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