John Batteson - Councillor for Southwark (Newington)

Councillor John Batteson

Labour Newington Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Jobs and Business

Email: john.batteson@southwark.gov.uk

Council: Southwark

Council Profile: View on council website

Committees: West Central multi-ward forum Cabinet (Committee Member) Council Assembly (Committee Member) Audit, Governance and Standards Committee Audit, Governance and Standards (Civic Awards) Sub-Committee Audit, Governance and Standards Committee Cabinet (Livesey Trust) Committee (Committee Member)

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Activity Timeline

Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.

33 meetings · Page 1 of 7

Cabinet Committee Member

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.

February 02, 2026, 3:00 pm
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

January 06, 2026
Cabinet (Livesey Trust) Committee Committee Member

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.

January 06, 2026
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

December 30, 2025
Cabinet Committee Member

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.

December 02, 2025

Decisions from Meetings

86 decisions · Page 12 of 18

Endorsement of the selected Multi-Arts Centre operator for Bermondsey Blue

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 11 March 2025 11.00 am - March 11, 2025

...to endorse the selected operator for the new Multi-Arts Centre in Bermondsey Blue Market, fulfilling a Council Delivery Plan commitment.

Recommendations Approved

Admission arrangements for Community Primary Schools – September 2026

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 11.00 am - February 04, 2025

...to approve the admission arrangements for Community Primary Schools for September 2026.

Recommendations Approved

Former Folgate Estate Redevelopment

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 11.00 am - February 04, 2025

...on a delivery route for the redevelopment of the former Folgate Estate.

Information Only

Delivering Southwark 2030

From: Cabinet - Tuesday 4 February 2025 11.00 am - February 04, 2025

...to approve and ratify the framework for monitoring and measuring the delivery of the Southwark 2030 strategy, including the annual partnership action plan.

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Summary

Meetings Attended: 33

Average per Month: 1.3

Decisions Recorded: 86