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  • Streets for People - Cycling Plan

    Take a look at Southwark's draft Cycling Plan, part of a set of Streets for People plans, and tell us what you think about our proposals to make Southwark a borough where cycling is the fastest and most direct way to travel. You can read the full Cycling Plan here. The plan is split into a series of sections, with specific proposals in each part: Getting ready to ride Getting on your bike Getting where you're going The survey that follows has... More
    Opened 13 November 2023

  • Southwark Scheme for Financing Schools Consultation (Maintained Schools only) 2023-24

    Overview Local Authorities (LAs) are required to publish Schemes for Financing Schools, setting out the financial relationship between them and the schools they maintain. The School and Early Years Finance Regulations (England) 2023, Schedule 5 sets out the minimum content of those schemes. The Department for Education provides Statutory Guidance (Issue 15, updated 31 March 2023) about the contents, but there is local discretion on... More
    Opened 6 November 2023

  • Let's improve Dulwich Park basketball court

    We want to improve sport facilities in parks, to encourage people to lead healthier lives in their local community. Over the past few years, w ith funding support from the Lawn Tennis Association, we have improved tennis courts across seven park sites (Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, Southwark Park, Burgess Park, Belair Park, Brunswick Park, Dulwich Park, and Honor Oak Park). Dulwich Park has been given an additional opportunity to resurface... More
    Opened 2 November 2023

  • Proposed installation of a bike hangar/s where you live

    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 locations shown in the maps below. More
    Opened 27 October 2023

  • Streets for People in the North Peckham area

    Tell us what changes we can make to the streets in the North Peckham area to make it easier to walk, wheel, cycle or just spend time in the area. A few years ago we introduced a number of measures in the streets around North Peckham, to reduce motor vehicle traffic and make the streets safer for walking and cycling. These measures have been in a 'temporary' form ever since. Now we will be installing permanent infrastructure at these locations. While we are doing so, we would like... More
    Opened 9 October 2023

  • Short Breaks for Adults with Learning Disabilities 2023 - Have your say

    Have your say on short breaks in Southwark. The council is reviewing and consulting on how short breaks are delivered for adults with Learning Disabilities. This will involve continuing to provide specialist overnight short breaks where appropriate, whilst providing a range of options to individuals who are assessed as being eligible for specialist short breaks. We want to make sure that anyone who uses the service; carers and others, can offer their... More
    Opened 9 October 2023

  • Streets for People in the Brunswick Park area

    Tell us what changes we can make to the streets in the Brunswick Park area to make it easier to walk, wheel, cycle or just spend time in the area. A few years ago we introduced a number of measures in the streets around Brunswick Park, to reduce motor vehicle traffic and make the streets safer for walking and cycling. These measures have been in 'temporary' form since then. Now we will be installing permanent infrastructure at these locations. While we are doing so, we would like... More
    Opened 9 October 2023

  • Physical Activity and Healthy Eating in Pregnancy

    This survey is for people who are currently pregnant, have been pregnant in the last 12 months or are planning a pregnancy in the next 12 months. To support pregnant people to be more active and eat healthily in South East London, please help us by completing this survey. Tell us about your physical activity and healthy eating preferences during pregnancy. We are asking you what types of physical activity and healthy eating advice you would or would have... More
    Opened 2 October 2023

  • Streets for People in East Faraday

    Tell us what changes we can make to the streets in the East Faraday area to make it easier to walk, wheel, cycle or just spend time in the area. A few years ago we introduced a number of measures in the streets around East Faraday, to reduce motor vehicle traffic and make the streets safer for walking and cycling. These measures have been in a 'temporary' form ever since. Locations include: Bagshot Street: Adding a traffic filter between junction with Smyrk's Road and Mina Road.... More
    Opened 2 October 2023

  • Southwark Youth Parliament Elections 2023

    Southwark Youth Parliament (SYP) is a group of young people, elected by young people to represent the voices of young people through their schools and neighbourhoods. SYP support the Council’s engagement with young people and work on developing more exciting and involving ways of addressing priority topics that matter most to young people in Southwark. From 25 to 29 September 2023, you can have your say by voting for the people you want to represent you. We are looking for two... More
    Opened 19 September 2023

  • Streets for People - see what we have done already

    The map below shows the wide range of Streets for People schemes that we have already undertaken since 2020. Click on the different features in the key, or zoom in to look at your area. Now you can tell us about features you would like to see in future in your neighbourhood by completing our survey . More
    Opened 15 September 2023

  • Let's revive Bramcote Park- Stage 3 design consultation

    Tell us what you think of our design proposals In January 2022, we commissioned architects Assemble and landscape architects Local Works, to re-design Bramcote Park, after winning an open competition, hosted by New London Architecture. Since being appointed the design team has consulted local residents, to find out what improvements to the park they would like to see. Their ideas were considered and pulled together to create a proposal that aims... More
    Opened 8 September 2023

  • Meet the council and talk about issues that matter to disabled people

    We are going to set up a forum for disabled people in Southwark to help us do things better for disabled people, their family and carers. This will be a way for disabled people to talk directly with council staff about the things that matter to you. First meeting We are having a first meeting on 25th September in the evening, at the Southwark Resource Centre . This is to plan how our Forum is going to work. The Southwark Resource Centre is fully accessible and has quiet... More
    Opened 30 August 2023

  • Climate Change Resilience and Adaptation

    This survey is to get your views on how to make the borough as prepared as possible for the impacts of climate change. Have you experienced your home or place of work being too hot in recent years, or maybe you have been flooded after some heavy rain? Tell us about your experiences to help us make our draft strategy as helpful as possible for all of Southwark. Why we need this strategy The climate emergency remains the challenge of our time,... More
    Opened 29 August 2023

  • Cycle Route - Peckham Rye between Nunhead Lane and Stuart Road

    Tell us what you think about plans for a new cycle route (Cycle 35) along Peckham Rye between Nunhead Lane and Stuart Road. The whole route will eventually continue to Brockley Mews, but in this phase we are just looking at the section on Peckham Rye. This section will include an off-road two-way cycle lane for the length of Peckham Rye, with tactile paving at crossings to encourage people cycling to slow and look out for people walking. There will be raised road surfaces... More
    Opened 21 August 2023

  • Peckham Rye Park Adventure Playground Improvements

    We want to hear your views on the new design for Peckham Rye Park adventure playground. In January 2023 we consulted on making improvements to the adventure playground in addition to the outdoor facilities including the equipment and landscape. You told us; The big swings are the most popular items of equipment The zip-wire is also popular You like the open space around the equipment and the nature You wanted new... More
    Opened 18 August 2023

  • Nursery Row Park

    Nursery Row Park As part of Southwark’s parks and regeneration programme, we are investing in Nursery Row Park. Have your say and help us make improvements at 2 key areas Initial Proposals at East Street Entrance We have suggested changing the entrance at East Street to: • make it greener • make it more welcoming • increase the... More
    Opened 18 August 2023

  • Streets for People - What else is going on?

    As well as the surveys and other engagement activities you can find on this site, there are lots of other Streets for People activities going on throughout the year. You can see all the latest news on the Southwark Council website Streets for People page . Some of these activities are permanent infrastructure schemes which you can read about on the Street Improvements page. But we also have a range of other activities and offers to help people make the shift to Streets for... More
    Opened 8 August 2023

  • Streets for People - What is it all about?

    Our Streets for People strategy sets out a bold vision and a firm commitment to improve our residents' quality of life, by changing how we all travel and use streets in our borough. Southwark is facing significant social, environmental and health challenges. We have already seen how these are impacting the daily lives of our residents. We have heard from people in Southwark, and we know we need to act on climate change, air and noise pollution, as well as our mental and physical health.... More
    Opened 8 August 2023

  • Streets for People - What do you want in your neighbourhood?

    In this survey, tell us what Streets for People features you would like to see on your street and in your neighbourhood - open until March 2024. As part of Streets for People, we want to see real changes on every street, neighbourhood and estate in Southwark, that support:- Cleaner air Safer and quieter streets with less traffic and fewer accidents Healthy travel options like walking, cycling or wheeling Greener, and more pleasant spaces for our communities to... More
    Opened 8 August 2023

  • Scott Lidgett & Wickfield play area improvements

    Tell us what you think of our design proposals In autumn 2018, we commissioned two reports by landscape architects Wynne-Williams Associates (on play spaces) and Farrah Huxley Associates (on wider Dickens Estate landscape improvements) under the banner of the Bermondsey Riverside Community Project (BRCP) . The architects consulted local people, to find out what playground improvements they would like to see. Their ideas were considered... More
    Opened 31 July 2023

  • Southwark 2030 ambitions - easy read survey

    This is a version of the survey with pictures and symbols. Tell us what you want Southwark to be like in the future Southwark Council wants your help to make a plan for the future. We want to know what matters most to you. We want to know what you want Southwark to be like in the future. We want to... More
    Opened 26 July 2023

  • Faith leaders conference 13 July 2023: how did we do feedback?

    Thank you for coming along to our 'faith leaders conference: food inequality and dignity', Thursday 13 July 2023. We would really appreciate your sparing a few minutes to give us feedback on how you felt the conference went for you. We’ve set up this short feedback for people to give their views anonymously (we won't be able to identify who has responded). You may find conference agenda (next page) helps you to reflect on your feedback.... More
    Opened 22 July 2023

  • Tustin Estate Rebuilding Phase 1 Block Names

    Help us pick great new names for new buildings In May 2023 the majority of residents on the Tustin Estate voted to name the blocks built as part of the Tustin Estate Rebuilding project. Over the last few weeks at the Tustin drop-ins and resident meetings we've been asking people's help to narrow down a long list of lake and town names that come from Cumbria. We now have a shortlist of names ,and want your help to decide what we call the new buildings that will be built... More
    Opened 20 July 2023

  • Dulwich Wood Streets for People - Informal Consultation

    Tell us what you think about our Streets for People proposals for the Dulwich Wood area. What is Streets for People? You have told us you want Southwark to be cleaner, greener and safer, with more open space, and pleasant, safe streets where people want to spend time. Our streets have been dominated by parked cars for many years and we would like your help to change this so that streets can become places where people walk, talk, meet and where children play. ... More
    Opened 10 July 2023

  • Survey - Tell us what you think of our ambitions for Southwark 2030

    Between January and April over 2000 of you told us your hopes for Southwark in 2030 and we want to share what we heard. Based on what you told us , we have come up with 8 ambitions for what we want Southwark to look like in 2030. Now we we want you to tell us which of these we should prioritise, and your ideas for what this might mean for your neighbourhood. Southwark is a borough that is fair, equal and for everyone. Our shared ambition is to create a... More
    Opened 5 July 2023

  • Dulwich Hill Streets for People - Informal Consultation

    Tell us what you think about our Streets for People proposals for the Dulwich Hill area. What is Streets for People? You have told us you want Southwark to be cleaner, greener and safer, with more open space, and pleasant, safe streets where people want to spend time. Our streets have been dominated by parked cars for many years and we would like your help to change this so that streets can become places where people walk, talk, meet and where children play. ... More
    Opened 4 July 2023

  • Streets for People in the Dulwich Village area - Informal Consultation

    Tell us your ideas for making our streets better serve the needs of people, not cars. T his survey looks at the part of Dulwich Village ward not currently covered by a parking permit scheme, and includes plans for the introduction of a separate parking permit zone. Please note: this is being considered separately from the ongoing discussion about the new design for the Dulwich Village/Calton Avenue junction area, which we will be engaging on later this year. What is Streets... More
    Opened 4 July 2023

  • Preventing Suicides in Southwark. Our strategy and action plan 2023-2028

    This survey discusses suicide and self-harm. We appreciate these topics can be upsetting, so please take care of yourself and seek help if you need it. You can find out what mental health support is available in Southwark . If you need someone to talk to right away, you can call the Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on 116 123 (free from any phone). Every suicide is a tragic event with devastating effects on families, friends and... More
    Opened 23 June 2023

  • Sign-up to July workshops

    Between January and April we heard from over 2,000 of you through our conversation events, listening events and the survey in which you shared your ideas and ambitions for Southwark in 2030. Now we want to test back with you what we heard to make sure we haven’t missed anything really important and get your views on what we should prioritise. There will be different ways to get involved over the summer including an online option and boards up in libraries and other... More
    Opened 20 June 2023
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