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.
39 meetings · Page 2 of 8
Planning Committee (Major Applications) A - Tuesday 14 October 2025 6.30 pm
The Planning Committee (Major Applications) A was scheduled to meet on 14 October 2025, to discuss several planning and development matters. The agenda included approving minutes from a prior meeting, considering the release of funds for park improvements, and reviewing development management reports for two major applications concerning the Snowsfields Quarter and New City Court.
Housing Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 14 October 2025 7.00 pm
The Housing Scrutiny Commission met on 14 October 2025 to discuss a range of housing-related topics, including an update on the Good Landlord Plan, the revised Resident Engagement Strategy, and fire safety investment. Also on the agenda were reports relating to new build homes on Tenda Road and a recommendation to demolish Marie Curie House. The meeting was also scheduled to include a review of the commission's work programme for the 2025-2026 municipal year and a discussion of cabinet responses to the scrutiny review of tenant structures.
Planning Committee (Major Applications) B - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.30 pm
The Planning Committee (Major Applications) B of Southwark Council met on 10 September 2025 to discuss a number of planning and development issues. The agenda included the adoption of a Climate and Environment Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), several requests to release funds from Section 106 agreements[^2], and two development management cases.
Housing Scrutiny Commission - Monday 28 July 2025 7.00 pm
The Housing Scrutiny Commission met to discuss the findings of a review into major works projects on three estates, and to agree its work programme for the coming year. The commission heard about the outcome of internal and external reviews of major works on the Canada Estate, Fair Street and Kirby Estate, and considered a management response to the reviews. The commission also agreed its work programme for the 2025-26 municipal year.
Planning Committee (Major Applications) A - Tuesday 22 July 2025 6.30 pm
The Planning Committee (Major Applications) A of Southwark Council convened on 22 July 2025, to discuss several key development projects. A primary focus was the proposal to close Charlotte Sharman Primary School, with the committee ultimately approving the recommendations put forth. The committee also addressed development management, including applications concerning New City Court, Timber Square, and Chambers Wharf.
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: 39
Average per Month: 1.9
Decisions Recorded: 6