Councillor Rachel Bentley

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

Pensions Advisory Panel - Tuesday 9 December 2025 12.15 pm

The Pensions Advisory Panel was scheduled to meet to discuss the preliminary results of the 2025 actuarial valuation, review the fund's investment strategy, and receive updates on conflict zones, administration strategy, asset allocation, responsible investment, and the pension fund's statement of accounts. The agenda also included updates from the Local Pension Board and Pension Services.

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.

Ordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 12 November 2025 7.00 pm

Southwark Council Assembly met to discuss resident's rights, ethical investments, and local funding, among other items. The council approved changes to its committee structure and investment strategy, and reappointed an independent advisor. Motions were passed regarding fairer funding, ethical investments, improvements to Peckham Rye Station, and Thames Water.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss community safety, major works on the Chilton Grove Estate, and responses to recommendations arising from scrutiny of major works on the Consort Estate. They were also scheduled to discuss and agree annual work programmes for the Overview & Scrutiny Committee and its commissions for the 2025/26 municipal year.