Councillor Evelyn Akoto

The Cabinet of Southwark Council approved a procurement strategy for heating and water repairs, maintenance, refurbishment, and replacement works on 16 March 2026. This decision was recorded as information only. The strategy includes awarding eight contracts for individual and communal heating and water works, and a framework for communal heating major works.

The Cabinet of Southwark Council decided to note the Corporate Parenting Annual Report 2025 on 16 March 2026. They also agreed to support changes to the Housing Allocations scheme to grant care leavers access to one-bed, bedsit, and studio properties.

The Cabinet decided to agree to work with United St Saviour's Charity to explore the feasibility of new older people's housing developments at 1 Ann Moss Way and 153-159 Abbeyfield Road. This decision was made on 16 March 2026. The Cabinet approved taking forward negotiations for land disposal under delegated authority.

The Cabinet of Southwark Council decided to approve the acquisition of premises for the Elephant and Castle Health Centre on 16 March 2026. The decision was recorded as Information Only. The council will acquire the premises to shell and core using Strategic CIL, and negotiations for detailed terms and finalising fit-out costs will be subject to a full business case.

The Cabinet of Southwark Council approved the award of eight contracts for Mental Health Supported Housing Provision on 16 March 2026. The decision was to award contracts for four and five-year periods with options to extend, totalling an estimated maximum annual value of £1.95m and a whole life value of £12.88m. The Cabinet noted that one lot for short-term medium support could not be awarded due to a lack of quality bids, and that the Strategic Director for Children and Adult Services, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, would approve any subsequent award for this lot.