Councillor Emily Tester

Planning Committee (Major Applications) B - Tuesday 9 December 2025 6.30 pm

The Southwark Council Planning Committee (Major Applications) B is scheduled to meet on 9 December 2025 to discuss two major planning applications. The more significant application concerns the redevelopment of the Former Blackfriars Crown Court site, while the other involves alterations to the already approved plans for the Southwark Underground Station site following its recent listing as a heritage asset.

Housing Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 2 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing Scrutiny Commission met to discuss challenges around housing delivery, district heating issues, and the progress of the Good Landlord Plan. Councillor Jason Ochere, Chair of the Housing Scrutiny Commission, and the other members were scheduled to review the commission's work programme for the coming year.

Ordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 12 November 2025 7.00 pm

Southwark Council Assembly met to discuss resident's rights, ethical investments, and local funding, among other items. The council approved changes to its committee structure and investment strategy, and reappointed an independent advisor. Motions were passed regarding fairer funding, ethical investments, improvements to Peckham Rye Station, and Thames Water.

Planning Committee (Major Applications) B - Wednesday 5 November 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee (Major Applications) B met on 5 November 2025, and approved the release of £250,000 for cycling infrastructure improvements on Mandela Way, and approved the demolition of Coburg House and erection of a new building comprising commercial floorspace and purpose built student accommodation. Councillor Richard Livingstone, Chair of the Planning Committee (Major Applications) B, informed the meeting that an addendum report and members' pack had been circulated.

Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) - Wednesday 15 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Planning Committee (Smaller Applications) was scheduled to convene to discuss several planning matters, including tree preservation orders and a development management application. The meeting was set to address objections to proposed Tree Preservation Orders (TPOs) and consider an application for the construction of social rented homes.