Council and democracy news
Leader’s New Year message 2012
Published: 11 January 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
Southwark calls young people to represent their peers
Published: 5 December 2011
A drive to get more young people involved in local politics will be launched by Southwark Council at the Globe Academy next month.
Council and community leaders call for calm
Published: 8 August 2011
The father of Damilola Taylor, Richard Taylor OBE, has called on those causing serious disorder in Southwark to respect their community.
First council assembly away from town hall is runaway success
Published: 8 July 2011
The first ever Southwark Council assembly to take place outside the town hall was held on the evening of Wednesday 6 July at the Walworth Academy.
Southwark sets out ten fairer future promises
Published: 7 July 2011
The council is committed to delivering the Leader's vision for the borough.
No payments until 12 noon today
Published: 6 July 2011
Due to essential maintenance work online payments will be unavailable until 12 noon today.
UK’s youngest Victoria Cross holder salutes Armed Forces Flag in Southwark
Published: 22 June 2011
A special armed forces flag was raised at the town hall on Monday to mark national Armed Forces day, which is on Saturday 25 June.
First ever council assembly to hit the road in Southwark announced
Published: 16 June 2011
The location of the first Southwark Council assembly meeting ever to take place outside the town hall has been announced.
More power to the people as council encourages questions for first themed assembly
Published: 29 March 2011
Residents are being urged to take a greater role in helping to run their neighbourhoods as Southwark Council forges ahead with plans to give more power to local people.
Take part in themed debates at new-look full council meetings
Published: 25 February 2011
The first of the borough's 'themed' council assemblies have been decided.
'Contractors will have to play their part' – Leader says council can’t tackle the cuts alone
Published: 23 December 2010
The Leader of Southwark Council today reveals that he has told the authority's contractors that they are going to have to play their part when it comes to finding more than £30m of savings.
‘No room to manoeuvre’ - Council leader responds to cuts
Published: 22 December 2010
The government's funding cuts give the borough no room to manoeuvre when it comes to protecting services, says the Leader of Southwark Council.
Council Leader to residents: 'We need your help to build a better Southwark'
Published: 29 November 2010
Southwark Council Leader Peter John is calling on residents to roll their sleeves up and get involved in the community in the coming months.
Council agrees plan for future of town halls
Published: 24 November 2010
Southwark Council has agreed to lease or sell its three town halls in a bid to protect crucial capital projects and vital frontline services from the impact of reductions in the authority's funding.
Russian football fans mark fallen soldiers at memorial
Published: 4 November 2010
Ahead of a Champions League tie against Chelsea, fans of Spartak Moscow joined veterans and the Mayor to pay tribute to the Soviet soldiers who gave their lives in World War Two.
Cabinet on the frontline
Published: 1 November 2010
As major cuts to funding are announced, councillors go back to the floor to see what this could mean for services.
Radical shake-up of local politics in Southwark
Published: 18 October 2010
Southwark Council's democracy taskforce has opened the door to a radical shakeup of local politics by recommending changes to the time, the location and format of council assembly.
Council increases census preparations
Published: 6 October 2010
As the six month countdown to the census begins, Southwark Council is stepping up its preparation to make sure as many people as possible take part in the poll.
Southwark grassroots is alive and kicking
Published: 9 September 2010
Town hall democracy champion hails activists’ radical participation ideas.
Democracy Commission publishes residents' feedback
Published: 6 August 2010
The council's latest democracy taskforce session, has heard that residents want to overhaul the current set-up for council assembly meetings.
Potters Fields deal gets the green light
Published: 27 July 2010
On 26 July Southwark Council’s cabinet approved a landmark agreement between the authority and Berkeley Homes on the future development of Potters Fields, a high profile site in London’s South Bank.
'We can't do this on our own': Southwark leader meets Mayor of London
Published: 28 June 2010
The new leader of Southwark council today underlined his conviction that only through cooperation can the borough survive the tough times ahead.
Southwark's new first citizen to back Macmillan Cancer Support
Published: 25 May 2010
Among the first Nigerians to be elected mayor in the UK, Southwark's new first citizen has revealed that his African upbringing drives him to support causes that give the vulnerable a chance in life.
New Leader sets out his vision
Published: 19 May 2010
At the Annual Meeting of the Council Assembly on 19 May, Councillor Peter John was elected Leader of Southwark Council.
Southwark consults on equalities and human rights services
Published: 16 March 2010
Southwark Council today released a new consultation document for the future delivery of equalities and human rights services in the borough.
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.
