Cost of Living Roadshow – hosted by Citizens Advice – 19th January

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Free swimming lessons, cost of living help, winter health reminders and more

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Events, news and information from Southwark Council

SCC2022

Wishing all our residents a very merry Christmas, and a happy and healthy new year.

Cost of living help this winter

1. Help if you can’t afford food or can’t access food

Information on food banks and low-cost food pantries, crisis help, help for pregnant women and young children, and more is on our website.

>> Help if you can’t afford food

2. Warm spaces in Southwark over winter

As the cost of living and heating our homes increases, we’ve opened almost 40 warm spaces across the borough. In these spaces you can keep warm, have a cup of tea or take part in an activity. Some spaces also offer food and cost of living advice too.

>> Drop into your local warm space

3. More cost of living help

>> See all our cost of living support and advice

Free adult swimming lessons: sign up

If you’re aged over 16 and want to learn to swim, you can join our free 12-week course, starting in January. It’s a great way to prevent illness and boost mental wellbeing during the winter. You’ll learn at your own pace at a local leisure centre.

>> Sign up now for your free swimming lessons

Use our gyms and pools free of charge

Southwark residents can use swimming pools and gyms at our leisure centres, free of charge, at certain times as part of our Free Swim and Gym programme.

>> Register for free swim and gym

Stay well for the festive season: get you flu and COVID-19 booster

Our local hospitals are already seeing a large increase in flu and COVID-19 admission rates, and these illnesses may spread even faster as many of us enjoy time with friends and family over the festive season. Don’t let COVID-19 and flu ruin your Christmas or New Year – both cause serious illness. Getting vaccinated, if you’re eligible, is the best way to protect yourself and others.

>> Find out who can get free flu and COVID-19 boosters

Saved: historic pub with links to Sir Paul McCartney

The Old Justice is a Grade II Listed pub in Bermondsey. It had a starring role in Sir Paul McCartney’s film ‘Give My Regards to Broad Street’ and his music video for the hit song ‘No More Lonely Nights’. Following action from the council, the interior has been restored after it was removed without consent.

>> See pictures on Twitter: The Old Justice pub has been restored

Paid internships with us: apply now

Our internship programme is for young residents aged 16 to 24. We’re offering 12-week paid internships and the programme is great first stepping stone into the world of work. We currently have internship vacancies in nine departments.

>> Apply for an internship by 30 December

Free: re-train in green skills

Learn new technical skills in solar, hydrogen and fuel cells and green design, and get support to help you find a job in the green industry. Join London South Bank University free five-week Green Skills Bootcamp, starting on 16 January 2023.

>> Register your interest in the Green Skills Bootcamp

Have your say: improvements to local travel and transport

We want transport to work for everyone in Southwark. We want to encourage the use of zero-pollution vehicles and give people better options so they can leave the car at home. As part of this you can give your views on our sustainable transport strategy.

>> Tell us how we can improve travel around the borough

Donate to help local foodbanks

This Christmas, food banks will be supporting more people than ever before and they need your support. PECAN, who run one of Southwark’s foodbanks, is running a Christmas campaign, but you can support any local foodbank.

>> Donate to local charity PECAN’s Christmas campaign

>> Find another local foodbank to support

Apply for a primary school place

Is your child starting primary school next year? If your child was born between 1 September 2018 and 31 August 2019, your child is due to start primary school in September 2023.

>> Apply for your child’s primary school place by 15 January 2023

Southwark school wins top design award

Our new school building picked up two prizes at this year’s New London Architecture (NLA) Awards. It is home to our Inclusive Learning Service for some young people who need extra support outside mainstream settings.

>> About the award-winning building for pupils who need extra support outside of mainstream education settings

Your health updates

Strep A and scarlet fever

There has been an increase in cases of scarlet fever being reported to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). This is above what we would expect for winter. Scarlet fever is caused by the bacteria Group A streptococcus (Strep A), which on very rare occasions can cause more serious disease if it gets into the bloodstream or lungs.

>> Find out about Strep A, the symptoms of scarlet fever and what to do if your child has scarlet fever

Flu can be serious for young children: protect them with a vaccine

Because of COVID-19 restrictions many young children won’t have come into contact with flu, so haven’t built up natural immunity. Children aged two and over can get a free NHS nasal spray vaccination through their GP or through the school immunisation service if they’ve started primary school.

>> Find out more about children’s flu vaccines from the NHS

Book your child’s polio booster before Christmas

Polio virus has been found in London sewage. Children aged one to nine in London need to have a polio vaccine booster to get stronger protection. There is no cure for polio. Vaccination is the only protection. Hear from Paralympian and journalist Ade Adepitan about how he got polio as a child which caused him to become paralysed, and the importance of the vaccine.

>> Get your one to four-year-old vaccinated by contacting your GP

>> Book a polio vaccination for your five to nine-year-old at a local vaccination centre

>> After Christmas, if your child hasn’t had all their routine polio vaccines you can still contact your GP at any point to get them protected

Top tips to reduce your risk of a fall

Get advice on how to build strength and confidence to reduce the risk of a fall. There’s plenty of local support and advice available on how to stay well and keep active.

>> Get advice on preventing falls

Been invited for an NHS lung health check? Book now

If you’re aged 55 to 74 and registered as current or former smoker with your GP you may be invited for a lung health check. Even if you feel fine, you should go. The check can uncover problems early on, when they are more treatable.

>> How to book your lung health check

Join a study about the efficiency of household appliances

The University of Exeter and the Association of Manufacturers of Electrical Appliances are looking for households to take part in a study. If accepted, you will learn how your household appliances affect your energy consumption and get a voucher to replace one of your least efficient appliances.

>> Apply to take part: study about household appliances

Library opening times over Christmas and New Year

Our library opening times will be:

Saturday 24 December: all libraries will close at 1pm
Sunday 25 to Tuesday 27 December: all libraries will be close
Wednesday 28 to Saturday 31 December: normal opening hours
Sunday 1 January to Monday 2 January: all libraries will be closed
Tuesday 3 January onwards: normal opening hours

Your waste and recycling collections over Christmas and new year

During the week beginning 26 December all waste collections will be one day later. Monday collections will happen on Tuesday, and so on until we catch up with Friday collections on Saturday 31 December.

>> Check your waste and recycling collection day

Free: get your real tree collected after Christmas

Whatever waste you end up with, remember that a lot of it can now be recycled. That includes your real Christmas tree, which we will collect and recycle for free.

>> How to recycle Christmas waste and request a free tree collection

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CANCELLATION OF BOROUGH-WIDE FORUM MEETING ON THURDAY THE 27TH OCTOBER 2022

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Dear Resident,

You would have received an invitation to attend the borough-wide forum meeting scheduled for Thursday the 27^th of October 2022 at 6.30pm at 160 Tooley Street with an option to join the meeting via Microsoft teams.

I am sorry to inform you that due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to cancel this meeting and apologise for any inconvenience caused. The council remains committed to a meaningful resident involvement that puts the aspiration of all residents at the heart of service delivery and we want to do this in a meaningful way that suits all residents. We are working to put forward a set of dates for future meetings and we will be in touch soon.

Please accept my apologies again for the need to cancel the meeting on Thursday the 27^th of October 2022.

Yours sincerely,

George Changua

Tenant & Homeowner Support Officer

Southwark Council || Communities Division || Housing & Modernisation

160 Tooley Street || 5^th Floor || Hub 3 || SE1 2QH

T: 0207 525 3326 || E: george.changua@southwark.gov.uk || Website: www.southwark.gov.uk

www.southwark.gov.uk/mysouthwark For council services at your fingertips, register online.

BHM exhibition – Black representation in British Politics

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Dear all,

As part of Black History Month in Southwark, please see the below details of a two-day exhibition taking place on 29^th and 30^th October 2022. We hope you are able to attend!

As part of Black History Month in Southwark, The Southwark Black Parents Forum, in association with Parasol Creative Ltd, would like to invite you to ‘A Seat at the Table – Black Representation in British Politics’. This two-day exhibit seeks to highlight the historical and active involvement of African and Caribbean communities in political and civic engagement, pre and post the Windrush era.

With 2022 being the 35th Anniversary of the Labour Party’s 1987 ‘Black Sections’ vote, this exhibition will celebrate the activists and politicians who historically chose (and currently choose) to use the richness of their heritage as a source of inspiration and power in order to bring about balance and positive changes for the communities they serve and represent, despite the cards stacked against them.

This is also Southwark Council’s soft launch of its commitment to develop a Civic Leadership programme.
This programme forms part of our ongoing dedication to the tackling of racism and inequality through activities that support and enable our Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities to play an active role in the civic life of Southwark.

The exhibition is a reminder that diverse communities have historically contributed much to politics in the United Kingdom.

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Location:

231 Old Kent Road, London SE1 5LU

Dates:

Saturday 29th October 2022 (12pm – 5pm)

Sunday 30th October 2022 (12pm – 4pm)

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Light refreshments and food will be provided.

Educational & Cultural Books, Remembrance Pins and Gifts will be on sale (cash only).

Please book your place via Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/asatt22 and share this event among your networks.

Further Info: 07731 996 012

Email: info@southwarkblackparentsforum.org

231 Old Kent Road has wheelchair access.

Public Transport Info: tfl.gov.uk/plan-a-journey/

Buses: 21, 53, 63, 168, 172, 363, 415, 453 (East Street)

Tube: Elephant & Castle (Northern Line; Bakerloo Line)

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Proud Partners:

Parasol Creative Ltd (parasolcreative.org)

The Southwark Black Parents Forum.org (southwarkblackparentsforum.org)

Souhtwark Council (southwark.gov.uk)

Proud Supporters:

BlackPoppyRose (blackpoppyrose.org)

Livesey Exchange (liveseyexhange.com)

Project Partners:

Kind regards,

George Changua

Tenant & Homeowner Support Officer

Southwark Council || Communities Division || Housing & Modernisation

160 Tooley Street || 5^th Floor || Hub 3 || SE1 2QH

T: 0207 525 3326 || E: george.changua@southwark.gov.uk || Website: www.southwark.gov.uk

www.southwark.gov.uk/mysouthwark For council services at your fingertips, register online.

SGTO TENANTS CONFERENCE TOMORROW

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Dear all,

We look forward to seeing you at the SGTO Tenants Conference tomorrow.

It has been a long time since we have all been able to come together as a Tenants Movement and discuss the important issues facing Council Housing residents in Southwark. If you are able to make it, we hope to see you tomorrow.

We have two important keynote speakers attending: Kwajo Tweneboa, a tireless Social Housing Activist exposing poor housing conditions, and Kate Dodsworth, who (through a specially recorded speech) will be talking about Social Housing reform from the perspective of the Regulator for Social Housing.

After this, not only will you be able to interact with key Council officers at our panel debates, you will also be able to gain knowledge at our workshops and, in the case of our Energy Support Workshop, feed into Council decision-making regarding energy support. Our Speakers Corner session will also give you the chance to speak out on issues that matter to your community.

Please see agenda and event information below:

Venue: The City of London Academy (Southwark), 240 Lynton Road, SE1 5LA.

9:30 – 10:00	Registration and refreshments
10:00 – 10:10	Introduction from Cris Claridge, Chair of the SGTO
10:10 – 10:50	Keynote speech and Q&A – Kwajo Tweneboa, Social Housing Activist
10:50 – 11:00	Keynote speech from Kate Dodsworth, Director of Consumer Regulation, Regulator for Social Housing
11:00 – 12:00	Session 1: Resident Involvement Panel Speakers: Nat Stevens, Resident Involvement Manager, London Borough of Southwark John McCormack, Tenant and Home Owner Involvement Team Leader, London Borough of Southwark
12:00 – 12:15	Morning Tea Break
12:15 – 13:15	Session 2: Repairs Panel Speakers: Marc Cook, Customer Journey Lead – Southwark Repairs, London Borough of Southwark Ade Aderemi, Head of Customer Services, London Borough of Southwark Paul Gathercole, Gas and Water Contract Manager, London Borough of Southwark
13:15 – 14:15	Lunch (Please explore our Market Place – full of organisations from across Southwark)
14:15 – 15:15	Workshops: Workshop 1: Supporting your TRA. Speaker: Dario Jade-Blake, Pelican Plus TRA and SGTO. Workshop 2: Health and Wellbeing. Speaker: Jackie Power, Wellness Advisor to the UK Parliament Workshop 3: Energy Support. Speaker: Eugene Nixon, Head of Strategy & Compliance, Exchequer Services, London Borough of Southwark
15:15 – 15:25	Afternoon Tea Break
15:25 – 16:10	Feedback and discussion
16:10 – 16:50	Speakers Corner: hear from tenants and residents from across Southwark (sign-up on the day)
16:50 – 17:00	Closing Speech from Chris Meregini, Vice Chair of the SGTO

Kind regards,

Jack

Jack Lewis

Campaign and Research Officer

Southwark Group of Tenants Organisations

19 Buller Close, Peckham, SE15 6UJ

0207 639 6718 jack@sgto.co.uk Website Twitter Facebook

STILL GOING AHEAD: SGTO Tenants Conference – this Saturday, 9:30am to 5pm

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Dear all,

This is a reminder for the SGTO Tenants Conference, taking place at The City of London Academy (Southwark), 240 Lynton Road, SE1 5LA: this Saturday, 9:30am – 5pm

If you wish to attend, please fill in and email back the attached REGISTRATION FORM – email-phone.

In recognition of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a book of condolence will be available at the venue, which attendees can sign if they wish (this is entirely up to the individual).

I have attached an aerial map of the venue, along with pictures of the car park entrance (also on Lynton Road, to the immediate left of the school). The school is on bus routes P12 and 381, and the 78 Bus stops nearby. It is also walking distance from the Old Kent Road, South Bermondsey Rail Station, and Bermondsey Tube Station. Be mindful that both Roads and public transport are likely to be busy due to the Queen’s lying in state.

Please see below agenda and attached list of Market Place organisations attending.

9:30 – 10:00	Registration and refreshments
10:00 – 10:10	Introduction from Cris Claridge, Chair of the SGTO
10:10 – 10:50	Keynote speech and Q&A – Kwajo Tweneboa, Social Housing Activist
10:50 – 11:00	Keynote speech from Kate Dodsworth, Director of Consumer Regulation, Regulator for Social Housing
11:00 – 12:00	Session 1: Resident Involvement Panel Speakers: Nat Stevens, Resident Involvement Manager, London Borough of Southwark John McCormack, Tenant and Home Owner Involvement Team Leader, London Borough of Southwark
12:00 – 12:15	Morning Tea Break
12:15 – 13:15	Session 2: Repairs Panel Speakers: David Hodgson, Director of Asset Management, London Borough of Southwark Marc Cook, Customer Journey Lead – Southwark Repairs, London Borough of Southwark Ade Aderemi, Head of Customer Services, London Borough of Southwark Paul Gathercole, Gas and Water Contract Manager, London Borough of Southwark
13:15 – 14:15	Lunch (Please explore our Market Place – full of organisations from across Southwark)
14:15 – 15:15	Workshops: Workshop 1: Supporting your TRA. Speaker: Dario Jade-Blake, Pelican Plus TRA and SGTO. Workshop 2: Health and Wellbeing. Speaker: Jackie Power, Wellness Advisor to the UK Parliament Workshop 3: Energy Support. Speaker: Eugene Nixon, Head of Strategy & Compliance, Exchequer Services, London Borough of Southwark
15:15 – 15:25	Afternoon Tea Break
15:25 – 16:10	Feedback and discussion
16:10 – 16:50	Speakers Corner: hear from tenants and residents from across Southwark (sign-up on the day)
16:50 – 17:00	Closing Speech from Chris Meregini, Vice Chair of the SGTO

We can’t wait to see you all there! Free lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Very best wishes,

Jack Lewis

Campaign and Research Officer

Southwark Group of Tenants Organisations

19 Buller Close, Peckham, SE15 6UJ

0207 639 6718 jack@sgto.co.uk Website Twitter Facebook

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: books of condolence and flower layin

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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

Southwark remembers

Yesterday, Councillor Kieron Williams, Leader of Southwark Council, said:

“This is a very sad day for our country and for the Royal Family, who are very much in Southwark’s thoughts and prayers. It was a huge honour for our borough when Her Majesty the Queen visited the Shard in 2013; a short but welcome stop on what has been an incredible seventy-year long service to public life and to our country. I would like to extend our borough’s deepest condolences to the royal family at this difficult time.” Read more from yesterday’s reflections.

If you’d like to sign a book of condolence
You can sign a book of condolence in a number of places in Southwark:

Southwark Cathedral, at London Bridge, SE1 9DA. Come on any day between 8am and 10pm.
Southwark Council offices, 160 Tooley Street, SE1 2QH. Come on any day between 8am and 6pm.
Southwark Council offices, 132 Queen’s Road, SE15 2HP. Come on any day between 8am and 6pm.
Dulwich Library, 368 Lordship Lane, SE22 8NB. Come during the library’s normal opening hours.
Canada Water Library, 21 Surrey Quays Road, SE16 7AR. Come during the library’s normal opening hours.
Walworth Road Library, 147 Walworth Rd, SE17 1RW. Come during the library’s normal opening hours.
Camberwell Library, 48 Camberwell Green, SE5 7AL. Come during the library’s normal opening hours.
You can also sign the national online Book of Condolence.

If you’d like to lay flowers in Southwark
There are three places in Southwark where you can lay flowers:

Southwark Cathedral, London Bridge, SE1 9DA. Floral tributes may be placed outside in the South Churchyard.
Dulwich Park, College Lodge, near College Road entrance, SE21.
Chumleigh Gardens in Burgess Park, Chumleigh Street, SE5 0RN.

Follow us on social media for regular updates
For regular updates on local arrangements over the national period of mourning, follow us on Twitter or Facebook.

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What’s on this summer, cost of living help, energy saving tips and more

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What’s on this summer, cost of living help, energy saving tips and more⇔

Events, news and information from Southwark Council

Southwark Council’s enewsletter for residents.

What’s on for children and families

Visit Elephant Springs: a natural play area in SE1

Elephant springs is a free urban oasis in Elephant and Castle with rocks, streams, sand and water fountains. If you’re nearby, pop along for a unique experience.

>> It’s free! Enjoy fun in the water at Elephant Springs

Try one of our boating lakes

The boating lake in Southwark Park is open together with the boating lake in Dulwich Park. No need to book, just head to either park for some fun on the water.

Free: family yoga in local parks

Work on your fitness and create a balanced lifestyle for you and your family. Join in our free yoga classes aimed at families with young children every Friday in August at various locations across Southwark. Booking required.

>> Join in our free family yoga sessions

Head to a free family festival near London Bridge

A weekend of family fun awaits at the Family Dayz festival at Potters Field Park. On 23 and 24 July you can enjoy great shows, interactive adventures, a musical scavenger hunt and so much more.

>> See what’s on the Family Dayz festival

Book now: summer holiday clubs for 4 to 16-year-olds

If your child gets benefits-related free school meals they can join one of many summer of Food and Fun holiday clubs in Southwark. The clubs run fun activities and healthy and free food will be available.

>> Sign up for a free holiday club from 25 July to 26 August 2022

The Tree House: free family fun at Elephant Park

A full afternoon of free, family activities awaits to celebrate the opening of The Tree House, Elephant Park’s stunning new pavilion, on Friday 22 July from 12 noon to 8pm. Expect yoga, face-painting, gym sessions, great food, live music and more.

>> Head to Elephant Park for the Tree House celebrations

What’s on

Free: ‘Identities’, a Latin America film festival

Head to Dulwich Park on 23 and 24 July to celebrate Latin America and enjoy independent cinema, regional cuisine, dancing, music and more. Book your tickets online (but tickets are free of charge!).

>> Book your free tickets for ‘Identities’ Latin America festival

Take a walk in Sydenham Hill Wood

Did you know there are woods in Southwark featuring the ruins of a monastery, wood sculptures, and an old railway path that winds its way through the trees? Sydenham Hill Wood, in SE26, has all this and more.

Free: enjoy dancers and acrobats at the Urban Elephant street festival

There’ll be dancers, acrobats and more at a free festival on the streets of Elephant and Castle from 29 to 31 July. The carbon neutral festival has been part funded by our High Street Recovery Fund which helps town centres thrive after the pandemic.

>> Go to the free Urban Elephant festival

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Get £324 extra if you get Pension Credit

If you get Pension Credit you can also get more financial support, such as a one-off cost of living payment of £324, to help with the cost of living this winter. If you are over state pension age, and are on a low income, you might be eligible.

>> Claim pension credit now to get other cost of living help

Free heating, insulation and ventilation improvements: see if you’re eligible

The Mayor of London’s Warmer Homes programme provides free heating, insulation and ventilation improvements for low-income Londoners who own their own homes or rent privately.

>> See if you’re eligible for warmer homes funding and apply

Struggling with mental wellbeing and work? Get confidential help

If you’re unemployed, or stressed at work, you can speak to an employment adviser who can help you find the support you need.

>> Get confidential advice on employment and mental health

COVID-19 rates are high and rising: dig out your face covering again

The number of people with COVID-19 in Southwark is high and rising. Don’t let COVID-19 ruin your summer plans. Vaccinations reduce your chances of being ill and passing on the virus. It’s not too late to get vaccinated.

>> How to help stop the spread of COVID-19

Festival in Camberwell Green: get health and wellbeing advice

Come along to the SE5 Forum ‘feel good’ festival from 10am to 1pm on Saturday 30 July. You can get advice on smoking, cutting down on alcohol, blood pressure, obesity and mental health. You can also get COVID-19 vaccinations if you’re 16 or over, and try out free drop-in sessions including yoga and roller skating for kids.

>> Come to the wellbeing festival in SE5 on 30 July

Visit an art project on Old Kent Road

Part of the tunnel underneath the railway bridge on Old Kent Road has been transformed into a gallery for a series of exhibitions. We commissioned Black Blossoms School of Art and Culture, to work with residents on the project.

>> Check out the Under Bridge art project

Protect your child if they’ve missed key vaccines

Many children have missed vital routine vaccinations, including polio, tetanus, diphtheria, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) over the past couple of years. Find out what vaccinations your child should have and contact your GP to get them vaccinated if you need to.

>> Find out what vaccines your child should have

Help shape Southwark’s new economic strategy

As a resident of the borough, our new economic strategy affects you.

>> Share your thoughts on our future ambitions for your local economy before 30 September 2022

Vote for a name for a new health centre in Walworth and Bermondsey

Should it be named after the road it’s on, a GP and civil rights campaigner on the list of 100 Great Black Britons, or founders of the ‘Peckham Experiment’ from 1926?

>> Vote for the name of Bermondsey and Walworth’s new health centre by 29 July

Get tips to reduce your carbon footprint and save money

Join our Energy Savers email list to get regular tips on how to reduce your carbon footprint and save money.

>> Join our Energy Savers email list now

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Public Meeting – Southwark Bus Cuts

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Extreme heat advice, money saving tips, free festivals and more

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Southwark Council’s enewsletter for residents.

Extreme heat: how to keep yourself and others safe

Keep yourself and others safe in the heat

Read our advice on how to cope in the extreme heat, including how to keep yourself and your home cool. Please look out for friends, family and neighbours, particularly older people and young children.

Cooler spaces in the borough

If you’re struggling with the heat in your home you could try visiting a local leisure centre or library which might be cooler, or use this map of indoor and outdoor cooler spaces to find somewhere to take time out from the extreme heat.

Changes to bin collections and other council services

To help protect our staff from extreme heat there will be changes to bin collection services. Some collections will start earlier in the day and some collections won’t happen on the normal days. There may also be some changes to other council services. Thank you for your help and understanding.

Our teams are keeping an eye on hundreds of trees that have been planted recently. If you are concerned about trees near your home, please do water them.

Get tips to save money and reduce your carbon footprint

Join our Energy Savers email list to get regular tips to help you save money and reduce your carbon footprint.

>> Join our Energy Savers email list now

Don’t let COVID-19 ruin your summer plans

>> Reduce your chances of getting ill this summer: book your COVID-19 jab now

What to do if you think you have COVID-19

If you have symptoms or have a positive COVID-19 test, try to stay at home. If you can, avoid contact with other people for five days after the day you took a test.

>> Check what to do if you think you have COVID-19

Free: enjoy dancers and acrobats at the Urban Elephant street festival

>> Go to the free Urban Elephant festival

Free: Mint Street music festival

Head to Mint Street Park in SE1 on 16 July for the Mint Street music festival. There will be brilliant music acts to enjoy at the free, family-friendly festival. There will also be food, ice creams and a bar. From 12 noon to 7.30pm.

>> See the Mint Street festival flyer

Book now: summer holiday clubs for 4 to 16-year-olds

>> Sign up for a free holiday club from 25 July to 26 August 2022

Bus cuts in Southwark: have your say

Transport for London is consulting on cuts to bus services in Southwark and London. The cuts will have a negative impact on many people in Southwark. If this matters to you, let Transport for London know your views by 7 August.

>> See the proposed bus cuts in your area and give your views

New funding for green projects as we strengthen our climate plan

We have announced a new wave of climate spending, including £1m each for biodiversity and walking improvements. The investments are in response to the recommendations made by the Citizens’ Jury on Climate Change, as part of the updated climate action plan.

>> Read about our £1m investments in biodiversity and walking improvements

Do you have a spare room and could foster a child?

We are urgently looking for foster carers for children of all ages, from babies to older teenagers. Southwark foster carers get a generous allowance. If you’re happy to talk to us about fostering, please fill in our quick enquiry form.

>> Fill in a quick enquiry form about becoming a foster carer

Blood donors are urgently needed: sign up today to donate

The NHS blood service needs your help to boost blood stocks. They especially need more O-, B- and O+ donations to help patients in need.

>> Book an appointment to donate blood now

Offer accommodation to a young person leaving care

Sometimes when young people leave a foster home or leave care they are not quite ready to live independently. In this situation a young person (aged 16 to 21) can go and live in someone else’s home. If you are interested in becoming a supported lodgings host, please get in touch.

>> Tell us if you’re interested in offering supported lodgings

Free: visit the Southwark Today exhibition

This temporary exhibition at Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library shares the voices and perspectives of the people who make up Southwark today. It was created with a range of community groups to creatively draw out and document their stories. The exhibition is open until June 2023.

>> Visit the Southwark Today exhibition

£1.2m for healthier food in schools

More nutritious food for all pupils is the aim of our joint programme with Impact on Urban Health. Over four years, we will transform Southwark’s school food system with the help of six flagship schools.

Over 25,000 pupils benefit from mental health support in Southwark’s schools

To support young people’s mental health, we approved £2m to help nearly 100 schools to provide their pupils with a range of support and education to improve their wellbeing. Across all projects, more than 25,000 pupils have benefitted so far.

Get measles, mumps, rubella, polio and other vaccines for your child

>> Find out what vaccines your child should have

Get healthcare from the NHS: register with a GP

Anyone in England can register and get care from a GP practice. You don’t need proof of address or immigration status, ID or an NHS number.

>> Find out how to register with a GP surgery

Enjoy our parks responsibly

Southwark has some great parks and open spaces to enjoy during the hot weather, but sometimes small groups or individuals can spoil the fun for others. Please be respectful of others and responsible when enjoying our parks and open spaces (and remember BBQs are not allowed).

Have your say on HIV care and support services

If you’re living with HIV, or have a family member who uses the local HIV support services, we want to hear from you.

>> Complete the survey about HIV before 17 July

Should your landlord have a licence for your home?

Some rented homes in Southwark need to be licensed. It is the landlord’s responsibility to get a licence. If you’re a tenant in a home you think should be licensed you can check with your landlord if they have the right licence and you can reported unlicensed properties to us.

Aged 16–25? Get job vacancies, training and more by email

We send a regular enewsletter with jobs, training, volunteering and other career opportunities for young people. The newsletter details opportunities at Southwark Council as well as opportunities across Southwark and London.

>> Sign up to get job vacancies and more by email

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