Councillor Cleo Soanes

Ordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 9 July 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of the Southwark Council Assembly, Councillor Sarah King was elected as the new Leader of the Council, and the cabinet will remain unchanged at present. Councillors debated a motion on community safety, and also discussed motions relating to welfare cuts, making space for girls in parks, a tourist tax, and limiting gambling premises. The assembly also approved a waiver for Councillor Maggie Browning's attendance due to maternity leave, and reviewed the Treasury Management Outturn report for 2024-25.

the Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) of Southwark Council

The Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) met on 1 July 2025 to consider two planning applications relating to South Dock Marina and Dulwich Sports Club. The committee was scheduled to discuss the refurbishment of the South Dock Marina boatyard, and the construction of outdoor playing facilities and a sports pavilion at Dulwich Sports Club.

Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Saturday 17 May 2025 12.00 pm

The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee met on Saturday 17 May 2025 to discuss the formation of sub-committees. The committee voted to establish two sub-committees: one to handle complaints of misconduct against elected councillors and co-opted members, and another to consider civic awards. The decision on the membership of these sub-committees was deferred to the next committee meeting.

Annual and Mayor Making meeting, Council Assembly - Saturday 17 May 2025 11.00 am

The annual meeting of the Southwark Council Assembly included the election of Councillor Sonny Lambe as the Mayor of Southwark for 2025-2026, and considered reports on executive functions, committee appointments, and scrutiny activity. Councillor Sabina Emmanuel was appointed as Deputy Mayor.

Planning Committee (Major Applications) B - Wednesday 14 May 2025 6.30 pm

Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Planning Committee (Major Applications) B meeting on 14 May 2025. The agenda included the adoption of several supplementary planning documents and consideration of development management, including planning applications for Ilderton Road and Crimscott Street. Note that this summary is based solely on the agenda and associated documents, and does not reflect actual discussions or decisions made during the meeting.