Looking after our mental and physical wellbeing doesn't have to be complicated. Give the five ways to wellbeing a go: 👉 Connect with others 🏃 Be active 🌳 Take notice of the world around you 📚 Keep learning 🎁 Give back to your community www.southwark.gov.uk/public-healt...

Have your say and help shape the future of Peckham Square. The six shortlisted designs for the Hope in The Square commission will be on display in Peckham Square this week and we want your feedback. Find out more nla.london/news/hope-in...

Got an issue at work? We're partnering with @southwarklawcentre.bsky.social and Citizens Advice Southwark to help people in the borough access free and confidential support for employment problems. Find information and advice on our website. www.southwark.gov.uk/employment-r...

Southwark Remembers 2025 - the public are invited to both official services ( 9 and 11 November) www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/so...

Escape to your library 🌟 We have 12 brilliant libraries in Southwark, which welcome around 1.6 million visits each year. There’s more happening than you might think... workshops, author talks, storytime sessions and exhibitions all coming up this autumn. www.southwark.gov.uk/culture-and-...

Have you got an idea for community event? The Cultural Celebrations Fund will support a programme of outdoor events which promote community cohesion and support thriving neighbourhoods between 01/04/26 and 31/03/27. Find out more - apply by noon on 12 November www.southwark.gov.uk/community-en...

Discover something new with Southwark Adult Learning this autumn There's a whole range of exciting Saturday courses at Thomas Calton Centre, SE15 www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-...

Explore one of south-east London’s most magical green spaces with a morning or afternoon session of free nature-inspired activities at Nunhead Cemetery, led by the Secret Adventurers Club, on Saturday 1 November. www.secretadventurersclub.com/one-off-events

The Culture Together Grants Fund is open! The fund supports Southwark’s arts and culture organisations to deliver sustainable, inclusive and equitable activities across the borough Find out more and apply by 23 November www.southwark.gov.uk/community-en...

Southwark Council has approved the planning application for Snowsfields Quarter, a cluster of buildings in the SC1 life sciences district near London Bridge🏙 The decision means £2.7 million in planning obligations will be paid by developers in the local area💡 www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/gr...

You deserve fair pay at work! 💸 On sick leave? You’re still protected 💊 Got a worry at work? We’re partnering with Citizens Advice Southwark and Southwark Law Centre to help you access free advice Find help and support www.southwark.gov.uk/about-counci...

Happy Diwali to all who are celebrating across Southwark and around the globe Wishing you happiness, prosperity and joy!

Appleby Blue Almshouse is an amazing home for older people in the heart of Bermondsey 🏆 And we're delighted it's now won the UK's top architecture award - the RIBA Stirling Prize 2025. 1/2

Putting batteries in your household bin can cause serious fires in sorting facilities and vehicles. Keep everyone safe by recycling right. Check the map to find your closest drop-off point - it’s quick, easy, and helps protect Southwark. www.recyclenow.com/recycling-lo...

Today our Leader Sarah King spoke at Westminster to MPs about how critical council homes are to millions of people – but how the system is currently broken, and urgent measures are needed. Here she is speaking to the Housing, Communities and Local Government (HCLG) Committee at Portcullis House.

It’s Cycle To School Week! Why not leave the car at home and cycle with the family to and from school instead? We offer free family and kids cycle skills training for all ages and abilities, including sessions for women and girls at Burgess Park. www.southwark.gov.uk/parking-stre...

Today, Cllr John Batteson, Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Jobs and Business, and Get Living reached an important agreement allowing Castle Square traders to return to their units, a positive step forward for our local business community. www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/ca...

This World Mental Health Day discover how reading can support your wellbeing. The Reading Well scheme offers recommended books to support your mental health. All books in the scheme can be borrowed for free from any of our libraries. Find out more readingagency.org.uk/get-reading/...

📣 Leaseholders and freeholders in Southwark can now see their service charge information online – with the first service of its kind in England. It’s part of our work to be a good landlord. Log in to MySouthwark to see the full breakdown of your service charges. southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/ne...

The Culture Together Grants Fund is open! The fund supports Southwark’s arts and culture organisations to deliver sustainable, inclusive and equitable activities across the borough Find out more and apply by 23 November www.southwark.gov.uk/community-en...

Register now for Octobre Rose - Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday 18 October, from 10am at Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15 Expect Afrobeat dance, advice on checking your breasts, a healthy cake sale, cancer awareness advice and more! Sign up today www.eventbrite.com/e/octobre-ro...

Message from Southwark Council Leader Sarah King following today’s Manchester synagogue attack. To report an emergency hate crime call 999. For non-emergency related incident call 101 or visit the Metropolitan Police website for more information www.met.police.uk

Join us for a Fostering Coffee Date at Canada Water Library on 6 October, from 5.30pm Whether you're a seasoned foster parent or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with others who understand the joys and challenges www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fostering-...

🏘️ We are starting the UK’s biggest survey of council homes in Southwark. This is part of our work to become a good landlord which includes a £250m investment in council homes.   More details www.southwark.gov.uk/housing/majo...

Have you got an idea for creating a healthier community for people in Peckham? The THINC Fund was created so that local people can shape how charitable money is spent in the area Find out more about the fund and how to apply before 13 October engage.southwark.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...

Say hello to Southwark’s newly named food waste collection vehicles! Children from Southwark submitted the names and Councillor McAsh drew the winners at the Veolia Wonder Day event. And the winners are… 🥁🥁 Basil, Trevor, Chompy, Mr Eat-a-Lot, Chewball, Tummytron, and Greedy Gizmo!

Come together this International Day of Older People on 1 October Celebrate belonging with music, speed friendship, assisted cycle rides, refreshments, and more! From noon to 2.30pm, Una Marsden Library, 62 Thurlow Street, SE17

Last week Southwark released over £5 million for the delivery of the new Bakerloop bus service 💷 The funding comes from developer contributions in the Old Kent Road area, now reinvested into community transport infrastructure through the new bus route 🚌

This Sexual Health Week (15 - 21 September) make sure you're getting the correct information about local services so you can make the right choices for yourself You can get free contraception, HIV testing, PrEP medication (to protect you from HIV) and more locally findsexualhealth.org.uk

Action to divest the Southwark Pension Fund from conflict and genocide - statement from Southwark Council. For full details of the four actions the council will take please find out more via the link below. www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/ac...

Places still available for Southwark Adult Learning courses at Thomas Calton Centre Gain some basic sewing skills or try some exciting new fashion and soft furnishing projects Upcycle, restyle or repair your pre-loved garments into something fabulous www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-...

Southwark stands together: statement in response to planned march in London tomorrow, which is due to start in the borough www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/so...

Fitness and wellbeing courses for adults in the heart of Peckham ❤️ Yoga, Pilates, Ballet, Zumba - something for everyone 👍 Places still available with Southwark Adult Learning autumn '25 – enrol now ⭐ www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-...

Are you one of the 460,000 Londoners who has completed online free suicide prevention training since the Mayor of London launched #ZeroSuicideLDN in 2019? Help us share the campaign and encourage more Londoners to join us. We can all help save a life. thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio...

Happy #EmergencyServicesDay A big thank you to all the emergency services staff across Southwark - your dedication keeps our communities safe #999Day

Our Neighbourhood Fund is now open – £3.3 million available for local projects Apply today or find out more via a support session www.southwark.gov.uk/community-en...

The national emergency alert system will be tested on Sunday (7 September) at 3pm Your mobile or tablet will make a loud siren-like sound for about 10 seconds, even on silent If you have a concealed mobile for reasons such as domestic abuse you can opt out www.gov.uk/government/n...

Join us on Tuesday 16 September, 2 to 6pm at Nursery Row Park for a Community Safety Engagement Day. -Police -Wardens -New night patrols -Support services Part of the North Walworth area-based plan to tackle antisocial behaviour & crime. Your voice matters – come along! #SaferSouthwark

Gonorrhoea is one of most common sexually transmitted infections in Southwark If you're a man who's gay, bisexual, or has sex with other men you can now get protected with a vaccine It's available at local sexual health clinics findsexualhealth.org.uk/gonorrhoea-v...

The national emergency alert system will be tested at 3pm on 7 September Your mobile or tablet will make a loud siren-like sound for about 10 seconds, even on silent If you have a concealed mobile for reasons such as domestic abuse you can opt out www.gov.uk/government/n...

Bermondsey Carnival is back on bank holiday Monday (25 August) A day of music, fun and community spirit at Southwark Park from 1pm Supported by Southwark Culture Celebrations Fund www.bermondseycarnival.com

Join Southwark Leisure at Southwark Park Sports and Athletics Centre for a family fun day on 30 August From inflatables and face painting to activities and games, there’s something for all ages to enjoy The best part? It's free! #LoveSouthwark southwarkleisure.co.uk/move-games-f...

Congratulations to students across the borough collecting their GCSE results today Some happy faces at St Thomas the Apostle College this morning If you need help and advice www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-...

Some children are eligible for free healthy secondary school meals. You'll need to find out about eligibility and then apply through your child's school www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-...

Name one of Veolia's food waste vehicles The theme is Trashformers - heroic characters on a mission to collect food waste and save the planet Any primary school age child living in Southwark can enter by 29 August and there are prizes to be won forms.gle/dhG3L4tE2BaN...

We all #LoveSouthwark, so why not share that love? If you're organising a show, fete, exhibition or similar taking a few minutes to list your event means everyone from across the borough will be able to join in www.southwark.gov.uk/southwark-pr...

😎 It's the middle of August and another hot spell 🌳 Our parks and open spaces across Southwark are for everyone so please treat with respect ❤️ Be nice to other people too; a little consideration goes a long way 🙂 We hope you all have a great weekend!

📣 Southwark residents, your voice matters! We want to hear your views on your local neighbourhood. 💬 What’s working? 💬 What needs improving? 💬 What do you want to see in your area? 📋Take the survey now: bit.ly/45ysF69 #LoveSouthwark

On 6 Aug our Community Safety and Environmental Services team ran an Action Day in Tooley Street & London Bridge. ✅ 50 panic alarms given to women ✅ 30+ anti-spiking kits to venues ✅ Street cleaning, graffiti removal, fly-tipping clearance

⭐ The best of luck to everyone receiving their A-Level results across Southwark today 😎 If you're not sure what to do next, there's help and advice whatever the situation www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-...