Community safety news
Primary school unveils winning safety design for development site hoarding
Published: 18 May 2012
An artistic young pupil from a Southwark primary school has unveiled her winning artwork on a hoarding at a new development site in the borough.
Southwark Council raising awareness of hate crime
Published: 16 May 2012
Southwark Council is raising awareness around the issue of hate crime in a bid to get justice for victims.
Survey of South Dock Marina and Greenland Dock underway
Published: 19 April 2012
A survey of the state of repair of South Dock Marina and Greenland Dock is underway it was announced by council chiefs today.
Rye Lane crack down snares benefit fraudsters and counterfeit goods
Published: 27 March 2012
A multi-agency crack down on Rye Lane unearthed benefit fraudsters, immigration overstayers and six bin liners of counterfeit goods last week.
Fireworks danger - shop owners handed down conditional sentences
Published: 7 March 2012
Two brothers who were openly storing fireworks next to an electric heater in their shop were and handed down conditional sentences and ordered to pay £800 in costs.
Southwark calls on Cameron to speed up reforms to scrap metal industry following Hepworth theft
Published: 30 December 2011
Council chiefs have called on David Cameron to speed up urgent reforms to the scrap metal industry to combat the growing epidemic of metal theft across the UK.
Six month tobacco sales ban given to shop for persistent cigarette sales to children
Published: 22 December 2011
Dulwich Supermarket given ‘Restricted Premises Order’ after multiple offences of selling tobacco to under age customers.
Community wardens in Southwark first in London to get new powers
Published: 12 December 2011
Issuing fines for antisocial behaviour are among the new powers granted to Southwark Council community wardens today.
New helpline launched to reduce menace of hate crime
Published: 2 December 2011
A new phone number has been launched to help tackle hate crimes committed in Southwark.
Peckham to host its biggest council community event
Published: 20 September 2011
Peckham community council will host its biggest ever community council event this Wednesday evening at Harris Academy, Peckham.
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.
Council leader to continue community conversations at Surrey Quays
Published: 7 September 2011
Southwark Council leader Peter John, will join Southwark residents at the Surrey Quays shopping centre this Sunday.
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.
Council praises efforts of the community as Southwark recovers from violence
Published: 10 August 2011
The leader of Southwark Council has praised the work of the emergency services, the volunteers and the wider community for their help in getting the borough back on its feet.
Get your dog fit, trained and chipped for free
Published: 6 May 2011
Dog owners can get free training and advice and their pets micro chipped at a special Southwark event aimed at encouraging responsible dog ownership.
Fake Louis Vuitton shoes, Rolex watches and Versace clothing land Peckham trader in court
Published: 21 January 2011
The proprietor of a clothes shop in Peckham has received a 12 month suspended prison sentence for selling more than 500 fake items, including Gucci belts, Louis Vuitton shoes, and Rolex watches.
Disorder during fireworks period dramatically down from last year
Published: 17 November 2010
Figures for this year show a drastic drop in antisocial behaviour related to fireworks night.
Consultation to tackle violent crime in Southwark due to come to an end
Published: 5 October 2010
Southwark Council and the Safer Southwark Partnership’s (SSP) consultation on violent crime in the borough ends on 15 October.
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.
Safer bikes for Bermondsey residents
Published: 16 March 2010
A number of Southwark Council's estates in Bermondsey will be fitted with cycle lockers to provide safer places for bicycles and encourage residents to cycle more.
Honoured for fighting antisocial behaviour
Published: 17 February 2010
Southwark Council to present its 2010 ‘Enough is Enough’ awards Friday 19 February.
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.
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.
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.
