Southwark Civic Awards
Southwark Council is currently discussing the conferment of the Freedom of the Borough, its highest honour, as part of the Civic Awards.
In March 2026, Southwark Council agreed to award the Freedom of the Borough, its highest honour, to individuals and organisations for eminent services to the area. This decision was made at an extraordinary Council Assembly meeting on March 18, 2026. Nominations for this award are considered by the Constitutional Steering Panel before being presented to the Council Assembly.
The conferment of the Freedom of the Borough requires a resolution passed by at least two-thirds of members present at a specially convened meeting. The criteria for nomination were established in 2002. No upcoming meetings are currently scheduled to discuss the Southwark Civic Awards.
Key facts
- Southwark Council agreed to award the Freedom of the Borough in March 2026. Source
- The decision was made at an extraordinary Council Assembly meeting on March 18, 2026. Source
- The Freedom of the Borough is the highest honour Southwark Council can bestow. Source
- Conferment requires a resolution passed by two-thirds of members present. Source
- Nomination criteria for the award were established in 2002. Source
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