Councillor Esmé Dobson, Shadow Deputy Member for Adult Services
Councillor Esmé Dobson, Shadow Deputy Member for Adult Services, is currently focused on gathering wider community feedback for Southwark's adult safeguarding review.
Councillor Esmé Dobson, Shadow Deputy Member for Adult Services at Southwark Council, provided an update in October 2026 on efforts to gather broader community input for the ongoing Adult Safeguarding Scrutiny Review. This review, which aims to ensure diverse needs are met, has expanded its scope to include adults with mental health issues and those experiencing domestic abuse, following feedback from a carers' workshop.
The Adult Safeguarding Scrutiny Review, which Councillor Dobson is involved with in her role overseeing adult services, continues from the previous administrative year. No further meetings or specific next steps regarding this review were detailed in the supplied material.
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