Councillor John Batteson
Email: john.batteson@southwark.gov.uk
Council: Southwark
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Activity Timeline
Meetings Attended Note this may include planned future meetings.
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Cabinet - Monday 7 July 2025 3.00 pm
The Southwark Council cabinet met on 7 July 2025, approving a new good landlord plan, an affordable workspace strategy, and several planning documents. The cabinet also approved the award of a contract for violence against women and girls (VAWG) support services to the Bede House Association. Councillor Kieron Williams, Leader of the Council, noted that this was his last cabinet meeting as leader.
Audit, Governance and Standards Committee - Saturday 17 May 2025 12.00 pm
The Audit, Governance and Standards Committee met on Saturday 17 May 2025 to discuss the formation of sub-committees. The committee voted to establish two sub-committees: one to handle complaints of misconduct against elected councillors and co-opted members, and another to consider civic awards. The decision on the membership of these sub-committees was deferred to the next committee meeting.
Annual and Mayor Making meeting, Council Assembly - Saturday 17 May 2025 11.00 am
The annual meeting of the Southwark Council Assembly included the election of Councillor Sonny Lambe as the Mayor of Southwark for 2025-2026, and considered reports on executive functions, committee appointments, and scrutiny activity. Councillor Sabina Emmanuel was appointed as Deputy Mayor.
Extraordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 19 March 2025 9.00 pm
The Council Assembly met to discuss the award of Freedoms of the Borough. The Council resolved to agree the recommendations for the award, although the names of the people or organisations to receive the honour were discussed in private and are not public knowledge. The meeting started at 9pm and finished at 10.30pm.
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.
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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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.
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A Good Start in Life- Southwark School Standards report 2024-25
From: Cabinet - Tuesday 2 December 2025 11.00 am - December 02, 2025
...to approve the recommendations outlined in the Southwark School Standards Report 2024-25, which notes the borough's educational achievements, including high Ofsted ratings and above-average key stage results.
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
Summary
Meetings Attended: 30
Average per Month: 1.3
Decisions Recorded: 81