Forward plan

Forward Plan February 2025  (01/02/2025 to 30/09/2025, Leader of the Council)

Plan items
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Part 1: The following matters will be considered by the full cabinet under Southwark Council's constitution

1.

Treasury Management Strategy 2025-26

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    Decision maker:  Council Assembly

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2024

2.

Council Homes Investment Strategy

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2024

3.

Policy and Resources Strategy Report: Medium Term Financial Strategy update and 2025-26 General Fund AND HRA Budget Proposals

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/05/2024

4.

Constitutional amendment: Protocol on key decisions - writing off bad debt New!

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    Decision maker:  Council Assembly

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  Doreen Forrester-Brown

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

5.

Gateway 1 Home to School Transport

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/08/2024

6.

Former Folgate Estate Redevelopment

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Information Only

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/02/2024

7.

Delivering Southwark 2030

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

8.

Tustin Estate Phase 2 Appropriation

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

9.

The Gambling Act 2005 – renewal of the Statement of Gambling Licensing Policy 2025-2028

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    Decision maker:  Council Assembly

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

10.

Admission arrangements for Community Primary schools – September 2026

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

11.

Policy and Resources Strategy: 2025-26 Budget

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    Decision maker:  Council Assembly

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2024

12.

Setting the council tax 2025-26

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    Decision maker:  Council Assembly

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2024

13.

GW1 Aylesbury Estate Phase 2b demolition programme

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2024

14.

New Nursing Home

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/05/2024

15.

Endorsement of the selected LGBTQ+ Cultural Centre operator New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Stephen Platts

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

16.

Endorsement of the selected Multi-Arts Centre operator for Bermondsey Blue New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Stephen Platts

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

17.

Climate and Environment Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   October 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

18.

Householder Development Supplementary Planning Document New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   July 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

19.

Affordable Housing Supplementary Planning Document New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   July 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

20.

Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) update - student housing New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   October 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

21.

GW1 Adults’ Home Care, Children’s Home Care and Reablement New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Information Only

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

22.

GW1 Aylesbury Estate 1-240 Wendover Demolition Programme New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   June 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

23.

Review of Appointments to Voluntary and Outside Bodies New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Doreen Forrester-Brown

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

24.

Refresh of Procurement Framework to support Southwark 2030 and approval of new Social Value Framework

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   June 2025

    Lead officer:  Doreen Forrester-Brown

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 30/12/2022

25.

Gateway 2 Flexi-care services

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/03/2024

26.

Section 106 and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   July 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

27.

Statement of Community Involvement/ Development Consultation Charter (SCI/ DCC) New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   June 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

28.

Affordable workspace Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   July 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

29.

Consideration of proposal to close St Mary Magdalene CE Primary School New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   June 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

30.

Consideration of proposal to close Charlotte Sharman Primary School New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   June 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

31.

GW2 Mental Health Supported Living Provision

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision due:   December 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2023

32.

Policy and Resources: Capital Monitoring report Month 4 2025-26 New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   September 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

33.

Policy and Resources: Revenue Monitoring report Month 4 2025-26 New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet

    Decision:   September 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

Part 2: The following matters will be decided by individual cabinet members in accordance with part 3D (Matters referred to individual cabinet members for decision) of the Southwark Constitution

34.

Rye Lane Cycle Improvements

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Clean Air, Streets and Waste

    Decision:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

35.

Holyrood Street Improvement

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Clean Air, Streets and Waste

    Decision:   May 2025

    Lead officer:  Aled Richards

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

36.

Southwark coordinated admission schemes for primary, junior and secondary admissions 2026 New!

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    Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees

    Decision:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

37.

Expansion of Highshore Special School (prescribed change) New!

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    Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees

    Decision:   Not before 3 Feb 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

38.

Relocation of Haymere Special School (non-prescribed change due to distance) New!

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    Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

39.

Voluntary and community sector and lived experience-led training provision on understanding local needs New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

    Decision:   Not before 20 Feb 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

40.

GW2 Disability Hub: Grant Award and Rationale of approach for agreement New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

    Decision:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  Sean McMenamin

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

41.

Gateway 3 - Variation Approval: Communal Lighting & Electrical Testing Works New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Council Homes

    Decision due:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

42.

Minor Traffic Schemes - Tranche 3 2024-25 New!

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Clean Air, Streets and Waste

    Decision:   Not before 12 Mar 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

43.

Client contributions debt write-off (£5k to £50k)

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/05/2024

44.

Cultural Celebrations Fund Grants 2025/26 Funding Award Recommendations

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks and Young People

    Decision:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Eva Gomez

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2024

45.

Proposal to close St Mary Magdalene Primary School New!

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    Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees

    Decision:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

46.

Proposal to close Charlotte Sharman Primary School New!

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    Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education and Refugees

    Decision:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

47.

Culture Together Grants 2025-26

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks and Young People

    Decision due:   Not before 31 Mar 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

48.

Southwark Biodiversity Fund – grant allocations

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Jobs and Business

    Decision:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  Holly Weber

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

49.

Rent arrears write-offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Equalities, Democracy and Finance

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2024

50.

Housing Benefit overpayments write offs over £5,000 but under £50,000

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Equalities, Democracy and Finance

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2024

51.

Council Tax write-offs over £5,000 and under £50,000

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Equalities, Democracy and Finance

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2024

52.

Gateway 1: Print management services

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    Decision maker:  Cabinet Member for Equalities, Democracy and Finance

    Decision due:   June 2025

    Lead officer:  Paul Symington

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/10/2024

Part 3: The following matters will be decided under delegated authority by chief officers in accordance with the Southwark Constitution

53.

GW1 Procurement Strategy ChAd core systems - Mosaic, Synergy, Capita One Education

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2024

54.

Gateway 3 - Highways Professional services contract extension

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    Decision maker:  Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure

    Decision:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2024

55.

GW2 contract award approval for Peckham Rye Adventure Playground improvement works contract

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    Decision maker:  Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure

    Decision:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2024

56.

Gateway 2 - Contract Award for the East Lodge Building Restoration - Shell and Core works

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    Decision maker:  Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure

    Decision:   5 Feb 2025

    Lead officer:  Deborah McKenzie

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2024

57.

Gateway 3 - Cycle Hangar extension contract

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    Decision maker:  Acting Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2024

58.

GW2 Contract Award The Access Group Synergy

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2024

59.

GW2 Contract Award The Access Group "Mosaic"

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2024

60.

Gateway 2 Contract award Voids and Temporary Accommodation Works

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   June 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2024

61.

Gateway 1 - Procurement Strategy Approval: Asbestos Removal Works Contracts (Contract A and Contract B)

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   May 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

62.

Gateway 2 - Responsive Repair and Maintenance Communal Repairs Chargeable Contracts (North & South)

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   June 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

63.

GW2 Contract Award - MRI Software, Capita One Education New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

64.

Gateway 3 - Variation Decision - Door Entry and Warden Call Contract New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  Simon Holmes

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

65.

Gateway 3 - Variation Decision Housing Aids and Adaptations Works New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision:   Not before 2 Oct 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

66.

GW2 Adults Care at Home New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

67.

Biscuit Factory, Drummond Road, Southwark New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

68.

Tower Bridge Care Home, Aberdour Street, London, SE1 4SG New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  Mark Grant

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

69.

Bowley Close, SE19 1SZ New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   July 2025

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

70.

201-205 Camberwell Road New!

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    Decision maker:  Director of Planning and Growth

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  Stephen Platts

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

71.

GW1 Aylesbury Estate (Taplow) Voids Programme New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   July 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

72.

GW2 - Fendall & Maltby Strategy for appointment of main contractor

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2024

73.

Gateway 1: Office supplies and/or tail spend provision

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    Decision maker:  Assistant Chief Executive - Governance and Assurance

    Decision due:   February 2025

    Lead officer:  Doreen Forrester-Brown

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2024

74.

GW2 Ageing Well Southwark and Handyperson Service

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision:   Not before 1 Mar 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/10/2024

75.

GW2 Contract Award Approval for refurbishment works at Ivydale Primary School

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision due:   August 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

76.

GW2 Contract Award Approval for the Construction of Beormund Primary School

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision:   April 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/07/2024

77.

GW1 Refurbishment of Queens Road 3 and Bournemouth Road

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    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

78.

Gateway 2 - School Food Procurement Framework Contract Award New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision:   July 2025

    Lead officer:  Gillian Boundy

    Decision status:  Recommendations Approved

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

79.

GW2 Learning Disabilities Supported Living Provision New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision due:   November 2025

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 01/01/2025

Part 4: The following matters will be decided by multi-ward area forums in accordance with the Southwark Consitution

80.

Neighbourhoods Fund (NsF) 2025-26

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    Decision maker:  North East Multi-ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

81.

Neighbourhoods Fund (NsF) 2025-26

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    Decision maker:  North West Multi-Ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

82.

Neighbourhoods Fund (NsF) 2025-26

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    Decision maker:  West Central Multi-Ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

83.

Neighbourhoods Fund (NsF) 2025-26

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    Decision maker:  South Multi-Ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024

84.

Neighbourhoods Fund (NsF) 2025-26

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    Decision maker:  East Central Multi-ward Forum

    Decision due:   March 2025

    Lead officer:  Toni Ainge

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/12/2024