The Southwark Liberal Democrats have announced that Vikas Aggarwal will be the Liberal Democrat candidate for the Newington by election to take place on 29 June 2023, following the resignation of one of the sitting Labour councillors.
Southwark Council has withdrawn plans to extend commercial use of Burgess Park to 56 days of the year after an outcry from local residents.
Cllr Leo Pollak has been reinstated to the Southwark cabinet two years after breaking code of conduct.
At Southwark’s annual meeting, Lib Dem councillors demanded reforms to improve scrutiny and accountability within the council.
The UK’s Housing Ombudsman has ordered Southwark Council to pay out nearly £10,000 for two cases of “severe maladministration” regarding housing repairs.
