We are creating a bank of future names for new public buildings and spaces in Southwark.
As part of Southwark Stands Together we are looking at our streets and shared spaces and how they can be changed to celebrate diversity
We need to change our approach...More
A new economic strategy for Southwark
Southwark's Economic Strategy 2022-2030 will set our ambitions for Southwark’s economy to 2030 and beyond, leading to a fairer, greener and more resilient economy in Southwark.
It has been developed at a time of great change and...More
Have your say on our new heat metering policy
In 2020 we first made residents aware of the new government regulations around heat metering and billing.
We now have a legal duty to introduce heat meters on estates where it is cost effective to do so. In other words, the...More
Tell us what you think about proposals for creating a more people-friendly Browning Street.
We asked you back in July what you thought about the proposal for Browning Street. The feedback for this previous design proposal was that the majority of respondents were in support of the proposal...More
Have your say - shape the plan for adult social care services
Adult social care services are going to write a service plan that sets out how we will help and support older people, people with a disability or a physical or mental illness.
To do this we would like to involve people...More
Use this form to comment on the bike hangar(s) that have been proposed for where you live.
Part of the council’s commitment to supporting healthier forms of travel, funding has been awarded for bike hangars across the borough. We will be looking to install the new bike hangars in several...More
Choose a new name for Central Venture Park
Your local park friends group have suggested changing the name of Central Venture Park to Kelly Avenue Park. The council has consulted local residents and park users to give everyone the opportunity to propose an alternative park name.
Three...More
We want to know what you think about Rye Lane, in particular what it is like to walk, cycle or use public transport in the area.
Rye Lane (between Hanover Park and Copeland Road) was closed to buses, cars and other vehicles except bicycles on 6 July, 2020, to help people...More
A local resident has successfully put in a bid to fund new hedging, to help transform the Dickens Estate. The funding comes from a pot of money called the Community Enhancement Fund from Tideway .
The new hedging will be made up of noise reducing planting and evergreen hedges,...More
Join the Old Kent Road Business Network
The Old Kent Road Area Action Plan (AAP) sets out a vision and strategy for the Old Kent Road area over the next 20 years. The area will see significant change, including at least 20,000 new homes; provision of a range of business and...More
Redevelopment plans for Fredericks Playground
Fredrick’s Playground is a former adventure playground, currently in poor condition, which has been closed since 2020. The playground is bordered by Chapter Road to the north, Westcott Road to the east, and a residential property to...More
People in Southwark use local pharmacies for different things, for example getting prescriptions filled, buying over-the-counter medicines, and getting advice.
Southwark Council is legally required to assess how local people use community pharmacies, and to publish this...More
Tell us what you think of proposals to improve access on Windsor Walk for people travelling to and arriving from Denmark Hill station.
Introduction
Passenger numbers at Denmark Hill station have tripled in the last fifteen years, causing overcrowding and congestion at entrances and...More
Leathermarket Gardens is a much loved park situated between Bermondsey St and London Bridge. It is well used by residents and those coming into the area for work or leisure.
Development taking place, especially around St Thomas Street, will increase local footfall and impact...More
Following complaints of the number of motorcycles that are parking on Frogley Road, causing disturbance to residents, we have investigated the area and decided that the proposed motorcycle bay on Lordship Lane was the best and suitable place for them to park. Most of the motorcycles that will...More
Following complaints of garages being obstructed by parked vehicles, we are proposing to implement a section of double yellow lines as shown in the below plan.
This section of Wolfe Crescent is not in a controlled parking zone, allowing free parking for all. As a result of this,...More
Tell us what you think about plans for a camera-controlled 'School Street' on Green Dale.
We have worked with James Allen's Girls School (JAGS) to develop plans for a 'School Street' on Green Dale and Deventer Crescent, above the junction with East Dulwich Grove. Using Automatic Number-Plate...More
Southwark Council wants to provide a disability service offering Carers (including unpaid carers) of individuals with a disability the following:
Access to information, advice and support needed to help you provide the best care possible
A new way to connect with like...More
Southwark Council wants to provide a new service offering Southwark residents, with a physical, sensory or learning disability, the following:
Access to information, advice and support needed to help you with your disability
A new way to connect with like...More
Southwark Council wants to provide a new service offering Southwark residents, with a physical or learning disability, and their carers the following:
A single point of access to information, advice and support
A new way to connect with likeminded disabled...More
Tell us what you think about Southwark's draft Air Quality Action Plan for 2023-2027. This is the plan that will guide our actions and policies to improve air quality in the borough over the next five years.
You can help by reading the draft plan and letting us know your thoughts:-
...More
Southwark has developed a plan to tackle air quality in the borough over the next 5 years. We think this plan will help us reduce volumes of Nitrogen Dioxide and particle pollution and work towards meeting World Health Organisation guidelines.
At the moment, far too many people in...More
Extended for an additional week until 26th June
Tell us what you think about proposals for creating a more people-friendly Browning Street.
In 2019 local residents told us in a survey that you want Browning Street to have fewer cars and be an attractive place...More
We are investing in Consort Park and Dr Harold Moody Park in Peckham, which are in poor condition. A Masterplan for the parks has been created following two public consultations.
The results of the second public consultation held in spring 2021 can be found here.
A single...More
Our faith leaders conferences are great opportunities to come together and build relationships, exchange information and learning, and explore how we can work with and support local faith communities to improve community life.
Over the past few years, our faith strategy steering group...More
Tell us what you think about our Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Strategy for 2022-2025.
You can download the document below. It is also copied through the survey, so you can read it as you are answering the questions.
This will help us make sure the Strategy does the...More
Your local park friends group have suggested changing the name of Central Venture Park to Kelly Avenue Park and the council is consulting with local residents about the idea.
Initially we would like to give everyone the opportunity to propose an alternative park name. Complete the...More
The Flaxyard is a new development of three blocks of genuinely affordable housing near Peckham High Road, due to be completed in 2023. You can find out more about the development here .
We are now looking for names for the three blocks, and we would like to hear your preferences from the...More
Help us shape the future of Southwark libraries!
We are looking at ways to improve public library services across Southwark, ensuring they remain relevant and enjoyable to everyone in the local community.
We know there have been many challenges over the last two years,...More
The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) sets out the pharmaceutical services which are provided in Southwark, together with when and where these are available to the population.
To ensure that pharmacy - based public health services are provided which meet the...More