Helen Dennis - Councillor for Southwark (Chaucer)

Councillor Helen Dennis

Labour Chaucer (Labour and Co-operative) Cabinet Member for New Homes and Sustainable Development

Email: helen.dennis@southwark.gov.uk

Council: Southwark

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) North West multi-ward forum Council Assembly (Committee Member) Appointments Committee Audit, Governance and Standards Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

31 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Monday 2 February 2026 3.00 pm

The Cabinet of Southwark Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 2 February 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including plans to modernise the council's repairs service, the development of new affordable homes, and the council's strategy for housing older people. The meeting will also cover updates on the new homes delivery programme, plans for the Tustin Estate renewal, and the council's enhanced biodiversity duty report.

February 02, 2026, 3:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am

The Cabinet of Southwark Council met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to discuss several key issues, approving a new framework for land use, extending a contract for park maintenance, and agreeing to a new council tax base for the upcoming financial year. The meeting also saw the approval of proposed changes to the Senior Resources Leadership Team structure, including the creation of two new director roles.

January 06, 2026
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 7 January 2025 11.00 am

The Cabinet of Southwark Council met on Tuesday 7 January 2025 to discuss a range of important issues, including the Housing Revenue Account budget, the Council Tax base for 2025-26, and the Streets for People delivery plan. A key decision made was the approval to use compulsory purchase powers to facilitate Phase 2 of the Tustin Estate regeneration project.

December 30, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am

At a meeting on 2 December 2025, Southwark Council's Cabinet addressed a range of issues, from housing and education to community safety and financial planning. Key decisions included approving the demolition of Marie Curie House, reviewing school standards, and outlining a new resident engagement strategy. The cabinet also discussed and made decisions on land disposal in East Dulwich, strategic community infrastructure funding, and the Tustin Estate renewal project.

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

Decisions from Meetings

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Consideration of proposal to close St Mary Magdalene CE Primary School

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 June 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025

...to approve the recommendation regarding the proposal to close St Mary Magdalene CE Primary School after considering representations from the statutory consultation period.

Recommendations Approved

Consideration of proposal to close Charlotte Sharman Primary School

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 June 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025

...to approve the recommendations following the statutory consultation regarding the proposed closure of Charlotte Sharman Primary School.

Recommendations Approved

Southwark's Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030 - Formal consultation review and suggested amendments to final draft

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 June 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025

...to approve Southwark's Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy 2025-2030.

Recommendations Approved

Expansion of Cherry Garden Special School

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 17 June 2025 11.00 am - June 17, 2025

...to approve the expansion of Cherry Garden Special School into a satellite provision at Bellenden Primary School following a consultation.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 86