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'Peckham West' parking zone and healthier streets
**Consultation extended by one week due to request from residents** Southwark Council is conducting a parking and healthier streets study in the 'Peckham West' area, shown in orange below. We have received many requests for permit parking from residents in this area since 2015 and parking pressure has increased since the adjacent Dog Kennel Hill parking zone was implemented in December 2018, as evidenced by photos of double parking below sent by a resident and... MoreOpened 11 January 2019 -
East Dulwich parking zone and healthier streets
**Consultation extended by four weeks due to missing/late mail delivery of consultation information** Southwark Council is conducting a parking and healthier streets study in the East Dulwich area, shown in pink below. We have received many requests for permit parking from residents in East Dulwich since 2015 and we expect parking pressure to increase with the adjacent Dog Kennel Hill parking zone recently implemented and should the 'Peckham West' zone to the North... MoreOpened 11 January 2019 -
The vision for sport and physical activity in Southwark 2019 - 2022
Southwark is a vibrant, exciting and unique borough. The council has been advocating and leading on physical activity and sport for some time and building on the success of the previous strategy is now developing a new strategy for Southwark. There are a number of key strategies that positively impact on health across our borough; this one focuses on physical activity and sport and its contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of our residents by increasing participation... MoreOpened 17 January 2019 -
New Southwark Plan Proposed Submission Version: Amended Policies Jan 2019
The New Southwark Plan is a regeneration strategy for Southwark which will provide an overarching strategy for managing growth and development across the borough. The plan sets out how we will deliver further regeneration and wider improvements to our borough in the years to come. The council has previously held several stages of consultation over the last five years on detailed draft versions containing proposed policies, area visions and site allocations which development proposals... MoreOpened 23 January 2019 -
Champion Hill No Entry Trial Monitoring Form
Following consultation in late 2018, a trial no-entry restriction has been introduced on Champion Hill. This is intended to reduce the amount of through traffic using Champion Hill and surrounding roads, and make the streets safer and healthier for residents. The trial will run from February until Autumn 2019. We anticipate there may be a degree of disruption initially, as motorists become used to the changes. After this 'bedding-in' period, we will be using various methods to monitor... MoreOpened 7 February 2019 -
Athenlay Road Traffic Calming
We want to hear your views on alternative traffic calming proposals for Athenlay Road. Southwark became a 20mph borough in March 2015. However, we have identified a number of sites where speeds regularly exceed 20mph, sometimes by a significant amount. This can increase the risk of accidents, as well as the risk that, when accidents occur, injuries may be more serious or even fatal. We have conducted a detailed review of the sites where traffic most regularly exceeds the 20mph... MoreOpened 8 February 2019 -
Introducing a Gold and Silver Standard to the Private Rented Sector
We are consulting on proposals to introduce a Gold and Silver Standard for the private rented sector (PRS), with a view to improving standards across the sector. The PRS now makes up a quarter of the housing in Southwark, and plays an important role in meeting the housing needs of residents. There are different types of landlord operating within this market: rogue and criminal landlords; inexperienced, reluctant or accidental landlords; and professional, responsible... MoreOpened 11 February 2019 -
11,000 New Council Homes - Bells Gardens
Southwark Council has made a commitment to deliver 11,000 new homes in Southwark by 2043, with 2,500 delivered by 2022. To make this a success we need to know what residents think and make sure residents shape our proposals. As part of our commitment, we are considering development on the site located at 19 Buller Close, Bells Gardens: new homes re-provision of the community facility , amenities and multi-use games area. Click here for the survey... MoreOpened 14 February 2019 -
Parenting Advice, Groups and Services Survey
This exercise is to help the council and partners connect parents and carers to the guidance, advice and services that they need. MoreOpened 14 February 2019 -
Parenting Facilitator Questionnaire
A questionnaire to establish availability of Facilitators to support parents and carers. MoreOpened 14 February 2019 -
Youth Provision and Travel
The Council is looking how it can work with communities, charities and young people to provide the best possible opportunities for youth in Southwark. We want to ensure that the resources we have give the best possible access to good quality activities including sport and physical activities, arts, music, performance and social activities etc. We would urge young people to complete this survey, whilst we must be ambitious we would ask that you think about your answers carefully as this... MoreOpened 18 February 2019 -
Late Night Levy
We are consultin g on the introdu c tion of a Lat e Nigh t Levy, which mean s busi n esses that sell alcohol after m i dni g h t will have to pay for some of th e extra expense of cleani ng the streets and ke e p ing people safe. Southwark has a vibrant nigh t‐ ti me economy that draws people from all o v er London and bey o nd and is a ma j or part of t he lively and i n clusive at m osphere of the borough. We are committed to supporting this and working with... MoreOpened 25 February 2019 -
Communications from community councils
To find out how the e-newsletters and Facebook pages are working for you, and what we might do better. MoreOpened 11 March 2019 -
Outdoor events policy review: shape how we manage events
Outdoor events form an important part of Southwark Council's cultural strategy. The strategy outlines our commitment to support the long term ambition of Southwark being the first choice for people to live, work, study and visit. In delivering the strategy, we manage over 160 outdoor events each year in our parks, squares, walkways and streets. We: process applications advise event organisers scrutinise plans consult with local... MoreOpened 11 March 2019 -
Balfour Street Raised Junction Survey
Improvements to the road and pavements on Balfour Street have begun The aim of the scheme is to make Balfour Street and surrounding roads safer, more accessible and more attractive for all road users. Work will continue in phases until late 2019. It will improve pedestrian safety by reducing traffic speeds and crossing distances and creating a friendlier and more inviting public space. Works will include: widening and... MoreOpened 11 March 2019 -
Walworth Place consultation
Residents and traders have told us that there are issues with fly tipping and market access on Walworth Place, near the junction with East Street. Following the award of funding by Borough, Bankside & Walworth Community Council in 2018, we are proposing to carry out some highway improvements on the northern section of Walworth Place. Along with the relocation of the existing waste compactor to a nearby alterative location, the proposed changes will improve the area by preventing fly... MoreOpened 16 March 2019 -
Bells Gardens - ball games court (multi-use games area or MUGA) and play area survey
Southwark Council has commited to build 11,000 new council homes by 2043. The site at Bells Gardens, including the Community facility, the garden, the ball games court and play area have been proposed as part of this development project. We want to know from people who live in the Bells Gardens, Lindley or Oliver Goldsmith estates how the ball games court and play area (blue in the map below) are used and how you think they could be used in the future. Your feedback is very important and... MoreOpened 27 March 2019 -
stop child exploitation survey 2019
This survey will find out about Southwark residents' awareness of how children and young people can be groomed, tricked, coerced and physically forced into sexual activities they do not want, or forced into doing criminal activities such as carrying drugs for somebody else. The term for all of these things is “child exploitation”. This is a problem in all parts of the country; and most likely everywhere in the world. There are many laws being broken when children are... MoreOpened 1 April 2019 -
child exploitation prevention work - evaluation survey
Southwark council and all its partners work collaboratively to keep children and young people safe from sexual and criminal exploitation. To be as successful as we can be we require active participation from everyone within the borough. Active participation could mean having a concern about a child or young person’s safety that you want to report. Collectively we all play a part in keeping our children and young people safe. You were part of a group or team that took part... MoreOpened 8 April 2019 -
Linden Grove Garden Room Questionnaire
As you may be aware as part of our commitment to deliver 11,000 new council homes within the borough, we have developed proposals for a new housing development on Linden Grove that will provide 27 new homes* subject to planning permission. As part of those proposals the council will be developing the existing resident laundry room within the footprint of the new building. MoreOpened 8 April 2019 -
Walworth Library and Southwark Heritage Centre - Your Bright Ideas
Southwark Council is going to open a new library and heritage centre on the Walworth Road. Bringing these two services together creates some great opportunities for new ways of using the facility and sharing knowledge. We want to encourage lots of new people to this unique place and inspire everyone with fascinating stories about Southwark and objects from our collections. We need to hear your bright ideas for what could be done and how you would like to use the space. Of course if you are... MoreOpened 15 April 2019 -
Cossall Park Improvement Project - Please tell us your views
Introduction In 2019 the council will start to deliver improvement work at Cossall Park to make it a space that all residents and visitors can enjoy. In order to do that we need to agree a masterplan, so that planning permission can be sought and the landscape works can be constructed. Aims The aim will be to create a more joyful space, by upgrading and increasing play provision, planting and seating, improve entrances, access and connectivity through the gardens, and reduce... MoreOpened 18 April 2019 -
Shape our design proposals for Pelier Park
Pelier park has a ball court that is in poor condition, a dog walking area, and a children’s playground that has seen better days which is not very appealing to the younger and older children. There is some seating in the centre area but again this is not in very good condition and it does not feel very inviting. Given its location, this park is not well attended; a complete redesign and new equipment to Pelier Park will provide a welcoming bright new space for children... MoreOpened 23 April 2019 -
Great Estates Programme - Call for Ideas
WHAT WOULD YOU DO TO IMPROVE YOUR ESTATE? Will you work with us to make all our estates Great Estates? The council is excited to launch its Great Estates programme – a new approach to working with residents to shape improvements and investments to our council estates based on our guarantee to you that every Southwark estate is clean, safe and cared for. We want to work with residents to make improvements that really make our estates... MoreOpened 20 May 2019 -
Thorburn Square Parking Zone - How are we doing?
In October 2018, Southwark Council introduced parking controls to your area. Since its introduction we carried out a survey of parking occupancy in the parking zone area and found that space increased by 54%. We would like to hear your views on what other changes these parking controls have made. MoreOpened 29 May 2019 -
George's Row Ball Court
Southwark Council is proposing to upgrade or change the existing ball court situated near Nickelby House on George Row. MoreOpened 12 June 2019 -
Community legal advice services consultation
Community legal advice services – your views needed Our current contracts to provide free social welfare advice to council residents are due to come to an end in March 2020. We will be putting new contracts in place because we want to ensure that residents continue to have access to free and independent advice, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our current contracts provide Generalist advice which covers: Benefits and tax credits ... MoreOpened 2 July 2019 -
Bonamy and Bramcote Liveable Neighbourhood
Tell us how we can improve your streets in the Bonamy and Bramcote Estates. Transport for London has awarded Southwark funding to improve streets in South Bermondsey to make this a more “Liveable Neighbourhood”. The council wants to hear your ideas on how to spend £30,000 this year to improve the look and feel of your streets and make it easier to walk and cycle. Improvements could include new crossing points and other safety features, new green spaces, cycle routes or... MoreOpened 9 July 2019 -
Rotherhithe Movement Plan - Rotherhithe Cycleway
We are consulting on creating a cycleway in the Rotherhithe area. Future cycling demand is predicting there will be a significant desire to\from Peckham and beyond, with up to 150 cyclists using the route during the peak period, in the event of a free ferry crossing being developed. We have developed proposals to link Cycleway 4 and Quietway 14 as a first phase and we are exploring potential connections towards Peckham. The proposals are... MoreOpened 15 July 2019 -
Rotherhithe Movement Plan - Lower Road Two-Way streets and Cycleway 4
We are consulting on creating two way streets in the Lower Road area and Cycleway 4. The existing road layout creates a sense of motor-vehicle dominance, one way streets encourage fast vehicle speeds, which adds to unpleasant conditions for both pedestrians and cyclists. Creating two way streets will allow us to improve the shopping area on Lower Road, reduce vehicle speeds and provide better conditions for pedestrians and cyclists. Bus journey... MoreOpened 15 July 2019
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