Councillor Kath Whittam

Planning Committee (Major Applications) B - Wednesday 10 September 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee (Major Applications) B of Southwark Council met on 10 September 2025 to discuss a number of planning and development issues. The agenda included the adoption of a Climate and Environment Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), several requests to release funds from Section 106 agreements[^2], and two development management cases.

Licensing Committee - Monday 1 September 2025 6.00 pm

The Licensing Committee of Southwark Council met on 1 September 2025 to discuss several items, including a review of the Statement of Licensing Policy. The main focus of the meeting was to consider proposed changes to the existing policy and to agree on arrangements for public consultation. The committee was also scheduled to receive an update on recent appeals and prosecutions.

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.

Planning Committee (Major Applications) B - Tuesday 15 July 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee (Major Applications) B was scheduled to meet on 15 July 2025, to discuss a range of planning and development issues, including a proposed local listed building consent order and several major planning applications. The committee, including Councillor Richard Livingstone (Chair) and Councillor Kath Whittam (Vice-Chair), was expected to consider reports and make recommendations on these items.

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.