Councillor Evelyn Akoto
Email: evelyn.akoto@southwark.gov.uk
Council: Southwark
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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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.
Cabinet - Monday 2 February 2026 3.00 pm
The Cabinet meeting on 2 February 2026 addressed several key areas, including the approval of the Older People's Housing Strategy 2026-2036, the proposed admission arrangements for community primary schools for September 2027, and the 2026-27 General Fund budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy. The Cabinet also noted updates on the Southwark Construction New Homes Programme and Phase 2 of the Tustin Estate Renewal.
Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am
The Cabinet of Southwark Council met on Tuesday 6 January 2026, approving several key decisions including the extension of the Parks Grounds Maintenance Contract, the adoption of the Local Development Scheme 2026-2029, and the implementation of the Social Purpose of Land Framework pilot phase. The council also approved its Council Tax Base for 2026-27 and agreed to restructure the Senior Resources Leadership Team by creating two new director roles.
Cabinet (Livesey Trust) Committee - Tuesday 6 January 2026 9.30 am
The Cabinet (Livesey Trust) Committee of Southwark Council met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to review the annual report for The Livesey Trust. The committee agreed to the recommendations within the report, which detailed the activities and financial performance of Treasure House (London) CIC, the organisation that operates from the Livesey building.
Cabinet - Tuesday 7 January 2025 11.00 am
The Cabinet of Southwark Council met on Tuesday 30 December 2025 to discuss the Housing Revenue Account (HRA) - Final Rent and Charges Report for 2025-26 and the Policy and Resources: Revenue Monitoring Report 2024-25. Key decisions included the approval of a 2.7% rent increase for council homes and the noting of a £17.8m adverse variance forecast for the General Fund.
Decisions from Meetings
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Gateway 1: Procurement Strategy Approval - Heating and Water Repairs, Maintenance, Refurbishment and Replacement Works and Communal Heating Major Works Framework
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 March 2026 3.00 pm - March 16, 2026
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.
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Corporate Parenting Annual Report 2025
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 March 2026 3.00 pm - March 16, 2026
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.
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Alms House delivery via land transaction at 1 Ann Moss Way and 153-159 Abbeyfield Road
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 March 2026 3.00 pm - March 16, 2026
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.
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Acquisition of the Plot H1 Elephant and Castle Health Centre
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 March 2026 3.00 pm - March 16, 2026
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.
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Gateway 2: Mental Health Supported Housing Provision
From: Cabinet - Monday 16 March 2026 3.00 pm - March 16, 2026
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.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 219
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 97