Councillor Rachel Bentley

Pensions Advisory Panel - Tuesday 9 December 2025 12.15 pm

The Pensions Advisory Panel is scheduled to meet to discuss the actuarial valuation, investment strategy and responsible investment, as well as updates from the Local Pension Board and Pension Services. The meeting will cover preliminary results from the 2025 actuarial valuation, a review of investment strategy, and an update on the fund's approach to investments in conflict zones.

Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission - Wednesday 3 December 2025 7.00 pm

The Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission met on Wednesday 3 December 2025 to discuss the Southwark Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) Annual Report for 2024/25, the Connect to Work Programme, and the commission's work programme for 2025-2026. The meeting was also scheduled to include an interview with Councillor Jasmine Ali, Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees.

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.

Overview & Scrutiny Committee - Wednesday 8 October 2025 6.30 pm

The Overview & Scrutiny Committee were scheduled to meet to discuss community safety, major works on the Chilton Grove Estate, and responses to recommendations arising from scrutiny of major works on the Consort Estate. They were also scheduled to discuss and agree annual work programmes for the Overview & Scrutiny Committee and its commissions for the 2025/26 municipal year.

Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission - Monday 6 October 2025 7.00 pm

The Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission met on 6 October 2025 to discuss the management of the council's commercial property portfolio, youth services, and the commission's work programme for the coming year. The meeting also included a review of the cabinet's response to previous scrutiny reviews and recommendations.