Jasmine Ali

Cllr Ali deputises for the Leader of the Council in his absence by representing the borough at external events, within the council and chairing Cabinet. She safeguards children in Southwark and leads policies to support them, including children's social care and early years, the school inclusion agenda. She leads the work with academies and other education providers to improve standards in every school in the borough so that no child is left behind. Additionally, Cllr Ali leads the council’s work on young people including young people’s mental health, youth services and play.