Councillor Rachel Bentley

Ordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 20 November 2024 7.00 pm

The meeting approved the Southwark 2030 strategy, the Old Kent Road Area Action Plan: 2024 Draft and noted the Treasury Management – Mid-Year Update 2024-25.

Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission - Monday 18 November 2024 7.00 pm

The meeting was scheduled to hear presentations from a range of people on a range of topics, including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), the inclusion of children in schools, and the proposed work programme for 2024-2025. The most significant topic scheduled for discussion was the inclusion of children in schools, with reports about the rates of persistent absenteeism and permanent exclusion in the borough's schools.

Pensions Advisory Panel - Monday 30 September 2024 2.00 pm

This meeting included a training session on the implications of Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) pooling[^2] for fund administration, and a number of discussions about the work of the Southwark Pension Fund during the previous six months.

Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 26 September 2024 7.00 pm

The meeting covered two main topics: the council’s plans to create and support business networks across Southwark, and its plans to support residents with finding employment and developing the skills they need.

Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 4 September 2024 7.00 pm

This meeting has been postponed.