John Batteson - Councillor for Southwark (Newington)

Councillor John Batteson

Labour Newington Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Jobs and Business

Email: john.batteson@southwark.gov.uk

Council: Southwark

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: West Central multi-ward forum Cabinet (Committee Member) Council Assembly (Committee Member) Audit, Governance and Standards Committee Audit, Governance and Standards (Civic Awards) Sub-Committee Audit, Governance and Standards Committee Cabinet (Livesey Trust) Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

33 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 (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
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

Decisions from Meetings

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Corporate Parenting Annual Report 2023-24

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 January 2025 11.00 am - December 30, 2025

...to note the Corporate Parenting Annual Report 2023-24.

Recommendations Approved

Allocations for Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy Funding

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 January 2025 11.00 am - December 30, 2025

...to approve project allocations for Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding.

Recommendations Approved

Housing Revenue Account - Final Rent and Charges Report 2025-26

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 January 2025 11.00 am - December 30, 2025

...to approve the Housing Revenue Account budget and set rents for 2025-26.

Recommendations Approved

Tustin Estate Update and Phase 2 Compulsory Purchase Order

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 January 2025 11.00 am - December 30, 2025

...to approve the Compulsory Purchase Order strategy for phase 2 of the Tustin Estate Regeneration.

Information Only

Streets for People Delivery Plan

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 7 January 2025 11.00 am - December 30, 2025

...to approve the Streets for People delivery plan.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 33

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 86