Councillor Richard Leeming

Council Tax Setting Committee 2026 - Friday 27 February 2026 10.00 am

The Council Tax Setting Committee met on Friday 27 February 2026 to discuss the setting of the council tax for the 2026-27 financial year. The meeting's agenda focused on the proposed council tax increase and the Greater London Authority (GLA) precept.

Budget and Council Tax Setting Meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 25 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Council Assembly of Southwark Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to set the budget and council tax for 2026-27. Key decisions included the approval of the final balanced budget, which incorporates an increase in Southwark's local Council Tax of 4.99%, and the noting of the Greater London Authority's proposed precept. The Assembly also formally moved and resolved the item concerning the proportionality and allocation of seats on committees.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday, 20 January 2026 - 6.30 pm

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday 20 January 2026 was set to review the council's progress on its Well-Run Council goal and the overall Council Delivery Plan performance for the second quarter of the 2025/26 financial year. Additionally, the committee was scheduled to discuss the setup of a task and finish group concerning refugees and the Borough of Sanctuary initiative, as well as review the committee's work programme.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday 19 January 2026 10.30 am

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee meeting scheduled for Monday 19 January 2026 was set to focus on the council's proposed budget for the upcoming financial year and an update on revenue monitoring. The committee was also scheduled to review the council's approach to climate action and its workforce profile.

East Dulwich Neighbourhood - Project Pitch Meeting, East Dulwich Neighbourhood Community Meeting - Monday 12 January 2026 7.00 pm