Councillor Sarah King
Email: leader@southwark.gov.uk
Council: Southwark
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Corporate Parenting Committee - Wednesday 16 July 2025 2.00 pm
The Corporate Parenting Committee was scheduled to meet on 16 July 2025 to discuss several issues relating to children in care, including employability pathways for care leavers, the annual health report for looked after children, and the Southwark Homes for Southwark Children programme. The committee was also scheduled to elect a vice-chair and review its work plan for the year.
Ordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 9 July 2025 7.00 pm
At a meeting of the Southwark Council Assembly, Councillor Sarah King was elected as the new Leader of the Council, and the cabinet will remain unchanged at present. Councillors debated a motion on community safety, and also discussed motions relating to welfare cuts, making space for girls in parks, a tourist tax, and limiting gambling premises. The assembly also approved a waiver for Councillor Maggie Browning's attendance due to maternity leave, and reviewed the Treasury Management Outturn report for 2024-25.
Cabinet - Monday 7 July 2025 3.00 pm
The Southwark Council cabinet met on 7 July 2025, approving a new good landlord plan, an affordable workspace strategy, and several planning documents. The cabinet also approved the award of a contract for violence against women and girls (VAWG) support services to the Bede House Association. Councillor Kieron Williams, Leader of the Council, noted that this was his last cabinet meeting as leader.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Resident Engagement Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the new Resident Engagement Strategy, as detailed in Appendix 1, and agreed to evaluate its impact in January 2028 to monitor progress.
For Determination
Allocations for Strategic Community Infrastructure Funding
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to allocate up to £3,500,000 of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding to Veolia ES Southwark Limited as a grant towards the South East London Combined Heat and Power heat network extension, aiming to connect up to 4,400 additional homes and achieve substantial carbon savings.
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Demolition of Marie Curie
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...the Cabinet of Southwark decided to approve the demolition of the Marie Curie block, noting the assessment of alternative options and the review by the Housing Scrutiny Committee.
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A Good Start in Life- Southwark School Standards report 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Southwark School Standards Report 2024-25, which notes the borough's educational achievements, including high Ofsted ratings and above-average key stage results.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to purchase: Rockingham Street Arches nos. 107, 106,105
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to purchase Rockingham Street Arches nos. 107, 106, and 105 to generate long-term income, support local business, grow economic development, and support urban renewal.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.5
Decisions Recorded: 81