Evelyn Akoto - Councillor for Southwark (Old Kent Road)

Councillor Evelyn Akoto

Labour Old Kent Road Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

Email: evelyn.akoto@southwark.gov.uk

Council: Southwark

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: Cabinet (Committee Member) East Central multi-ward forum Health and Wellbeing Board (Chair) Council Assembly (Committee Member) Southwark Maternity Commission Appointments Committee Cabinet (Livesey Trust) Committee (Committee Member) Audit, Governance and Standards Committee

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

41 meetings · Page 7 of 9

Health and Wellbeing Board

Health and Wellbeing Board - Thursday 14 November 2024 10.00 am

This meeting was scheduled to hear a report on inequalities in maternity care, and the associated recommendations for improvement, in addition to updates on the Southwark Joint Health & Wellbeing Strategy 2022-2027, an annual update on health protection and an update on the Partnership Southwark Health and Care Plan. There were also scheduled briefings on the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, air quality, and healthy weight.

November 14, 2024
Cabinet

Cabinet - Tuesday 15 October 2024 11.00 am

The meeting approved Southwark Council's Capital Monitoring report for 2024-25. The Council also approved the draft Old Kent Road Area Action plan for submission to the Secretary of State. It also agreed to make a compulsory purchase order on properties on the Aylesbury Estate for phase 2B of its regeneration, and approved the use of the dynamic purchasing system, Plentific.

October 15, 2024
Southwark Maternity Commission

Southwark Maternity Commission - Monday 30 September 2024 1.00 pm

The sixth meeting of the Southwark Maternity Commission was scheduled to begin with a presentation of findings from the Commission's engagement work with residents. Following this, two guest speakers were scheduled to address the meeting, before a panel discussion involving representatives of local healthcare providers and the council.

September 30, 2024
Cabinet

Cabinet - Monday 16 September 2024 1.30 pm

The Cabinet noted Southwark Council's award of Borough of Sanctuary status and approved a framework for supporting asylum seekers and refugees. The Cabinet also discussed progress on the Climate Change Strategy and the Biodiversity Duty, reviewed and approved the Local Flood Risk Management Strategy, agreed minor changes to the Neighbourhood Community Infrastructure Levy allocation process, noted the Revenue Monitoring report and approved the use of compulsory purchase powers to acquire the remaining properties in phase 2 of the Tustin Estate redevelopment.

September 16, 2024
Southwark Maternity Commission

Southwark Maternity Commission - Wednesday 24 July 2024 10.00 am

July 24, 2024

Decisions from Meetings

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Gateway 3 - Variation Decision: Parks Grounds Maintenance Contract Extension

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026

...approving the variation of the Parks Grounds Maintenance contract with Idverde U.K Limited for a four-year period from 3 October 2026, with an estimated annual cost of £3.289m, making a total contract value of £13.156m for the extension period and a total estimated lifetime contract value of £42.5m.

For Determination

Local Development Scheme 2026-2029

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026

...to adopt the Local Development Scheme 2026-2029 and note the commencement of a full review of the Southwark Plan in 2026, outlining the timeframe for the preparation and review of planning policy documents.

For Determination

Senior Resources Leadership Team Structure

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026

...to approve changes to the Resources Senior Leadership Team structure, including the creation of a Director of Commercial Partnerships and Investments and a Director of Digital and Resident Experience, to enhance strategic oversight and improve services.

For Determination

The Council Tax Base for 2026-27

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026

...to approve a council tax base of 111,464.6 Band D equivalent dwellings and a collection rate of 96.50% for the year 2026-27, along with the continuation of existing council tax discounts, exemptions, and premiums.

For Determination

Social Purpose of Land Framework

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am - January 06, 2026

... to approve the implementation of the Social Purpose of Land Framework pilot phase, establish the Southwark Land Partnership, and allocate £500,000 of reserve funding towards the pilot sites.

For Determination

Summary

Meetings Attended: 41

Average per Month: 1.9

Decisions Recorded: 86