Councillor Jon Hartley

Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 5 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission of Southwark Council met on Thursday 5 February 2026 to discuss the work programme, receive an update on pupils from recently closed schools, and interview a representative from HATS, a private provider of home-to-school transport for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The commission also reviewed minutes from a previous meeting and discussed the ongoing work programme for the municipal year.

Licensing Committee - Thursday 29 January 2026 6.00 pm

The Licensing Committee of Southwark Council met on Thursday 29 January 2026 to discuss several key policy matters related to the Licensing Act 2003. The meeting's agenda included a review of the proposed Statement of Licensing Policy for 2026-2031, an examination of the Cumulative Impact Areas within Southwark, and a discussion on the future of the Late-Night Levy.

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

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 11 December 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee met to consider a new premises licence application for Crispies, a restaurant on Walworth Road. The application requested permission to provide late night refreshment until 4am, seven days a week. This was met with objections from the Metropolitan Police, the council's licensing team, and local residents.

Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 3 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission met to discuss the Southwark Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) annual report for 2024/25, the Connect to Work programme, and to interview Councillor Jasmine Ali, Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees. The commission also reviewed the work programme for 2025-2026.