Community and living news
London's oldest fruit and veg market receives Southwark Blue Plaque
Published: 2 February 2012
London's oldest and best loved food markets was today (2 February 2012) honoured with a commemorative blue plaque by Southwark Council to celebrate over 250 years of trading fruit and veg.
Alexander O'Neal to headline Bermondsey Carnival
Published: 1 February 2012
International soul sensation Alexander O'Neal is to headline the annual Bermondsey Carnival this summer. The legendary singer will perform at the carnival in Southwark Park on 2 June, which this year is taking place on the same weekend as the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Civic Awards for Southwark residents 2011
Published: 7 October 2011
Civic Awards for Southwark residents 2011
Hundreds of people make their own Southwark Promise to improve community
Published: 16 September 2011
Hundreds of people have made their own "Southwark promise" setting out how they can improve their local community following the disorder in Southwark last month.
Southwark Council helps Peckham’s iconic Wall of Love find new home
Published: 12 August 2011
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.
Southwark Council seeks to evict those found guilty of rioting
Published: 10 August 2011
Southwark Council today (10th August) vowed to seek the eviction of any council tenant found guilty of taking part in riots in the borough.
Despite the recession, Southwark sees thousands of new homes complete
Published: 17 June 2011
Southwark Council continues to press ahead with building new social and affordable homes, and is building the first council homes to be completed for five years.
Independent commission report to council on how to reduce teenage pregnancy
Published: 10 May 2011
Southwark’s independent teenage pregnancy commission presented its final report and recommendations to the council. This followed five months’ investigation into how best to reduce teenage pregnancy
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Month 2011
Published: 2 February 2011
LGBT History Month takes place every February, celebrating the lives and achievements of the LGBT community.
Southwark pauses for thought on Holocaust Memorial Day
Published: 19 January 2011
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.
Launch of LGBT history month in Southwark
Published: 18 January 2011
Dragon’s Den presenter Evan Davis is set to launch a month long campaign in Southwark raising awareness of the gay community to help combat homophobia.
Southwark project gets bronze award in national crime fighting awards
Published: 22 November 2010
A major community safety project in Southwark, which lead to the issuing of one of London's first ever group ASBOs targeted on gang members, has been voted one of the top three in the UK.
Armistice and Remembrance services
Published: 27 October 2010
Southwark Council, the Royal British Legion and the Mayor of Southwark invite you to attend the Armistice and Remembrance Services on Thursday 11 and Sunday 14 November 2010.
Southwark’s markets to be boosted with improvements
Published: 22 September 2010
Southwark Council is to carry out a series of improvements to its popular markets including encouraging new markets and providing incentives for new traders.
Southwark’s Muslims come together for Eid celebration
Published: 14 September 2010
Southwark’s Muslim community came together for a borough-first when it marked Eid at a celebration in Dulwich Park on Sunday.
The sea monster of Tooley Street
Published: 6 August 2010
Southwark Council can today reveal the truth behind the Tooley St sea monster that has been turning heads all summer.
Southwark travellers tell their stories
Published: 17 June 2010
Southwark Council today launched Pavee Widden, a collection of photographs and recollections of Gypsy Roma Travellers living in Southwark as a part of Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month.
Residents warned to be careful of home cooking as barbecue season approaches
Published: 4 June 2010
People cooking at home are being urged to take extra care to avoid food poisoning.
Southwark celebrates Volunteers Week
Published: 2 June 2010
As the nation celebrates Volunteers Week, Southwark Council today appealed to its staff to give up some of their time to work as a volunteer for one of many charitable organisations in the borough.
Civic Awards for Southwark residents
Published: 11 May 2010
More than thirty Southwark residents and community groups received Civic Awards for their work to make Southwark a better place to work and live.
Swedish Government learning from Southwark
Published: 28 April 2010
A Swedish government delegation led by the State Secretary for Integration and Gender Equality, Christer Hallerby, visited Southwark last Monday.
Koruso community choir to appear at Southbank Centre
Published: 7 April 2010
Koruso, the Southwark Community Choir, is appearing in a free concert at the Southbank Centre on Sunday 25 April at 12.30pm.
Fencing at Townsend Primary School
Published: 23 March 2010
Pupils, teachers and parents from Walworth celebrated the unveiling of high profile fencing at Townsend Primary School in East Walworth last Friday 19 March 2010.
Facelift for Peckham shopfronts and Citizens Advice Bureau
Published: 19 March 2010
Peckham businesses and the Citizens Advice Bureau are enjoying the benefits of modern new shopfronts and a renovated reception area, thanks to Southwark Council's Cleaner Greener Safer money.
Tea and cakes to celebrate transformed Boundary Row
Published: 10 March 2010
Residents of Chaplin Close and Southwark councillors held a tea party with a difference to celebrate the recent improvements on Boundary Row and Ufford Street on Thursday (3 March).
Southwark Council successfully prosecutes rat infested fast food restaurant
Published: 9 March 2010
A fast food restaurant owner and his company has been fined £7,800 following a prosecution by Southwark Council’s food safety team.
Southwark Council says make sure your voice is heard
Published: 26 February 2010
What tenants want is simple – their voices listened to about the service they receive; and Southwark Council is making changes to make this easier.
Honoured for fighting antisocial behaviour
Published: 17 February 2010
Southwark Council to present its 2010 ‘Enough is Enough’ awards Friday 19 February.
Southwark Council to reward those who sign up to its pioneering proof of age scheme
Published: 16 February 2010
Southwark Council is planning on rewarding schools and young people who register for its successful proof of age scheme.
Tenants and leaseholders offered bargain priced insurance
Published: 9 February 2010
Southwark Council tenants and leaseholders can insure their possessions for as little as 15 pence a day.
Southwark Council sparks up a deal with leading electrical body
Published: 29 January 2010
Southwark Council and leading electrical contracting body NICEIC have announced a formal partnership today.
Sam King, The first ever black mayor in Southwark is to be honoured with a blue plaque.
Published: 29 January 2010
Sam King, MBE, was voted for by the people of Southwark in 2009 to receive the honour and will attend the unveiling ceremony at 2 Warmington Road, Herne Hill, London SE24 at 3pm on Sunday 31 January.
Southwark Trading Standards warns public on cheap extension leads
Published: 22 January 2010
No matter how tight your household budget, it’s better to spend a few more pounds now and get a quality electrical extension lead.
Residents urged to help to protect children from abuse
Published: 22 January 2010
Southwark residents are being given the chance to play a part in protecting the borough’s children from abuse, with the launch of a new council tool kit.
More money for residents to help improve safety and security on their estates
Published: 21 January 2010
Southwark Council today launched its annual funding programme, which aims to improve community safety on housing estates.
Seven youths in Peckham together given anti social behaviour order
Published: 6 January 2010
Seven anti social behaviour orders have been successfully obtained by Southwark Council and the police in a ground breaking approach to tackle groups causing serious nuisance to the local community.
