Latest press releases
Budget consultation must be jargon free
1 September 2010
Southwark Council is gearing up for a public consultation in the autumn on the impact of government cuts, by committing to drop the jargon.
Empower community councils, says town hall democracy champion
Community councils could hold the key to improving local democracy in Southwark, according to the man behind the council’s democracy task force.
1 September 2010
Southwark takes the stress out of schools admissions
As the summer holidays draw to a close and parents' thoughts turn to the new school term, Southwark Council launches its new schools admissions brochures.
31 August 2010
Tenants to get automatic rebates when services go down
50,000 tenants and leaseholders will have services improved or receive a rebate when there are disruptions.
27 August 2010
Food waste pilot to improve recycling rates
A pilot scheme to recycle food waste is to get underway in parts of Southwark.
25 August 2010
Have your say on a new leisure facility for Elephant and Castle
In the latest milestone on the road to regenerating the Elephant and Castle, from this week residents can have their say on a new leisure site.
24 August 2010
Record breaking year for A-levels in Southwark
With almost all of the borough's A-level results in, Southwark's students look to have had a record breaking year.
20 August 2010
A salvaged stage in the heart of Southwark
Southwark Council is simultaneously promoting both the arts and the environment by supporting the UK's first fully-functioning theatre made entirely from recycled and reclaimed materials.
19 August 2010
Councillor Fiona Colley says, "We won't forget about SE15."
The council can confirm that consultation on the Peckham and Nunhead Area Action Plan is to begin in January and planning applications have been submitted for refurbishment in Nunhead this week.
13 August 2010
Southwark's residents can recycle on the go, as busy spots get special recycling bins
Scheme to contribute to aim of doubling Southwark's recycling rate by 2014.
13 August 2010
Camberwell Leisure Centre facelift extended
Southwark Council's refurbishment of Camberwell leisure centre is now being extended after the authority has secured additional funding.
6 August 2010
Democracy Commission publishes residents' feedback
The council’s latest democracy taskforce session, has heard that residents want to overhaul the current set-up for council assembly meetings.
6 August 2010
The sea monster of Tooley Street
Southwark Council can today reveal the truth behind the Tooley St sea monster that has been turning heads all summer.
6 August 2010
Spring clearout recycler wins £1000
As the lucky winner of Southwark Council’s Spring Clearout Recycling Giveaway, Southwark resident Claire Penry-Davey has won £1000, just for recycling.
5 August 2010
Green business service launches in Peckham’s Low Carbon Zone
Retail businesses in Peckham can now access free support to help them cut costs and increase profits.
3 August 2010
