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Housing news
Southwark Council wins award for tackling housing fraud
Published: 23 May 2013
Southwark Council has won The Cliff Nicholson Award 2013 for innovation and excellence in public service audit.
Southwark Council responds to Lakanal coroner's recommendations
Published: 14 May 2013
In a report to its Cabinet, Southwark Council has set out its planned responses to the coroner's recommendations following the inquests into the deaths of six people at Lakanal House in 2009.
Biscuits make way for new-build in Bermondsey
Published: 9 May 2013
Southwark Council has approved plans for a substantial redevelopment in Bermondsey, on the site of the old Peek Frean biscuit factory.
You’re hired – Southwark Council takes on 21 new apprentices
Published: 2 May 2013
The council has recently taken on 21 new apprentices to improve its housing customer services.
Have your say about the future of council housing
Published: 4 April 2013
Southwark residents have the chance to have their say on the future of council housing in the borough, at consultation events across the borough.
Southwark Council gives green light to new homes on the Thames
Published: 8 March 2013
Southwark Council’s planning committee this week approved plans that will enable 767 new homes to be built on a vacant site at Chambers Wharf.
Council Tax Bailiffs blitz Southwark
Published: 12 February 2013
Residents from Peckham and Borough who repeatedly refuse to pay their Council Tax are being targeted by council approved bailiffs.
Southwark Council plans council tax freeze for fifth year in a row
Published: 1 February 2013
Southwark residents will see a zero per cent increase in their council tax, after the planned 2013/14 draft budget was approved this week by Cabinet.
Southwark pledges £8 million for boilers in need
Published: 25 January 2013
Old, less efficient and unreliable boilers in need of repair, will be replaced or upgraded as part of an £8 million replacement investment programme.
‘Snow’ rest for Council staff as weekend weather keeps them busy
Published: 22 January 2013
Southwark Council staff have been busy over the weekend keeping roads and pavements safe and checking on vulnerable residents during the bad weather.
Repairs text service boosts communication with residents
Published: 22 January 2013
A new text service designed to provide Southwark residents with alerts of major outages to blocks, such as the loss of heating, electricity or water, will be rolled out across the borough next month.
Lakanal inquests
Published: 10 January 2013
The council's thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic Lakanal fire of 2009. The inquests began on Monday 14 January.
Southwark goes digital to improve housing services
Published: 7 January 2013
To meet the increasing demand for housing advice and support the council's one-stop housing advice and assessment service, Housing Options, is going digital.
My Southwark sets 'The Blue' print for excellent customer services in Southwark
Published: 3 January 2013
My Southwark Customer Service Point, the new customer services hub for residents in the Bermondsey area, has opened at 11 Market Place, The Blue, Bermondsey SE16 3UQ.
Southwark invites residents to place future housing under the microscope
Published: 17 December 2012
Southwark Council is launching a comprehensive and open engagement into the proposals put forward in Southwark’s independent housing commission report published in October 2012.
Southwark considers proposal to increase rent whilst freezing charges for tenants
Published: 14 December 2012
The council is consulting on recommendations which could see an average 4.85 per cent rise in council housing rents for 2013/14 whilst other charges are frozen for a year in order to help tenants.
Southwark launch first major doorstep operation to tackle Council Housing fraud
Published: 4 December 2012
In a major crackdown against tenancy fraud, the first multi-agency operation led by Southwark Council, the UK Border Agency and the Metropolitan Police Service, was carried out on 1 December.
Expected increase in rough sleeping, one council prepares for the changes
Published: 28 November 2012
The latest pan-London rough sleeping count will take place tonight, in order to seek solutions going forward and gauge any changes from previous data.
Cabinet approves disposal of Nunhead site to create new social homes
Published: 22 November 2012
Southwark Council's cabinet have agreed the sale of 155-161 Gordon Road, SE15 to Wandle Housing Association Limited.
Southwark’s fight against fraud bolstered by Police appointment
Published: 14 November 2012
Southwark Council has announced the appointment of a new police officer seconded from the Fraud Squad at New Scotland Yard to bolster the organisation's fight against organised fraud.
Court orders housing fraudsters from Peckham to pay back £38,000
Published: 14 November 2012
A couple found guilty of committing housing fraud in Peckham have both been ordered to pay back £38k to Southwark Council.
Council tells residents: 'Keep giving us your feedback and we’ll keep improving'
Published: 2 November 2012
The council has launched a consultation with residents on how it can further improve customer services and issues raised by residents.
1,000 new council homes to be let to local people
Published: 1 November 2012
Southwark Council will push forward plans to build 1,000 new council homes before 2020, a significant step to address the council’s priority for delivering more affordable housing in the borough.
Southwark Council bucks trend by putting wardens back in sheltered housing
Published: 24 October 2012
Southwark Council is set to buck a decade-old national trend by re-introducing permanent day-time wardens in all 20 of its sheltered housing schemes as part of plans to enhance its housing service.
"Ground breaking" Southwark Housing Commission's findings published
Published: 16 October 2012
For the past year, an independent Housing Commission chaired by nationally acclaimed housing lawyer Jan Luba QC, has been looking at the future prospects of council housing in the borough.
Over £40m for housing and amenity as large scheme receives planning approval
Published: 10 October 2012
Southwark Council's commitment to regeneration in the borough, driving forward the planning process and the provision of housing and amenity for its residents was further demonstrated last night.
Warming up for winter as the heating goes on for council residents
Published: 20 September 2012
This month, the council will begin the process of switching on its district heating, which will heat around 17,000 homes.
Final ‘walkways in the sky’ at Heygate estate to close
Published: 19 September 2012
The final series of linked bridges and walkways designed to help people cross a London housing estate is being closed off as preparations for the next phase of the site's demolition begin.
Peace and love in Peckham
Published: 10 August 2012
Peckham Peace Wall by Garudio Studiage, a wall of love and respect post-it notes which grew following last year's disturbances, was officially launched on 8 August 2012.
New interim housing repairs contractor appointed
Published: 10 August 2012
Southwark Council has announced that it has appointed Mears as its interim repairs provider for the south of the borough.
Final Heygate new homes are agreed by planners as another award is won
Published: 10 August 2012
The last of the ten Heygate re-housing sites, Stead Street, has been granted planning permission by Southwark Council’s planning committee.
Southwark Council to crack down on council tax discount fraud
Published: 29 June 2012
Southwark residents claiming Single Persons Council Tax discount advised about forthcoming review as part of anti-fraud initiatives.
Southwark announces building of 1000 new council homes
Published: 16 May 2012
The council have set itself a target to build 1,000 new council homes before 2020, a significant step to address the council's priority for delivering genuinely affordable housing in the borough.
Council’s cabinet agrees way forward for multi-million pound estates
Published: 27 March 2012
After years of uncertainty, a way forward has been agreed for all six high investment need estates in Southwark, to bring about the much needed investment in social housing in the borough.
Stead Street Car Park redevelopment scheme: public consultation
Published: 27 March 2012
As part of the Heygate re-housing programme, Southwark Council has entered into a partnership with Guinness Housing Association to deliver new, affordable homes for local people.
School children given glimpse of Brad Pitt’s film set in Southwark
Published: 28 September 2011
Hollywood magic descended on a London council estate when filming for Brad Pitt's forthcoming blockbuster World War Z moved to Southwark last week.
Southwark sends warning letters to tenants about rioting charges
Published: 24 August 2011
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.
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.
Half a billion pounds for council homes in Southwark
Published: 8 June 2011
The council has agreed an unprecedented amount of investment in council homes over the next five years
New residents enjoy first completed new homes on Aylesbury Estate
Published: 8 June 2011
While demolition of Aylesbury estate began in autumn last year, new homes have sprung up on Albany Place
Decent homes funding blow to tenants
Published: 22 February 2011
Southwark will receive less than half the £148million it needs over four years to invest in its housing after the government announced its latest grants for decent homes.
New year, new director and new focus for Southwark’s housing
Published: 10 January 2011
Gerri Scott, new director of housing services and cabinet member for housing, Ian Wingfield, will work together to address the biggest issues facing the borough.
From filthy laundries to fresh, new 'hidden' homes
Published: 23 November 2010
This week, Southwark Council's strategy to create homes from disused property on our estates, is taking a leap forward with the completion of two new homes, with more on the way.
Southwark Council works with cops to tackle dodgy landlords
Published: 23 November 2010
Southwark Council has joined forces with the police in a bid to deal with landlords who try to force tenants onto the streets.
New director of housing services appointed
Published: 13 October 2010
The Leader of Southwark Council, Cllr Peter John, can today announce that Gerri Scott has accepted the council's offer to take up the new position of director of housing services.
Good quality repairs - warm homes in Southwark
Published: 16 September 2010
Today, the council will begin the process of switching on its district heating, which will heat around 17,000 homes.
Tenants to get automatic rebates when services go down
Published: 27 August 2010
50,000 tenants and leaseholders will have services improved or receive a rebate when there are disruptions.
Maydew residents get their views discussed in cabinet meeting
Published: 15 July 2010
On Tuesday, the cabinet will meet to discuss the future for the people who live in Maydew House.
Council reveals details of new fire safety pact
Published: 9 July 2010
Southwark Council, London's biggest social landlord, has revealed details of a new pledge with the London Fire Brigade (LFB) to join forces to provide the highest standards of fire safety.
Cavity wall insulation for 5,000 council flats wins housing award
Published: 6 July 2010
Five thousand flats in Southwark will be insulated to help reduce energy costs for council tenants and carbon dioxide emissions.
Public art in Camberwell
Published: 30 June 2010
South London Gallery, in Camberwell, has marked the opening of its new buildings with the commissioning of five public art works in the borough.
Council leader and deputy leader visit Heygate residents to offer support
Published: 7 June 2010
The leader and deputy leader of Southwark Council have made personal visits to residents still living on the Heygate estate.
Swapping homes makes two families very happy
Published: 2 June 2010
A family of four and an 81 year old lady have swapped homes in Southwark and there are big smiles all round.
All high rise blocks in Southwark undergoing technical inspections for fire safety
Published: 24 March 2010
All blocks of flats of seven storeys or more in Southwark will have undergone a rigorous, technical inspection of fire risks in the coming weeks.
Are you putting your neighbours at risk?
Published: 29 January 2010
For years, tenancy agreements and housing leases have told residents not to make changes to their homes without the council's permission.
