Margy Newens - Councillor for Southwark (Dulwich Village)

Councillor Margy Newens

Labour Dulwich Village (Labour and Co-operative) Deputy Cabinet Member for a Cleaner Southwark

Email: margy.newens@southwark.gov.uk

Council: Southwark

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Licensing Sub-Committee (Committee Member) South Multi-Ward Forum Overview & Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Committee (Committee Member) Council Assembly (Committee Member) Environment Scrutiny Commission Audit, Governance and Standards (Civic Awards) Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Licensing Sub-Committee Audit, Governance and Standards Committee Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission (Committee Member) Dulwich Neighbourhood Community Meeting (Committee Member) Dulwich Neighbourhood Community Meeting (Committee Member)

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Licensing Committee Committee Member

Licensing Committee - Monday 1 September 2025 6.00 pm

The Licensing Committee of Southwark Council met on 1 September 2025 to discuss several items, including a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy. The main focus of the meeting was to consider proposed changes to the existing policy and to agree on arrangements for public consultation. The committee was also scheduled to receive an update on recent appeals and prosecutions.

September 01, 2025
Council Assembly Committee Member

Ordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 9 July 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of the Southwark Council Assembly, Councillor Sarah King was elected as the new Leader of the Council, and the cabinet will remain unchanged at present. Councillors debated a motion on community safety, and also discussed motions relating to welfare cuts, making space for girls in parks, a tourist tax, and limiting gambling premises. The assembly also approved a waiver for Councillor Maggie Browning's attendance due to maternity leave, and reviewed the Treasury Management Outturn report for 2024-25.

July 09, 2025
Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission Committee Member

Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission - Monday 7 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission met on 7 July 2025 to discuss pupil place planning, updates from traders at East Street Market, and the commission's proposed work programme for 2025-26. The meeting was scheduled to take place at 160 Tooley Street, London.

July 07, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee Committee Member

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 26 June 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Southwark Council convened a meeting to address a premises licence application and other standard items. Councillor Margy Newens, Deputy Cabinet Member for a Cleaner Southwark, Councillor Andy Simmons, and Councillor Kath Whittam were scheduled to be in attendance. The primary focus of the meeting was to be the consideration of a new premises licence for The Pyrotechnist's Arms.

June 26, 2025
Licensing Sub-Committee

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 5 June 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday 5 June 2025 to consider applications for premises licences under the Licensing Act 2003. The committee, consisting of Councillor Renata Hamvas, Councillor Ellie Cumbo, and Councillor Dora Dixon-Fyle MBE, will review applications for Popeye's at 234-236 Walworth Road and Kent Restaurant and Lounge at 516 Old Kent Road. The sub-committee will determine the applications based on the licensing objectives, representations received, and the council's licensing policy.

June 05, 2025

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 70

Average per Month: 2.7

Decisions Recorded: 0