We are conducting a parking study in the South East (SE) Bermondsey area, shown outlined in blue below, with a view to introducing a parking zone.
We have received numerous requests from residents and businesses, including a petition, requesting parking controls from a number of streets...More
We are keen to involve people in shaping our draft plan proposals that sets out how we manage, protect and promote the benefits of trees in our borough.
We manage 82,000 trees: 16,000 are on our streets; 44,000 are park trees; 17,000 are on housing estates; 5,000...More
We want to improve bus journey times along Dog Kennel Hill, as it has been identified that the bus lane is on a steep hill in this section and cyclists can hold up buses significantly as the lane is currently too narrow for buses to safely overtake cyclists travelling up the hill.
In...More
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...More
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...More
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. ...More
We want to hear your views on the planned controlled parking zone for the Rotherhithe and Surrey Docks area.
Up to 3,000 new homes in the area mean that a controlled parking zone is essential - in particular, this is the only way to enforce the permit-free planning conditions for the...More
Southwark Council has recently installed secure motorcycle parking railings within solo motorcycle bays on Ashbourne Grove and Vicarage Grove. Please see additional documents section for a map of the locations.
It is intended that the introduction of these security features...More
Over the last year, we have been talking to residents about how best to involve people who live in our homes, in decisions that affect their homes and neighbourhoods.
We are proposing some significant changes, so we can:
give more support for TRAs to put on...More
We are keen to involve people in shaping the improvements to Brimmington Park.
The park currently has:
two 5-a-side synthetic surface football pitches that are in poor condition
a large hard surfaced play area
an outdoor gym
table tennis...More
Southwark Council recently adopted a new approach to community engagement, replacing Community Councils. Under the new Empowering Communities Programme, local ward councillors are responsible for organising ward forums to discuss issues of local importance in consultation with residents. ...More
Tell us about your experiences with nature, biodiversity and green spaces in Southwark
Southwark Council is producing The 3 rd Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP). This will build on the success of the two previous plans. This plan sets out clear expectations for residents, businesses,...More
We are consulting on a proposal to make minor changes to Southwark Council’s Council Tax Reduction scheme (CTR) for working age households from 1 April 2020.
The proposed changes will improve the customer experience by simplifying and speeding up access...More
We know that many people would appreciate access to more public toilet facilities in Southwark. This access is important to enable people to get out and about, shop, socialise and live life to the full. We are exploring ways to improve access to toilet facilities – this could include...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