Councillor Emily Tester
Email: emily.tester@southwark.gov.uk
Council: Southwark
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
51 meetings · Page 2 of 11
Decision-making meeting, Bermondsey Neighbourhood Community Meeting - Wednesday 11 March 2026 7.00 pm
The Bermondsey Neighbourhood Community Meeting was scheduled to discuss the allocation of funds for several local improvement programmes. Key agenda items included the allocation of capital funding for the Cleaner Greener Safer programme and the Devolved Highways Budget for 2026-27, as well as the distribution of funds for the Neighbourhoods Fund 2026-27.
Housing Scrutiny Commission - Thursday 5 March 2026 7.00 pm
The Housing Scrutiny Commission was scheduled to discuss progress on major works projects, the council's Good Landlord Plan,
and issues related to empty homes. The meeting also included an interview with the Cabinet Member for Council Homes and a review of the commission's work programme.
Planning Committee (Major Applications) B - Tuesday 3 March 2026 6.30 pm
The Planning Committee (Major Applications) B was scheduled to discuss the release of funds from Section 106 agreements to support affordable housing delivery and consider three major development management applications. The meeting was also set to include the election of a Vice-Chair for the planning committees.
Budget and Council Tax Setting Meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 25 February 2026 7.00 pm
The Council Assembly of Southwark Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to set the budget and council tax for 2026-27. Key decisions included the approval of the final balanced budget, which incorporates an increase in Southwark's local Council Tax of 4.99%, and the noting of the Greater London Authority's proposed precept. The Assembly also formally moved and resolved the item concerning the proportionality and allocation of seats on committees.
Housing Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 4 February 2026 7.00 pm
The Housing Scrutiny Commission was scheduled to consider its work programme for the 2025-2026 municipal year and to hear from social landlords about their performance and communications with residents. The meeting was also set to include a discussion on potential recommendations to Cabinet stemming from the Commission's work.
Decisions from Meetings
6 decisions · Page 1 of 2
School Street - Alleyn’s Junior School – Hillsboro Road
From: Housing Scrutiny Commission - Monday 28 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 28, 2025
...to approve the extension of the existing School Street proposal at Alleyn's Junior School on Hillsboro Road, subject to statutory consultation and the making of necessary Traffic Management Orders.
Recommendations Approved
Installation of controlled pedestrian crossing on Townley Road
From: Housing Scrutiny Commission - Monday 28 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 28, 2025
...to approve the implementation of non-strategic traffic and highway improvements, including pedestrian crossings like the one on Townley Road, and complementary streetspace measures, subject to statutory consultation and procedures, and to instruct officers to make the necessary Traffic Management Orders.
Recommendations Approved
Gateway 3 - Variation Decision: Environmental Enforcement
From: Housing Scrutiny Commission - Monday 28 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 28, 2025
...to approve a cost-neutral contract variation with APCOA Parking UK Ltd to extend their parking enforcement services to include enforcement of littering offences under the Environmental Protection Act 1987 from June 16, 2025, to December 15, 2026, with a 12-month break clause.
Recommendations Approved
Neighbourhood CIL project allocations - second tranche
From: Housing Scrutiny Commission - Monday 28 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 28, 2025
...to approve the second tranche of Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy project allocations, totaling several million pounds, for a variety of community improvements including landscaping, security enhancements, building refurbishments, and public realm upgrades across Southwark.
Recommendations Approved
Flood Alleviation and SUDS Schemes 2025-26
From: Housing Scrutiny Commission - Monday 28 July 2025 7.00 pm - July 28, 2025
...to approve the implementation of the Flood Alleviation and SUDS Schemes Programme for 2025-26.
Recommendations Approved
Summary
Meetings Attended: 51
Average per Month: 2.0
Decisions Recorded: 6