With the current housing crisis in London it is important that that homes of all tenures are built and that there is a supply of housing available that is truly affordable for our residents who are on low and medium incomes.
As a council we are committed to ensuring that we do what we can...More
Southwark council has made a historic 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. This is the key to the delivery of quality housing that...More
Southwark has a library service to be proud of with a network of modern libraries located across the borough. We are one of the highest performing services in the country and we continue to invest and develop new libraries and services. We have modern physical and digital spaces, extensive...More
Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham (LSL) public health teams are updating their sexual health strategy. They are seeking the views of interested parties on what they think about the draft strategy.
We would like to invite stakeholders, including clinical commissioning group staff, public...More
Southwark council has made a historic commitment to deliver 11,000 new homes in Southwark by 2043, with 2,500 delivered by 2022. The aim of this engagement is to support the delivery of the 11,000 new council homes within the borough. We have over 600 new homes completed or nearing completion...More
The Southwark LGBT Network was set up in 2002 to enable the LGBTQ+ community in Southwark to respond to the needs of their communities. The network is established particularly for the benefit of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people in need in Southwark, to preserve and protect...More
We have some plans to reduce the through traffic in Champion Hill, to create a safe and pleasant environment for walking and cycling, and we’d like to hear your thoughts on a proposed 'No Entry 'trial measure. The trial aims to reduce the dominance of motorised vehicles to support ...More
Dear resident,
As you know, the Council has been working in the design of new homes on the site of the temporary accommodation building at 66 Linden Grove and we have had several meetings with local residents to discuss the proposals. Thank you to all of you for your input and...More
Southwark became a 20mph borough in 2015. However, a review of average speeds has shown that in some areas speeds are much higher than this. On Barry Road average speeds exceed 24mph, with many vehicles exceeding 30mph. Residents have told us that these speeds can make the road dangerous for...More
The council funds Community Southwark to provide services that support the voluntary and community sector (VCS) and volunteering in the borough. It has an important strategic role as the umbrella body (“Council for Voluntary Service” or CVS) for the VCS, volunteers and social action in...More
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Southwark Council is fully reviewing its gambling licensing policy and we welcome feedback from all stakeholders on the changes we are proposing. The licensing policy sets out how we will make licensing decisions, how new licensed premises are likely to be permitted...More
Introduction Southwark Council is reviewing its alcohol licensing policy and we welcome feedback from all residents, businesses and partners on the changes we are proposing. The licensing policy sets out how we will make licensing decisions, how new licensed premises are likely to be...More
Southwark Council is working towards a long term strategy of improving the appearance of Shad Thames by focusing on improving pedestrian and cycling facilities, and creating opportunities for tree planting and wider public realm improvements.
Following public consultations and...More
We have recently installed trial width restrictions on Harper Road and Bath Terrace. These are intended to prevent HGVs from accessing these streets and support the health and safety of local people.
We are undertaking a monitoring period to check that the width restrictions are working and...More
Southwark council has made a historic commitment to deliver 11,000 new homes in Southwark by 2043, with 2,500 delivered by the end of 2022. To make this a success we need to know what residents think and make sure residents shape our proposals. This is the key to the delivery of quality...More
Southwark council has made a historic commitment to deliver 11,000 new homes in Southwark by 2043 with the first 2,500 to be delivered by the end of 2022. To make this a success we need to know what residents think and make sure residents shape our proposals. This is the key to the delivery of...More
Residents have told us, and our traffic counts have shown, that some of the roads in the Newington area have a higher than expected volume of lorries and other large vehicles using them as a cut-through from the major roads. This makes the local roads less safe and more unpleasant for residents...More
Southwark’s 2018-22 Council Plan is the overarching business plan for the council and describes our vision for the borough. It sets out the council’s priorities for the next four years, and the commitments that we have made to the people of Southwark.
The Council Plan is more than...More
Southwark Council is consulting on the Lost Peck Flood Alleviation and Environmental Improvement Scheme. This project seeks to revitalise the area surrounding the historical River Peck. The works will be delivered within Peckham Rye Park and Common and will include elements of environmental...More
Double-Dutch Roundabouts
Recent works on Crystal Palace Parade have introduced improved walking and cycling routes through this busy junction.
We are conducting this survey to find how people who live on the street or visit it regularly feel about it as a place to visit, stop, shop or...More
We are planning to make improvements to Harper Road, to improve the look and feel of the area for residents, businesses and visitors.
We are conducting this survey to find how people who live on the street or visit it regularly feel about it as a place to visit, stop, shop or travel through....More
Last year we consulted with you on the Highway Infrastructure Asset Management Plan (HIAMP); a single strategy to bring together flood risk management, winter maintenance, road maintenance, inspection frequencies and how we report on road conditions that affect the spending on our...More
We have now developed a draft of our Homelessness Strategy 2018-2022, which you can view below. We would like to seek any further views during a six-week period of public engagement, where we are inviting comments from anyone who would like to comment on the strategy. We have asked some questions...More
The Mayor of London and Southwark Council have set out to support creative businesses and freelancers in Camberwell and Peckham by developing a Creative Enterprise Zone in the area.
We want to involve everyone who either works creatively or supports a creative enterprise in Camberwell or...More
We have been working with local residents, pharmacists and sexual health doctors to develop plans for a new sexual health pharmacy service, and we would like to know what you think about our proposals.
Introduction
Lambeth, Southwark and Lewisham have amongst the highest sexual...More
We are now out for consultation on the introduction of an Article 4 Direction on the Old Southern Railways and the Forge. Consultation will close 19 July 2018.
The council has introduced an Article 4 Direction to withdraw the permitted development rights relating to development...More
Southwark is the proud host of several hundred faith groups in the borough. People of faith come from all walks of life and are very diverse. In support of our Fairer Future Promises, we wish to develop a plan to guide a new relationship between faith groups, the council and the...More
We are now out for consultation on the introduction of an Article 4 Direction for the conversion of B1a (office) to C3 (residential) in the Central Activities Zone (CAZ) until 10 May 2018.
The council has introduced an Article 4 Direction to withdraw the permitted development rights for the...More
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While much of London has undergone rapid change over the last decade, not least in a bid to help meet the huge demand for housing, the Old Kent Road has remained relatively unchanged. But as that demand continues to increase, particularly for affordable and social housing,...More
We want to know how you would like us to spend the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds that we are collecting from developments in the area.
CIL has largely replaced the s106 payments the Council received to mitigate the impact of new development in the area.
There are some...More