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Southwark Council Leader aiming to raise thousands for hospital charity
27 January 2012
The leader of Southwark Council will be pounding the capital's streets to raise thousands of pounds for charity at the London Marathon, it was announced this week.
First new trees for Burgess Park
The first of dozens of new trees have been planted at Burgess Park as part of its ongoing multimillion pound makeover, council chiefs have anounced.
23 January 2012
Further details on London's biggest low carbon district heating system unveiled
Further details of London's biggest low carbon district heating system to provide cheap and clean energy to thousands of homes have been unveiled this week, with no works now scheduled to take place.
18 January 2012
More Environment news.
High take up of free school meals spells success for Southwark
The vast majority of reception and year one pupils in Southwark are benefitting from the council's pioneering free health healthy school meals programme, it was revealed today.
17 January 2012
Cycle safety event receives support from Southwark
Southwark is backing a cycle safety awareness event to be held on 18 January.
13 January 2012
Leader’s New Year message 2012
I would like to start by wishing you a Happy New Year. The last twelve months were some of the most difficult for generations, with unprecedented government cuts, uncertainty in the national economy
11 January 2012
Central government cash boost for Southwark project
Southwark’s ‘Keep warm and well’ project has just received a £122,000 cash award from the Department of Health (DoH).
11 January 2012
Southwark's Charles Dickens Primary School scoops fourth top arts award
A creatively driven primary school in Southwark has scooped a fourth national award for its outstanding commitment to the arts.
11 January 2012
Leader's plan to save £1m by cutting top managers' posts
The Leader has written to the Council's most senior officers and councillors to launch a consultation process that is expected to cut the number of top managers' posts in the authority.
10 January 2012
More Council plan news.
Southwark urges students to meet scholarship scheme deadline
Education chiefs today urged students who want to apply for Southwark Council's pioneering scholarship scheme to submit their registration by the deadline of 15 January.
4 January 2012
Southwark encourages parents to meet the primary school admissions deadline
The 15 January admissions deadline is fast approaching and Southwark is urging parents to complete their primary school application on time.
29 December 2011
More School admissions news.
Six month tobacco sales ban given to shop for persistent cigarette sales to children
Dulwich Supermarket given ‘Restricted Premises Order’ after multiple offences of selling tobacco to under age customers.
22 December 2011
More Business news.
Canada Water Area Action Plan found 'sound'
We have now received the Final Inspector's report for the Canada Water AAP. The conclusion of the report was that the AAP was found sound subject to minor changes.
22 December 2011
More Planning policy news.
Consultation on the Elephant and Castle SPD opens from 27 December
We will be consulting on the Elephant and Castle Supplementary Planning Document from 27 December until 7 February 2012.
22 December 2011
More Consultations news.
Olympic tickets awarded to athletes who compete in next year’s Mini London Marathon
Southwark Council is urging young athletes to get in training now, as the top 48 runners in the borough will next year have the added prize of an Olympic ticket.
22 December 2011
More Sports and fitness news.
Dramatic plans approved for London Bridge and surrounding area
Radical plans for a multi-million redevelopment of London Bridge station have been approved by Southwark Council.
21 December 2011
More Planning news.
Murakami and Horrid Henry top Canada Water’s favourites
The most popular authors at Canada Water library, London’s first super library, can be revealed today.
21 December 2011
More Libraries news.
New online guide will help people maintain an independent lifestyle
Southwark Council has launched a new online guide that provides information about adult social care and other community services.
21 December 2011
More Living at home news.
Southwark youth employment scheme receives official launch
Young people have praised a pioneering Southwark Council scheme which is helping them into jobs and training.
21 December 2011
More Jobs and careers news.
Southwark social worker scoops top industry awards
A Southwark Council social worker has been named as the country's best social worker at a top industry awards ceremony.
20 December 2011
More Licences news.
Council says thank you after consultation on the cemeteries service
Southwark’s environment boss today thanked all those who took part in the consultation on the future of the cemeteries service.
19 December 2011
More Advice and benefits news.
Budget proposals for 2012/13 to support residents and businesses
Southwark Council today unveiled a raft of budget proposals to help tackle childhood obesity, support businesses and low paid workers and give residents more power over local spending decisions.
15 December 2011
More Get involved news.
Community wardens in Southwark first in London to get new powers
Issuing fines for antisocial behaviour are among the new powers granted to Southwark Council community wardens today.
12 December 2011
Transition funding recommended for thirteen applicants
Thirteen organisations will receive funding from Southwark’s third round £1.5m transition fund, to help them operate during the economic downturn.
7 December 2011
More Grants and funding news.
Plea issued for safe return of Salter statue
The last remaining relative of Dr Alfred Salter - one of Britain's great social reformers whose statue was stolen by metal thieves - today issued an urgent appeal for its safe return.
2 December 2011
Council offers free parking to help shoppers and businesses this Christmas
Peckham car parks will be free to all visitors from this weekend until New Year’s Eve, and weekend parking is now free in the council’s car park near East Street.
1 December 2011
More Parking news.
From a Bermondsey champion swimmer to a world music star – a chance to hear real stories from the Elephant and Castle
The Cuming Museum’s exhibition Elephant in focus: home from home is now open, and it presents a snapshot of the Elephant and Castle at the beginning of the 21st century.
1 December 2011
More Leisure and culture news.
First ‘super library’ opens in London as Southwark Council looks to the future
A brand new multi-million pound library has opened in Southwark which council bosses say is the shape of libraries to come.
28 November 2011
More Regeneration news.
Disruption to council services expected on 30 November
It is expected that there will be widespread disruption to Southwark Council services as a result of the national industrial action that has been coordinated for November 30.
23 November 2011
Bestselling authors to celebrate the opening of Canada Water library
Canada Water library opens at 10am on 28 November 2011 and we have some big names lined up to help us celebrate.
17 November 2011
More What's on news.
Thousands enjoy Guy Fawkes Night
Thousands of people descended on Southwark Park to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night on Saturday.
8 November 2011
PNAAP consultation and the next step
The next stage of the Peckham and Nunhead Area Action Plan is being prepared for February 2012.
4 November 2011
More Current news.
Southwark's libraries set to stay open following major review
All of Southwark Council's libraries are to remain open, a report recommends today.
11 October 2011
More Area action plans news.
A guide to independent travel training for parents
30 September 2011
School children given glimpse of Brad Pitt’s film set in Southwark
Hollywood magic descended on a London council estate when filming for Brad Pitt's forthcoming blockbuster World War Z moved to Southwark last week.
28 September 2011
More Housing news.
Thousands of pupils to receive free healthy school meals in drive to tackle childhood obesity
Every primary school pupil in Southwark will receive free school meals as part of a radical drive to help combat spiralling levels of childhood obesity.
13 September 2011
Southwark’s Health Factor comes to an end with over 75km run, 35 km walked, 1,200 metres swum, and hundreds of people inspired to live healthier lives
Thirteen Southwark residents who took park in the council’s Health Factor this summer have crossed the finish line, notching up an impressive array of achievements.
9 September 2011
More Community sport news.
Southwark sends warning letters to tenants about rioting charges
Dozens of letters have been sent to tenants in Southwark warning them that they may face eviction if they or members of their household are convicted of offences related to the riots in London.
24 August 2011
More Have your say news.
Southwark Council helps Peckham’s iconic Wall of Love find new home
Peckham's "Wall of Love" is to be preserved and put on permanent display for the whole community to enjoy and draw inspiration from, council chiefs announced today.
12 August 2011
More In my area news.
Peckham by-election result
Chris Brown was elected as a councillor for Peckham ward on Thursday 7 July 2011.
7 July 2011
More Elections news.
Southwark Folk – an inner London borough explores its history through folk
The Cuming Museum is hosting a free evening of songs on a Southwark theme by local singer/songwriters, on Friday 24 June.
17 June 2011
Regeneration professionals gather to see the future of Southwark
This evening will see professionals in regeneration and representatives from businesses from around the capital gather to look towards an exciting future for Southwark.
10 May 2011
Southwark Council hosts successful schools Eco Oscars
Over 200 primary school students and teachers attended an awards ceremony at City Hall to celebrate Southwark’s schools Eco Oscars in March 2011.
21 March 2011
Residents to help end violence against women and girls in Southwark
Local people will get the chance to help award grants to small groups with the best ideas for tackling violence against women and girls in the Peckham and Nunhead areas.
25 February 2011
Waste energy from local plant could generate heating to nearly 3,000 homes in Southwark
Southwark Council is looking at the possibility of heating nearly three thousand homes across five estates using waste energy from a nearby energy plant.
27 January 2011
Reclaimed Southwark furniture raises £12,000 for national charity
A pioneering scheme to reuse unwanted furniture, run by Southwark Council, the British Heart Foundation and Veolia Environmental Services, has raised £12,000 in its first year.
24 January 2011
More Recycling and waste news.
Residents urged to help fill £50m black hole
Southwark has missed out on more than £50m in funding after the last census in 2001 failed to count vast numbers of the population. Southwark has urged residents to make sure they are counted.
20 January 2011
Southwark pauses for thought on Holocaust Memorial Day
The Mayor of Southwark, Councillor Tayo Situ, will lead civic and diplomatic dignitaries, as well as members of the community, in an act of remembrance for Holocaust Memorial Day.
19 January 2011
Southwark Council trials free, healthy school meals pilot
Starting this term pupils at ten primary schools in Southwark will be offered free, healthy school meals.
14 January 2011
More School management news.
Camberwell to host first of borough’s Christmas markets
Camberwell Christmas market kicks starts Southwark's festive season
7 December 2010
More Street trading news.
Council says pay your rent or you could lose your home
Council says pay your rent or you could lose your home
3 December 2010
Carers' Week (14 to 18 June)
The council directly supports carers and funds a range of carer services in the community.
11 June 2010
More My support choices news.
Recipe for success
BBC1's Masterchef star Gregg Wallace was born and bred in Southwark and recently opened a new south London restaurant Wallace & Co.
20 March 2010
More Council news news.
