Warm spaces in Southwark over winter
As the cost of living and heating our homes increases, we've opened 30 warm spaces across the borough. In these spaces you can keep warm, have a cup of tea or take part in an activity. Some spaces also offer food and cost of living advice too.
Draught-proof your home, the easy way
Draught-proofing is an easy way to cut your energy use, by stopping cold air coming in under your door or around your windows. You can buy specially made draught excluders – or you can make your own with an old pillowcase or pair of tights.
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Find antique gems at Bermondsey Antique Market
Open every Friday from 6am to 2pm, you will find dozens of stalls selling antiques, vintage collectables, silver and gold, jewellery, art and sculptures, and much more at one of the oldest antique events in the UK.
Southwark buses saved after council campaign
After months of the council and community campaigning against bus cuts, the Mayor of London has stepped in to save Southwark’s buses. This is a fantastic win for everybody who supported our campaign, signed the petition and completed TfL’s consultation. Together we saved key buses for those who need them most.
We're urgently looking for foster carers
We are looking for foster carers for children of all ages. Our foster carers get a generous allowance and excellent training and support. We’re looking for foster carers from all our communities but you need to have a spare room.
Travel for less money or free of charge
Transport for London (TfL) offers a range of railcards and travel discounts, including discounts for children, teenagers, students, apprentices, unemployed people, people with disabilities, veterans, and people over 60.
Free books, delivered to your home
Our friendly home library book delivery team visits more than 250 people with fresh books every month. They have free audiobooks on CD and cassette and large print books too. Do you know someone who’d benefit from home book deliveries?
Check what money you're entitled to
1. Check if you could get a Council Tax reduction
You could get Council Tax reduction if you’re on a low income or claim benefits. Your bill could be reduced by up to 100%, depending on your circumstances.
2. Check what benefits you're entitled to
Answer a few quick questions about your personal circumstances and check you're getting all the benefits and other financial support you're eligible for.
If you’re housebound or have a vulnerable person in your home, we can check you are getting all the welfare benefits you can and help you make a claim.
3. Get £324 extra if you get Pension Credit
If you get Pension Credit you can also get more financial support, such as a one-off cost of living payment of £324, to help with the cost of living. If you are over state pension age, and are on a low income, you might be eligible. Apply by 18 December.
New council homes in Southwark
67 new homes completed on Copeland Road in Peckham
We have finished a new development on the site of a former car park in Peckham which provides 67 new high-quality homes. The development is made up of 24 council homes, 18 shared ownership homes and 25 homes for private sale.
19 new council homes completed in Nunhead
Building works are now complete on 19 new council homes at Daniels Road in Nunhead. We built five three-bedroom houses and a block of 14 flats, as well as a communal garden for local people.
Celebrating 40 new council homes in Bermondsey
We recently celebrated completing 40 new council homes at Joyce Newman House in Bermondsey, at an event organised by Leathermarket Community Benefit Society.
Celebrating 17 new council homes in Camberwell
We recently held an event with Guildmore Ltd to welcome residents to the two new council blocks at Goschen Estate in Camberwell.
Your health updates
Been invited for an NHS lung health check? Book now
If you're aged 55 to 74 and registered as current or former smoker with your GP you should be invited for a lung health check. Even if you feel fine, you should go. The check can uncover problems early on, when they are more treatable.
Aged 50+? Book your COVID-19 autumn booster
If you're aged 50 or over, or meet other eligibility criteria, you can now book your COVID-19 booster vaccine.
You can also still get a first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine if you've not had one yet.
Get your flu vaccine if you're eligible
As well as COVID-19, flu is the other essential vaccine you may need this winter. Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself, friends and family from serious illness.
Polio vaccinations: protect your one to nine-year-old now
Polio virus has been found in London sewage. Children aged one to nine in London need to have the polio vaccine to get strong protection. Polio is a serious virus that can cause paralysis or even death. Vaccination is the only protection.
>> Get your one to four-year-old vaccinated by contacting your GP
Free health and wellbeing event in SE17 on 4 December
Come along to InSpire at The Crypt, St Peter’s Church from 2.30pm to 5.30pm. You can get:
- Information to improve your health and wellbeing
- COVID-19 and flu vaccinations (age 18+, you don’t need an NHS number or ID)
- A free lunch, and toiletries goodie bag.
>> Find out more about the health and wellbeing event in Walworth on 4 December
Your climate updates
Does your community need a food co-op?
In a food co-op members get quality groceries at affordable prices. Food co-ops are managed by members, who decide what to buy and help each other save up to 40% off their weekly food costs. There are no membership fees.
Get up to £40,000 to help address climate action or health inequalities in your community
Do it Now Now and the Impact on Urban Health are offering funding to local organisations in Southwark and Lambeth. They are looking to work with diverse-led organisations that work on climate, environment and health-related projects.
Free 1-2-1 support for your green business idea
Do you have an idea for a business with people, purpose or planet in mind? Developing your Green Economy Business is a full-time, two-week programme for over-50s and is free of charge if you live in London.
Add your festive event to our What’s On Diary for free promotion
Get free promotion for your winter, festive and Christmas events in our What’s On Guide. Our guide is already filling up with festive activities in the build up to the Christmas break. It’s simple to add your event, so that we can help to share your news with people in Southwark.
Book now: winter holiday clubs for 4 to 16-year-olds
If your child gets benefits-related free school meals they can join one of many winter holiday clubs in Southwark. The clubs run fun activities and healthy and free food will be available.
£3,000 bursary for young people to study at university
Karakusevic Carson Architects is offering a bursary worth up to £3,000 to Southwark residents who live near the Ledbury estate. You need to be 16-25 and planning to study architecture, design, engineering or law.
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