Councillor Maria Linforth-Hall

Decision-making and Neighbourhood Meeting, Borough and London Bridge Neighbourhood Community Meeting - Tuesday 10 March 2026 6.00 pm

The Borough and London Bridge Neighbourhood Community Meeting was scheduled to discuss the allocation of funds for several key council programmes. These included the Cleaner Greener Safer capital programme, the Neighbourhoods Fund for 2026-27, and the Devolved Highways Budget for the same year. The meeting's agenda focused on reviewing applications and approving the distribution of these funds to various community projects and initiatives within the Borough and London Bridge neighbourhood.

Health and Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Monday, 2 March 2026 - 7.00 pm

The Health and Social Care Scrutiny Commission of Southwark Council was scheduled to discuss improvements to GP appointment access, with a particular focus on supporting those who are not digitally connected. The commission was also set to hear from Councillor Evelyn Akoto, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, and consider a draft report on cancer scrutiny.

Corporate Parenting Committee - Wednesday 25 February 2026 2.00 pm

The Corporate Parenting Committee of Southwark Council was scheduled to discuss a range of important topics concerning children in care and care leavers. Key discussions were planned around substance misuse, annual reports on corporate parenting, fostering, adoption, and the work of Independent Reviewing Officers. The committee was also set to review its work plan and receive an update on the Corporate Parenting Strategy for 2026-2030.

Budget and Council Tax Setting Meeting, Council Assembly - Wednesday 25 February 2026 7.00 pm

The Council Assembly of Southwark Council met on Wednesday 25 February 2026 to set the budget and council tax for 2026-27. Key decisions included the approval of the final balanced budget, which incorporates an increase in Southwark's local Council Tax of 4.99%, and the noting of the Greater London Authority's proposed precept. The Assembly also formally moved and resolved the item concerning the proportionality and allocation of seats on committees.

Health and Social Care Scrutiny Commission - Tuesday 27 January 2026 7.00 pm

The Health and Social Care Scrutiny Commission was scheduled to discuss several key health-related topics, including presentations on menopause and nursing care home space standards. The commission was also set to receive an update on access to toilets and review its work programme.