Councillor Nick Johnson

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.

the Health and Social Care Scrutiny Commission of Southwark Council

The Health and Social Care Scrutiny Commission met to discuss children's respite care, cancer prevention, a nursing care home delivery scrutiny review report, safeguarding, and the commission's work programme. The meeting was scheduled to include presentations from Southwark Council's Public Health team and the South East London Cancer Alliance (SELCA).

the Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) of Southwark Council

The Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) met on 1 July 2025 to consider two planning applications relating to South Dock Marina and Dulwich Sports Club. The committee was scheduled to discuss the refurbishment of the South Dock Marina boatyard, and the construction of outdoor playing facilities and a sports pavilion at Dulwich Sports Club.

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Monday 2 June 2025 6.30 pm

The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee met on Monday to discuss cyber security, internal and external audits, and the establishment of sub-committees. The committee was also scheduled to have a governance conversation with Darren Summers, Strategic Director of Integrated Health and Care. Finally, the committee was expected to review and agree on a work programme for 2025-26.

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Saturday 17 May 2025 12.00 pm

The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee met on Saturday 17 May 2025 to discuss the formation of sub-committees. The committee voted to establish two sub-committees: one to handle complaints of misconduct against elected councillors and co-opted members, and another to consider civic awards. The decision on the membership of these sub-committees was deferred to the next committee meeting.