London Borough of Southwark

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25/09/2026

Are you expecting a baby or navigating life as a parent?

Parenthood can bring incredible highs, but it can also feel overwhelming at times.

Whether you're feeling anxious, stressed or simply need someone to talk to, we offer a range of mental health and emotional wellbeing support for parents and families 💜

Find out more by clicking the first link in the comments 👇

24/09/2026

Free school uniforms for thousands of pupils in Southwark!

Over the summer we've been working with charities Donate to Educate and PECAN to deliver over 7,000 items of school uniform to children in the borough who receive free school meals.

The uniforms are excess stock from major retailers which would otherwise been thrown out. Giving these uniforms a second life is part of our priority to create an affordable, safe, and green borough.

Looking ahead, we're exploring plans for a sustainable borough-wide approach to school uniform reuse.

Councillor Recbecca Corn, Executive Member for Education and Care, spoke with families who are benefitting from the scheme, and the volunteers who have worked hard to make this happen.

24/09/2026

🚨 Southwark Council and Veolia - UK urge residents not to bin batteries, gas canisters and electrical items.

These items can start fires when crushed in collection vehicles or at the treatment facilities.

You can take these items to the Southwark Reuse and Recycling Centre.
🔋 Batteries and vapes can also be taken to recycling drop off points.
🔌 Electrical items can also be taken to waste electrical and electronic banks across the borough.

Find your nearest recycling point - link in the comments!

We know the recent temporary closure of Rye Lane for emergency safety works was difficult for many local businesses.Trad...
23/09/2026

We know the recent temporary closure of Rye Lane for emergency safety works was difficult for many local businesses.

Traders have told us that fewer people are visiting the area and that this is affecting trade. We want businesses to know that we are listening, we understand these concerns, and we are working with traders to provide support and explore longer-term solutions.

Measures currently being taken forward include:

• Business rates support for eligible businesses affected by the two-week closure
• Reviewing loading arrangements where this can be done safely and without affecting bus services or public safety
• More regular engagement and support from our Town Centre team

Rye Lane's shops, cafés, restaurants, market stalls and independent businesses are at the heart of our community. They help make Peckham a vibrant, diverse and welcoming place, and we remain committed to supporting them.

If you need help or have questions relating to Rye Lane, please contact: [email protected]

Thank you to all the businesses that continue to serve our community.

You can read our full letter to local businesses in the first comment.

🏠 Our 2026 Housing Annual Report is here!It shows you how we performed during 2025/26 – where we’ve made progress and wh...
23/09/2026

🏠 Our 2026 Housing Annual Report is here!

It shows you how we performed during 2025/26 – where we’ve made progress and where we still need to do better.

We’re working to be a good landlord, and over the past year, we’ve continued to:

✅ invest in the safety and quality of our homes
✅ complete more than 100,000 repairs
✅ hand over 333 new council homes
✅ help 950 households avoid homelessness

❗ But the report is also clear about where our performance needs to improve and the areas where we know residents expect better from us.

We’ll continue building on the progress made, while tackling the housing crisis and improving the housing services residents rely on every day.

See the first comment below to take a look inside the report.

Council Assembly takes place this evening at 7pm, focusing on making Southwark more affordable, safer and greener! We wi...
23/09/2026

Council Assembly takes place this evening at 7pm, focusing on making Southwark more affordable, safer and greener!

We will have:
• public question time
• members' question time
• motions

You can watch the meeting live via our YouTube channel, where it will also be uploaded in full once the meeting is complete.

See the agenda and link to our channel in the comments below.

“Mummy and Daddy can’t care for me right now… but I know someone is on their way. 💛”Sometimes, families face challenging...
21/09/2026

“Mummy and Daddy can’t care for me right now… but I know someone is on their way. 💛”

Sometimes, families face challenging circumstances that mean they’re unable to care for their children themselves. At these times, a foster carer can provide a child with the safety, stability and love they need, while supporting their connection with their birth family.

Could that someone be you?

Fostering with Southwark comes with a range of benefits, including:
• £400–£570+ per week for each child you care for
• 100% council tax discount
• A warm and supportive fostering community
• And, most importantly, the fulfilment of changing a child’s life

Join us for our next Fostering Discovery Hour, online, this Wednesday at 5.30pm. Come along to ask questions and find out more about becoming a foster carer.

Click the link in the comments to discover more in-person and online sessions 👇

Last Saturday, over 900 people visited the Veolia - UK recycling facility right here in Southwark! They got a behind-the...
20/09/2026

Last Saturday, over 900 people visited the Veolia - UK recycling facility right here in Southwark!

They got a behind-the-scenes look at what happens to recycling and general waste after it's been collected and learned more about sustainability from Southwark Council teams and Recycling Champion volunteers.

Couldn't attend? Sign up for a monthly community tour in the comments.

What an incredible achievement for Southwark Sports Bowls & Social Club! 🙌🏼 Out of 116 clubs across Surrey, this communi...
19/09/2026

What an incredible achievement for Southwark Sports Bowls & Social Club! 🙌🏼

Out of 116 clubs across Surrey, this community-led club battled all the way to the Surrey Area Championship Finals, earning recognition for their determination, resilience and team spirit.

While they narrowly missed the title, reaching Finals Day is a remarkable success and a testament to the dedication of their players, volunteers and supporters.

Congratulations to everyone involved! 🎉

Interested in giving bowls a try? New members of all abilities are always welcome. Link in comments!

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