Lib Dems Call for Tourist Tax in Southwark
The Southwark Liberal Democrat group has called for the council to introduce a tourist tax in the borough.
3 Apr 2023
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Southwark Labour to add 9th Cabinet Member, One Month after Reducing Staff in Key Service Roles
The leader of Southwark Council has announced that the cabinet will expand to nine members, adding £39,218 to Southwark’s member allowance spend.
29 Mar 2023
Southwark Lib Dems Secure Climate Bonds Commitment
Southwark council has committed to introducing a local climate bonds scheme after a Lib Dem motion was passed at council assembly.
24 Mar 2023
Southwark Labour Finally Scrap Insulting ‘Golden Goodbyes’ but Refuse to Reduce Bloated Councillor Allowances
At this week’s full council meeting, Southwark councillors agreed a report recommending changes to members’ allowances. The report recommended that ‘loss of office payments’ (aka ‘golden goodbyes’) be scrapped, after seven years of campaigning...
24 Mar 2023
Committee Chairs Paid Thousands per Meeting While Social Services Cut – Labour Continue their Tone Deaf Approach to Members Allowances
Seven years ago, the Labour group in Southwark made the bizarre and selfish decision to introduce ‘loss of office payments’, known more commonly as ‘golden goodbyes’.
24 Mar 2023
Southwark Comes Together to Call for Police Reforms, but Labour Refuses to Call for No Confidence Vote in the Met
In light of Baroness Casey’s damning report into the Metropolitan Police, Southwark Councillors came together to pass a motion calling for reform.
23 Mar 2023