Multi-Academy Trusts
Southwark Council is questioning its authority to mandate climate resilience measures in multi-academy trust schools.
Southwark councillors raised concerns in October 2026 about the council's powers to ensure multi-academy trust schools adapt their buildings for climate resilience. During an Environment Scrutiny Commission meeting, councillors questioned officers on the effectiveness of the council's climate adaptation strategies.
Councillor Catherine Dawkins specifically inquired about the council's authority to compel schools to make necessary building adaptations to cope with extreme weather events. Multi-academy trusts are groups of schools independent of local authority control.
Key facts
- Southwark councillors raised concerns about the council's powers over multi-academy trust schools in October 2026. Source
- The concerns relate to mandating climate resilience measures and building adaptations in schools. Source
- Councillor Catherine Dawkins specifically inquired about the council's authority. Source
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