Housing news
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.
Southwark Council publishes online fire risk register
Published: 15 July 2010
Residents in Southwark now have access to an online register of fire risk reports.
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.
