Councillor Margy Newens

Environment Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 30 April 2025 7.00 pm

The Environment Scrutiny Commission was scheduled to meet on Wednesday 30 April 2025 to discuss topics ranging from Thames Water's street works to Transport for London's (TfL) contributions to environmental health. The commission was also expected to review responses to draft supplementary planning documents (SPDs) and an environmental health scrutiny review report. Additionally, they were scheduled to discuss internal project management for highways and the commission's work programme.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 29 April 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to convene on Tuesday, 29 April 2025, to consider a premises licence application for Afrikiko, 871 Old Kent Road and to address any urgent matters. Councillor Renata Hamvas, Chair of the Licensing Sub-Committee, Councillor Margy Newens and Councillor Ian Wingfield were the confirmed members of the committee. The meeting was scheduled to take place online/virtually.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Monday 31 March 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee was scheduled to meet on Monday 31 March 2025 to discuss electrical testing in council homes, governance and oversight of housing services, and strategic responsibility. Also included in the agenda was a discussion of the committee's work programme.

Ordinary meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 19 March 2025 7.00 pm

The Council Assembly of Southwark Council on Wednesday 19 March 2025 saw the passing of a motion on green and leisure spaces, a motion on the extension of the franchise, a motion to support the creation of a National Care Service for England, and the approval of several reports. The Assembly also received community evidence submissions, heard a deputation, and responded to public and members’ questions.

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.