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Southwark is a vibrant and diverse borough that regularly hits the headlines – use the search below to check out the latest news, or visit the Press Desk for general information on Southwark and details of how to contact our Communication Unit's Press Team.

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Southwark residents win £4,000 just for recycling 30/06/2009

Recycling has certainly paid off for some lucky Southwark residents whose efforts have earned them a £200 reward. On Friday (June 26), 20 of the borough’s keen recyclers were invited to a prize giving ceremony for the ‘Recycling Rewards’ scheme.

There’s Loads to Do for Southwark’s Young People over the Holidays 30/06/2009

Wondering how to spend the summer break? Well look no further than the range of exciting activities on offer in Southwark for children and young people.

Dulwich Aiming to Be the Most Flower Friendly in Britain 29/06/2009

One corner of Southwark is hoping to be the best in the land when the Britain in Bloom judges make their decision later this summer.

Southwark Teachers Top Teaching Awards 29/06/2009

Two Southwark teachers have proved they are among the best in the London by winning categories in the Teaching Awards 2009.

Work Starting Today to Transform Primary School 29/06/2009

Construction work began this week to transform Southwark Park Primary School into a state of the art new school, with Victorian parts of the building being carefully restored to their former glory.

Southwark Council set to get new powers to control dogs 16/06/2009

A London council is planning to introduce new powers to clamp down on people who allow dogs off their leads on one of the UK's biggest estates.

Dye your hair grey and you could be a £1 gym-member 11/06/2009

Southwark Council is this week promoting the special offer, available exclusively for older residents.

Aylesbury time capsule to see light of day in ten years’ time 08/06/2009

Children from Surrey Square School and Aylesbury locals have buried a time capsule on the first building site of the major regeneration of the estate.

Carers Week says thanks to hidden carers in Southwark 05/06/2009

Southwark residents are being encouraged to learn more about Carers Week (8-14 June), which is being held to celebrate over 20,000 local people who have given up personal time and freedom to care for a family member, partner or friend.

Design supremos pick Canada Water library design for Royal Academy show 03/06/2009

The stunning Canada Water library design commissioned by Southwark Council has been put in pride of place at this year’s Royal Academy Summer Exhibition (8 June-16 August), the world’s largest open-submission contemporary art exhibition.

Eco Canopy Helps Primary School Achieve Highest Green Award For Second Year 20/05/2009

Charles Dickens Primary School in Southwark is proud to have been awarded another Green Flag, the highest Eco School award going, for a second year.

Saturday night fever? Donate to see if councillors have the X Factor 15/05/2009

Councillors tend to be praised for standing firm, but a group of politicians are hoping to impress residents with their ability to move at the Mayor's Ball.

Dog Poo - Shocking Figures Reveal A Weighty Problem 14/05/2009

As Southwark Council launches its Summer round of ‘Flag The Poo’ events, new figures are revealed that show the extent of the challenge facing its enforcement team.

Southwark Local Education Partnership Reaches Financial Close 14/05/2009

Balfour Beatty, Southwark Council, Partnerships for Schools and Building Schools for the Future Investments (BSFI) are very pleased to today announce the contract award of Southwark’s £200m Local Education Partnership (LEP) agreement.

Multi-million Pound Work Starts On Dulwich Leisure Centre 12/05/2009

Work has begun on Southwark Council’s multi-million pound plans to refurbish Dulwich Leisure Centre.

Census chief comes to Southwark as council kicks off 2011 preparations 08/05/2009

Southwark Council’s bid to make sure its government funding reflects its population will take another step forward when the civil servant responsible for the 2011 census comes to the borough.

Southwark Council’s answer to Everest: Camberwell’s scaffold mountain 08/05/2009

Scaffolding and debris netting currently cover the whole of Castlemead Estate.

Schools To Be Given Free Composting Kits in Southwark 06/05/2009

Southwark Council, with its partner Veolia Environmental Services, is getting behind Compost Awareness Week (May 3rd to May 9th) by giving away composting kits to schools across the borough.

New Vision for Goose Green Mural 06/05/2009

Peckham and Dulwich residents are being encouraged to head down to Goose Green this weekend to enjoy a piece of artwork that’s been given a second lease of life thanks to local residents, with help from Southwark Council.

The Blue In Line For Three Quarters of A Million Pound Revamp 28/04/2009

The Blue shopping centre and market in Bermondsey is set to benefit from £670,000 of council investment to help improve its shops, businesses and the surrounding area.

Grants For Childcare Providers 23/04/2009

Southwark Council is calling on eligible childcare providers to apply for funding.

Young People Helping to Make Southwark Safer 23/04/2009

Young people in Southwark are going to be working side by side with Community Wardens to help make the borough safer.

Success For Wardens 23/04/2009

Some 11 seizures of alcohol were made this week (21 April) by Southwark Council’s Community Wardens following the introduction of new powers.

Southwark Council Does Exactly What It Says On The Sticker 21/04/2009

Southwark Council has its own version so tenants can keep an eye on the process of a repair being fixed.

A First For London- Wardens Get Five New Powers 14/04/2009

Southwark Council’s community wardens will become the first local authority officers in Greater London to be accredited by the Metropolitan Police.

Southwark Is A Beacon Of Success Says Central Goverment 14/04/2009

People in Southwark know and love their neighbours better than most boroughs in Britain.

Selling Illegal Skin Lighteners Cost Trader £13,000 14/04/2009

Southwark Council’s trading standards officers have won another success in their long-running campaign against businesses in the borough selling illegal and dangerous skin lightening products.

Dramatic new Canada Water library construction underway 07/04/2009

Canada Water residents will soon have a stunning new library to enjoy and use, with community and council facilities at its heart, as Southwark Council today signed the £13.7m construction contract with ISG Jackson.

Wiser and smarter - the Council’s plan for homes as Southwark grows 02/04/2009

Southwark residents will have access to larger numbers of affordable homes in the future despite the recession, according to commitments in Southwark Council’s Housing Strategy for the next seven years.

Camberwell Baths Awarded £1.45M Towards Upgrade 02/04/2009

Southwark Council was today awarded funding of £1.45m to go towards improving Camberwell Leisure Centre.

Southwark proves attractive for investors as Tate Modern extension agreed 01/04/2009

In what the head of Southwark Council’s Planning Committee described as “absolute proof that Southwark is a great place to live, visit, admire and learn,” the Tate Modern extension was approved tonight.

Government endorses Southwark Council approval for Blackfriars Road developments 30/03/2009

Bankside residents will benefit from more social housing and improved local facilities, shops and public spaces.

Hidden Homes To Be Uncovered in Southwark 19/03/2009

Empty laundrettes, disused offices, abandoned garages and even vacant spaces under blocks of flats are all being targeted in an innovative move by Southwark Council to increase its housing stock.

Building project turns cash into computers for Southwark adult learning 18/03/2009

Funding from the new Bankside development project is being used to improve the IT skills of local parents with the purchase of new equipment at two local schools.

Parking Attendant Safety Reaches New Levels with Pioneering Panic Alarm in Southwark 09/03/2009

Parking Attendants (Civil Enforcement Officers) patrolling the streets of Southwark are now safer than ever, and better connected, thanks to brand new technology that’s being described as the ‘Holy Grail’ of parking enforcement.

Southwark Council welcomes Government announcement on De Menezes trial bill 05/03/2009

Southwark Council today welcomed today’s announcement by Secretary of State for Justice, Jack Straw that the Government has agreed to reimburse four local authorities for the costs of the De Menezes inquest

Champagne Corks Fly as Burgess Park Wins Boris’ Millions 04/03/2009

Burgess Park in Southwark is set to get a six million pound windfall, after scooping the two million pound Premier Parks prize awarded by the Mayor of London.

ASBO for Dog Owner 19/02/2009

A Dulwich animal owner has received an ASBO (anti-social behaviour order) and a bankruptcy order after she allowed dangerous dogs to run wild in the borough.

New Magazine for Southwark’s Kids Hits the Streets 05/02/2009

The latest edition of Whtvr, a magazine written and produced by young people in Southwark, has hit the streets. It’s packed full of information about activities for young people to do in Southwark.

Council tax in Southwark frozen until 2010 04/02/2009

Southwark Council is planning to freeze council tax this year, guaranteeing that residents’ council bills will stay fixed at April 2008 rates until April 2010.

Dulwich Pool Makes a Splash 22/01/2009

Southwark Council has approved multi-million pound plans to refurbish Dulwich Leisure Centre as the first phase of its Leisure Investment Programme across the borough.

Vote for your favourite stories and get ready for Silver 2009 22/01/2009

Maybe you’re a fan of the classics, such as Pride and Prejudice and Hard Times?
Or perhaps you were moved by the Kite Runner, enchanted by Lord of the Rings, or uplifted by The No1 Ladies’ Detective Agency?

Famous stars to unveil plaque recognising 33 years of local film-making 20/01/2009

Renowned English actors Miriam Margolyes and Derek Jacobi will unveil a Southwark Blue Plaque at the Rotherhithe Picture Research Library and Sands Films Studio on Friday 23 January 2009.

Southwark Council approaches final hurdle in £2.5 billion regeneration project 20/01/2009

The £2.5 billion regeneration of one of London’s biggest and most well known estates came a step closer, as Southwark Council’s executive agreed the last technical details required for the Aylesbury Area Action Plan (AAP).

Southwark wins planning enforcement case in Camberwell 19/01/2009

Southwark Council recently won an enforcement case against the owner of 115 Camberwell Road (SE5 0HB) for building and refusing to take down an illegal extension on the side of his house.

Chaucer the choice for Southwark’s streets and landmarks 06/01/2009

Southwark Council research into street names this week shows that a 12th century poet beats Shakespeare in the popularity stakes for street names and buildings.

Potters Fields development plans go public ... 17/12/2008

Berkeley Homes and Southwark Council, will unveil their draft plans for the three acre, mixed use development site, known as Potters Fields at a public exhibition.

Potters Fields: Cultural user shortlist announced 17/12/2008

The shortlist to become the cultural centrepiece of central London’s last undeveloped riverside site was announced by Southwark Council and Berkeley Homes

Knife crime battle reaches cyberspace 16/12/2008

The battle against knife crime has reached cyberspace, as work begins to guard against online sales of knives to under 18s.

Government inspections paint a positive picture of Southwark Council 16/12/2008

Three wide-ranging government inspections of Southwark Council have painted a picture of an authority which consults regularly with its residents, works well with its partners and is making a real differencechances and supporting young and old alike.

Burgess Park Shortlisted For Potential Multi-million Pound Boost 10/12/2008

Burgess Park is on the verge of a major transformation after being handpicked by the Mayor of London as a contender for a £2million pound prize.

Southwark residents sound out local leaders 10/12/2008

This Saturday, Southwark residents have a chance to sound out local leaders on tackling crime.

A discussion event at the Elephant and Castle shopping centre will give local shoppers a chance to challenge the borough’s movers and shakers.

Southwark traders get boost from free weekend parking 09/12/2008

With small businesses feeling the bite of the credit crunch, one London borough has decided to drop car parking charges in all council-run car parks over Christmas to boost support for local traders.

£850 million in Southwark housing contracts out to the market - 08/12/2008

Sunday 7 December 2008 - £850 million worth of major housing contracts will be available as Southwark Council announces a new approach to major works on its estates this week.

Supplying banned skin lighteners leads to £25,000 fine 03/12/2008

The seizure of over 500 skin lightening samples containing banned bleaching agents has led to a father and son being prosecuted under consumer protection law.

Southwark retailers say no to knife sales 03/12/2008

Southwark retailers are the best in London at refusing to sell knives to under 18s - and now they’re putting their commitment in writing.

Captain Continuity flies in with top business tips during emergencies 26/11/2008

Local businesses are being visited by their community wardens as part of a three week campaign on how to plan for emergencies.

Southwark Museum Hosts Maori Ceremony to Send Warrior Back Home 20/11/2008

On Tuesday 18th November staff at the Cuming Museum in Walworth took part in a special repatriation ceremony for the remains of a Maori warrior, possibly a chieftain

Heygate joint work recognised 19/11/2008

If traditional ways of working don’t get results, it’s time to try a different approach - which is how Southwark Council and the Metropolitan Police earned an Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) award.

Funding for Friday and Saturday night youth activities 14/11/2008

Southwark Council is one of 77 local authorities which have been awarded £25,000 to provide Friday and Saturday night activities for young people involved in nuisance or criminal behaviour

Major Day For Secondary Schools In Southwark 14/11/2008

Southwark education takes an exciting step forward with the release of two school designs and the announcement of the consortia that is to transform these and other Southwark secondary schools.

Theatre Masterclass in telling it like it is 13/11/2008

Should the cast be pelted with rotten tomatoes or showered with roses? Was the acting awful or awesome?

Unsafe food costs Iceland £17,000 13/11/2008

Tooth marks in chocolate bars and other confectionery at the Elephant and Castle Iceland have led to fines and costs totalling £17,000 for displaying unsafe food for sale.

Southwark Children Question Council 05/11/2008

In a session to mirror parliament's question time, 80 junior streetleaders from three primary schools in the borough got their chance to ask questions about crime, transport and graffiti.

Clearing out the cobwebs from the criminal justice system 04/11/2008

Knowing what to expect when you go to court, and getting the support you need as a victim or a witness are both important - and now Southwark Council’s doing even more to help.

Southwark Tigers Rugby Club Earn Their Stripes 04/11/2008

A former England star is to help local junior rugby club, the Southwark Tigers, celebrate 10 years of success on Sunday November 09th.

Southwark Kids To Get Active Thanks to Their Computers 31/10/2008

Children in Southwark are to be shown a novel way of taking up sport - by playing on their computers

Recycling Rewards for Southwark Residents 29/10/2008

Top ten quirky unrecyclable items found in Southwark recycling bags.

Southwark hots up for Halloween and fireworks season 24/10/2008

Southwark is hotting up over the Halloween and fireworks season this year - but work is going on behind the scenes to make sure residents stay safe.

The BBC returns to Southwark as part of Autumnwatch 21/10/2008

Residents from across Southwark are being urged to roll up their sleeves and pick up tools on Saturday 25 October, as part of BBC’s Autumnwatch.

Stay Warm And Save Money 21/10/2008

For anyone wanting to stay warm this winter, spend less on energy bills AND do their bit for the environment, help is at hand.

Southwark Kids Spring Into Action 21/10/2008

Southwark Council is supporting schoolchildren across the borough throughout October as they take part in National Walk to School Month.

Black History Month - A Peckham Hero 21/10/2008

A one-off theatre piece is being premiered in Southwark next week about the historical figure Dr. Harold Moody, who’s been described as “Britain’s Martin Luther King.”

Grants for Southwark Care Homes 15/10/2008

Landscaped gardens, reminiscence rooms, and computers are just some of the improvements that have been made to care homes in Southwark after an allocation of £280,000 was granted by the Department of Health.

Help at hand for hairdressers 14/10/2008

Southwark hairdressers are invited to a free information and training session on hand health and safety, in The Lane next Tuesday

Black History Month - Curtains Go Up on Film Festival In Southwark 08/10/2008

As part of the 20th anniversary of Black History Month in Southwark, an exciting series of films is to be screened in the borough, ranging from documentaries to short dramas to animation.

Support at your fingertips for people affected by gangs 08/10/2008

Support and advice for people in Southwark involved in or affected by gang-related violence is now available by text and telephone.

Not in My Neighbourhood! 07/10/2008

Southwark council will join boroughs around the country next week to demonstrate local work underway to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

Two Blue Plaques to be Unveiled in Southwark in October 29/09/2008

A popular singer from the Second World War and a renowned press photographer will each be awarded with a Southwark Council blue plaque in October.

Take part in the Big Draw at the Cuming Museum in October 29/09/2008

Southwark Council is inviting residents to come down to the Cuming Museum every Saturday morning in October and get drawing!

Black History Month: 31 Days Of Learning, Entertainment And More 29/09/2008

A celebration of Southwark’s rich past gets underway in October with its 20-year anniversary of Black History Month.

Final call to make a difference tackling youth crime 19/09/2008

A final call is being made for volunteers to work with young people in Southwark who need help getting back on track.

Southwark Gets Linked Into The Green Chain 18/09/2008

For the first time in 30 years the South East London Green Chain is expanding, and it’s heading into Southwark.

Festive Fun! 18/09/2008

Southwark’s young artists could see their work displayed on mantelpieces across the borough thanks to a festive card competition launched by Southwark Council.

Celebrate the launch of London’s Cultural Olympiad at the Cuming Museum 15/09/2008

Drop into the Cuming Museum for a weekend of worldwide storytelling as Southwark celebrates the launch of the Cultural Olympiad.

Southwark buildings throw open their doors 15/09/2008

Forty three outstanding buildings in Southwark will be revealing their hidden interiors when their doors are thrown open to the public as part of the Open House London event, which is taking place on September 20 and 21.

Dulwich War Memorial Returned to Former Glory 12/09/2008

The completion of thousands of pounds worth of restoration work to the Dulwich War Memorial is to get unveiled this weekend.

John Harvard Library 11/09/2008

John Harvard library will be closing for major building works at 5pm on September 13 2008.

Southwark Honours Legendary Heavyweight Boxer With Blue Plaque 11/09/2008

Sir Henry Cooper, one of Britain’s finest heavyweight boxers, is to unveil his very own blue plaque, at the site of his former gym in Southwark.

Southwark Council Shows French Politicians The Way To Go Green 11/09/2008

More than 50 guests from France are hoping to take a leaf out of Southwark Council’s book when they visit the borough on Friday.

Be Boundless 10/09/2008

Building on its successful launch last year, Boundless returns to Southwark from September 12 - 21 celebrating the best in disability arts, sports and culture in accessible cultural venue spaces across the borough.

Southwark resident sentenced to imprisonment for benefit fraud 21/08/2008

A Southwark man was sentenced to 40 days imprisonment at Tower Bridge Magistrates Court on August 13 2008.

Nuisance Bike Campaign 20/08/2008

Southwark Council will launch its annual anti-nuisance bike campaign following a 57% rise in complaints this year.

Olympic Handover Flag To Be Raised At Camberwell Green To Celebrate Handover Day 20/08/2008

As Southwark gets on its marks for the 2012 Olympics with its own handover celebration, Southwark Council has revealed how it plans to get the borough healthy and active over the next four years.

Young people making themselves heard through The Mix 13/08/2008

The opinions of Southwark young people on issues affecting their lives will be the talking point of this Sunday’s The Mix festival at Burgess Park in Southwark.

Southwark Youngsters Aim For Local Sporting Glory 12/08/2008

Records might be falling at the Olympics in China, but youngsters in the borough are hoping for a bit of sporting greatness closer to home, in the Southwark Community Games finals next week.

Young People On Track for Secondary School 12/08/2008

Making friends, coping with change, and standing up to peer pressure can be a struggle for young people making the transition from primary to secondary school.

Council confiscates criminal’s cash 07/08/2008

Southwark Council has successfully stripped a criminal of £30,000 of his ill-gotten gains, using powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act for the first time.

Local Film Wins Top Award 06/08/2008

A short film funded by Southern Exposure, a film fund created in partnership with Southwark, Lambeth, and Lewisham, has won the Film London/ITV London viewers choice award in the Best of Borough Film Awards (The BoBs) 2008.

Grant for film on history of Carnaval del Pueblo 06/08/2008

The history of London’s Latin community will be on show at Southwark’s Cuming Museum thanks to a £50,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Battle Against Rogue Traders Gets A Female Touch 06/08/2008

Dee Hooff, a painter and decorator from Gypsy Hill, has become the first woman to join a Southwark Council scheme to help drive cowboy builders out of Southwark.

Best ever key stage 2 results for Southwark students 06/08/2008

Primary school pupils in Southwark have achieved their best ever results at Key Stage 2. These results show pupils are improving faster than national rates of improvement in the key subjects of English, Mathematics and Science.

Detailed phasing plan released for the Aylesbury redevelopment 05/08/2008

The Aylesbury Estate redevelopment has reached its next major milestone - the release of a comprehensive phasing plan, which outlines how the 15-year rehousing programme will be delivered.

Southwark Council protects shoppers from dishonest traders 04/08/2008

The rising cost of food has shoppers feeling the pinch, but that hasn’t stopped some Southwark traders from trying to charge a few extra pennies.

Plans approved for first of 16 new sites to rehouse Heygate Estate residents 01/08/2008

Southwark Council’s planning committee approved Wandle Housing Association’s application for the Newington South (Camberwell New Road) development at Tuesday night’s meeting.

Southwark – safe as houses with new recruits 30/07/2008

Sixteen graduates are set to join Southwark Council’s housing department, where they will embark on a challenging career path and also improve tenants’ lives.

Southwark Mayor pledges to raise money for diabetes 30/07/2008

The Mayor of Southwark this week launched an appeal to raise funds for a mobile unit to tour the borough providing free blood tests to check for the early onset of diabetes.

Southwark Book Award 2008 25/07/2008

Primary and secondary school children from across Southwark have voted Siobhan Dowd’s London Eye Mystery as their favourite book of 2008.

Southwark young people make film about knife crime and gang culture 24/07/2008

A group of young people from Southwark have produced a hard-hitting film about knife crime and gang culture as part of a project run by Southwark's Youth Offending Team (YOT).

Children's Musical on the Aylesbury 21/07/2008

Children living on the Aylesbury Estate showcase their talent in an amazing new rap musical that has got rave reviews

Maximum health and safety penalty for hostel owners 21/07/2008

Owners of a London hostel have been handed down a maximum penalty after failing to protect the health and safety of visitors to their premises.

Southwark appoints new experts for residents 21/07/2008

Southwark Council has galvanised its commitment to strong customer service with the letting of new engineering contracts in key service areas, it announced today.

Revamped awards to benefit businesses and the environment 18/07/2008

Changes to Southwark Council’s Environmental Business Awards announced today will encourage local businesses to make greater savings for the environment - and for themselves.

Sample fantastic watersports in the centre of London this summer in Southwark 17/07/2008

Surrey Docks Watersports Centre (SDWC) is throwing open its doors for a fun open day event on Sunday 20 July.

Southwark parks scoop Green Flag awards 17/07/2008

Five Southwark parks have scooped awards that prove they are the place to be this summer - up from three parks last year.

Dragons, elephants and lamas take to the streets of Bermondsey for the Bermondsey Carnival 15/07/2008

A huge elephant, the Spice Girls, a flight of dragons and a Peruvian lama were sighted in Bermondsey on Saturday as the annual Bermondsey Carnival parade, sponsored by Southwark council, got under way.

Multi-Agency Enforcement Programme in Peckham 10/07/2008

More than 40 bottles of counterfeit alcohol, along with 57 packets of counterfeit condoms and 25 packets of counterfeit cigarettes, were among the goods seized by Southwark’s trading standards officers.

Olympic taekwondo athlete helps Southwark school achieve record success 09/07/2008

A primary school in Southwark has achieved a record by getting more than 100 children through a taekwondo grading examination in one go.

Southwark launches best ever summer activities programme 09/07/2008

Southwark has launched its action-packed, something for everybody, summer activities programme for children and young people of all ages.

Southwark Trading Standards step up their campaign against illegal traders in the borough 08/07/2008

Southwark Council’s trading standards officers have won another success in their long running campaign against businesses in the borough selling illegal and dangerous skin lightening creams.

Southwark Council win 'Trailblazer ' status 04/07/2008

Southwark Council has been recognised by the government for its excellent housing options and homelessness prevention work and has been asked to mentor other local authorities.

Southwark Gets Ready for the Switch 04/07/2008

Digital television will soon be coming to all Southwark homes.

Southwark Council outlines next step in rehousing Heygate residents 04/07/2008

Southwark Council is continuing to support and work closely with the residents of the Heygate Estate whilst they are being rehoused off the estate.

Dalkia to deliver green targets for Elephant and Castle 02/07/2008

Dalkia has been selected as the commercial partner to provide sustainable infrastructure for the Elephant and Castle development, Southwark Council announced today.

Southwark launches consultation about adult social care services 01/07/2008

Southwark Council today started consulting about who should receive the adult social care services that help vulnerable people live independently.

Primary school pupils in Southwark bat it out at urban cricket finale 30/06/2008

The two winning teams of Southwark Community Games's urban cricket tournament battled it out for supremacy last week at the grand finale of a six week programme of cricket coaching across the borough.

Disabled artists in Southwark celebrate life with a new exhibition 27/06/2008

A group of disabled artists in Southwark are celebrating life with their new exhibition, LIFE IS SWEET.

Camberwell Baths development makes a splash 20/06/2008

Southwark today announced that it has short-listed three potential submissions to work with the council to explore creative and sustainable solutions for investing in the Camberwell Leisure Centre.

Council blitz for Capital Clean up 18/06/2008

As part of the 100 day London-wide Capital clean-up campaign, Southwark Council pulled out all the stops for a one day blitz at the start of June.

New ‘happening’ magazine for Southwark youngsters hits the streets 17/06/2008

A new magazine written and produced by young people in Southwark, for young people in Southwark, has hit the streets.

Faces of Southwark Awards Ceremony 13/06/2008

Last night saw a well-attended prize-giving ceremony at Southwark’s town hall for the winners of the ‘Faces of Southwark’ photographic competition.

Southwark Council supports EU lobby over air quality 13/06/2008

A delegation of council leaders will be in Strasbourg next month to lobby the European Commission on the UK government's plans to circumvent air quality targets at Heathrow.

Money matters from Southwark Council 12/06/2008

We all know that times are tight and budgets are under pressure - but do you know where to get help when the bills start to mount up?

Southwark says government should not undermine efforts made by the most improved secondary school in England 10/06/2008

In response to yesterday’s announcement by the government that it is to target schools with closure unless their exam results improve Lisa Rajan, executive member for children’s services and education at Southwark Council, said:

Southwark school children learn about food safety 10/06/2008

Southwark Council’s food safety team is marking Food Safety Week with a series of fun, interactive and informative talks to primary school children.

Southwark shortlists to transform local schools 03/06/2008

Southwark Council is in the final stages of choosing a partner to work with on its £200 million programme to transform the borough’s secondary schools.

The Mayor of Southwark opens children’s Safari Garden 02/06/2008

Families at the Newpin Centre showed the Mayor of Southwark how their gardens grow when she officially opened the new Safari Garden on Friday 23 May.

Southwark consultant makes sure the chips are down at local school 27/05/2008

Southwark Council healthy food consultant Janice Gibb is organising a Cook’s Conference today (28 May) at St James School, attended by local MP Simon Hughes.

Council and Camberwell Green celebrate success in National Tackling Drugs Week 23/05/2008

Southwark Councillors marked the success of Southwark’s Action Areas (SAA) during National Tackling Drugs Week (June 19-23).

Cuming Museum is the space to be 23/05/2008

A new activity space for children to explore their artistic skills will be launched next Friday at Southwark Council’s Cuming Museum, SE17.

New Architect for Potters Field 23/05/2008

Berkeley Homes and Southwark Council have chosen the new architect for Potters Field. Leading architects Squire and Partners have been selected to design a new development for this special South Bank site.

Rubbish population estimates 23/05/2008

Southwark Council today releases information showing that the population of Southwark has been significantly under-estimated by Central Government.

Southwark Mayor raises £50,000+ for the Damilola Taylor Trust 22/05/2008

One year ago, just after the Worshipful Mayor of Southwark Councillor Bob Skelly took up office, he promised he would raise £50,000 for the Damilola Taylor Trust (DTT) during his year in office.

Council’s new website shows visitors how to enjoy summer in Southwark 21/05/2008

Wondering where in Southwark you can take a class on how to mix the perfect cocktail, rent a tandem, see some great architecture, or take the family to enjoy a free event?

How volunteering turned my life around 21/05/2008

Three years ago tiny Umu Sesay was at rock bottom. The local Southwark girl had dropped out of her social work course at university after struggling with confidence and self-esteem issues and finding the assignments too tough to manage.

Lyndhurst school shows its green credentials 21/05/2008

Some budding young environmentalists spearheaded a rigorous audit yesterday at Lyndhurst Primary School and won the Bronze Eco-Schools award.

A week of new opportunities for the people of Southwark 19/05/2008

Southwark citizens get to explore their creative side again this year as the Council gives people the chance to take a surfing master class of the world wide web.

Southwark residents give the cold shoulder 19/05/2008

Two areas designated as “No Cold Calling Control Zones” (NCCCZ), will be launched by Southwark Council, (Thursday 22 May), to safeguard vulnerable members of the community from crime associated with doorstep selling.

Southwark Mayor's Ball raises £5,000 for the Damilola Taylor Trust 16/05/2008

The Mayor’s Ball recently proved a success when it raised approximately £5,000 towards the good work of Damilola Taylor Trust (DTT) – while providing a night to remember.

Southwark schoolchildren spring into action 16/05/2008

Schoolchildren across the borough will spring into action next week (19-23 May) when they leap out of cars and onto their feet as part of Spring National Walk to School Week, supported by Southwark Council.

Green light for new Walworth Academy 16/05/2008

Southwark Council has given the green light for a new secondary school to be built in Walworth, marking an important step forward for the Aylesbury regeneration project.

Council gives sound advice during Noise Week 14/05/2008

Noisy neighbours, barking dogs and loud music are just some of the noises Southwark residents say affect their quality of life.

Dulwich Park Fair kicks off the summer in Southwark 13/05/2008

Would your family relish the prospect of watching otters perform a medley of tricks, an awe-inspiring dragon show or browsing a selection of locally provided stalls?

Southwark Council's first prosecution for dog fouling 09/05/2008

A Bermondsey man has become the first Southwark resident to be convicted for not clearing up dog fouling, as part of the Council’s drive to stop this problem, by the new Environmental Enforcement Team.

Southwark volunteers awarded for their sterling work 09/05/2008

Southwark volunteers are being awarded for their work in the community this Saturday, in a ceremony run on behalf of Southwark Council.

Southwark Council's green energy trial heralds winds of change 08/05/2008

A wind turbine, the first of its size to be installed on a London housing estate, has just finished its initial trial in SE1.

Notre Dame riding the green wave to tackle climate change 07/05/2008

A Southwark school is primed to reduce its carbon emissions by 106 tonnes per year thanks to a generous donation, which will also offset 50% of the sponsor’s emissions.

Local schoolchildren do the timewarp for community park opening event 02/05/2008

Crampton Primary School will help to celebrate the opening of St Mary’s Churchyard Park with predictions of the future when they bury a time capsule as part of the opening day events next week.

Southwark joins the chain gang 30/04/2008

A number of Southwark’s parks and open spaces have joined the south east London Green Chain, which will provide a fabulous array of walks for local communities and visitors to Southwark.

Southwark residents and visitors to experience the renaissance effect at Dilston Grove 30/04/2008

Dilston Grove in Southwark Park is set for a dramatic makeover after being short-listed for £580,000 of government funding.

Local Residents honoured for their stand against anti-social behaviour 29/04/2008

Southwark Council will host the annual ‘Enough is Enough’ awards, to celebrate the achievements of local residents, who have tackled the problems of anti-social behaviour, at the Tate Modern on Friday May 2, 2008

Southwark graffiti clean up – public art or public blight? 08/04/2008

As part the annual Capital Clean Up week, Southwark Council graffiti clean teams were out in full force to clear various graffiti sites around the borough yesterday.

Southwark announces its favourite people and places for Blue Plaque 2007 awards 07/04/2008

Six winners were identified as local favourites for Southwark council’s Blue Plaque 2007 awards today after facing a public vote.

Untold stories of black Londoners in wartime Britain unveiled in new exhibition 31/03/2008

An exhibition organised by Southwark Council, that uncovers the untold stories of Black Londoners about their experiences and roles on the home front in the Second World War will open at the Cuming Museum, April 1.

Jazz legends contribution to the home front unveiled in new Southwark exhibition 27/03/2008

The story of Britain’s first black band swing leader, Ken “Snakehips” Johnson and jazz singer and BBC home front entertainer Adelaide Hall will be featured in a unique exhibition organised by Southwark Council which opened at the Cuming Museum, April 1.

Movie classic kicks off Silver for Southwark 25/03/2008

An exciting season of events and activities for Southwark’s over 60s kicked off over the weekend with a special screening of Gone with the Wind. The iconic film was number one in a poll that Southwark's older people voted for as their favourite films.

Southwark's most inspiring and exceptional women awarded 11/03/2008

Several outstanding women were awarded by Southwark council on Saturday 8 March 2008 as part of International Women’s Day celebrations in the Borough.