James McAsh - Councillor for Southwark (Goose Green)

Councillor James McAsh

Labour Goose Green Cabinet Member for Clean Air, Streets and Waste

Email: james.mcash@southwark.gov.uk

Council: Southwark

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: South multi-ward forum Cabinet (Committee Member) Council Assembly (Committee Member) Appointments Committee Cabinet (Livesey Trust) Committee (Committee Member) Audit, Governance and Standards Committee East Dulwich Neighbourhood (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

34 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
East Dulwich Neighbourhood Committee Member

East Dulwich Neighbourhood - Project Pitch Meeting, East Dulwich Neighbourhood Community Meeting - Monday 12 January 2026 7.00 pm

January 12, 2026, 7:00 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 (Livesey Trust) Committee Committee Member

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.

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

Decisions from Meetings

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Resident Engagement Strategy

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025

...the Cabinet approved the new Resident Engagement Strategy, as detailed in Appendix 1, and agreed to evaluate its impact in January 2028 to monitor progress.

Recommendations Approved

Approval to purchase: Rockingham Street Arches nos. 107, 106,105

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025

...to purchase Rockingham Street Arches nos. 107, 106, and 105 to generate long-term income, support local business, grow economic development, and support urban renewal.

For Determination

Allocations for Strategic Community Infrastructure Funding

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025

...to allocate up to £3,500,000 of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding to Veolia ES Southwark Limited as a grant towards the South East London Combined Heat and Power heat network extension, aiming to connect up to 4,400 additional homes and achieve substantial carbon savings.

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Policy and Resources: Revenue Monitoring Report 2025-26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025

...the Cabinet of Southwark decided to note the forecast revenue out-turn position for the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account, and Dedicated Schools Grant for the 2025-26 financial year, including adverse variances and mitigating actions.

For Determination

Gateway 3 – Variation Decision: Phase 2 of Extension to the South East London Combined Heat and Power plant (SELCHP) Heat Network

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025

...to vary the Heat Supply Agreement with Veolia ES Southwark Limited to extend the heat network, supplying low-carbon heat to an additional 4,400 homes, mostly on existing housing estates, through to 2050, requiring a £5.5 million capital expenditure and an estimated £208.8 million in revenue charges.

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 34

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 86