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From Canada Water to Camberwell, we have some of the best town centres in London.
Each has its own special flavour. Bermondsey’s strong sense of community. Elephant & Castle and Walworth’s mix of new and old. Peckham’s vibrancy of culture and life.
We’ve backed them all, from renewing the marketplace at The Blue in Bermondsey; to delivering a new park and library at Elephant, to the beautiful upgrade to the boardwalk and dock at Canada Water. We’ve also invested over £1.4 million through our Thriving High Streets Fund.
But we know we can do more – and that’s why this week we agreed to adopt action plans for each of our much-loved main five town centres.
Each plan sets out what local people and businesses have told us that they want to see improved, and what we will do. Each will be different because every town centre is unique.
For example, our Peckham action plan will include a new approach to town centre cleanliness, local murals on Rye Lane, and completely renewed public squares outside the library and Rye Lane station.
At Elephant & Castle and Walworth we are upgrading the Tube station and East Street market, and The Blue will see a brand new multi-arts centre.
Most importantly of all, every plan will be led by local people and business. Because no one knows better than you what you need from your high streets and in your community.
Cllr Kieron Williams
Leader of Southwark Council
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 Council homes in Southwark
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We're proposing changes to our Housing Allocations Scheme to help make sure council homes go to people who need them most. You can have your say now.
We want to hear what young people in Southwark think about youth centre activities, and what type of programmes and resources they would like available at youth clubs. If you're a young person, fill in our survey by Sunday 16 March. If you're not, please share the link with any young people you know. It takes five minutes to complete, and you could win a £50 gift voucher.
We’ve promised to establish a modern centre for Black African and Caribbean elders, run by and for the community. Have your say on what services and activities the new centre should offer. You can help the next phase of this project, complete survey before 30 April 2025.
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 A young person pointing at an apple
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Sign up to stop smoking support between 10 and 23 March for National No Smoking Day. Download the Southwark BetterPoints app today and earn rewards of up to £50 for quitting smoking.
Everyone needs a little help and guidance now and again. We've got everything you need to make family life that little bit easier. We offer activities for parents and children, peer support for all parents including fathers and co-parents, and more.
Look after your wellbeing with a blood pressure check, advice on being a healthy weight, diabetes, cancer screening, alcohol consumption, stop smoking and mental health. Upcoming dates include:
- 19 March, Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, SE16
- 22 March, Cossall Estate, SE15
- 28 March, London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, SE1 (cancer awareness event)
- 29 March, Peckham Library, SE15 (hair loss and cancer treatment event for people with Afro textured hair)
- 31 March, Salud y bienestar Comunidad Latina, SE17
If you're pregnant or have children aged under the age of five (until 31 August), you may be eligible for vouchers if you get Universal Credit, Healthy Start, are on a low income or have no recourse to public funds (NRPF) for example as a refugee or asylum seeker.
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 A happy Library of Things borrower with a rented Karcher carpet cleaner
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You can get free advice from the Energy Advice Centre, including how to make green upgrades to your home. They can also advise on changes you can make to save energy around your home.
Southwark Community Energy Fund gives grants to local schools, faith groups and community groups for green energy projects. This could be through building upgrades or green technology like solar panels or heat pumps. It could also be for workshops or training to help tackle fuel poverty. The fund is intended for community buildings and is not available for private residential properties. The application window will close on 6 April 2025.
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 A woman looking through a rail of pre-loved clothing
If you play the National Lottery you can get in to the museum in SE16 for free if you use the code THANKS2U when booking in advance. You'll need to provide proof of purchase of a National Lottery ticket.
Join a one-day mobile recycling event at Pelier Park on Saturday 29 March from 10am to 2pm. You can swap your unwanted items for something new or drop off household items you haven't been able to take to the recycling centre.
Do you want to improve your English language skills? Join our classes to learn skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing English, giving you the confidence you need in daily life and work.
You can get 15 or 30 hours of free childcare from April, if you're an eligible working parent with a child aged 9 months to 4 years. Check you’re eligible and apply for your childcare hours.
Market Peckham is a professional workspace for individuals and small local businesses. It has seven floors of places to work, meet, exercise and socialise. Book a tour today.
Are you a young person aged 11 to 19 years with a passion for photography or just enjoy taking photos? Share a compelling photo of Southwark from your perspective for a chance to win a £50 prize for you or £200 towards your youth project, and have your work displayed in Southwark.
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