Since October 2016, NHS Southwark Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Southwark Council have been working with NHS organisations, the voluntary and community sector, users of services, carers, and local residents to develop Southwark's mental health and wellbeing strategy ....More
The New Southwark Plan is a regeneration strategy for Southwark for which we have been working on the draft plan since 2013. This document will be used to make decisions on planning applications after it has been adopted by the council. We have been sharing and improving our ideas with local...More
The Old Kent Road Area Action Plan sets out an ambitious growth strategy for the Old Kent Road and the surrounding area for which we have been working on the draft plan since 2015. This document will be used to make decisions on planning applications after it has been adopted by the council. We...More
In October 2015, the Herne Hill Forum* notified Southwark council they're interested in preparing a neighbourhood plan for the Herne Hill area of Southwark and the adjoining London Borough of Lambeth. In July 2017 LB Southwark and LB Lambeth jointly validated an application that the Herne Hill...More
Currently, our standards of maintenance and care for highways, its drainage and street furniture are set out in different documents. They have evolved over time to address problems and urgent repairs. We want to change our approach so more of our works are part of a planned maintenance scheme,...More
National Non-Domestic Rates (NNDR), known as business rates, are charged on most business properties.
Each business property has a rateable value and we use this to calculate the amount of business rates payable.
From 1 April 2017, all commercial properties were given a new rateable value...More
Southwark Council is conducting a survey to better understand local people’s views on the pharmacy services locally. Pharmacies provide over the counter medicines as well as those that your GP prescribes. They can also offer health advice and information. Your opinions are valuable in helping...More
‘Disabilities Hub’ for people in Southwark
A change is being proposed to the way people with disabilities access support in Southwark. This will see the development of an accessible Hub, to provide information, advice and care and support to individuals whose lives are affected by...More
Southwark Council has plans to enhance the appearance and improve accessibility along Balfour Street between Rodney Road and Munton Road, and its junction with Rodney Road.
Due to the ongoing regeneration of the local area, we would like to enhance the appearance of Balfour Street and its...More
Southwark Council is conducting a parking study in the Dog Kennel Hill area.
A parking study is an opportunity for the council to assess the parking issues in a certain area by asking the local residents and businesses how they view parking on their street and whether they would like a parking...More
Southwark Council has made the ambitious commitment to build 11,000 new council homes by 2043, with the first 1,500 delivered by the end of 2018.
We currently have over 300 new homes either completed or under construction in the new homes programme and have been working with residents to...More
We received a significant number of responses to the consultation which closed on 28 April and we are grateful to all who took the time to consider the proposals and respond. Following the consultation end date we have received requests for a extension to the consultation period to enable...More
The council wants to significantly increase the number of residents using a bicycle as their preferred way of getting around, particularly for local journeys. Installing cycle hangars is one of the ways we can support this. This is supported by the Mayor for London’s Vision for Cycling.
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Southwark Council has made the ambitious commitment to build 11,000 new council homes by 2043, with the first 1,500 delivered by the end of 2018.
We currently have over 300 new homes either completed or under construction in the new homes programme and have been working with residents to...More
Have your say on how we can reduce dog related anti-social (ASB) behaviour within Southwark.
In order to reduce dog related ASB and encourage responsible dog ownership Southwark Council would like to introduce a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) to include the following:
For those...More
Southwark Council, and it's partners organised through the Southwark Safeguarding Children's Board, is starting a new piece of work to raise public awareness of the risks associated with children being sexually exploited. We need your responses to this survey; and the responses of...More
We want to improve your streets to encourage walking, improve access to public transport and promote cycling at a gentle pace.
The place we are proposing to introduce changes is shaded blue on the map and is based on a proposed Quietway route from Peckham Rye to Wimbledon Chase. Quietways are...More
Get involved
Southwark is an exciting place to live, and we want everyone who lives here to have a say in their home borough, in how it evolves, and how the council invests its time, energy and resources. We already have a number of ways for local people to get involved in our conversations...More
Community Council meeting feedback
We would greatly appreciate it, if you could please spend a couple of minutes answering the following questions about the new format Peckham and Nunhead Community Council meeting you attended in March 2017. All the responses are anonymous and will help us...More
We have identified some of the big challenges and opportunities facing Southwark both now and into the future. Now we want to know what you think.
We are asking you how you use your street and how can it work better.We are also asking what you think about our new policies. Do you think these...More
The council has made immediate Article 4 Directions to protect traditional public houses across the borough. This is in recognition of the unique community and historic value pubs bring to local communities. The Article 4 Directions remove permitted development rights for the change of use,...More
Community Council meeting feedback
We would greatly appreciate it, if you could please spend a couple of minutes answering the following questions about the last Community Council meeting you attended. All the responses are anonymous and will help us improve the meetings. Thanks for your...More
Southwark Council has made a commitment to ensure there is a top quality playground in every local area by 2018.
Leyton Square was identified as a priority park for potential funding and investment in the existing playground.
We want to know what you think of our plans to improve the...More
Community Council meeting feedback
We would greatly appreciate it, if you could please spend a couple of minutes answering the following questions about the last Community Council meeting you attended. All the responses are anonymous and will help us improve the meetings. Thanks for your...More
Southwark Council has received a number of requests from the public to address safety concerns in Old Jamaica Road and Thurland Road. We are now looking to improve the safety in Old Jamaica Road and Thurland Road, particularly the main pedestrian route to and from the school and the main route...More
#SYCElectionWeek 2017
Southwark Youth Council (SYC) is a group of young people, elected by young people to represent the voices of young people through their schools and neighbourhoods. SYC support the Council’s engagement with young people and work on developing more exciting and involving...More
Southwark Council has recently installed secure ground anchors within a solo motorcycle bay on Vicarage Grove.
It is hoped that the introduction of these security devices will make motorcycle bays more secure for riders.
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The council has started public consultation on a revised Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) draft charging schedule and regulation 123 list. This follows the public consultation on the preliminary draft charging schedule last year. The charging schedule is being revised to ensure that the...More
Southwark Council is holding a consultation exercise to ask you what you think about proposals to improve the appearance of Spa Road.
Background
Spa Road was a home to a major regeneration scheme that has recently been completed. Southwark Council is looking to improve the appearance of Spa...More