Jason Ochere - Councillor for Southwark (St Giles)

Councillor Jason Ochere

Labour St Giles

Email: jason.ochere@southwark.gov.uk

Council: Southwark

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: West Central multi-ward forum Health and Social Care Scrutiny Commission Council Assembly (Committee Member) Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Housing Scrutiny Commission (Chair) Audit, Governance and Standards Committee Constitutional Steering Panel (Committee Member) Council Assembly Business Panel (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

31 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Housing Scrutiny Commission Chair

Housing Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 4 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Housing Scrutiny Commission is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 4 February 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a review of social landlord communications and performance, as well as a discussion on potential recommendations to the Cabinet. The Commission will also consider its work programme for the upcoming municipal year.

February 04, 2026, 7:00 pm
Council Assembly Business Panel Committee Member

Council Assembly Business Panel - Tuesday 27 January 2026 6.00 pm

January 27, 2026, 6:00 pm
Overview & Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 20 January 2026 6.30 pm

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday 20 January 2026 was set to review the council's progress on its Well-Run Council goal and the overall Council Delivery Plan performance for the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. Additionally, the committee was scheduled to discuss the setup of a task and finish group concerning refugees and the Borough of Sanctuary initiative, as well as review the committee's work programme.

January 20, 2026, 6:30 pm
Constitutional Steering Panel Committee Member

Constitutional Steering Panel - Monday 19 January 2026 6.00 pm

January 19, 2026, 6:00 pm
Overview & Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 10.30 am

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for Monday 19 January 2026 was set to focus on the council's proposed budget for the upcoming financial year and an update on revenue monitoring. The committee was also scheduled to review the council's approach to climate action and its workforce profile.

January 19, 2026, 10:30 am

Decisions from Meetings

6 decisions · Page 1 of 2

School Street - Alleyn’s Junior School – Hillsboro Road

From: Housing Scrutiny Commission - Monday 28 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 28, 2025

...to approve the extension of the existing School Street proposal at Alleyn's Junior School on Hillsboro Road, subject to statutory consultation and the making of necessary Traffic Management Orders.

Recommendations Approved

Installation of controlled pedestrian crossing on Townley Road

From: Housing Scrutiny Commission - Monday 28 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 28, 2025

...to approve the implementation of non-strategic traffic and highway improvements, including pedestrian crossings like the one on Townley Road, and complementary streetspace measures, subject to statutory consultation and procedures, and to instruct officers to make the necessary Traffic Management Orders.

Recommendations Approved

Gateway 3 - Variation Decision: Environmental Enforcement

From: Housing Scrutiny Commission - Monday 28 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 28, 2025

...to approve a cost-neutral contract variation with APCOA Parking UK Ltd to extend their parking enforcement services to include enforcement of littering offences under the Environmental Protection Act 1987 from June 16, 2025, to December 15, 2026, with a 12-month break clause.

Recommendations Approved

Neighbourhood CIL project allocations - second tranche

From: Housing Scrutiny Commission - Monday 28 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 28, 2025

...to approve the second tranche of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy project allocations, totaling several million pounds, for a variety of community improvements including landscaping, security enhancements, building refurbishments, and public realm upgrades across Southwark.

Recommendations Approved

Flood Alleviation and SUDS Schemes 2025-26

From: Housing Scrutiny Commission - Monday 28 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 28, 2025

...to approve the implementation of the Flood Alleviation and SUDS Schemes Programme for 2025-26.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 31

Average per Month: 1.4

Decisions Recorded: 6