VCS Liaison Meetings

The most recent VCS Liaison meeting organised by Southwark Council took place on 20th August 2020.

Meeting papers can be found below:

VCS Liaison Meeting Minutes 20th August 2020

Southwark Economic Renewal Plan

State of the Sector Survey July 2020

Partnership Southwark Recovery Plans

Southwark (covid-19) Community Grant Scheme

Future meeting minutes are planned for:

Thursday 22 October 2020
Thursday 17 December 2020
Thursday 18 March 2021
Thursday 17 June 2021

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