Housing strategy news
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.
Southwark Council awarded £40,000 to tackle rough sleeping
Published: 13 March 2012
Southwark Council has been awarded £40,000 from the GLA to help tackle rough sleeping in the borough.
Over 700 new homes approved in central London borough
Published: 13 March 2012
Southwark Council’s planning committee has granted planning permission for more than 700 new homes in the borough, 191 of which will be affordable.
Five arrested in south London raids targeting council home fraud
Published: 1 February 2012
A multi-agency operation led by the UK Border Agency saw five people arrested as part of a crackdown on council home fraud.
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
