Purchase Order

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 3 December 2024 11.00 am - December 03, 2024

...to approve the Compulsory Purchase Order strategy for the Ledbury Estate Regeneration.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 38

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 81