Councillor Graham Neale

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.

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.

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Saturday 17 May 2025 12.00 pm

The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee met on Saturday 17 May 2025 to discuss the formation of sub-committees. The committee voted to establish two sub-committees: one to handle complaints of misconduct against elected councillors and co-opted members, and another to consider civic awards. The decision on the membership of these sub-committees was deferred to the next committee meeting.

Environment Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 14 May 2025 7.00 pm

The Environment Scrutiny Commission of Southwark Council convened a meeting to discuss several key environmental issues. The agenda included a review of environmental health and a discussion of the commission's work programme.

Environment Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 30 April 2025 7.00 pm

The Environment Scrutiny Commission was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 30 April 2025 to discuss topics ranging from Thames Water's street works to Transport for London's (TfL) contributions to environmental health. The commission was also expected to review responses to draft supplementary planning documents (SPDs) and an environmental health scrutiny review report. Additionally, they were scheduled to discuss internal project management for highways and the commission's work programme.