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 (Committee Member) Audit, Governance and Standards Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

41 meetings · Page 9 of 9

Council Assembly

Mayor Making/Annual meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 22 May 2024 6.00 pm

May 22, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

86 decisions · Page 1 of 18

Gateway 3 - Variation Decision: Parks Grounds Maintenance Contract Extension

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026

...approving the variation of the Parks Grounds Maintenance contract with Idverde U.K Limited for a four-year period from 3 October 2026, with an estimated annual cost of £3.289m, making a total contract value of £13.156m for the extension period and a total estimated lifetime contract value of £42.5m.

For Determination

Local Development Scheme 2026-2029

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026

...to adopt the Local Development Scheme 2026-2029 and note the commencement of a full review of the Southwark Plan in 2026, outlining the timeframe for the preparation and review of planning policy documents.

For Determination

Senior Resources Leadership Team Structure

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026

...to approve changes to the Resources Senior Leadership Team structure, including the creation of a Director of Commercial Partnerships and Investments and a Director of Digital and Resident Experience, to enhance strategic oversight and improve services.

For Determination

The Council Tax Base for 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026

...to approve a council tax base of 111,464.6 Band D equivalent dwellings and a collection rate of 96.50% for the year 2026-27, along with the continuation of existing council tax discounts, exemptions, and premiums.

For Determination

Social Purpose of Land Framework

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026

... to approve the implementation of the Social Purpose of Land Framework pilot phase, establish the Southwark Land Partnership, and allocate £500,000 of reserve funding towards the pilot sites.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 86