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
58 decisions · Page 5 of 12
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
Phase 2 of the Tustin Estate Renewal
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to accelerate the delivery of affordable housing in Phase 2 of the Tustin Estate Renewal, the Cabinet agreed to change the strategy, increase the number of council homes, enter into an Early Works contract, and note the updated total estimated cost.
Recommendations Approved
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
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.
Recommendations Approved
Policy and Resources: Capital Monitoring Report 2025-26 and Southwark 2030 strategic alignment
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to note the forecast capital out-turn position for 2025-26, the alignment of the general fund capital programme to the Southwark 2030 priorities, the significant borrowing requirements for both the general fund and housing investment programmes, and to approve the virements and variations to the general fund and housing investment capital programmes, including the demolition of the Marie Curie block on Sceaux Gardens Estate.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 8
Average per Month: 0.8
Decisions Recorded: 58