Ben Kind - Councillor for Lambeth (Brixton Rush Common)

Councillor Ben Kind

Labour Brixton Rush Common Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Families

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

52 meetings · Page 2 of 11

Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Monday 23 February 2026 5.00 pm

The Cabinet of Lambeth Council met on Monday 23 February 2026, approving the refreshed Borough of Sanctuary Strategy and noting the council's successful reaccreditation for this status. The meeting also saw the approval of the Quarter 3 2025/26 Budget Monitoring Report and the Revenue and Capital Budget for 2026/27, alongside the Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2029/30.

February 23, 2026, 5:00 pm
Children's Services Scrutiny Sub-Committee Guest

Children's Services Scrutiny Sub-Committee - Thursday 5 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Children's Services Scrutiny Sub-Committee of Lambeth Council was scheduled to discuss the financial position of the Children, Families and Education Directorate for the 2025/26 financial year. The committee was also due to review and potentially approve its work programme for the upcoming year, which includes a record of past actions and recommendations.

February 05, 2026, 7:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

Cabinet - Monday 2 February 2026 5.00 pm

The Cabinet meeting on 02 February 2026 focused on crucial strategies for the borough's future, including a comprehensive Air Quality Action Plan for 2026-2028, an updated Placement Sufficiency Strategy for children in care and care leavers, and the setting of HRA rents and service charges for the upcoming financial year. The council also reviewed its Medium-Term Financial Strategy, outlining significant savings proposals to address budget challenges.

February 02, 2026, 5:00 pm
Council Committee Member

Council - Wednesday, 21 January 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Council meeting scheduled for Wednesday 21 January 2026 was set to cover a range of important topics, including a review of the Council's Constitution, questions from councillors on various service areas, and several motions on significant issues facing the borough. The meeting also included an emergency motion regarding the Freedom Pass.

January 21, 2026, 7:00 pm
Corporate Parenting Board Chair

Corporate Parenting Board - Wednesday 14 January 2026 6.00 pm

January 14, 2026

Decisions from Meetings

36 decisions · Page 1 of 8

Borough of Sanctuary Strategy

From: Cabinet - Monday 23 February 2026 5.00 pm - February 23, 2026

... approve and adopt the Borough of Sanctuary Strategy and note the successful reaccreditation of Lambeth as a Borough of Sanctuary.

Recommendations Approved

Revenue and Capital Budget 2026/27 and Medium-Term Financial Strategy 2026/7 to 2029/30

From: Cabinet - Monday 23 February 2026 5.00 pm - February 23, 2026

...agreed the Revenue and Capital Budget for 2026/27 and the Medium-Term Financial Strategy for 2026/27 to 2029/30, including the setting of Council Tax.

Recommendations Approved

Quarter 3 2025/26 Budget Monitoring Report

From: Cabinet - Monday 23 February 2026 5.00 pm - February 23, 2026

...approved recommendations from the Quarter 3 2025/26 Budget Monitoring Report, including optimising Home to School Transport assistance and reviewing the Capital Investment Programme.

Recommendations Approved

January Financial Planning and Medium Term Strategy Report 2025-2030

From: Cabinet - Monday 2 February 2026 5.00 pm - February 02, 2026

...approved recommendations for the January Financial Planning and Medium Term Strategy Report 2025-2030, including proposals for savings and noting the provisional local government finance settlement.

Recommendations Approved

Placement Sufficiency Strategy for Children in Care & Care Experienced Young People 2025–30

From: Cabinet - Monday 2 February 2026 5.00 pm - February 02, 2026

... approved and endorsed the Placement Sufficiency Strategy for Children in Care and Care Experienced Young People 2025-30.

Recommendations Approved

Summary

Meetings Attended: 52

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 36