Councillor James McAsh
Email: james.mcash@southwark.gov.uk
Council: Southwark
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
34 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.
East Dulwich Neighbourhood - Project Pitch Meeting, East Dulwich Neighbourhood Community Meeting - Monday 12 January 2026 7.00 pm
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 (Livesey Trust) Committee - Tuesday 6 January 2026 9.30 am
The Cabinet (Livesey Trust) Committee of Southwark Council met on Tuesday 6 January 2026 to review the annual report for The Livesey Trust. The committee agreed to the recommendations within the report, which detailed the activities and financial performance of Treasure House (London) CIC, the organisation that operates from the Livesey building.
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.
Decisions from Meetings
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Resident Engagement Strategy
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...the Cabinet approved the new Resident Engagement Strategy, as detailed in Appendix 1, and agreed to evaluate its impact in January 2028 to monitor progress.
Recommendations Approved
Approval to purchase: Rockingham Street Arches nos. 107, 106,105
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to purchase Rockingham Street Arches nos. 107, 106, and 105 to generate long-term income, support local business, grow economic development, and support urban renewal.
For Determination
Allocations for Strategic Community Infrastructure Funding
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to allocate up to £3,500,000 of Strategic Community Infrastructure Levy funding to Veolia ES Southwark Limited as a grant towards the South East London Combined Heat and Power heat network extension, aiming to connect up to 4,400 additional homes and achieve substantial carbon savings.
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Policy and Resources: Revenue Monitoring Report 2025-26
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...the Cabinet of Southwark decided to note the forecast revenue out-turn position for the General Fund, Housing Revenue Account, and Dedicated Schools Grant for the 2025-26 financial year, including adverse variances and mitigating actions.
For Determination
Gateway 3 – Variation Decision: Phase 2 of Extension to the South East London Combined Heat and Power plant (SELCHP) Heat Network
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to vary the Heat Supply Agreement with Veolia ES Southwark Limited to extend the heat network, supplying low-carbon heat to an additional 4,400 homes, mostly on existing housing estates, through to 2050, requiring a £5.5 million capital expenditure and an estimated £208.8 million in revenue charges.
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Summary
Meetings Attended: 34
Average per Month: 1.4
Decisions Recorded: 86