The Council Constitution of Lambeth Council
Lambeth Council approved significant constitutional changes for 2026-27, affecting planning decisions and committee structures.
Lambeth Council approved significant changes to its constitution on 14 October 2026, aiming to enhance democratic accountability and streamline governance processes. These amendments for the 2026-27 period impact planning decisions, motions of no confidence, and committee structures, following a debate and vote by councillors.
A key change approved by the council is the adoption of a national scheme of delegation for planning decisions. This move is necessitated by The Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local...) and was a contentious point during the debate.
Key facts
- Lambeth Council approved constitutional changes on 14 October 2026. Source
- The changes impact planning decisions, motions of no confidence, and committee structures. Source
- A key change is the adoption of a national scheme of delegation for planning decisions. Source
- This move is necessitated by The Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local...). Source
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This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 15 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.