We would like your views on whether or not we should introduce a controlled parking zone (CPZ) in your area.
We previously consulted on a larger zone but, following feedback from residents and assessment of parking pressure, we are now proposing a smaller zone covering the streets where there is most parking pressure, and where we have had requests from residents for controlled parking.
We know that asking people to pay for parking when times are tough is difficult. However, we also...More
We would like your views on whether or not we should introduce a controlled parking zone (CPZ) in your area.
We previously consulted on a larger zone but, following feedback from residents and assessment of parking pressure, we are now proposing a slightly smaller zone covering the streets where there have been the most requests from residents for controlled parking.
We are aware that Lambeth Council have recently implemented a controlled parking zone in Tulse Hill,...More
We would like your views on whether or not we should introduce a controlled parking zone (CPZ) in your area.We previously consulted on a larger zone but, following feedback from residents and assessment of parking pressure, we are now proposing a smaller zone covering the streets where there is most parking pressure, and where we have had requests from residents for controlled parking.
We know that asking people to pay for parking when times are tough is difficult. However, we also know...More
We want to hear your views on proposed improvements along Dulwich Village and Calton Avenue.
We have revised our proposals following public feedback received during Phase 2 consultation in November and December 2022, and in line with Southwark’s new approach to Streets for People .
We have addressed concerns including safety for vulnerable road users; reducing traffic congestion along Dulwich Village, and improving the quality of the public...More
Tell us your thoughts on Peckham
We want the views of the people who live, work in and visit Peckham on:
the buildings, spaces and places
what works well in the design of the areas and what doesn’t.
The survey will help us make decisions about the area about what we should protect, and what we should try to change.
Click on the link at the bottom of the page to choose an area on the map and complete a short survey.
We look forward to hearing from you by...More
Overview
The extension of working families’ funded early years provision to firstly 2 year-old and subsequently 9 month-old pupils, has led the Department for Education (DfE) to review its rules regarding local authorities’ funding arrangements for early years providers.
The DfE consulted on proposed changes between July 21st 2023 and September 8th 2023 and published its response to the consultation on November 29th, 2023.
As a consequence of...More
Tell us what you think about plans for a camera-controlled 'School Street' on Old James Street.
We have worked with Rye Oak Primary School to develop plans for a 'School Street' on Old James Street, between the junctions with Scylla Road and Nunhead Lane. Using Automatic Number-Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, motor vehicles would be banned from travelling through this section of road during school opening and closing hours (up to an hour each morning and afternoon). There...More
This survey is for all young people (under 18) in Southwark. It is important that young people are involved in decisions that impact their futures and their voices are heard. This is why we have designed a survey for young people.
The survey asks about what improvements you would like to see in your street. It also asks about your experience of walking and cycling and how this can be improved.
The survey takes 6 minutes to fill out.
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Tell us what you think about plans for a camera-controlled 'School Street' on Verney Road.
We have worked with John Keats Primary School to develop plans for a 'School Street' on Verney Road, between the junctions with Verney Way and St James's Road. Using Automatic Number-Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras, motor vehicles would be banned from travelling through this section of road during school opening and closing hours (up to an hour each morning and afternoon). There would be...More
Help us take the right steps to improve women’s safety
In 2021, Southwark Council’s Safer Communities Team conducted its first ever Women’s Safety Survey. To learn about women’s experiences in the borough and understand how safe women feel living, working, going to school and travelling in Southwark.
Findings provided invaluable insight about how to improve the safety of all women in Southwark. For this, we want to say thank you.
For information...More
Our priority is to improve the services and opportunities we offer to the people of Southwark. Digital needs to be at the front and center of how we achieve this. Continually improving the way we manage our technology and digital services is crucial if we are to respond to local needs, operate with reduced budgets, and keep up with changes in the technology world. Creating a detailed roadmap within the strategy that outlines specific milestones and objectives for the digital...More
Take a look at Southwark's draft Walking Plan, part of a set of Streets for People plans, and tell us what you think about our proposals to make Southwark a borough built for pedestrians.
You can read the full Walking Plan here.
The plan is split into a series of sections, with specific proposals in each part:
Going outside. Objective 1: Providing a safe and accessible pedestrian environment.
Going places. Objective 2: Creating a connected network of...More
Take a look at Southwark's draft Electric Vehicle (EV) Plan, part of a set of Streets for People plans, and tell us what you think about our proposals to make Southwark a borough which can respond to the increasing demand for EV infrastructure.
You can read the full Electric Vehicle Plan here.
The plan is split into a series of sections, with specific proposals in each part:
EV Charging at Home
EV Charging at your destination
A Growing EV Network
...More
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
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
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
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
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 .
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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
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
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
We are creating a bank of future names for new public buildings and spaces in Southwark.
As part of Southwark Stands Together we are looking at our streets and shared spaces and how they can be changed to celebrate diversity
We need to change our approach to naming local streets and buildings, to make sure they reflect diverse communities
Naming Guidance
Having a strong connection to Southwark (or at least South...More