Councillor Youcef Hassaine

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.

Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission - Monday 7 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission met on 7 July 2025 to discuss pupil place planning, updates from traders at East Street Market, and the commission's proposed work programme for 2025-26. The meeting was scheduled to take place at 160 Tooley Street, London.

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Saturday 17 May 2025 12.00 pm

The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee met on Saturday 17 May 2025 to discuss the formation of sub-committees. The committee voted to establish two sub-committees: one to handle complaints of misconduct against elected councillors and co-opted members, and another to consider civic awards. The decision on the membership of these sub-committees was deferred to the next committee meeting.

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.

Corporate Parenting Committee - Thursday 17 April 2025 2.15 pm

The Corporate Parenting Committee was scheduled to meet on Thursday 17 April 2025 to discuss a work plan for the coming year, receive a verbal update from Speakerbox, and hold a workshop on care leavers entering employment.