Southwark Council has completed the first phase of improvements to Consort Park and Dr Harold Moody Park in Peckham. Previously two separate green spaces separated by Sturdy Road, the parks have now been brought together creating additional green space for the community.
The initial phase of the project was funded by the Mayor of London’s Green and Resilience Spaces scheme, Section 106 agreements and the Council’s Cleaner, Greener Safer funding. Approximately £640,000 was spent on reconnecting the parks, improving accessibility and completing preparatory works ahead of the wider transformation. This milestone follows the approval of a comprehensive masterplan in March 2024, developed in consultation with local residents.
To involve the community in the process, three public consultations took place to allow local people to feed into the design of the parks. A local Friends group has since formed to support the parks' ongoing development, and a community planting day is planned for early winter.
To mark the milestone, Southwark Council will host a celebratory event on 12 June, 5:30 to 7.30pm featuring games, family activities, and opportunities to learn more about the park’s future plans.
Looking ahead, Southwark Council plans to deliver further improvements. Subject to securing full funding for the second phase, these might include:
- An accessible play area with more inclusive play equipment
- A new pump track for young children
- An outdoor chess table
- An additional table tennis table
Councillor Portia Mwangangye, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks and Young People, said:
“This is a fantastic moment for the people of Peckham. Connecting these two parks not only improves the landscape but strengthens the sense of community. We've worked closely with local people to bring their vision to life, and I’m delighted with what we’ve achieved so far. There’s more to come and I look forward to seeing the parks continue to evolve as spaces for play, relaxation and connection."
This latest round of improvements follows recent improvements to Ellen Brown Adventure Playground which benefitted from £420K in funding and the upgrade of Victory Community Park which reopened following £1,050,000 worth of works.
