Doreen Forrester-Brown
Council: Southwark
Committees:
Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Monday 2 June 2025 6.30 pm
The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee met on Monday to discuss cyber security, internal and external audits, and the establishment of sub-committees. The committee was also scheduled to have a governance conversation with Darren Summers, Strategic Director of Integrated Health and Care. Finally, the committee was expected to review and agree on a work programme for 2025-26.
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.
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.
Ordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 19 March 2025 7.00 pm
The Council Assembly of Southwark Council on Wednesday 19 March 2025 saw the passing of a motion on green and leisure spaces, a motion on the extension of the franchise, a motion to support the creation of a National Care Service for England, and the approval of several reports. The Assembly also received community evidence submissions, heard a deputation, and responded to public and members’ questions.
Decisions from Meetings
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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.
For Determination
Local Development Scheme 2026-2029
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026
...to adopt the Local Development Scheme 2026-2029 and note the commencement of a full review of the Southwark Plan in 2026, outlining the timeframe for the preparation and review of planning policy documents.
For Determination
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.
For Determination
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.
For Determination
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.
For Determination
Summary
Meetings Attended: 39
Average per Month: 1.6
Decisions Recorded: 86