Councillor Malcolm Clark

Budget Council, Council - Wednesday 5 March 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting approved the Revenue and Capital Budget 2025/26, the External Auditor Recommendations and the Pay Policy Statement 2025/26. Both the Green and Liberal Democrat groups presented alternative budgets that were not carried.

Planning Applications Committee - Tuesday 25 February 2025 7.00 pm

Lambeth Council granted planning permission for the installation of two temporary office cabins at Cressingham Gardens, despite objections from residents about the lack of consultation, the loss of parking spaces, and the potential for antisocial behaviour.

Planning Applications Committee - Tuesday 4 February 2025 7.00 pm

The committee voted unanimously to approve planning permission and listed building consent for the change of use of the former public conveniences at 180 Kennington Lane to a retail unit to be used by a florist. The approval was subject to conditions, including the submission of a delivery and servicing plan, a construction management plan, and the completion of a Section 106 agreement requiring the development to be business permit free. An informative was added to the application to encourage the applicant to pay staff the Lambeth Living Wage.

Council - Wednesday 22 January 2025 7.00 pm

The meeting began with tributes to past Councillors Rob Hill and Burt Williams, who had recently died. Councillors then heard deputations from residents on the condition of Palace Road Nature Garden, the need for cycle hangers suitable for cargo bikes, and poor housing conditions and repairs on the Tulse Hill Estate.

Planning Applications Committee - Tuesday 14 January 2025 7.00 pm

The committee voted unanimously to grant planning permission for the change of use of a building in Agnes Riley Gardens to a cafe. A condition was added to require the toilets to remain open to the public when the cafe is open. Councillors also added an informative asking officers to encourage the use of technologies that prevent smells from escaping the building.