Vishal Seegoolam
Council: Southwark
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
8 meetings · Page 1 of 2
Cabinet - Monday, 16 March 2026 - 3.00 pm
The Cabinet of Southwark Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 16 March 2026. The meeting's agenda includes a discussion on a petition concerning businesses in Dulwich Village and a review of the council's performance and delivery over the past four years.
Cabinet - Monday 2 February 2026 3.00 pm
The Cabinet meeting on 2 February 2026 addressed several key areas, including the approval of the Older People's Housing Strategy 2026-2036, the proposed admission arrangements for community primary schools for September 2027, and the 2026-27 General Fund budget and Medium-Term Financial Strategy. The Cabinet also noted updates on the Southwark Construction New Homes Programme and Phase 2 of the Tustin Estate Renewal.
Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am
The Cabinet of Southwark Council met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to discuss several key issues, approving a new framework for land use, extending a contract for park maintenance, and agreeing to a new council tax base for the upcoming financial year. The meeting also saw the approval of proposed changes to the Senior Resources Leadership Team structure, including the creation of two new director roles.
Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am
At a meeting on 2 December 2025, Southwark Council's Cabinet addressed a range of issues, from housing and education to community safety and financial planning. Key decisions included approving the demolition of Marie Curie House, reviewing school standards, and outlining a new resident engagement strategy. The cabinet also discussed and made decisions on land disposal in East Dulwich, strategic community infrastructure funding, and the Tustin Estate renewal project.
Cabinet - Tuesday 14 October 2025 2.00 pm
The Southwark Council cabinet met on 14 October 2025, and agreed to dispose of land for a new care home, adopt a climate and environment supplementary planning document, consult on changes to the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) for student housing, authorise the letting of underground garage space, and award a contract for integrated sexual and reproductive health services.
Decisions from Meetings
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Gateway 3 – Variation Decision: Phase 2 of Extension to the South East London Combined Heat and Power plant (SELCHP) Heat Network
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to vary the Heat Supply Agreement with Veolia ES Southwark Limited to extend the heat network, supplying low-carbon heat to an additional 4,400 homes, mostly on existing housing estates, through to 2050, requiring a £5.5 million capital expenditure and an estimated £208.8 million in revenue charges.
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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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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.
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
Policy and Resources: Revenue Monitoring Report 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...the Cabinet of Southwark decided to note the forecast revenue out-turn position for the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account, and Dedicated Schools Grant for the 2025-26 financial year, including adverse variances and mitigating actions.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 8
Average per Month: 0.8
Decisions Recorded: 58