Details of new Green / Lib Dem Administration running Southwark

Following the May 2026 local elections, Southwark is now being run by a Green / Lib Dem coalition

Leader of the Council and Executive Members

The new Leader of the Council and Executive Members are:

  • Leader of the Council – Councillor James McAsh
  • Deputy Leader of the Council and Executive Member for Neighbourhoods, Strategic Planning and Wellbeing – Councillor Victor Chamberlain
  • Executive Member for Council Homes – Councillor Reginald Popoola
  • Executive Member for Community Safety and Engagement – Councillor David Watson
  • Executive Member for Finance and General Purposes – Councillor Sam Foster
  • Executive Member for Jobs, Equalities and Citizenship – Councillor Rachel Bentley
  • Executive Member for Public Works and New Homes – Councillor Alexandra Austin
  • Executive Member for Climate and Council Coordination – Councillor Eloise Waldon-Day
  • Executive Member for Parks and Leisure – Councillor Vanessa Threadgold
  • Executive Member for Education and Care – Councillor Rebecca Corn
  • Deputy Executive Member for Tenant and Leaseholder Services – Councillor George Grime
  • Deputy Executive Member for Culture – Councillor Janice White
  • Deputy Executive Member for Adult Services – Councillor Suzanne Wise
  • Deputy Executive Member for Community Council Delivery – Councillor Francesco Guerrieri
  • Deputy Executive Member for Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector – Councillor Lina Usma