Councillor Esme Dobson

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.

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.

Health and Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 13 May 2025 7.00 pm

The Health and Social Care Scrutiny Commission of Southwark Council met on 13 May 2025 to discuss the delivery of a new nursing home and review their work programme. Councillor Suzanne Abachor, Chair of the Commission, was scheduled to chair the meeting. The agenda for the meeting included an item regarding the exclusion of press and public to deal with reports revealing exempt information.

Corporate Parenting Committee - Thursday 17 April 2025 2.15 pm

The Corporate Parenting Committee was scheduled to meet on Thursday 17 April 2025 to discuss a work plan for the coming year, receive a verbal update from Speakerbox, and hold a workshop on care leavers entering employment.

Health and Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 2 April 2025 7.00 pm

The Health and Social Care Scrutiny Commission were scheduled to discuss a range of topics, including an update from the Independent Chair of the Southwark Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB), a briefing on damp and mould in council housing, and an update on pain management services. Also on the agenda were updates on access to medical appointments, cancer prevention and early diagnosis, and safeguarding.