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Southwark Council Climate Action Plan

19 stories · discussed at 82 council meetings · 30 councils

Southwark Council is advancing its climate action by adopting a new plan for environmental sustainability and reviewing responsible investment initiatives for its pension fund.

Southwark Council is currently focusing on environmental sustainability as part of its climate action. In September 2026, the Council Assembly adopted a new joint administration's plan for Southwark, which includes a focus on environmental sustainability alongside affordability and safety.

The council is also reviewing its approach to responsible investment. The Southwark Pensions Advisory Panel discussed responsible investment initiatives concerning the Southwark Pension Fund in September 2026, alongside updates on investment performance and governance.

The Southwark Council Climate Action Plan is a strategic plan outlining actions to address climate change and promote sustainability within the borough. In September 2025, the council was scheduled to discuss updating its pension fund's carbon footprint. No further meetings are currently scheduled to discuss the plan.

Key facts

  1. Southwark Council was scheduled to discuss updating its pension fund's carbon footprint in September 2025. Source
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  1. Waltham Forest faces £31.4M budget overspend Waltham Forest is grappling with a significant budget overspend of £31.4 million, according to a recent report presented to the Budget Scrutiny Committee. Like many other local... Waltham Forest 8 September 2025
  2. Southwark Council to Cut IT Spending in 2026/27; Joint IT Committee Reviews Shared Technology Service Performance and Projects Southwark Council is planning to cut IT spending in 2026/27, according to reports from the Joint IT Committee (Brent, Lewisham and Southwark) meeting held on 8 July 2025. While... Southwark 12 July 2025
  3. Southwark, Brent, and Lewisham Councils Upgrade to Windows 11 Amidst Security Concerns Southwark Council is upgrading its laptops to Windows 11, ensuring continued system functionality and security. The upgrade is part of a broader technology initiative across... Southwark 12 July 2025