Forward plan

Forward Plan December 2026  (01/12/2026 to 31/07/2027, 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.

Response to the environment, community safety and engagement scrutiny commission 2025-26: Play spaces scrutiny review report New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Aled Richards

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

2.

Crisis and Resilience Fund New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

3.

Appropriation of land on the Aylesbury estate - Phase 2B New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

4.

Gateway 1 Development Partner procurement strategy for the pipeline keyworker housing sites at Rotherhithe New Road and at the 25 Cherry Gardens Street

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/07/2026

5.

GW2: Fire Safety Remediation Works Contract

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2026

6.

Policy and Resources: Revenue Monitoring report Month 6 2026-27

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2026

7.

Policy and Resources: Capital Monitoring report Month 6 2026-27

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2026

8.

Policy and Resources: Medium Term Financial Strategy update 2027-28

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2026

9.

Housing Revenue Account - Indicative Rent and Charges Report 2027-28

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2026

10.

Council Homes Investment Strategy

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/07/2026

11.

Disposal of land at Sumner House, Peckham New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   January 2027

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

12.

Disposal of the Old Southern Stables, Catlin St New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   January 2027

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

13.

Shand Street, London, SE1 2ES New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   January 2027

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

14.

Shand Street, London, SE1 2ES Letting B New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   January 2027

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

15.

Appropriation of land at Wyndham Road, SE5 and at Seven Islands Leisure Centre, SE16 New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   January 2027

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

16.

Council Tax Base Report

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   January 2027

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2026

17.

Housing Revenue Account - Final rent and charges report 2027-28

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   January 2027

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2026

18.

Admission arrangements for community primary schools – September 2028 New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   February 2027

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

19.

Southwark coordinated admission schemes for primary, junior and secondary school admissions 2028 New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   February 2027

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

20.

Gateway 3 - 0-19 Children's Community Public Health Service

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   February 2027

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

21.

Repairs and Maintenance Policy

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   February 2027

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2026

22.

Digital and Resident Experience Strategy 2026-2030

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   February 2027

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2026

23.

Supported Housing Strategy

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    Decision maker:  Executive

    Decision due:   March 2027

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2026

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

24.

Gateway 2: Crisis and Resilience Fund Hub Delivery Organisation New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive Member for Finance and General Purposes

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

25.

Gateway 2: Electronic Payment and Income Management System New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive Member for Finance and General Purposes

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

26.

Gateway 2: Crisis and Resilience Fund Fulfilment Services New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive Member for Finance and General Purposes

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

27.

Gateway 2: Post Office Cash Payment Service New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive Member for Finance and General Purposes

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

28.

Gateway 1 - Procurement Strategy Approval Provision 28-Unit Mixed Needs Mental Health Support Accommodation Service New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive Member for Education and Care

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

29.

Gateway 2: Contract Award for Works at Ann Bernadt Nursery School New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive Member for Education and Care

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

30.

Youth and Play service grants and commissioning framework New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive Member for Community Safety and Engagement

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Aled Richards

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

31.

Determination of Objection - Peckham Rye Gyratory Bus Improvements New!

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    Decision maker:  Leader of the Council

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Aled Richards

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

32.

East Street Market improvements New!

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    Decision maker:  Leader of the Council

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Aled Richards

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

33.

GW0: New Council Homes Delivery Routes New!

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    Decision maker:  Executive Member for Public Works and New Homes

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

34.

Gateway 1/2 - Alternative Provision (AP) Framework

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    Decision maker:  Executive Member for Education and Care

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2026

35.

Local Plan Scoping Consultation and updated SCI (now called Southwark Community Engagement Strategy)

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    Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Strategic Planning and Wellbeing

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2026

36.

Gateway 3 - Extension of current Highways works contract

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    Decision maker:  Leader of the Council

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Aled Richards

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2026

37.

Gateway 1 - Procurement Strategy for Recovery Support Lived Experience Service

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    Decision maker:  Deputy Leader and Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Strategic Planning and Wellbeing

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

38.

Better Bus Southwark - Section 3 New!

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    Decision maker:  Leader of the Council

    Decision due:   January 2027

    Lead officer:  Aled Richards

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

39.

Determination of Objections – Bevington Street and Gallery Road parking amendments.

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    Decision maker:  Leader of the Council

    Decision due:   February 2027

    Lead officer:  Aled Richards

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2026

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

40.

Elephant and Castle Acquisition New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Councillor Sam Foster

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

41.

Snowsfields, SE1 3SS New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

42.

Bethwin Road SE5 0XT New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

43.

Southwark Bridge Road SE1 6NP (A) New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

44.

Southwark Bridge Road SE1 6NP (B) New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

45.

Grosvenor Terrace SE5 0NP (B) New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

46.

GW1 Cleaning Materials and Janitorial Supplies New!

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    Decision maker:  Director of People and Organisational Development

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Luke Lester

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

47.

Estate Parking Fees and Charges New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Abi Oguntokun

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

48.

GW2 Quality Auditing of Mechanical Services (QAMS) New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

49.

GW3 Asbestos Removal contracts New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

50.

GW3 Roofing & Rainwater New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

51.

GW3 Multi-Disciplinary Consultancy New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

52.

Gateway 3 - Tree Maintenance Contract Extension Approval New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Aled Richards

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

53.

GW1 Procurement strategy approval for leisure centre facilities management New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Aled Richards

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

54.

GW2 Contract Award Approval for Newington Gardens Playground Refurbishment New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Aled Richards

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

55.

Gateway 1&2 Contract Award Approval for the procurement of energy services

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Aled Richards

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2026

56.

Gateway 3 - Contract extension and variation for Speech, Language, and Communication Service in Special Schools, Resource Bases, Alternative Provision, and the Virtual School

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2026

57.

Gateway 2 Leisure Decarbonisation Capital Works Procurement – Dulwich

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  Aled Richards

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

58.

GW3 - London Borough Legal Alliance (LBLA) barrister framework

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   December 2026

    Lead officer:  John Scarborough

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2026

59.

Gateway 2: Building Management System Replacement in Leisure Centres

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Environment, Sustainability and Leisure

    Decision due:   January 2027

    Lead officer:  Aled Richards

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/09/2026

60.

Asylum Road New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   January 2027

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

61.

Approval to take a lease of Joe Richards House New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   January 2027

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

62.

Approval to take a lease of Manor Place Hostel New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   January 2027

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

63.

Peckham High St New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   January 2027

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

64.

Gateway 2 - Contract Award Provision 28-Unit Mixed Needs Mental Health Supported Accommodation Unit Service New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision due:   January 2027

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

65.

Parkhouse Street, SE5 New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   January 2027

    Lead officer:  Clive Palfreyman

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

66.

GW2: Provision of Security Services Supported Hostels

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   January 2027

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

67.

GW2: Asbestos Consultancy contracts

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   February 2027

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 03/08/2026

68.

GW2 Door Entry & Warden Call

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Housing

    Decision due:   February 2027

    Lead officer:  Councillor Reginald Popoola

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2026

69.

GW2 Electrical Installations Repairs & Maintenance

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Resources

    Decision due:   March 2027

    Lead officer:  Hakeem Osinaike

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/10/2026

70.

Gateway 2 - Provision of Home to School Transport Services New!

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    Decision maker:  Strategic Director of Children and Adult Services

    Decision due:   May 2027

    Lead officer:  David Quirke-Thornton

    Notice of proposed decision first published: 02/11/2026

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