Work Programme for 2026-27
Southwark Council's Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission is discussing falling school rolls as a key subject for its 2026-27 work programme.
Southwark Council's Education and Local Economy Scrutiny Commission discussed falling school rolls as a significant concern for the borough in July 2026. The issue was a key topic for potential inclusion in the commission's 2026-27 work programme. Councillor Felicia Johnston highlighted the continuing downward trend, noting recent school closures and the lowest number of school applications received in Southwark last year.
The Work Programme for 2026-27 refers to the planned schedule of scrutiny activities and focus areas for various council committees for the upcoming year. These programmes outline the topics that committees, such as Wokingham Council's Climate Emergency Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Lambeth Council's Overview and Scrutiny Committee, intend to investigate and review.
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