The Environment, Community Safety and Engagement Scrutiny Commission of Southwark Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday 26 November 2025. The agenda includes a community safety review, a play space scrutiny review, and a review of the commission's work programme. The meeting will also cover apologies for absence, notification of urgent business, and disclosure of interests.

Community Safety Review

The commission is scheduled to discuss community safety, including crime and anti-social behaviour hotspots. A cover report and presentation are enclosed in the agenda for the meeting.

Play Space Scrutiny Review

The commission is scheduled to discuss the Play Space Scrutiny Review, covering planning and regeneration, as well as housing, environment, sustainability, and leisure.

An officer report is enclosed in the agenda, providing an update on the Open Space Needs Assessment. The report also includes a briefing on how regeneration schemes support the provision and upgrades of playgrounds.

A briefing report on spending and service provision by Housing and Environment, Sustainability & Leisure Directorates is also provided, to enable comparison to inform the Play Space Scrutiny Review.

Work Programme

The commission is scheduled to review its work programme.