Latest news
New weekly food and garden waste collections
25 August 2010
A pilot scheme to recycle food waste is to get underway in parts of Southwark
Great result for GCSE students in Southwark
With the majority of GCSE (and equivalent) results now in, Southwark schools and academies are reporting the biggest improvement in the history of the borough.
25 August 2010
Best in London award for crucial census preparation
Southwark Council has been recognised as the first and only authority in the capital to have a gold quality list of all the addresses – residential and commercial – in the borough for the 2011 census.
19 August 2010
Council plan to publish spending over £500
Southwark Council will begin publishing all spending on goods and services over £500 in September.
19 August 2010
What are your special memories of Dulwich swimming baths?
Since 25 June 1892 the baths at Dulwich have served the community. This is your opportunity to share your experience and become a part of its history.
16 August 2010
More Sports and fitness news.
Line-up confirmed for The Mix 2010
This year’s Mix is to be held at Burgess Park on 14 August 2010.
9 August 2010
Transforming Burgess Park
We're already making changes to the plans for the regeneration of Burgess Park following feedback from residents and can do so up until the plan is agreed.
20 July 2010
More Regeneration news.
Living with urban foxes
Southwark Council offers practical advice on how to avoid contact with foxes and how you can deter them.
19 July 2010
More Environment news.
Southwark Council publishes online fire risk register
Residents in Southwark now have access to an online register of fire risk reports.
15 July 2010
More Housing news.
London Youth Games 2010
Team Southwark was named the most improved borough at the London Youth Games 2010 and received a trophy from Olympic gold medallist, Christine Ohuruogu.
13 July 2010
More Leisure and culture news.
Art for Lakanal fire anniversary
Ahead of the one year anniversary of the Lakanal fire we have worked with residents and the South London Gallery to produce a huge commemorative art piece to hang on the fencing of Lakanal.
2 July 2010
More Emergencies news.
Independent travel training
The first step to independence is a big one for any young person but it is often much harder for those with physical disabilities and special educational needs.
28 June 2010
Commitment to creating a fairer Southwark
The Leader of Southwark Council, Cllr Peter John, has set out Southwark’s vision of a cooperative council.
16 June 2010
Carers' Week (14 to 18 June)
The council directly supports carers and funds a range of carer services in the community.
11 June 2010
Radio 4’s Justin Webb
BBC Radio 4’s Today programme presenter Justin Webb first moved to Southwark over a decade ago and loves the variety of life in the borough.
4 June 2010
More In my area news.
Get volunteering
Volunteers Week is a national event, held every year from 1 to 7 June, to raise awareness for volunteering across the UK.
1 June 2010
More Advice and benefits news.
New Mayor of Southwark elected
Cllr Tayo Situ was elected Mayor of Southwark at the Annual Meeting of Council Assembly on 19 May 2010.
25 May 2010
Rumble in the jumble
The jumble sale is taking place as part of the Bermondsey and Rotherhithe Carnival. Sell your unwanted items or pick up a bargain!
13 May 2010
More What's on news.
Civic Awards for Southwark residents
More than thirty Southwark residents and community groups received Civic Awards for their work to make Southwark a better place to work and live.
11 May 2010
Recipe for success
BBC1's Masterchef star Gregg Wallace was born and bred in Southwark and recently opened a new south London restaurant Wallace & Co.
20 March 2010
More Council news news.
