Disabled south London council tenant blocked from using kitchen for monthsSouthwark Council failed to address the urgent needs of a tenant requiring kitchen adaptations for 11 months.
Sadiq Khan urged to intervene over Borough Triangle tower blocks planThe Borough Triangle scheme proposes 892 homes but only a small number are affordable, raising concerns from local leaders.
Disabled woman blocked from kitchen for 11 months after 'callous' Southwark Council delaysA disabled woman's access to her kitchen was blocked for 11 months due to council delays, highlighting significant failures in communication and responsibility.
Disabled south London council tenant blocked from using kitchen for monthsSouthwark Council failed to address the urgent needs of a tenant requiring kitchen adaptations for 11 months.
Sadiq Khan urged to intervene over Borough Triangle tower blocks planThe Borough Triangle scheme proposes 892 homes but only a small number are affordable, raising concerns from local leaders.
Disabled woman blocked from kitchen for 11 months after 'callous' Southwark Council delaysA disabled woman's access to her kitchen was blocked for 11 months due to council delays, highlighting significant failures in communication and responsibility.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk3 weeks agoSouth London bakery fined almost 7,000 over dangerous gas cookerSpice N Nice bakery owners fined for serious health and safety violations endangering customers and residents.
Local backlash as Southwark Council gym fees set to rise by 144 a yearThe price of gym memberships at Southwark Council's leisure centres raises concerns among gym-goers due to significant increases.Many gym-goers may consider switching facilities due to hefty fee increases.
Nunhead station could be in line for upgrade in coming yearsNunhead Station is set for potential upgrades to improve accessibility, supported by funding from Southwark Council.
Southwark Council sparks backlash after spending 31m on consultants and agency staff in under 10 monthsSouthwark Council's expenditure of 31 million on consultants and agency staff has sparked controversy over perceived wastefulness, especially amid economic hardships.
A new cycle lane is proposed for BermondseyA new cycle lane in Bermondsey aims to enhance cycling connectivity and safety by linking two existing lanes, pending council approval.
Roman road revealed directly under Old Kent RoadA section of the ancient Roman road Watling Street has been discovered under Old Kent Road, proving its survival beneath modern infrastructure.
Plans for new LGBTQ+ venue at former site of London gay club XXLSouthwark Council allocates £1.5 million to create a new LGBTQ+ venue in Bankside, featuring a theater and workspace by 2026.
Roman road revealed directly under Old Kent RoadA section of the ancient Roman road Watling Street has been discovered under Old Kent Road, proving its survival beneath modern infrastructure.
Plans for new LGBTQ+ venue at former site of London gay club XXLSouthwark Council allocates £1.5 million to create a new LGBTQ+ venue in Bankside, featuring a theater and workspace by 2026.
Social housing project faces extra costs due to Bakerloo line extensionSouthwark Council is funding mitigation measures for a social housing project affected by the future Bakerloo line extension costs.
Call for ban on rental property 'bidding wars'Southwark Council seeks to ban exploitative bidding wars in rental markets to protect tenants amid high rental costs and a housing crisis.
Estate agents in pricey London borough warned not to encourage rental bidding warsSouthwark Council is advocating to end bidding wars among tenants, aiming to protect renters amid rising rental prices and the ongoing housing crisis.
Call for ban on rental property 'bidding wars'Southwark Council seeks to ban exploitative bidding wars in rental markets to protect tenants amid high rental costs and a housing crisis.
Estate agents in pricey London borough warned not to encourage rental bidding warsSouthwark Council is advocating to end bidding wars among tenants, aiming to protect renters amid rising rental prices and the ongoing housing crisis.
London sign giving directions to California finally corrected after 15 yearsThe incorrect roadsign pointing to Malibu and Laurel Canyon has been corrected after 15 years.
Section of 2,000-year-old Roman road discovered under Old Kent RoadThe discovery of Roman Watling Street beneath Old Kent Road provides new insights into ancient infrastructure in London.
Investigate heating system high costs - Lib DemsInvestigations are sought into excessive energy bills for Peckham homeowners due to mismanagement of communal heating systems.Residents express frustration over rising service charges and lack of alternatives to district heating.
'Super-library' to have leaky roof replacedThe Canada Water Library is set to replace its leaking roof with a £1.7 million investment after 13 years of ongoing issues.
Park launches free-to-use electric hotplatesSouthwark Council has installed free electric cooking hotplates in Burgess Park to promote community interaction and address the removal of traditional barbecue facilities.
London's oldest riverside dock - Greenland Dock is to allow open water swimmingGreenland Dock will host open-water swimming sessions for a limited time, requiring a competency test and a fee for participation.
A brand-new cycle route has opened in south LondonSouthwark Council approved a new cycle lane connecting Bermondsey and Lewisham, showcasing London's continuous expansion of cycleways for commuters.