Councillor John Batteson
Email: john.batteson@southwark.gov.uk
Council: Southwark
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
38 meetings · Page 1 of 8
Ordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 18 March 2026 7.00 pm
The Council Assembly is scheduled to consider a range of reports, including the review of the Statement of Licensing Policy and the Pay Policy Statement. Members will also debate motions on topics such as tackling antisocial behaviour and protecting the Freedom Pass.
Council Assembly - Wednesday, 18 March 2026 - 9.00 pm
The Council Assembly of Southwark Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 18 March 2026 to consider nominations for the Freedom of the Borough award. This meeting will also include preliminary business such as apologies for absence and announcements.
Cabinet - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 3.00 pm
The Cabinet of Southwark Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 16 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a discussion on a petition concerning businesses in Dulwich Village and a review of the council's performance and delivery over the past four years.
Walworth Neighbourhood Community Meeting - Tuesday, 3 March 2026 - 7.30 pm
The Walworth Neighbourhood Community Meeting was scheduled to discuss the allocation of funds for local improvement projects. Key items on the agenda included the allocation of capital funding for the Cleaner Greener Safer programme and the Devolved Highways Budget, as well as the distribution of revenue for the Neighbourhoods Fund.
Budget and Council Tax Setting Meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 25 February 2026 7.00 pm
The Council Assembly of Southwark Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to set the budget and council tax for 2026-27. Key decisions included the approval of the final balanced budget, which incorporates an increase in Southwark's local Council Tax of 4.99%, and the noting of the Greater London Authority's proposed precept. The Assembly also formally moved and resolved the item concerning the proportionality and allocation of seats on committees.
Decisions from Meetings
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Southwark Construction New Homes Update
From: Cabinet - Monday 2 February 2026 3.00 pm - February 02, 2026
...the Cabinet noted the update position on the council new homes delivery programme and its achievements to 31 December 2025.
Recommendations Approved
Admission arrangements for community primary schools – September 2027
From: Cabinet - Monday 2 February 2026 3.00 pm - February 02, 2026
...agreed to the admission arrangements for community primary schools for September 2027, including reductions in the Published Admission Numbers (PANs) for Keyworth Primary School and Phoenix Primary School.
Recommendations Approved
Southwark's Enhanced Biodiversity Duty Report
From: Cabinet - Monday 2 February 2026 3.00 pm - February 02, 2026
...noted and supported the requirement to meet the enhanced Biodiversity Duty reporting requirements introduced by the Environment Act 2021 and approved the Southwark's Enhanced Biodiversity Duty Report for submission to the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Recommendations Approved
Disposal of Freehold at Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7XW
From: Cabinet - Monday 2 February 2026 3.00 pm - February 02, 2026
... approved the disposal of the Council's freehold interest in the property at Westminster Bridge Road, London, SE1 7XW, by auction or other appropriate method to generate a capital receipt.
Recommendations Approved
Phase 2 of the Tustin Estate Renewal Update
From: Cabinet - Monday 2 February 2026 3.00 pm - February 02, 2026
...agreed to enter into the Phase 2 main works contract with BY Development Limited for the Tustin Estate Renewal in the estimated sum of £164,499,943.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 38
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 95