Councillor Ellie Cumbo
Email: ellie.cumbo@southwark.gov.uk
Council: Southwark
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Monday 8 September 2025 6.30 pm
The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee of Southwark Council met on 8 September 2025 to discuss a range of topics including fraud prevention, housing repairs and maintenance, and internal audit progress. The committee was also scheduled to hold a governance conversation with Aled Richards, Strategic Director for Environment, Sustainability & Leisure. In addition, they were expected to review their work programme for the year.
Licensing Committee - Monday 1 September 2025 6.00 pm
The Licensing Committee of Southwark Council met on 1 September 2025 to discuss several items, including a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy. The main focus of the meeting was to consider proposed changes to the existing policy and to agree on arrangements for public consultation. The committee was also scheduled to receive an update on recent appeals and prosecutions.
Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 24 July 2025 10.00 am
The Licensing Sub-Committee of Southwark Council scheduled a meeting to discuss licensing applications for two businesses: Tesco Express and Oli's Bakery Ltd. The meeting was scheduled to be held online/virtually. Councillors Renata Hamvas, Dora Dixon-Fyle MBE, and Jon Hartley were scheduled to be in attendance, with Councillor Ellie Cumbo as a reserve member.
Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Monday 14 July 2025 6.30 pm
Here is a summary of the scheduled discussions for the Audit, Governance and Standards Committee meeting on 14 July 2025.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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A Good Start in Life- Southwark School Standards report 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Southwark School Standards Report 2024-25, which notes the borough's educational achievements, including high Ofsted ratings and above-average key stage results.
Recommendations Approved
Resident Engagement Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the new Resident Engagement Strategy, as detailed in Appendix 1, and agreed to evaluate its impact in January 2028 to monitor progress.
For Determination
Allocations for Strategic Community Infrastructure Funding
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to allocate up to £3,500,000 of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding to Veolia ES Southwark Limited as a grant towards the South East London Combined Heat and Power heat network extension, aiming to connect up to 4,400 additional homes and achieve substantial carbon savings.
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Approval to purchase: Rockingham Street Arches nos. 107, 106,105
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to purchase Rockingham Street Arches nos. 107, 106, and 105 to generate long-term income, support local business, grow economic development, and support urban renewal.
For Determination
Demolition of Marie Curie
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...the Cabinet of Southwark decided to approve the demolition of the Marie Curie block, noting the assessment of alternative options and the review by the Housing Scrutiny Committee.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.7
Decisions Recorded: 11