The Shard to mark remembrance Sunday in Southwark

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The Shard will commemorate Remembrance Sunday for the first time this weekend in Southwark, joining national tributes to honour fallen service members. The display, which is intended to provide Londoners with a moment of contemplation on Remembrance

£11m Southwark deal secures Student Tower approval

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New student accommodation towers have been approved with an £11 million payment-in-lieu to Southwark Council, marking a major urban development deal. Plans to construct a new pupil casing complex at Coburg House, 63- 67 Newington Causeway, ranging

Southwark gets £728 more funding per head than Croydon

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – New data reveals Southwark receives £728 more in funding per resident than Croydon, sparking debate over regional inequality and council resources. Politicians in Croydon claim that an unjust backing structure that favors nearby communities like Lambeth and

Ex-Southwark Labour Chair Kath Whittam joins Greens

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Former Southwark Labour chair Kath Whittam defects to the Green Party after leaving Labour amid turmoil over the local leadership election. Following Southwark Labour’s turbulent leadership election, which saw the party switch three leaders in a single

Lewis Macleod charged with manslaughter in Southwark

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Lewis Macleod has been charged with manslaughter following a fatal attack in Southwark, London, as police continue their investigation. Today, October 13, Lewis Macleod, 36, of Hadleigh Road, Sunderland, made an appearance at Inner London Crown Court.

New Southwark Council homes open in Camberwell

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Residents have moved into a new Southwark Council housing block of 13 flats on Sedgemoor Place in Camberwell, boosting affordable home options. There are a variety of one, two, and three-bedroom apartments with balconies in the low-rise

Southwark probes ten years of major works spending

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has announced a sweeping review of every major works project completed in the past decade to assess spending, performance and accountability. After plans to renovate existing buildings and add 44 new rooftop apartments were shelved

Southwark responds to scandal with project reviews

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has pledged to review all major works projects from the past decade following a scandal over estate repairs discussed this week. Residents of Rotherhithe’s Chilton Grove Estate have been living in uncertainty for years after

Southwark leaseholders gain service charge access

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has introduced online access for leaseholders and freeholders to view detailed breakdowns of their service charges, boosting transparency. Leaseholders could already request an itemized breakdown of all service charges, but doing so required completing a

British Heart Foundation opens shop in Southwark

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – The British Heart Foundation opened its latest store at Surrey Quays Shopping Centre in Southwark on October 7, expanding its retail network. To raise money for important cardiac research, the store will sell books, entertainment, bric-a-brac, men’s

Southwark playgrounds to receive £300,000 upgrade

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Liberal Democrats commit £300,000 to upgrade 30 playgrounds after three were listed among the ‘saddest’ in London, aiming to improve facilities. The playgrounds on the Kirby Estate, the Rouel Road Estate, and the Abbeyfield Estate were

Southwark Council writes off £659,000 in rent debt

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has approved the write-off of more than £659,000 in commercial rent debt after cabinet approval, easing pressure on local businesses. The write-off of £659,432.56 for five outstanding debts held in the Commercial Property Holding Account,

Man in 20s critical after fall from Southwark building

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A man in his 20s is fighting for his life after falling from the third floor of a building in Southwark, emergency services confirmed. On September 14, at 3.45 a.m., officers were called to Camberwell aRoad in

Southwark Council approves £5m Old Kent Road funding

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council has approved £5m in Section 106 funding from Old Kent Road developments, supporting local infrastructure and community projects. When developments are approved, local authorities and developers enter into legal agreements known as Section 106 agreements,

Southwark Council to divest pension from Israel arms

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council confirmed it will withdraw pension fund investments from companies supplying arms to Israel, citing ethical concerns. The decision, according to Council chairwoman Sarah King, was adopted in response to “the horrifying scenes of suffering, death,

Elephant and Castle to get 1,434 new student rooms 

Southwark (Parliament News) – Southwark councillors have approved plans for 1,434 student rooms next to Elephant and Castle station, marking a major boost for local accommodation.  According to London & Regional Properties Ltd.’s plans, student housing will be constructed in two tower

Southwark hires security for night patrol crackdown

Southwark (Parliament Politics Magazine) – Southwark Council launches night-time patrols with private security firms to tackle anti-social behaviour and improve safety across the borough. Squads of about 10 uniformed officers will be sent to areas of the borough with the highest rates