Councillor Helen Dennis
Email: helen.dennis@southwark.gov.uk
Council: Southwark
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
31 meetings · Page 1 of 7
Cabinet - Monday 2 February 2026 3.00 pm
The Cabinet of Southwark Council is scheduled to meet on Monday 2 February 2026 to discuss a range of important issues, including plans to modernise the council's repairs service, the development of new affordable homes, and the council's strategy for housing older people. The meeting will also cover updates on the new homes delivery programme, plans for the Tustin Estate renewal, and the council's enhanced biodiversity duty report.
Cabinet - Tuesday 6 January 2026 11.00 am
The Cabinet of Southwark Council met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to discuss several key issues, approving a new framework for land use, extending a contract for park maintenance, and agreeing to a new council tax base for the upcoming financial year. The meeting also saw the approval of proposed changes to the Senior Resources Leadership Team structure, including the creation of two new director roles.
Cabinet - Tuesday 7 January 2025 11.00 am
The Cabinet of Southwark Council met on Tuesday 7 January 2025 to discuss a range of important issues, including the Housing Revenue Account budget, the Council Tax base for 2025-26, and the Streets for People delivery plan. A key decision made was the approval to use compulsory purchase powers to facilitate Phase 2 of the Tustin Estate regeneration project.
Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am
At a meeting on 2 December 2025, Southwark Council's Cabinet addressed a range of issues, from housing and education to community safety and financial planning. Key decisions included approving the demolition of Marie Curie House, reviewing school standards, and outlining a new resident engagement strategy. The cabinet also discussed and made decisions on land disposal in East Dulwich, strategic community infrastructure funding, and the Tustin Estate renewal project.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Demolition of Marie Curie
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...the Cabinet of Southwark decided to approve the demolition of the Marie Curie block, noting the assessment of alternative options and the review by the Housing Scrutiny Committee.
Recommendations Approved
Gateway 1: Procurement approach for home to school transport SEND vehicles framework
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 11.00 am - September 16, 2025
...to approve the procurement strategy for a home to school transport SEND vehicles framework.
Recommendations Approved
Cash Incentive Scheme (Home Purchase Grant) Amendment to Policy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 11.00 am - September 16, 2025
...to amend the Home Purchase Grant scheme to include one-bedroom properties and increase the grant amount to encourage more tenants to move from council-owned properties into the private sector.
Recommendations Approved
Allocations for Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 11.00 am - September 16, 2025
...to allocate Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding according to the established framework.
Recommendations Approved
Authorisation of Debt Write-offs over £50,000 and up to £250,000 for Commercial Rent Debt
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 16 September 2025 11.00 am - September 16, 2025
...to authorise the write-off of irrecoverable commercial rent debts between £50,000 and £250,000.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 31
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 86