The new working policy is expected to begin in September. Cllr . He drives a 12 year old Rover, smokes thin Dutch cigars and wears sober business suits.. Comment:Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton Hill, SW2 1RW, Address: Lambeth Town HallBrixton HillSW2 1RW, Births, deaths, marriages and civil partnerships, Noise, nuisance, anti-social behaviour and safety. This is the fairest approach, particularly as many of our staff have worked in the borough almost daily throughout the pandemic including our social workers, parks officers, street cleaners and many more. This news comes as Full Council prepares to rubber stamp the Pay Policy Statement at the next meeting on 1st March at the Town Hall. Get email newsletters on the issues that matter to you! Being black has neither helped nor hindered me, though I acknowledge that I have had to work harder than my contemporaries in gaining qualifications, experience, communications and sustaining a positive personal brand.". Andrew Travers said he would step down from the role in June 2022. He joined the South London council as temporary chief executive in 2017, before taking on the position permanently in July 2018. If we are unable to resolve your complaint, or if you would like more information about IPSO or the Editors Code, contact IPSO on 0300 123 2220 or visit www.ipso.co.uk, 2018-2023. The ornate Town Hall, designed by the Scottish Architect Septimus Warwick, shaped like a wedge and subsequently modified according to a baroque style, remains one of the most impressive local government buildings in London. His own idols range from the US Democratic politician Edward Kennedy to Nelson Mandela for his "tenacity, persistence, endurance and sense of social justice". All Rights Reserved. Lambeth was a borough of resistance with a fascinating political history. Privacy Policy, Donate to us He is a leader with strong understanding of London and local government and the ability to work with members, partners and residents to make Lambeth an even better place to live, work, learn and invest.. She was also the only woman on its board.[1][2]. Dosunmu is currently Deputy Chief Executive and Strategic Director for Resident Services. I cant wait to get started.. Three candidates were interviewed. | Contact [13], Rabbatts was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2000 New Year Honours and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in the 2016 New Year Honours for services to football and equality. ", He continues: "Two years ago, someone said the most moving thing. She attended the London School of Economics and became a barrister[3] in 1981. This was no part time leadership and they were intent on the balance of power shifting from the officer caste to the elected politicians. The grey man of British politics, the terminally boring Keir Starmer, now has a Gray Chief of Staff, former senior civil servant Sue Gray. The decision follows Lambeths current chief executive Andrew Travers announcing that he intends to stand down after more than four years in the role. Memorandum Opinion at 44. The Labour Party won the Lambeth election in 1978 and the new left leadership of Ted Knight and his comrades had big plans for the borough. Jim Lamb. Throughout my time working with him as a Cabinet member and as leader, I have been impressed by his commitment to transforming services for residents, his capacity to lead by example andhis ability to work with and develop the potential of our talented and diverse workforce at every level of the council. His true passion and commitment for Lambeth, already demonstrated in the last few years as a senior leader at the council, came through incredibly strongly in the interview and he demonstrated his abilities to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead for our borough. Andrew Travers said he would step down from the role in June 2022. Sport The figure is possibly higher as exact figures weren't provided and the lower . The much anticipated history of Lambeth in the 1980s is due out (social and economic crisis permitting) at the end of the year with Breviary Stuff who specialise in radical local histories. The letter highlights the need for the new Chief Executive to lead an . He recalls "one young lady who, having shadowed me, has taken up a place on a medical degree". Bayo Dosunmu said: Im deeply honoured to have been recommended by the councillor panel to be the councils next chief executive. | Disclaimer. Andrew has also ensured that the council has been placed on a secure financial footing despite the pandemic and he has overseen major progress on improving our homelessness prevention services, procuring new contracts that deliver customer service improvements and value for money, and investing in community projects funded by the social value contributions on all contracts. I will work with members and partners to take the council forward to a future that is sustainable, inclusive and fair. Dosunmu has a steady background in local government. Mr Travers has responded in writing to Cllr Peck by thanking her for her role in his appointment, and how he plans to deliver on the councils priorities. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Heather_Rabbatts&oldid=1119816804, Dames Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Migrants from British Jamaica to the United Kingdom, Pages containing London Gazette template with parameter supp set to y, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 3 November 2022, at 15:40. The clock tower stands at an imposing 134 feet, guarded at four corners by statutes representing Justice, Science, Literature and Art. Lambeth v. Bd. Lambeth's appointments committee has recommended that Bayo Dosunmu be appointed, subject to the approval of Full Council in May. Its a great story, brilliantly told by Simon Hannah, and an exemplar, both positive and negative, that a new generation of London socialists could learn a great deal from. Owen Hatherley, author ofRed Metropolisand culture editor ofTribune, This book is a welcome challenge to the longstanding myths and lies about Lambeth in the 1980s. Joan Twelves, former Lambeth Council leader. The chief executive of Lambeth council, Bayo Dosunmu, has ordered council workers back into the office for two days a week in one of his first acts as boss. feedback. In a statement, she said: "On behalf of all elected members, our hard-working staff and our borough partners, I would like to say a huge 'thank you' to Andrew for his unwavering support and leadership during some of the most challenging times in Lambeth's recent history. For me, there is no better organisation to lead, and no better place to be a public servant, than Lambeth. A council worker, who wished to remain anonymous, told South London Press: The new chief executive is demanding this despite the efforts of staff during the pandemic and the worsening cost of living crisis. Lambeth is a brilliant, welcoming and diverse borough, a place of culture and opportunity that I am proud to serve and call home. Mr Travers said: It has been a genuine privilege for me to fulfil what I consider to be one of the best jobs in local government and I know that Bayo will bring real passion, leadership and determination to it. Andrew Travers with Cllr Peck (Image: Lambeth Council), Scott Covert, C'est la via @ Studio Voltaire. We've launched a new campaign challenging men and boys to call out the harassment of women and girls on our streets. Help improve this site by giving your Mr Travers led the local authority through the fallout of the enquiry into child abuse at Lambeth children's homes between the 1950s and 1980s. This was a fight for municipal socialism, for solidarity with causes both at home and abroad, and against the crisis of inner city urban life in a decade dominated bygreed is goodcapitalism at the expense of working people. Sean Harriss, chief executive of the council, defends Lambeth's propensity to demolish existing housing estates to build more accommodation. Chief Executive Andrew Travers is able to pocket 185,000 per year from his position. Lambeth Council 12 years 1 month Labour Councillor, Oval Ward . 4th Feb 2022 In 2010, Rabbatts became a Trustee of Malaria No More UK and later took over as the Chair of Trustees. Harriss finally resigned from his role late on Friday afternoon. This follows a cross-party council Appointments Committee panel interviewing him in June. The scholarship program enables economically disadvantaged youth to attend the four-year university program at George Mason University. But the more I read the more it became clear that there was so much going on, how could you write a history of Lambeth and not deal with the riots, the fight against police repression, the huge squatting movement, the Front line of Railton road, the LGBT scene and the rest? By clicking the sign-up button you agree to our Privacy Policy. Following the Streatham terror attack in February 2020, he was tasked with rebuilding trust between communities. 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Chief Executive, Lambeth Council Chief Executive's Office Lambeth Town Hall Brixton Hill SW2 1RW 14 July 2020 Dear Mr Travers, ELECTORAL REVIEW OF LAMBETH: WARDING ARRANGEMENTS I am writing to inform you that the Commission has, today, opened its consultation inviting proposals for a new pattern of electoral wards for Lambeth Council. Neither does he "do bonuses" on top of his already-substantial salary. Previously the Chief Executive had enjoyed large office space whilst the leader of the council had to work in a small room alongside their chief whip and a secretary. Working for @lambeth_council has been a great experience. . The four person Appointments Committee met on Monday behind closed doors to make the decision. "While this has been a difficult decision, now that the worst of Covid-19 pandemic appears to be behind us and with the local elections just four months away, now feels like the right time to consider other opportunities.". Commenting on the news, Jitinder Takhar, Chief Executive of Homes for Lambeth said: "HFL is pleased that we have submitted another planning application to Lambeth Council. The comments by Andrew Travers, the chief executive of Lambeth council in south London, were made as the chancellor, Philip Hammond, faces pressure to address funding shortages in his spring. "I have competed at a number of levels in several sports. From 1987, she worked in local government, becoming Deputy Chief executive of Hammersmith and Fulham in 1989. Cllr Claire Holland said: Im delighted that the panel unanimously recommended Bayo Dosunmu to be Lambeths next chief executive. "Young people must have responsibility for others, young and old, to engage in civil and civic life, including volunteering, and to fulfil their potential.". But that despite this the councils need to continue improving childrens service and working on health integration with the NHS to deliver adult service that really meet peoples needs. He was Director of Resources at Haringey Council and then Group Director, covering Resources and Olympic Legacy, at the London Development Agency. For more details of the launch of Radical Lambeth and any public meetings coming up, please get in touch! That engaging with the community is the key to ongoing success. The Housing Ombudsman found severe maladministration in both cases and called on the Chief Executive of the council to apologise to the residents. [7], In October 2013, she criticised the make-up of the Football Association's commission to improve the national team as being "all-white, all-male";[8] Rio Ferdinand was subsequently added to the commission. Even at a very simple level, I try to be respectful to all my staff.". We've launched a new campaign challenging men and boys to call out the harassment of women and girls on our streets. Please contact Bruce McLeod, Executive Vice President, at (function(){var ml="d%0clb.nsutwoe4m",mi="5?34=<01>23;3<7894:63