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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Happy Pancake Day! 🥞 Reduce food waste by measuring ingredients carefully to make only what you'll eat 🍽️ you can also use overripe bananas in your batter 🍌 Don’t forget that your food waste caddy loves eggshells and banana peels, it’s a match made in the kitchen ❤️

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Ramadan Mubarak to Muslims across Southwark, the UK and worldwide. May this sacred time be a period of reflection, joy, and happiness for all.

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Join us for the launch of the Southwark Council Older People's Housing Strategy Friends, family and carers welcome Monday 23 February, 2pm to 3.30pm, Appleby Blue Almshouse, SE16 engage.southwark.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Over the last year, we've been investing in local organisations, working to keep our borough greener - with over 56,600 volunteer hours done through funded biodiversity partnerships. Read our annual Biodiversity Report below. You’re invested. So are we. www.southwark.gov.uk/culture-and-...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Southwark Council has raised serious concerns over the Government’s proposed asylum and “earned settlement” reforms. Read the full story below www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2026/co...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

We're celebrating a major milestone in National Apprenticeship Week 2026. We've now supported over 2,000 Southwark residents and employers to access apprenticeships – this equates to around 500 people entering apprenticeships each year on average since 2022. www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2026/so...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

We want your help to shape how Southwark supports unpaid carers. We want to hear about your experiences at two focus groups on 24 February at the Harriet Hardy Community Centre, SE5. You can also share your thoughts via an online session on 25 February at 7pm. Find out more bit.ly/CarersConnec...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

This week we gave approval for land at New James Court, Scylla Road to be used for the borough’s first community-led housing pilot scheme. This project will deliver 12 affordable homes, replacing 27 garages. Find out more via the link below. www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2026/so...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Southwark Council will be holding local elections on Thursday 7 May 2026. This is the opportunity for you to have your say on how the council is run over the next four years. Find out how to register to vote, apply for a postal vote and more below. www.southwark.gov.uk/about-counci...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

We want decent homes, and we know how important good repairs are for our tenants. Our newly-published Better Repairs Plan sets out real improvements so repairs are done on time and right first time. www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2026/so...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

It's our February Cabinet meeting this afternoon - and you can watch live now via the link below. Our Better Repairs Plan, part of our work to become a good landlord, is one of the reports being considered. www.youtube.com/live/hJdxpua...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

February is LGBT+ History Month, and to celebrate Southwark's libraries are holding some special events. On 4 February join award-winning poet Remi Graves at the John Harvard Library from 5.30pm to 7pm for talks and readings about their anthology 'Coal'. www.southwark.gov.uk/southwark-pr...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

The Frost Fair is returning this Saturday (31/01/26) Between 1605 and 1814 the Thames froze over 24 times, allowing locals to take to the ice for frost fairs, rich with markets, food and fun! Now Bankside has reinvented the Frost Fair for the 21st century... banksidelondon.co.uk/frost-fair-2...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Did you know the Old Kent Road Area Action Plan includes proposals for a wild swimming area? 🏊 The action plan looks to deliver an OKR which works for residents - with affordable housing, new job opportunities and new recreational spaces for the community. www.southwark.gov.uk/planning-env...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

With research from the New Economics Foundation and support from the Greater London Authority, Southwark Council has agreed pioneering work to put local people at the heart of decision-making around four public sites. www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2026/so...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

We've opened eight new temporary modular homes in Bermondsey to support people who are homeless or sleeping rough, as part of our work to create decent homes for all. The homes give them a place to live while we support them to find something permanent. www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2026/pi...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Join us to celebrate Southwark @ 60 with a deep five into the African Connection - exploring its past, present and future. Let's get together, share stories and uncover the rich ties that bring communtities closer. Book now bit.ly/3NiGK2a 160 Tooley Street, Friday 30 January, 6.30 to 8.30pm

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

We're updating the outdoor gym in Southwark Park and want to hear from you! What new equipment would encourage you to get out there and get active? Your thoughts and ideas will help shape the final design so share your views today engage.southwark.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

With colder weather expected overnight, our team will be out gritting the Crystal Palace route in the south of the borough tomorrow (Wednesday 14 January) morning.

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Applications are now open for the Southwark Pride Fund 2026! LGBTQI+ community and organisations across the borough are encouraged to apply for a share of £30,000 towards Pride events. Find out more about the dates involved and the criteria required below. www.southwark.gov.uk/community-en...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

A shop on Old Kent Road has been closed for 3 months after repeated illegal sales of tobacco and vapes, including sales to children. 117,000 cigarettes and 525 illegal vapes were seized. This is Southwark’s first closure order for these offences. www.londontradingstandards.org.uk/report-consu...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

Have you applied for your child’s primary school place? If your child was born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022, your child is due to start in September 2026. Submit your application before the closing date on Thursday 15 January 2026 services.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

Heavy rain overnight washed away grit across London, leading to black ice in many places. Our contractors have responded to ice and snow on footways by hand spreading salt in affected areas. When temperatures fall below freezing we lay grit on roads and pavements, and will be gritting today.

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

As the temperature is forecast to remain low our gritting lorries will be out and about this afternoon and evening across a number of routes around Southwark to prevent ice forming and keep traffic moving.

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Enrol today for spring '26 courses with Southwark Adult Learning! We've an exciting range of creative skills courses in the heart of Peckham designed to build and develop skills in art, pottery and sewing, plus a range of fitness and wellbeing courses. www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-...

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Trees for Bermondsey @treesforbermondsey.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Some trees from #Bermondsey in this beautiful, crisp, winter light ...London plane and Black poplar pollards and crabapple and Spaeth's alder @lb-southwark.bsky.social @thestreettree.bsky.social

Shadows of pollarded street trees on buildings against a bright cerulean-blue sky.

Beautiful, bright reddish-pink crabapples against buildings on the Rouel Rd Estate and a cerulean-blue sky.

Spaeth's alder catkins on young trees on the Rouel Rd Estate with Biscuit Factory building site and cranes against a beautiful, cerulean-blue sky.

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Make it your New Year's Resolution to make sure you can still use your postal vote this year! New election rules mean anyone who previously applied for a postal vote on or before 30 January 2024 *has* to reapply by 31 January 2026 to keep their postal vote. www.southwark.gov.uk/about-counci...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Thank you for recycling right in 2025! Want to see what happens to your recycling? Join a community tour of the Southwark Integrated Waste Management Facility off the Old Kent Road The tours take place each month, and the first one is tomorrow (6 January) www.southwark.gov.uk/waste-and-re...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Christmas and New Year Library opening hours in Southwark - please share with anyone who might find it useful. Don't forget that all of our libraries are warm spaces that you can spend free time in and get cost of living support if needed. Everyone is welcome.

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Over the Christmas and New Year period some bin collections will run a day or two behind. Check the amended dates and remember collections will return to normal after 4 January. www.southwark.gov.uk/waste-and-re...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

With £60,000 so far shared with LGBTQI+ communities across the borough to create events celebrating culture and history, the Southwark Pride Fund returns in January for applications. Find out more and get ready to apply www.southwark.gov.uk/community-en...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

Huge congratulations to former Southwark Council Leader Peter John OBE and former councillor Peter Babudu on their appointment to the House of Lords. Also we congratulate Brenda Dacres, Mayor of Lewisham, on her appointment to the House of Lords.

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Heritage Cheese have been fined £150,000 for two severe food safety breaches in Southwark. Our food safety officers found widespread mice infestations, contaminated food, poor hygiene, no hot water and unlabelled cheese at two sites. www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/he...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

We are transforming how you contact us to request one of our services or to report when something goes wrong. We’ve been talking to residents about your experiences of how we communicate and have created an eight-part promise to you to improve how we respond. www.southwark.gov.uk/about-counci...

Resident experience plan - our eight promises

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

We’ve completed the first phase of improvement works at Greenland Dock. We've delivered safer moorings, upgraded utilities and modern infrastructure for the 65 residential boats on the dock. The final phase will be finished next year. www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/so...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

We're pleased to unveil, in partnership with the NLA, the winning design from the ‘Hope in the Square’ design competition for Peckham Square. www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/wi...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

The Food and Fun winter holiday clubs are back from 22/12 If your child gets benefits-related free school meals they can join one of the clubs that run weekdays They’ll get healthy and free food, plus fun activities Book today to avoid disappointment www.southwark.gov.uk/public-healt...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Big news for Tustin Estate! The next phase of our estate renewal will provide new council homes earlier than planned, a major boost for local residents. We’re committed to becoming a good landlord and providing decent homes for local people. southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/so...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

Discover your thing with Southwark Adult Learning in the new year Explore your creative skills on one of our pottery courses, improve your wellbeing on our dance programme or study for a vocational qualification to kick start a career move www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Southwark’s parks and green spaces are at the heart of our neighbourhoods As our borough grows and changes, it’s important that local voices help guide how these spaces are improved Please take some time to have your say and share your thoughts engage.southwark.gov.uk/en-GB/folder...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

The autumn edition of Southwark Life is out now - through your letterbox or read it online - Help with the cost of living - Women's safety - Recycling your food waste ...plus much, much more! www.southwark.gov.uk/about-counci...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Going to Millwall v Southampton tomorrow (29 November)? 🩺Head to The Lions Centre prior to kick-off to get a free health check (11am to 3pm) ⚽️You could be in with a chance of winning a Millwall match ball! 💉 You can also get a flu vaccine (if you’re eligible) Find out more bit.ly/4rlZwoV

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Live on an estate? We hold monthly urgeries across Southwark where you can ask questions or raise issues with your Resident Services Officer in person. Check the timetable on our website for your drop-in schedule www.southwark.gov.uk/housing/esta...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Always a Borough of Sanctuary Southwark Council and local organisations are today standing together and urging the Government to rethink its new asylum proposals Read the full statement www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/al...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Southwark Council Leader Cllr Sarah King has announced changes to the council's Cabinet. www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/ch...

Southwark Council offices on Tooley Street, London

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

You deserve fair pay at work! On sick leave? You’re protected. Got a work worry? You have rights and we’re here to help. Find info and where to get free and confidential support in Southwark www.southwark.gov.uk/employment-r...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Get advice and help at the Cost of Living Support Roadshow on Thursday 20 November from 10am at Rockingham Community Centre, Falmouth Road, SE1

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

Looks like winter has well and truly arrived 🥶 As the weather turns colder, there is help and support to manage your energy bills available 👍 bit.ly/SouthwarkCoL25

Radiator being adjusted and the 'Help with the cost of living' and 'Southwark Council' logos

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

🚲To free up extra space for bicycle parking in Southwark, our team have cleared the forgotten bikes from Tanner Street Park (Lots of notice was given and they will be stored for a period; then donated to a cycle charity if they are in reasonable condition) It's looking much better now! 🥳

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