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New funding for our neighbourhoods |
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When landowners build homes and commercial spaces in Southwark, it’s vital they bring benefits to our community.
From local community food projects to new pedestrian crossings, a perhaps surprising number of good things in our borough are funded wholly or in part through contributions from developers.
We charge them something called Community Infrastructure Levy. All of this goes back into our borough, a lot on big projects like major improvements to Elephant & Castle station. A good slice also goes to local community projects.
And I’m very pleased to announce that we’ve just allocated a new round of neighbourhood funding from the levy - more than £5 million – that will make a real difference to our communities.
This funding includes £1 million to improve sports facilities at Marlborough Sports Garden in Bankside and up to £728,000 towards a new community hub for youth programmes at Leyton Square.
It will provide £200,000 for investment in environmental work at the Albion Channel, Rotherhithe and up to £50,000 for solar panels at council homes at Falcon Point, saving energy and helping residents to reduce their electricity bills.
Meanwhile, the Bede Centre – an important Southwark charity – will receive up to £200,000 for investment in their building to provide an enhanced service to the local community around domestic violence support. You can read a full list of all 22 projects.
We will announce more neighbourhood funding in the months to come and for as long as developers build in Southwark, we will keep ensuring that they bring benefits to our communities.
Cllr Kieron Williams
Leader of Southwark Council
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 The Leader of Southwark Council campaigning for #Back the Bakerloo
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Imagine getting from Old Kent Road to Oxford Circus in 13 minutes. The Bakerloo line extension would support over 100,000 new homes in London and take over 20,000 cars off the road. Pledge your support today.
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What's on in Southwark this spring |
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 Ada Salter garden at Southwark Park
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Designed by Ada Salter, social reformer and the first female Mayor in London, the garden in Southwark Park was named in honour after her death. After three years of works, we have replaced the leaning pillars to match the original pergolas and lakeside wall.
The Big Lunch is the UK's annual get-together for neighbours and communities, with everyone coming together for a few hours of friendship, food and fun on 7 and 8 June 2025. If you'd like to join in with a street party, apply by 28 April 2025.
We're hosting information sessions about the benefits of becoming a foster carer. The drop-ins can give you key insights into the process, support available, and how you can positively impact children's lives. You can also speak to a member of the team.
To mark the start of summer we're planning a weekend celebrating Streets for People on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June. Over the weekend residents, communities and businesses will come together to enjoy their streets for socialising and play. As part of this we're encouraging residents to temporarily close their street to traffic to host a Play Street. Apply by Sunday 25 May.
Get ready for a day filled with fun, music, and creativity! The OneHub Youth Festival is the place to be for all young people of Southwark looking to have a blast. Join us for live performances, interactive workshops, and delicious food. Meet new friends, showcase your talents, and make memories that will last a lifetime - grab your free ticket today!
Whether you're experiencing symptoms, curious about treatments, or just want to learn more, Dr Haitham Hamoda will be online to help from 6pm, Tuesday 29 April.
The Southwark Policing Oversight Board works to improve trust and communication between the police and the community.
Join them at their next meeting on Tuesday 29 April, from 6pm to 8pm at Walworth Town Hall, SE17.
This meeting’s theme is engagement and you will have the chance to pose questions about that subject on the night, or email them to policingoversight@southwark.gov.uk before.
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Useful info: spring cleaning, recycling, preventing crime |
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 Carpet cleaner
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You can rent top quality cleaning equipment at any of our three Library of Things sites. This includes carpet cleaners, wet and dry vacuums, pressure washers and steamers. East Dulwich and Elephant and Castle opened recently (in addition to Canada Water). Reserve online and pick up at one of our sites.
Our new post-16 prospectus will help pupils currently in Year 11 and 12 to decide their next steps for Year 12 and 13. Whether you want to do A-Levels, a technical or professional course, start an apprenticeship or take up a traineeship, there is something in Southwark for you.
Don't put clothes in the bin where they will sadly go to waste. Simply recycle them at your local textile recycling bank. Recycling and reusing clothes is good for the environment, saving water, energy and materials. Find your local textile recycling bank - bring it, don't bin it!
Make sure your phone can be identified if it's stolen. Find your IMEI number by dialling *#06# on your phone and keep a written note of it. If your phone is stolen, report the number to your mobile provider to stop it being used.
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.
Next week is Reusable Nappies Week; did you know the council offers a free reusable nappy trial pack to all Southwark residents with children aged three and younger? Find out more via the link above.
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Stay healthy at home and abroad this spring |
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 Family boarding plane
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Planning for your summer holiday, a Hajj or Umrah pilgrimage? It's important to check you and your children are up to date with all routine NHS vaccinations before travelling overseas. You may also need other additional vaccines to visit certain countries and regions.
Most people get a negative result. Anyone diagnosed with HIV can get free treatment and support. The sooner you know, the sooner you can get treatment and avoid passing the virus on. Testing is quick, easy and confidential.
Booster vaccines are now available. People who are eligible are residents in a care home for older people, those 75 years and over, or aged six month or over and immune suppressed. The NHS will contact you about getting your vaccine.
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:
• 28 April, Salud y bienestar Comunidad Latina, SE17
• 29 April, Thomas Calton Centre, SE15
• 1 May, Ladies of Virtue Outreach CIC, SE15
• 7 May, The Outside Project – LGBTIQ+ Centre and Shelter, SE1
• 12 May, Albrighton Community Centre SE22
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