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Mobile Recycling Centre springs up in time for clear-outs
7 March 2014
Southwark's Mobile Recycling Centre will be out and about this spring, helping residents to recycle more easily.
Say hello to Southwark’s new Youth Council...
Nineteen teenagers from across the borough will be representing young people in Southwark on a wide range of subjects that matter to them as part of the new Youth Council.
7 March 2014
Southwark Council rounds off Apprenticeships Week with awards
Southwark Council celebrated the end of National Apprenticeship Week with its annual graduation, and with one of them picking up the council's own Apprentice of the Year award.
7 March 2014
More Jobs and careers news.
Southwark Council to introduce fixed service charges for homeowners
Southwark Council is making proactive efforts to help council homeowners with the burden of service charges by introducing new ways to manage payment.
7 March 2014
More Housing news.
Top 40 entries for Young Peacemakers Book Challenge to be published in new book
This week Southwark Libraries launched the 'Young Peacemakers Book Challenge' which will run until 15 June 2014.
7 March 2014
More Leisure and culture news.
Southwark Council gets tough on fly-tippers
Southwark Council is continuing to make positive strides in its fight against illegal dumping. Last year, over 3,000 incidents of fly-tipping were investigated by the council’s environment team.
7 March 2014
More Environment news.
Smokers urged to quit borough's biggest killer on National No Smoking Day
Smokers in Southwark are being encouraged to take the first steps to quitting as the nation marks No Smoking Day on Wednesday 12 March, 2014.
4 March 2014
More Sports and Leisure news.
Southwark drops out of top three for teen pregnancies in London
Southwark’s teenage conception rate has more than halved over the last 15 years as figures show the borough has dropped from the top three of inner London authorities for the first time in ten years.
4 March 2014
Just a few days to go to apply for the High Street Challenge
Southwark businesses have just a few more days to apply for a share of a £600,000 fund that the council is offering to those with fresh ideas to revitalise local town centres and high streets.
4 March 2014
More Business news.
Even more Southwark Secondary School pupils get one of preferred places
An increasing number of Southwark secondary pupils have received a place in one of their preferred schools for September 2014.
4 March 2014
More School admissions news.
Crack den crack down
A crack house in Bermondsey has been closed down by Southwark Council and the Metropolitan Police after residents raised concerns about drug use and antisocial behaviour.
3 March 2014
Spring is (almost) here and the time is right for playing in the street
It's now easier and safer than ever to get kids playing outdoors as Southwark signs up to Play Streets.
27 February 2014
Council tax frozen as Southwark's 2014/15 budget is confirmed
Southwark residents will see no rise in their council tax for the sixth year running, following Council Assembly's approval of the council's budget for 2014/15.
26 February 2014
Southwark welcomes its 27,500th new citizen
A 13 year old girl recently became Southwark’s 27,500th new citizen, as she joined her mother and nearly 50 other citizens from 29 different countries at a ceremony hosted by the Mayor of Southwark.
13 February 2014
More Advice and benefits news.
A new era: Final stages of demolition at Heygate Estate
This week, the last stages of the demolition of Heygate Estate are taking place, a pivotal moment before it makes way for nearly 2,500 modern, warm, dry and safe new homes.
12 February 2014
More Regeneration news.
Free school dinners take next step at Southwark
Schools in Southwark have been getting top tips on how to get the best from their catering companies, find the best deals and think about local produce.
10 February 2014
Further testimonies heard at packed public meeting on Supersewer plans
At a packed public meeting at Glazier's Hall the Planning Inspectorate heard more testimonies from people living and working around Chamber's Wharf about the impact of the Thames Water super sewer.
6 February 2014
Council agrees Burgess Park extension plans
The long-term vision of Burgess Park is soon to be realised as Southwark Council announces plans to improve the entrance area by New Church Road and Southampton Way.
5 February 2014
Young goose hunters out in force at East Dulwich Christmas Cracker
Local children took part in a hunt to find six toy geese hidden in shops and businesses in East Dulwich, with those who found them all being entered into a prize draw.
18 December 2013
Artist restores the popular mosaic spheres in Peckham Square
One of Southwark Council's Cleaner Greener Safer funded projects, the ceramic mosaic spheres in Peckham Square have been restored by the original artist this autumn.
12 December 2013
More Grants and funding news.
Christmas and New Year library opening times
All the opening times for Southwark's libraries over the Christmas and New Year period.
4 December 2013
More What's on news.
Southwark community council fund open for 2014
Community groups across Southwark have until 13 December to apply for funding to bring local people together, through fun days, events and festivals.
25 November 2013
More Have your say news.
Council signs pledge to stop mental health stigma to mark World Mental Health Day
To mark World Mental Health Day 2013, Southwark Council has signed 'Time To Change' - a pledge set by mental health charities Mind and Rethink, to help reduce the stigma around mental ill-health.
10 October 2013
Celebrating our volunteers of 2012 one year on
Southwark celebrated the fantastic work of its 2012 volunteers at a reunion event before Millwall's home game with Blackpool.
18 September 2013
More Volunteering news.
Council and NHS seeks views on plans to support thousands of Southwark carers
Southwark Council is calling on local carers to help shape a new strategy designed to support them to stay healthy.
18 September 2013
More My support choices news.
Southwark charities share £20k of public health funding for workplace wellbeing
From healthy eating to health and safety, six Southwark charities have been given funding to set up new schemes or initiatives that will help keep their workforce well.
30 August 2013
Congratulations to A Level students
Southwark Council would like to congratulate all the borough's A Level students.
15 August 2013
Olympic sprinter set to inspire young people at Southwark sports event
One of the UK's finest female sprinters and 2012 Olympic athlete Abi Oyepitan will be the inspiring special guest at the Salmon Community Games in Bermondsey this week.
24 July 2013
More Physical activity news.
Vulnerable residents set for cheaper Meals on Wheels with new joint contract
Southwark Council has announced it is once again reducing the price people pay for the Meals on Wheels service by a further 16 per cent for this year as part of its four year plan to halve the price.
22 July 2013
More Living at home news.
Skate park closes for railway work – but there's still plenty going on in Southwark
One of Southwark’s most popular skate parks has to close for six weeks over the summer due to essential rail network repairs - but users can still try out some of the borough’s other venues.
19 July 2013
Kids' creative writing celebrated at award-winning library
Stories, plays and poems by Southwark children were showcased at a special event at Canada Water Library this week.
12 July 2013
More Libraries news.
Walworth Town Hall fire - update 20 June
An update on the work to restore council services affected by the fire in the old town hall on Walworth Road in March.
20 June 2013
Adoption campaign to Find 40 Families launched with £1k reward for groups
Southwark Council has officially launched its Find 40 Families campaign to recruit new adopters.
5 June 2013
Council campaign launched to highlight elderly abuse
Southwark Council has launched a new campaign to encourage people to come forward if they suspect an older person is experiencing abuse.
24 May 2013
More Child protection news.
Primary pupils band together to support council’s adoption campaign
Pupils from Crawford Primary School in Camberwell have been pulling together to help support other children in the borough who are looking to be adopted.
23 May 2013
More Adoption news.
Council call for new carers during fostering fortnight
Southwark Council is calling for potential foster carers to come forward and help find homes for the hundreds of children who need them.
14 May 2013
More Fostering news.
It’s the roll overs return for vulnerable people's Taxicard scheme
Disabled people living in Southwark will be able to roll over unused credit on their Taxicard from June 1 as the council takes on board requests from users.
10 May 2013
You’re hired – Southwark Council takes on 21 new apprentices
The council has recently taken on 21 new apprentices to improve its housing customer services.
2 May 2013
Southwark leads council charge on Ethical Care Charter for Home Care workers
Southwark Council has promised to investigate how it can further support the borough's home care workers as part of its work with Unison on an Ethical Home Care Charter.
22 April 2013
Albion Street set for make over as council approves project plan
One of Southwark's most well-known streets looks set for a major revamp as Southwark Council agrees to move forward with plans for the area.
13 December 2012
Demolition marks another milestone for Council’s £1.5bn regeneration of Elephant and Castle
Demolition is now underway of the old Elephant and Castle Leisure centre, which marks another major step towards the £1.5bn regeneration of the area.
6 December 2012
More Council plan news.
Thousands of shoppers visit seasonal Scandinavian Market
Thousands of shoppers enjoyed the festive atmosphere at the Scandinavian Christmas Market outside the Finnish and Norwegian Churches in Albion Street, Rotherhithe, this weekend (23 to 25 November).
26 November 2012
Resident pick up post-Olympic baton as activity website hits double
Searches for healthy activities in Southwark on the Get Active London website have doubled in the months between June and October as the borough felt the inspiring effects of the London 2012 Olympics.
9 November 2012
More London 2012 news.
Southwark community projects to benefit from £122,000 in funding
Local residents, community and voluntary groups are planning projects to benefit their communities, following the announcement of community council funding worth £122,000 on 1 November 2012.
2 November 2012
More In my area news.
Council Tax Benefit is changing - tell us what you think
From April 2013 the Government will require councils to deliver Council Tax Benefit with 10 per cent less funding, potentially affecting over 24,300 people in Southwark who receive the benefit.
28 August 2012
More Get involved news.
Southwark scoops silver Investors in People award
Southwark Council has scooped a prestigious national award for its excellent management, leadership, training and development of staff.
16 April 2012
A new Southwark service is launched to tackle domestic abuse
Southwark Council and its partners have contracted Solace Women's Aid to provide a new borough-wide service called Southwark Advocacy and Support Services (SASS).
2 April 2012
Southwark to consult on replacement for stolen Hepworth sculpture
The council is to ask residents what artwork should replace the Barbara Hepworth sculpture that was stolen by suspected scrap metal thieves last year.
5 March 2012
More Consultations news.
Southwark elects its local youth councillors
Southwark has elected 18 young people to become Southwark youth councillors.
1 March 2012
More Partnerships news.
Uptake for Southwark's free healthy school meals programme continues to rise
The vast majority of reception and year one pupils in Southwark are taking advantage of the council's pioneering free health healthy school meals (FHSM) programme, it was revealed today.
29 February 2012
More School management news.
Official opening for multi - million pound Southwark Resource Centre
The Southwark Resource Centre which has been designed to help and support disabled people officially opened its doors to the public this week.
22 February 2012
Ofsted: Crawford Primary School "improved considerably"
A Southwark school is no longer in special measures after staff and governors worked tirelessly to help it improve.
16 February 2012
Consultation on the Elephant and Castle SPD now closed
The consultation period for the Elephant and Castle Supplementary Planning Document closed on 7 February.
7 February 2012
More Planning policy news.
Southwark consults with local people over Kingswood House
Southwark council chiefs are consulting with local people over the future of Kingswood House to help secure its future as a community facility in the borough.
6 February 2012
Southwark social worker scoops top industry awards
A Southwark Council social worker has been named as the country's best social worker at a top industry awards ceremony.
20 December 2011
More Licences news.
Council offers free parking to help shoppers and businesses this Christmas
Peckham car parks will be free to all visitors from this weekend until New Year’s Eve, and weekend parking is now free in the council’s car park near East Street.
1 December 2011
More Parking news.
PNAAP consultation and the next step
The next stage of the Peckham and Nunhead Area Action Plan is being prepared for February 2012.
4 November 2011
More Current news.
Southwark's libraries set to stay open following major review
All of Southwark Council's libraries are to remain open, a report recommends today.
11 October 2011
More Area action plans news.
Southwark’s Health Factor comes to an end with over 75km run, 35 km walked, 1,200 metres swum, and hundreds of people inspired to live healthier lives
Thirteen Southwark residents who took park in the council’s Health Factor this summer have crossed the finish line, notching up an impressive array of achievements.
9 September 2011
More Community sport news.
Peckham by-election result
Chris Brown was elected as a councillor for Peckham ward on Thursday 7 July 2011.
7 July 2011
More Elections news.
Southwark Council hosts successful schools Eco Oscars
Over 200 primary school students and teachers attended an awards ceremony at City Hall to celebrate Southwark’s schools Eco Oscars in March 2011.
21 March 2011
