Celebrate the Jubilee!
Communities across Southwark will join the celebrations to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. We have approved 63 applications for street parties, are hosting nine park celebrations and funded 29 celebrations on estates.
Jubilee Beacons will also be lit throughout Britain and the Commonwealth to mark the occasion, starting on 2 June. In Southwark, the Mayor will light a beacon on One Tree Hill on Thursday evening, 2 June.
Join celebrations in Elephant & Castle
Castle Square and Elephant Park will host free street parties and celebrations throughout the extended bank holiday weekend from 2 to 5 June. Expect great food, music, performances, arts and crafts and a whole of fun!
If you’re celebrating, enjoy yourself and raise a glass to Her Majesty the Queen!
Maltby Street Market, in SE1, will host the UK’s first Cleaner Air Market, on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 June from 11am to 5pm. There will be clean air workshops, as well as the usual offer of excellent shops, stalls and amazing street food.
Our dedicated construction, repairs and maintenance teams are building high-quality council homes for local people. Join our team and become an apprentice! A range of positions, from quantity surveyors to electricians and plumbers, are available.
Expect affordably-priced mid-20th century furniture, lighting, decor, homeware and ceramics, prints, antique maps and charts, clothing, accessories and more. Plus a bar serving craft beer and other drinks, as well as coffee and tea.
Children aged 8+ can enjoy a host of activities in our adventures playgrounds during half term (until 1 June).
We have some one-day or two-day textile courses in June, as part of our adult learning programme. Sessions take place on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm at the Thomas Calton Centre in Peckham.
Our waste and recycling partner, Veolia, has been awarded over £16 million to bring a low-carbon heat network to a new area of Southwark. This is expected to deliver 11,100 tonnes of carbon savings every year. The network will supply heating and hot water to eleven estates and five schools that currently depend on gas boilers.
On Friday 3 June, we will remember the eight people who tragically lost their lives, and all those affected by the terror attacks in London Bridge and Borough, five years ago. A service will be held at Southwark Cathedral at 2.30pm, followed by the unveiling of a plaque in honour and memory of those who died and were injured. We will also remember all those who helped the victims and community respond to, and recover from, the horrific incident.
Anniversaries of tragic events can be a particularly anxious and upsetting time for everyone involved. If you, or someone you know, has been affected by this anniversary, support is available. Visit victimsofterrorism.campaign.gov.uk to find out more.
Our approved Southwark foster carers get 100% of their council tax paid whilst they are fostering. This is an incredibly worthwhile role and you will be well supported with training and receive a good reimbursement. If you have a spare bedroom, get in touch to find out more.
Get help to stop smoking online, over the phone or in person. Find out about the benefits of quitting, COVID-19 and smoking, using e-cigarettes and vaping, plus apps and a personal quit plan that could help you get started.
The risk of catching all three diseases increases when your child goes to nursery. Without the MMR vaccines, children are exposed to becoming seriously ill.
If you’re a landlord or managing agent for a licensable property and you do not have a licence, you can be prosecuted. Don’t delay, apply for your property licence by end of tomorrow (31 May 2022) to qualify for a discount on your licensing fee.
We have £75,000-worth of grants available for community projects that benefit people who live, work or study in the Elephant and Castle area. Grants range from £500 to £10k and the deadline for applications is 5pm Monday 13 June 2022.
Try a quick quiz to get a personalised mental health action plan with practical tips to help you deal with stress, anxiety, low mood and trouble sleeping, plus advice on how to cope with feelings of loneliness.
Anyone in Southwark can get advice and contraception, including emergency contraception. They can also get STI testing and advice on prevention, diagnosis and treatment from:
Vaccinated children are less likely to get seriously ill with COVID-19. Two doses give stronger and longer-lasting protection against future COVID-19 variants. Vaccines reduce disruption to family life, school and holidays.
COVID-19 vaccines for 5 to 11s: your questions answered
If you’re a parent of carer of a child aged 5 to 11 years old you may want to know more before booking your child’s vaccination.
COVID-19 rates are still high in Southwark. Vaccines are your best protection, and some people need another dose to help keep them safe.
If you’re 75 or over, live in a care home or are 12 or over and have a weakened immune system you can now book an extra booster jab. You can have the booster six months after your last dose.
Keep up to date with everything that’s happening in Elephant and Castle. Read about the Urban Elephant festival coming up in July; how cargo bikes are changing business and DJ Jeff Dexter (the man who taught 60s London how to do The Twist) as well all the activities to enjoy in Elephant Park this summer. |
COVID-19 rates in Southwark are extremely high so everyone should remain cautious and follow advice.
