Agenda and minutes
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Apologies
To receive any apologies for absence. Minutes: An apology for absence was received from Councillor Portia Mwangangye. |
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Councillor Kieron Williams last cabinet meeting as Leader of the Council Councillor Kieron Williams paid tribute to the achievements of the council, partners and community working alongside each other since becoming leader of the council during the pandemic, highlighting key successes during this time. |
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Notification of any items of Business which the Chair Deems Urgent
In special circumstances, an item of business may be added to an agenda within five clear working days of the meeting. Minutes: None. |
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Notice of Intention to conduct business in a closed meeting, and any representations received
To note the items specified which will be considered in a closed meeting. Supporting documents: Minutes: No representations were received. |
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Disclosure of Interests and Dispensations
Members to declare any interests and dispensations in respect of any item of business to be considered at this meeting. Minutes: There were none. |
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Minutes
To approve as a correct record the minutes of the open section of the meeting held on 17 June 2025. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
That the minutes of the meeting held on 17 June 2025 be approved as a correct record and signed by the chair. |
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Public Question Time (15 Minutes)
To receive any questions from members of the public which have been submitted in advance of the meeting in accordance with the cabinet procedure rules. The deadline for the receipt of public questions is midnight Tuesday 1 July 2025. Minutes: There were no public questions. |
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Deputation Requests
To consider any deputation requests. The deadline for the receipt of deputation requests is midnight Tuesday 1 July 2025. Minutes: There were no deputation requests. |
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Good landlord plan - Responding to the new social housing framework
To approve the council’s good landlord plan which outlines Southwark’s approach to becoming a good landlord for all tenants and leaseholders. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the council’s good landlord plan which outlines Southwark’s approach to becoming a good landlord for all tenants and leaseholders be approved. The plan sets out how we will deliver the key commitment to deliver decent homes for all, under our Southwark 2030 strategy.
2. That the progress made under the housing services improvement programme, following the C3 grade given by the Regulator of Social Housing, following their planned inspection of our housing services including improvement in tenant satisfaction measures for the second year of collecting this data be noted.
3. That it be noted how the good landlord plan will be communicated to our tenants and leaseholders and subsequently updating them on the progress made. |
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Policy and Resources: Financial Remit report
To note the updated medium term financial strategy (MTFS) to 2030. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
a. the updated medium term financial strategy (MTFS) to 2030
b. the transformation savings
c. the 2025-26 budget pressures
d. the MTFS savings in 2025-26 and 2026-27 that are at risk (Appendix A of the report)
e. the financial sustainability of the housing revenue account (HRA). |
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Affordable Workspace Strategy
To approve the adoption of the affordable workspace strategy. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the adoption of the affordable workspace strategy in Appendix 1 of the report be approved.
2. That the approval of any minor non-substantive amendments resulting from its meeting and a final review by officers on the affordable workspace strategy be delegated to the director of planning and growth in consultation with the cabinet member for climate emergency, jobs and business prior to final release.
3. That the establishment and allocation of the affordable workspace fund be approved.
4. That the principle that financial contributions received in lieu of the delivery of on-site affordable workspace (“payments in lieu”) secured through S106 agreements will be pooled in the affordable workspace fund be approved.
5. That it be noted that the expenditure of the pooled S106 contributions remains subject to planning committee approval in accordance with Part 3F of the council’s constitution. |
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Gateway 2: Contract Award Violence Against Women and Girls Support Service to support the Women's Safety Centre
To approve the award of the new violence against women and girls (VAWG) support services contract to Bede House Association for an initial period of four years starting 7 February 2026. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the award of the new violence against women and girls (VAWG) support services contract to Bede House Association for an initial period of four years starting 7 February 2026, the year one cost is £738,400 with the total cost for the initial 4-year period of £3,209,578 (index linked) be approved. The contract includes an option to extend a further two times for a period of four years and two years respectively, making a total maximum contract length of 10 years and a total estimated contract value of £8,407,584.
2. That it also be noted that if any further funding should become available for inclusion in the contract, approval will be sought by way of a gateway 3 report at the appropriate time, by delegated authority to the strategic director of environmental, sustainability, and leisure. |
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Householder Development Supplementary Planning Document
To agree the householder development supplementary planning document (SPD) for adoption and to note the consultation report and supporting documentation Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the householder development supplementary planning document (SPD) be agreed for adoption.
2. That the consultation report and supporting documentation be noted. |
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Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document
To agree the affordable housing supplementary planning document (SPD) for adoption and to note the consultation report and supporting documentation Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the affordable housing supplementary planning document (SPD) be agreed for adoption.
2. That the consultation report and supporting documentation be noted. |
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Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)
To agree the Section 106 (S106) and community infrastructure levy (CIL) supplementary planning document (SPD) for adoption and to note the consultation report and supporting documentation. Supporting documents: Minutes: RESOLVED:
1. That the Section 106 (S106) and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) supplementary planning document (SPD) be agreed for adoption.
2. That the consultation report and supporting documentation be noted |
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Exclusion of the press and public That the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in category 3 of paragraph 10.4 of the access to information procedure rules of the Southwark Constitution.
The following is a summary of the decisions taken in the closed part of the meeting. |
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Gateway 2: Contract Award Violence Against Women and Girls Support Service to support the Women's Safety Centre Minutes: The cabinet considered the closed information relating to this item. Please see item 11 for the decision. |