Councillor Ketzia Harper

Planning Committee (Major Applications) B - Tuesday 9 December 2025 6.30 pm

The Southwark Council Planning Committee (Major Applications) B is scheduled to meet on 9 December 2025 to discuss two major planning applications. The more significant application concerns the redevelopment of the Former Blackfriars Crown Court site, while the other involves alterations to the already approved plans for the Southwark Underground Station site following its recent listing as a heritage asset.

Housing Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 2 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing Scrutiny Commission met to discuss challenges around housing delivery, district heating issues, and the progress of the Good Landlord Plan. Councillor Jason Ochere, Chair of the Housing Scrutiny Commission, and the other members were scheduled to review the commission's work programme for the coming year.

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.

Planning Committee (Major Applications) B - Wednesday 5 November 2025 6.30 pm

The Planning Committee (Major Applications) B met on 5 November 2025, and approved the release of £250,000 for cycling infrastructure improvements on Mandela Way, and approved the demolition of Coburg House and erection of a new building comprising commercial floorspace and purpose built student accommodation. Councillor Richard Livingstone, Chair of the Planning Committee (Major Applications) B, informed the meeting that an addendum report and members' pack had been circulated.

Housing Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 14 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Housing Scrutiny Commission met on 14 October 2025 to discuss a range of housing-related topics, including an update on the Good Landlord Plan, the revised Resident Engagement Strategy, and fire safety investment. Also on the agenda were reports relating to new build homes on Tenda Road and a recommendation to demolish Marie Curie House. The meeting was also scheduled to include a review of the commission's work programme for the 2025-2026 municipal year and a discussion of cabinet responses to the scrutiny review of tenant structures.