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that you are five times more likely to be successful if you stop for 28
days? Why not join thousands of others across the country and try it this
October.
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quit. Sign up now and get all the support you need. For further
information or to sign-up please click here.
Universal
credit delays
Southwark is one of the first areas in the country to see the
rollout of Universal Credit. At the recent Work and Pensions Select Committee
held in September, Cllr Fiona Colley highlighted the council’s concerns about
the significant levels of rent arrears for social housing tenants moving to
Universal Credit and the recommendations the council has put forward for
improving the system. Watch the evidence session here and you can find out more about
Universal Credit here.
Bang…
don’t miss our free bonfire fireworks night
Our
spectacular annual fireworks display will return for its fourteenth year, in
Southwark Park, on Sunday 5 November which attracts around 30,000 people every
year.
The council is keeping the event free for all Southwark residents but
you need to book a ticket(s) online. Tickets will be free for people who live
in Southwark but due to the popularity of the event for those that live outside
the borough will have to pay a small fee.
Gates will open at 5pm, with food,
drink and entertainment available until 8pm. Last entry to the park will be at
6.30pm. Ticket holders are strongly advised to arrive as early as possible. Tickets will be available on a first come first served basis
so residents are encouraged to book tickets online early
to avoid disappointment.
Smart Savers – FREE £20
voucher for every year 6 child
If
your child is a resident of Southwark and is currently in year 6, they can
claim a £20 voucher to deposit into a new or existing London Mutual Credit
Union young saver account. In October we're sending a letter and voucher to all
parents/carers of eligible children. If you haven't received the letter please email
us or visit our website.
Secondary
school application deadline end of this month
If you're a Southwark
resident and your year 6 child is due to start secondary school in September
2018, you must apply online for a secondary school place by 31 October 2017.
If you live in
another borough, you must complete the admission application for the borough in
which you live even if you'd like to apply for a secondary school in Southwark.
Further information on secondary school admissions can be found on our website
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Don't forget to book your Fireworks tickets: Sunday
5 November 2017
Housing repairs call line will
stay free
Following the successful petition from the Southwark Group of
Tenant Organisations, plans to charge callers to the housing repair line have
now been dropped. For all repair emergencies, you can continue to telephone
the 24 hour free phone number 0800 952 4444 or email repairs@southwark.gov.uk
Black History Month
Black
History Month has been celebrated widely for many years celebrating the culture
and history of black people.
In Southwark, Black History Month has been
recognised for over 20 years with a month long programme of exciting events and
workshops throughout October hosted by schools, libraries, groups and
organisations.
Further information is available on our website where you can view all the latest events in the
Black History Month brochure or pick up a copy at your local Southwark
library.
Ledbury estate update
There has been a lot of publicity surrounding structural
problems on the Ledbury estate in Peckham, where the council has had to turn
the gas off to the four tower blocks for safety reasons. There is evidence that
the work that should have been carried out to strengthen the blocks when they
were owned by the GLC in the 1960s/70s may not have happened. We continue to
work with residents and are in the process of replacing their gas
appliances with electrical ones, alongside installing a temporary district heating
system for heating and hot water. We will be developing longer-term plans
for the blocks once structural engineers have completed their survey later this
year. Click here for more information.
Can you care for a disabled child?
We are looking for motivated caring people with experience of
working with children, to offer daytime care or overnight breaks for children
with disabilities. You will receive training, support and an allowance. If you
would like to find our more call 020 3049 8213/8047 or visit our website.
Support following the London Bridge terror incident
If you were affected by June’s tragic attacks at London Bridge and Borough Market, there are a number of support services that can help. The emotional impact of such an event can often be felt for weeks, months and even years after the incident itself. For more information on the support available, please click here.
National Hate Crime Awareness Week
Southwark Hate Crime Network is supporting the National Hate
Crime Awareness Week which takes place from Saturday 14 October and it is really
important that we encourage victims to report incidents. If you are worried about hate crime or been a victim please call Southwark Police Hate Crime Unit on 020 7232 6237 or click here for further information.
Knife crime is a joint priority for
the Southwark Safeguarding Adults’ Board and Southwark Safeguarding Children’s
Board which have drawn up a two year action plan to tackle this issue within
the borough. If you are a young person affected by knife crime you can contact
ChildLine on 0800 1111. Parents can seek guidance from Family Lives (formerly
Parent Line) 0808 800 2222 or further information is available online.
If
you believe a crime has been committed or your life is in danger please call
999.
Leader's Public Question Time is coming
Leader’s Public Question Time is our annual event when the Leader of
the Council and guest cabinet members take questions from the public.
Don’t
miss your chance to take part in this exciting conversation about Southwark’s future,
taking place on Wednesday 8 November from 6.30pm to 7.45pm at InSpire, The
Crypt at St Peter’s, Liverpool Grove, London, SE17 2HH.
More details will be available
shortly from the council’s website including how to book your place or to
submit a question. Or you can tweet your questions with #AskSouthwark
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