Councillor Sunil Chopra

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Thursday 16 October 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee was scheduled to convene to consider a licensing application. Councillor Renata Hamvas, Chair, Councillor Sunil Chopra, Councillor Kath Whittam, and Councillor Barrie Hargrove were listed as the membership reserves for the meeting.

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.

Licensing Sub-Committee - Tuesday 19 August 2025 10.00 am

The Licensing Sub-Committee of Southwark Council scheduled a meeting to consider a premises licence application for Londis East Dulwich. The application requested permission to sell alcohol and late night refreshment. Councillors were also expected to discuss representations made for and against the application.

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.