Councillor Nick Johnson

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Thursday 5 September 2024 6.30 pm

The committee noted the external auditor's annual report for 2022-23, the audit progress update for the year ending 31 March 2024, and the external audit plan and strategy for the Southwark Pension Fund for 2023-24. They also noted the internal audit progress reports for 2023-24 and 2024-25 and the internal audit annual report and statement of assurance for 2023-24. The committee also noted the draft statement of accounts for 2023-24, approved the annual governance statement for 2023-24, and noted the report of the corporate anti-fraud team and special investigations team. Finally, they noted the HRA update and appointed Councillor Dora Dixon-Fyle MBE to the vacant positions on the audit, governance and standards (standards) sub-committee and the audit, governance and standards (civic awards) sub-committee.

Planning Committee (Major Applications) A - Wednesday 31 July 2024 6.30 pm

This meeting included the release of Section 106 funding to pay for the improvement of two sites, as well as an application to redevelop a site in Bear Lane. It also included the release of S106 funding to pay for the council's Employment and Training Programme. Please remember that this is just a summary of what was scheduled to be discussed at the meeting, and is not a summary of what was actually discussed or decided.

Council Assembly - Wednesday 17 July 2024 7.00 pm

The Council Assembly meeting on 17 July 2024 saw Councillors debate and agree motions on the state of social housing in Southwark, the abuse of Councillors, and traffic on Lower Road in Rotherhithe. The Council also agreed amendments to its constitution related to Human Resources and approved its pay policy for 2024-25.

Planning Committee (Major Applications) A - Tuesday 16 July 2024 6.30 pm

This meeting has been postponed.

Planning Committee (Major Applications) A - Wednesday 12 June 2024 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee (Major Applications) A of Southwark Council met on Wednesday 12 June 2024 to discuss several significant planning applications, including the redevelopment of 1-7 Stamford Street and land at 18 Blackfriars Road. The committee granted planning permission and listed building consent for the project, subject to conditions and legal agreements.