The Overview & Scrutiny Committee of Southwark Council met on Wednesday 20 May 2015, agreeing to request further information on commercial rents to aid their ongoing scrutiny. The committee also discussed the council's approach to supporting refugees.

Commercial Rent Scrutiny

The committee agreed to request a full list of commercial premises and the rents being charged, along with more detailed information on these rents. This information is intended to support the committee's ongoing scrutiny of commercial rents within the borough. Councillor Rebecca Lury noted that this information had not yet been provided, stating, Now, you'll notice from your papers that we haven't got that information, and putting it diplomatically, that... The aim is to gain further momentum in understanding the current rental landscape.

Support for Refugees

The committee discussed the council's strategy and actions in supporting refugees. While specific details of the discussion were not fully captured in the provided text, it was a significant topic of conversation. Councillor Jasmine Ali, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees, was present, indicating the council's commitment to this area. The discussion likely covered the council's policies and initiatives designed to assist refugees arriving in Southwark.