Southwark Council

A vibrant borough home to iconic landmarks, rich culture, green spaces, and a commitment to fairness and sustainability.

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🟠⚠ Amber heat-health alerts have been issued to the health systems across southern England until Tuesday 23 June, with yellow alerts covering the Midlands.

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In Refugee Week, two members of Southwark Council’s Executive have written to the Home Secretary to express deep concerns at the Government’s Reforming Asylum Support and Enforcing Family Returns proposals.

Cllr Rebecca Corn, Southwark Council’s Executive Member for Education and Care, said: “Children are children. Their welfare and best interests should never depend on their immigration status.

“We have a statutory duty to support children and young people, including care experienced young people, and to support them into adulthood.

“These proposals would reduce support for some of the most vulnerable in our communities and use immigration law to pull support away from some of the most vulnerable young people we look after, often at the very point they are trying to build an independent life. We are deeply concerned that they risk replacing a fundamental principle of protection based on a child's needs, with support based on their immigration status.

“We cannot stay silent and we are asking the Government to think again.”

Cllr David Watson, Southwark Council’s Executive Member for Community Safety and Engagement, said: “We believe people seeking safety should be treated with dignity, compassion and humanity.

“That is why we are deeply concerned by proposals that would reduce support for vulnerable families and young people, and by any suggestion that force could be used against children during immigration enforcement. These measures risk causing lasting harm to some of the most vulnerable members of our communities.

“Southwark will continue to stand alongside our faith groups, voluntary organisations and local communities in championing a borough where everyone is treated with fairness, respect and dignity.”

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Visit our Family Link webpage: https://t.co/6hkPDnzFOk

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This #LearningDisabilityWeek, we're highlighting the difference Family Link carers make to children and young people with disabilities and additional needs.

Family Link carers provide regular short breaks, helping young people enjoy new experiences while giving families valuable support.

Find out more:
📞 020 7525 5316
📧 [email protected]
🕸️ Click the link in the comments to visit our webpage 👇

#DoYouSeeMe #FamilyLink #LearningDisabilityWeek

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During major football tournaments, domestic abuse incidents can rise by up to 38%. In Southwark, support is always here.
If you or someone you know needs help right now:

📞 Women's Safety Alliance: 020 7232 0860
📞 National DA Helpline (24/7): 0808 2000 247
🆘 Emergency: 999. Can't speak? Press 55.

Abuse is never justified — regardless of the result.
#SaferSouthwark #WorldCup2026 #StandWithHer #VAWG

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🌿🚸 Clean Air Day – 18 June 🚸🌿

We’re celebrating our School Streets across Southwark! These timed closures help to improve safety, cut congestion and reduce pollution, and support greener, healthier school journeys 👣🚲

✅ There are currently 32 School Streets and we're rolling out more:
📍 Coming soon: Victory Primary, Ilderton Primary and Redriff Primary.

🗺️ Try our school active travel maps for safer routes: https://t.co/57aCqH798g

Through Streets for People we're creating a cleaner and greener Southwark, where it's easier and safer for everyone to walk, cycle and wheel, and with healthier air.

Find out more here: https://t.co/FokxRAIPdk

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@scizzle Hello, please do report here so the right team can sort this: https://t.co/uam3AJgt4L

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Visit the Shared Lives website: https://t.co/8FNMleU93T

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This #LearningDisabilityWeek, we're celebrating the power of inclusion, connection and community.

Shared Lives supports adults with learning disabilities and additional support needs to live independently, build confidence and enjoy meaningful relationships through support from approved carers.

Find out how you can make a difference through Shared Lives:

📞 01494 932 920
📧 [email protected]
🕸️ Click the link the comments to visit the website 👇

#DoYouSeeMe #SharedLives

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On the anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire, we remember the 72 people who died and their friends, families and loved ones who continue to seek justice.

We remember also the six people who died at Lakanal House in our borough in 2009, the people who were injured, and the lives that were changed forever.

Southwark Council is deeply aware of the responsibility we have on fire and building safety. We have taken action to make our council homes safe, and it continues to be the top priority of this administration.

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Date for your diary: help celebrate 30 years of the World Garden at Chumleigh Gardens, Burgess Park with activities next weekend on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June 🌿

On Saturday take part in family friendly events, listen to jazz in the garden, enjoy the photography exhibition about the history of the World Garden, and find out more about the different plants and their cultural importance to Southwark’s diverse communities.

On Sunday come along to enjoy world music, talks, walks, and help identify all the plants in the World Garden to celebrate the summer solstice.

The event is funded by Southwark Council’s Cultural Celebrations Fund. Find out more at https://t.co/wO5itjVTnO

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Head down to Dog Kennel Hill on Saturday 20 June to celebrate the summer solstice with a FREE, day-long music festival.

Féte de la Musique will take place from 2pm to 10pm at Dog Kennel Hill Wood and Adventure Playground, SE22 8AA..

Presented by DKHAP, Suena Bien and Friends of DKH Wood, this family-friendly event blends the magic of midsummer with the global folk spirit of the community.

Drop in for hands-on craft and art workshops, then stay for live performances plus delicious food. As dusk falls, join our special Bat Walk in the woods for a memorable end to the day.

All funds raised will support the playground and help spotlight the vital work of Friends of DKH Wood and other local charities.

The event is proudly funded by the council's Cultural Celebrations Fund 2026.

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We're proud to be a Borough of Sanctuary and to support local organisations like the Southwark Refugee Communities Forum. As part of Refugee Week 2026 (15 to 21 June) The Forum is organising a series of community events under the theme 'Courage'.

This includes:

🧕🏼 A Women's Wellbeing Day on Thursday 18 June from 10am to 2pm at 29 Peckham Road, SE5 8UA

⚽ A Football Tournament and lunch on Saturday 20 June at the Burgess Park football pitch on Albany Road, SE5 7JW from 11am to 2pm

🎉 A Community Celebration event on Saturday 27 June, from 11am to 4pm, at 29 Peckham Road, SE5 8UA

If you would like to attend the Wellbeing Day or take part in the football tournament please contact the Forum. You can visit the website at https://t.co/uogrwOIKvZ

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This #CarersWeek, we're celebrating people who support young people as they take their next steps into adulthood. 💙

"She was very welcoming. I felt like I had a loving person there, who I could go to if I needed anything." - Sofia

Watch Sofia and host Fola share their Supported Lodgings story and find out how you could help a young person thrive: https://t.co/uZwwg2pSfH

#CarersWeek2026 #BuildingCarerFriendlyCommunities

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Southwark Council has issued a statement in the wake of the murder of a man in Bermondsey yesterday.

Text reads:

Cllr David Watson, Executive Member for Community Safety and Engagement, said: “I'm shocked and saddened to hear about the death of one of our residents and our thoughts are with his family, friends and loved ones.

“Police have launched a murder investigation and if you have information, or CCTV or doorbell camera footage that could help, please contact them."

Anyone with information or footage can contact 101, quoting CAD 5315/10JUN26, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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🚲 Build confidence, skills and have fun on two wheels this Bike Week!

Take part in free family cycle training sessions at Burgess Park every Saturday 👇

🕒 From 10am and 12.30pm.

✅ Bikes & helmets provided (or bring your own)
✅ Suitable for all ages and abilities.

🚴 Delivered by expert instructors from UpCycleLDN

🔔 Spaces are limited—book now: https://t.co/PQfzPor2wf