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

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

30 meetings · Page 6 of 6

Cabinet

Cabinet - Monday 17 June 2024 11.00 am

The Southwark Council Cabinet meeting on Monday 17 June 2024 addressed several significant issues, including the closure of Comber Grove Primary School, the development of a school food procurement framework, and the procurement strategy for council energy contracts.

June 17, 2024
Council Assembly

Mayor Making/Annual meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 22 May 2024 6.00 pm

May 22, 2024
Audit, Governance and Standards Committee

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Wednesday 22 May 2024 8.00 pm

May 22, 2024
Audit, Governance and Standards (Civic Awards) Sub-Committee

Audit, Governance and Standards (Civic Awards) Sub-Committee - Monday 4 March 2024 6.00 pm

March 04, 2024
Audit, Governance and Standards Committee

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Monday 5 February 2024 6.30 pm

February 05, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

81 decisions · Page 1 of 17

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.

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.

Information Only

Demolition of Marie Curie

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

...the Cabinet of Southwark decided to approve the demolition of the Marie Curie block, noting the assessment of alternative options and the review by the Housing Scrutiny Committee.

Information Only

A Good Start in Life- Southwark School Standards report 2024-25

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

...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Southwark School Standards Report 2024-25, which notes the borough's educational achievements, including high Ofsted ratings and above-average key stage results.

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

Summary

Meetings Attended: 30

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 81