Aled Richards
Council: Southwark
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
12 meetings · Page 1 of 3
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.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday, 12 March 2026 - 10.00 am
The Health and Wellbeing Board of Southwark Council was scheduled to discuss the development of the Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy, progress on integrated neighbourhood teams, and updates on healthy communities and air quality. The meeting agenda also included a review of the progress made in preventing suicides in Southwark and an update on the Council's Neighbourhoods Programme.
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, approving several key decisions including the extension of the Parks Grounds Maintenance Contract, the adoption of the Local Development Scheme 2026-2029, and the implementation of the Social Purpose of Land Framework pilot phase. The council also approved its Council Tax Base for 2026-27 and agreed to restructure the Senior Resources Leadership Team by creating two new director roles.
Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 11 December 2025 10.00 am
The Southwark Health and Wellbeing Board met on 11 December 2025 to discuss a range of topics, including updates on the Healthy Work and Lives strategy, the Financial Shield project, the SC1 London Life Sciences Innovation District, and the Health Protection Annual Report. The board was also scheduled to receive verbal updates on neighbourhood planning and the Health of the Borough event.
Decisions from Meetings
58 decisions · Page 3 of 12
Gateway 3 - Variation Decision: Parks Grounds Maintenance Contract Extension
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026
...approving the variation of the Parks Grounds Maintenance contract with Idverde U.K Limited for a four-year period from 3 October 2026, with an estimated annual cost of £3.289m, making a total contract value of £13.156m for the extension period and a total estimated lifetime contract value of £42.5m.
Recommendations Approved
The Council Tax Base for 2026-27
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026
...to approve a council tax base of 111,464.6 Band D equivalent dwellings and a collection rate of 96.50% for the year 2026-27, along with the continuation of existing council tax discounts, exemptions, and premiums.
Recommendations Approved
Senior Resources Leadership Team Structure
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026
...to approve changes to the Resources Senior Leadership Team structure, including the creation of a Director of Commercial Partnerships and Investments and a Director of Digital and Resident Experience, to enhance strategic oversight and improve services.
Recommendations Approved
Social Purpose of Land Framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026
... to approve the implementation of the Social Purpose of Land Framework pilot phase, establish the Southwark Land Partnership, and allocate £500,000 of reserve funding towards the pilot sites.
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 12
Average per Month: 1.2
Decisions Recorded: 58