Councillor Gavin Edwards

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) 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.

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.

Ordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 9 July 2025 7.00 pm

At a meeting of the Southwark Council Assembly, Councillor Sarah King was elected as the new Leader of the Council, and the cabinet will remain unchanged at present. Councillors debated a motion on community safety, and also discussed motions relating to welfare cuts, making space for girls in parks, a tourist tax, and limiting gambling premises. The assembly also approved a waiver for Councillor Maggie Browning's attendance due to maternity leave, and reviewed the Treasury Management Outturn report for 2024-25.

the Planning Committee (Major Applications) A of Southwark Council

The Planning Committee (Major Applications) A of Southwark Council met on 2 July 2025 to consider several planning and funding proposals. The agenda included releasing funds from Section 106 agreements for local improvements, and several development management items concerning applications for Ilderton Wharf and Chambers Wharf.