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Council and committee meetings

What happens at meetings and how you can take part.

All the meetings we make decisions in are held in person. Most are open to the public. See the:

You can also access committee meeting information on your mobile device or tablet using the Modern.Gov app.

Download tips for using the Modern.Gov app on an iPad (PDF)

If you want to attend a council or committee meeting, email constitutional.team@southwark.gov.uk.

If you want to attend a scrutiny meeting or a commission, email scrutiny2@southwark.gov.uk.

Some meetings are live streamed and archived on our YouTube channel.

Taking part in meetings

Ask a question

Anyone who lives, works or studies in Southwark can ask a question of up to 50 words at council assembly or cabinet meetings. It can be addressed to the leader of the council, a cabinet member, or the chair of a committee. 

Procedures for ask a question at a meeting

Submit a petition

Anyone who lives, works or studies in Southwark can present a petition to a local multi-ward forum, cabinet or council assembly.

How to submit a petition 

Make a deputation

Up to six people can form a group to make a presentation on a topic and ask a question in person to the council assembly or cabinet. This is called a deputation.

Take a deputation to a council meeting

Reporting on meetings

We welcome reporting on council meetings and the use of social media by anyone who attends. 

Guidelines for filming or recording council meetings (PDF)