Alison Inglis-Jones - Councillor for Lambeth (Clapham Common and Abbeville)

Councillor Alison Inglis-Jones

Labour Clapham Common and Abbeville Food Poverty Champion

Email: AInglisJones@lambeth.gov.uk

Council: Lambeth

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee (Committee Member) Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Committee Member) Council (Committee Member) Planning Applications Committee (Substitute)

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Councillor Alison Inglis-Jones has demonstrated a consistent and evolving commitment to public service across her council tenure, with a particularly strong and focused presence in recent years, especially 2025. Her work has consistently revolved around key themes of social welfare, community infrastructure, and effective governance, with a notable shift towards championing vulnerable residents and addressing systemic issues.

Key Themes and Priorities:

Across her service, Inglis-Jones has prioritized the well-being of residents, with a particular emphasis on housing, social support, and community services. In earlier years (2024), her focus was on the adequacy of emergency support schemes, communication regarding housing repairs (especially damp and mould), and community engagement. By 2025, these concerns deepened and broadened, with a significant focus on food poverty, the needs of disadvantaged groups, and the critical role of local services like Centre 70. Her role as Food Poverty Champion in 2025 highlights a dedicated effort to tackle pressing social inequalities.

Evolution of Focus:

Inglis-Jones's priorities appear to have become more specialized and advocacy-driven in recent years. While 2024 saw her raising concerns about existing council schemes and communication protocols, 2025 marks a period of her taking on leadership roles (Chair of the Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee) and actively championing specific causes (Food Poverty Champion). Her advocacy for Centre 70 in 2025, stating > We could not live, we could not survive our weekly sessions without Centre 70. It simply would not be possible and therefore I will make a plea for any additional funding, exemplifies this evolution towards direct and passionate appeals for vital services.

Most Significant Contributions (Especially in Recent Years):

In 2025, Inglis-Jones's most significant contributions include her leadership as Chair of the Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee, where she drove discussions on improving housing association responsiveness and prioritizing vulnerable residents. Her active questioning of council strategies on employment and training for disadvantaged groups, and her strong advocacy for Centre 70, underscore her commitment to tangible social impact. Her emphasis on the limitations of remote advice services for highly vulnerable individuals also points to a nuanced understanding of service delivery.

Patterns and Consistent Areas of Interest:

A consistent thread throughout Inglis-Jones's council work is her dedication to scrutinizing council operations and advocating for improved resident services. She has consistently engaged with housing issues, budget deliberations, and community support mechanisms. Her active participation in committees like Overview and Scrutiny and Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee demonstrates a sustained interest in oversight and policy development. Her concern for effective communication, whether with residents about housing repairs or with utility companies about infrastructure, is a recurring theme. While her voting record on budget proposals in April 2025 was noted as contradictory, her overall engagement reflects a deep-seated desire to ensure the council effectively serves its constituents.

Yearly Activity Timeline

Throughout 2025, Councillor Alison Inglis-Jones was an active participant in various council committees, notably the Overview and Scrutiny Committee and the Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee, where she was elected Chair in July. Representing Clapham Common and Abbeville, her contributions spanned multiple key areas. She demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing social issues, actively questioning council strategies on employment and training for disadvantaged groups, and advocating for increased funding for vital local services like Centre 70, emphasizing that > We could not live, we could not survive our weekly sessions without Centre 70. It simply would not be possible and therefore I will make a plea for any additional funding. Inglis-Jones also focused on community infrastructure and services, raising concerns about traffic issues, library user surveys, and highway maintenance, including engagement with utility companies on footpath repairs. A significant theme of her work, particularly in her role as Food Poverty Champion and as Chair of the Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee, was improving communication and responsiveness from housing associations and ensuring the needs of vulnerable residents, including those with disabilities, were prioritized in repair and relocation processes. She also expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of remote advice services for highly vulnerable individuals. Her voting record on budget proposals in April was noted as contradictory. By November, she identified herself as the Food Poverty Champion and a Labour party member.

Monthly Activity in 2025

During the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on November 19, 2025, Councillor Alison Inglis-Jones identified herself as the Councillor for Clapham Common and Abbeville, and also as the Food Poverty Champion. She stated her political affiliation as a Labour party member.

Meetings in November 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 19 November 2025 7.00 pm - 19 November 2025

During the Overview and Scrutiny Committee meeting on November 19, 2025, Councillor Alison Inglis-Jones introduced herself as the Councillor for Clapham Common and Abbeville, and also as the Food Poverty Champion. She identified herself as a Labour party member.

Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

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Planning Applications Committee Substitute

Planning Applications Committee - Tuesday 9 September 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Planning Applications Committee met to discuss six planning items, including a new hotel, a temporary rooftop bar, and a new dwelling. Councillors approved applications for a hotel on Wyvil Road, a temporary bar on the roof of Elizabeth House, and a new house on land adjacent to Normandy Road.

September 09, 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Committee Committee Member

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 22 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss the condition of the borough's highways and pavements, and to review the council's approach to managing and investing in its housing stock and estates. The committee made several recommendations regarding the prioritisation of road repairs, communication with residents, and collaboration with Transport for London (TfL). The committee also discussed a new asset management framework for council housing, and a policy for the disposal of Housing Revenue Account (HRA) assets.

July 22, 2025
Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee Committee Member

Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Monday 21 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council Housing Scrutiny Sub-Committee met to discuss the condition of council housing stock and repairs strategy, proposals for a new call centre model, and the council's homelessness strategy. The committee agreed to review the call centre plans again in six months. They also requested more information on housing association routes, a breakdown of figures, non-decent homes criteria, and data showing comparisons with other boroughs.

July 21, 2025
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday 16 July 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Council meeting on 16 July 2025 addressed several key issues, including a response to the Supreme Court judgment on sex and gender, tackling child poverty, and reviewing various committee reports. Councillors also debated the allocation of seats on committees following a recent by-election.

July 16, 2025
Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Overview and Scrutiny Committee - Tuesday 20 May 2025 7.00 pm

The Lambeth Overview and Scrutiny Committee met to discuss invoices, debts owed to the council, and the management of council assets. The committee agreed to improve communication with advice agencies, reduce the use of bailiffs, and ensure timely payments to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). They also discussed the need for greater transparency and a more uniform approach to lease agreements for voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations.

May 20, 2025

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 28

Average per Month: 1.1

Decisions Recorded: 0