Agenda item

Announcements from the mayor, members of the cabinet or chief executive

To receive any announcements from the Mayor, members of the cabinet or the chief executive.

Minutes:

The leader of the council, Councillor Kieron Williams, shared his sympathies to those dead and wounded in the Gaza conflict

 

The leader of the opposition, Councillor Victor Chamberlain, offered his hope for a lasting peace in the middle east.

 

The Mayor of Southwark called for a minute’s silence in memory of innocents caught in war. 

 

The Mayor of Southwark announced the passing of Patrick Kelly, past councillor of the borough.  Councillor Ian Livingstone spoke to his memory.

 

Althea Loderick, the chief executive, welcomed the new Strategic Director of Housing, Hakeem Osinaike, from 1 March 2024, and announced Toni Ainge, substantive Director of Leisure, has taken over as the interim Strategic Director for Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth.