Councillor Rachel Bentley

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.

Annual and Mayor Making meeting, Council Assembly - Saturday 17 May 2025 11.00 am

The annual meeting of the Southwark Council Assembly included the election of Councillor Sonny Lambe as the Mayor of Southwark for 2025-2026, and considered reports on executive functions, committee appointments, and scrutiny activity. Councillor Sabina Emmanuel was appointed as Deputy Mayor.

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.

Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 8 April 2025 7.00 pm

The Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission meeting included a discussion of youth employment support, an update on the East Street Market renovation, and a report on the Southwark Safeguarding Children Partnership. The commission was also scheduled to discuss draft scrutiny recommendations and its work programme for the year.

Pensions Advisory Panel - Wednesday 19 March 2025 1.30 pm

The Pensions Advisory Panel meeting included a discussion of the 2023-2024 Pension Fund Statement of Accounts, the Asset Allocation and Net Zero Strategy Update for the end of 2024, and the Panel was to receive a verbal update on the progress being made in the pooling of London Local Government Pension Scheme funds.