Free 6 Weeks ACN Summer Programme

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Love Southwark Summer 2026

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Love Southwark Summer 2026 is a borough-wide campaign to make sure every resident knows about the free and low-cost activities on their doorstep this summer — from festivals and parks to sport, libraries and youth programmes across all 10 Southwark neighbourhoods. It is designed to drive participation, celebrate local communities, and put the Love Southwark brand front and centre everywhere in the borough, not just in the most visible areas. The campaign runs from July to the end of August, delivered through Southwark Life (every door in the borough), social media, outdoor advertising, a media partnership with Southwark News, local influencer content, and on-the-ground engagement at key events.

Everything is listed at southwark.gov.uk/summer

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Blood Donor Day event Wednesday 14th June at 3pm 160 Tooley Street.

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Southwark health and wellbeing updates

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Good afternoon

We’re sharing some useful health and wellbeing updates with you. Please read and share.

Cancer Earlier Diagnosis – Help Us Help You

If something in your body doesn’t feel right, don’t carry the worry of cancer with you. Tests could put your mind at rest. Until you find out, you can’t rule it out. Contact your GP practice. Cancer – Signs and symptoms – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Are you aged 50 and over?

You are now able to book your autumn Covid booster and flu vaccines from today. Protecting people in Southwark ahead of winter.

Those eligible for the flu jab are:

people aged 50 and over
those aged between six months and 49 years with a specified health condition
some secondary school-aged children
2 and 3-year-olds
pregnant women
primary school-aged children
those in care homes
people who are carers, as set out in the Green Book
frontline healthcare workers
frontline social care staff who do not have access to occupational health schemes
household contacts of people with weakened immune systems.

In line with advice from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, those eligible for an autumn Covid booster this year include:

residents in care homes for older adults
staff working in care homes for older adults
frontline health and social care workers
all adults aged 50 years and over
persons aged 5 to 49 years in a clinical risk group, as set out in the Green Book
persons aged 5 to 49 years who are household contacts of people with immunosuppression
persons aged 16 to 49 years who are carers, as set out in the Green Book.

For a full list of pharmacies offering a free NHS flu vaccination please visit the nhs.uk website. Pharmacies are taking appointment bookings for flu vaccination online.

Avoiding medicines waste

Help your NHS avoid medicine waste. Read more about how you can help: Get the Most From Your Medicines.

NHS webinar on vaccinating children against polio, flu and MMR

You are invited to join our free children’s NHS vaccination webinars this October – your questions answered . Expert clinicians including doctors from one of the country’s top children’s hospitals will explain more about polio, flu and MMR and answer your questions.

This will be a good opportunity for parents and carers of children aged 1-9 to learn more about the importance of vaccinations and have their questions answered. Please register to attend. You’ll be sent a joining link via MS Teams before the event.

Our expert panel of speakers include:

Dr Ronny Cheung, Consultant Paediatrician, Joint Head of Service, General Paediatrics, Evalina London Children’s Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Dr Jonathan Cohen, Consultant in Paediatric Immunology & Infectious Diseases, Evelina London Children’s Hospital, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
Sangeeta Leahy, Director of Public Health, London Borough of Southwark
Dr Angela Bhan, Director for Bromley – south east London Integrated Care System, specialist public health doctor

The event is hosted by: Dr Toby Garrood, Joint Medical Director – south east London Integrated Care System, Consultant Rheumatologist, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

Have a lovely weekend and thank you for your continued support.

Best wishes

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

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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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Windrush festival, ULEZ expansion, historic walking tour and more…

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Events, news and information from Southwark Council

Food, music, fashion and more at the Radiate Windrush Festival

Head to Burgess Park on 25 and 26 June for the Radiate Windrush Festival 2022. There’s a jam-packed programme including music, fashion, an art and photography exhibition, play spaces, a Caribbean food village and so much more.

>> Book tickets now for the Radiate Windrush Festival

Should the ULEZ zone expand?

Changes to bus routes in Southwark

Transport for London is consulting on whether to expand the ULEZ zone to help tackle air pollution and congestion. Most vehicles must meet emissions standards or pay to enter the zone (currently everywhere inside the north and south circular). Most of Southwark is already within the ULEZ, and the proposal is to extend the zone to most of Greater London from August 2023.

>> Have your say: should the ULEZ zone expand?

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>> Have your say about proposed changes to bus services

Free: join a tour of restored historic buildings in Peckham

Join a tour of historic buildings in Peckham that have been restored thanks to funding from the Heritage Lottery fund and Southwark Council. Meet at Mountview Academy at 12 noon or 4pm on 2 July.

>> Join a tour of restored historic buildings in Peckham

Tell us where to put new bike hangars

We recently approved £2.5 million in funding to install 3,000 more secure bike hangers for local residents who can’t store their bike at home. We already have the third most bike hangars in London.

>> Tell us where you want us to put new bike hangars

We urgently need foster carers

Foster carers in Southwark get a competitive allowance, excellent training and round-the-clock support. If you have a spare room and want to do something amazing for a child in Southwark, we want to hear from you. Even if you’re not sure, or just thinking about it, please get in touch.

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

See the Grimm Sisters in Canada Water

On 25 June The Grimm Sisters present their marvellous mix of storytelling, comedy and live music. It’s fun and interactive family theatre suitable for ages 6+. Tickets are ‘pay what you decide’.

>> Book tickets to see the Grimm Sisters in Canada Water theatre

Free: summer fun at Canada Water

Enjoy live music, balloon making, face painting, a Chill Zone and more by Surrey Quays Shopping Centre on Friday 1 July from 3.30pm to 5pm.

>> Join the summer fun at Canada Water

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

Ending soon: Apprenticeship opportunities at Southwark Council

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.

>> We’re looking for apprentices to join our team

Check whether you need planning permission

Not sure if you need planning permission? Our new tool will help! Answer simple questions, follow the help text, and find out if your project needs planning permission.

>> Check if you need planning permission for your project

Take part in Climate Action Week

London Climate Action Week is one of the world’s largest climate change events and it is taking place online and in-person between 25 June and 3 July. There will be conferences, summits, workshops, community gatherings, art installations and more.

>> See what’s on during London Climate Action week

Have your say on how London Fire Brigade keeps Londoners safe

London Fire Brigade wants your views on their new plan to manage fire risk in the community. Complete the survey by 25 July 2022.

>> Complete the survey about fire safety now

Improve your mental health: try a quick quiz today

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.

>> Try the quick mental health quiz

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 30 July

COVID-19 vaccinations available for 5 to 11 year olds

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.

>> Book a vaccination for a 5 to 11 year old

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.

>> NHS information about COVID-19 jabs for 5 to 11s

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 license and you can reported unlicensed properties to us.

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Jubilee events, apprenticeship vacancies, adult learning courses and more

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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!

>> Join the Jubilee celebrations in Elephant and Castle

>> See other Jubilee events happening in Southwark

If you’re celebrating, enjoy yourself and raise a glass to Her Majesty the Queen!

Visit the UK’s first Cleaner Air Market

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.

>> Find out more about the Maltby Street Cleaner Air Market

Apprenticeship opportunities at Southwark Council

>> We’re looking for apprentices to join our team

Old Kent Road vintage market free entry on 12 June

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.

>> Come to the vintage market, 11am to 5pm, Sunday 12 June

Visit an adventure playground

Children aged 8+ can enjoy a host of activities in our adventures playgrounds during half term (until 1 June).

>> Find your local adventure playground

Try a short adult learning course

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.

>> Sign up for a short adult learning textiles course

Turning unrecyclable waste into heating and hot water

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.

The fifth anniversary of the terror attacks in London Bridge and Borough

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.

Southwark foster carers get 100% council tax discount

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 free help to stop smoking

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.

Protect your child with both measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccines

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.

Landlords: early bird discount for a new property licence ends tomorrow

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.

>> Apply for a property licence now to get an early bird discount

Get a grant for a community project in Elephant and Castle

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.

>> Apply for a grant for a project in Elephant and Castle

Improve your mental health: try a quick quiz today

>> Try the quick mental health quiz

Where to get free contraception, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing and advice

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:

Their GP
Some local pharmacies that offer sexual health advice
Sexual health clinics near Blackfriars, Elephant and Castle, Denmark Hill and Streatham Hill
The Sexual Health London service
By calling NHS 111.

COVID-19 vaccinations available for 5 to 11 year olds

>> Book a vaccination for a 5 to 11 year old

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.

>> NHS information about COVID-19 jabs for 5 to 11s

Get your COVID-19 spring booster jab

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.

>> Book your COVID-19 spring booster now

>> Get your 1st, 2nd or 3rd jab – it’s not too late to protect yourself

>> Find a walk-in vaccine clinic for a 12 to 15-year old

Read the spring issue of the Elephant magazine

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.

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Things to do in Southwark, council news and more

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The latest information and news from Southwark Council

COVID-19 update

Although remaining COVID-19 restrictions ended yesterday, 24 February, infection levels in Southwark are still high. The COVID-19 vaccine is still the best way to protect yourself and others from the virus. More information and advice about COVID-19 is below.

Shop from local independent makers, collectors and designers in Peckham

Shop local! Come along to this craft fair debut at the Copeland Park and Bussey Building on 26 February in Peckham, 10am to 4pm. You can book a priority entrance ticket for £2.50 (free for under-12s).

Free: haunting and immersive art exhibition at Oxo Tower Wharf

Until 27 February you can visit the historic four-storey raw warehouse space which will be transformed into a haunting and immersive maze of art creating a story that unravels as you explore the exhibition. Free of charge.

Visit the ‘We Have Always Been Here’ exhibition as part of LGBTQ+ month

‘We Have Always Been Here’ celebrates the campaigns and activism cultivated by the BAME LGBTQ+ community through the Black Lesbian and Gay Centre in the 80s and 90s. The centre was located in Peckham during the 1990s. Visit the exhibition on 28 February between 11am and 6pm at Moca London (SE15 4HY).

Stunning Roman mosaic unearthed in Borough

Archaeologists have discovered two panels of mosaic floors, one of which is the largest Roman mosaic found in London for more than 50 years. It’s just the latest in a series of Roman treasures found in the north of Southwark. Some local Roman finds are on display in the new Southwark Heritage Centre and Walworth Library.

We are the first council to protect all care home staff with a care charter

The care charter sets our expectations about the quality of care in residential homes. The charter will improve standards in all care homes in Southwark. This means better working conditions for staff and better care for residents.

Get a free leisure centre day pass

Get a free day pass to the gym, exercise classes and swimming pool at a local leisure centre. Passes are available for Camberwell, Dulwich, Peckham Pulse, Seven Islands, The Castle leisure centres, Southwark Park Sports and Athletics Centre and Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre.

>> Get your free leisure centre day pass now

Apply for an apprenticeship

We’re currently advertising a number of apprenticeship vacancies. If you’re successful you’ll get a salary with full employee benefits including holiday. You need to be age 16 or over to apply (there’s no upper age limit).

>> See current apprenticeship vacancies at Southwark Council

Don’t ignore your cervical cancer screening invitation

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers, but screening can help stop it before it starts. So don’t ignore your cervical screening invitation and if you missed your last one, book an appointment with your GP practice. If you have a cervix and are aged 25 to 64 you should be invited by letter to get a smear test.

Coming soon: free skills training to unemployed and low-income residents through a brand new green academy

The academy will offer free support into direct employment, apprenticeships, traineeships, training or self-employment. Jobs will include green construction and retrofit, green transport, energy, waste/recycling, infrastructure and transport.

Host a street party for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

There are lots of ways to get involved in the celebrations for Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee including arranging your own street party with neighbours.

If you want to close your street for a party over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend in early June, you must apply to the council by Monday 7 March.

Do you get Healthy Start food vouchers?

Healthy Start is becoming a digital scheme, moving from vouchers to a prepaid Healthy Start card. If you get Healthy Start food vouchers, you need to reapply by 31 March 2022 to continue getting Healthy Start payments. You will stop getting Healthy Start vouchers from 1 April 2022 if you have not reapplied by 31 March 2022.

Get £2,000 towards childcare costs

HMRC is reminding working parents they could get up to £2,000 a year to help with childcare costs. For every £8 saved in an online childcare account, families will get a top of £2. Check eligibility and register for an online childcare account.

Foster carers urgently needed

We are looking for foster carers to make a difference to the lives of Southwark children in care. We offer excellent training, generous financial support and round-the-clock support. If you have a spare room we’d love to hear from you.

>> Find out more about becoming a foster carer

New property licensing schemes coming soon

We are introducing new property licensing schemes from 1 March 2022. These schemes will help to improve rented homes in the borough. If you apply between 1 March and 31 May 2022 you will automatically receive an early bird discount. Landlords and property managing agents can also sign-up to our mailing list for regular updates.

New Southwark Plan approved

We have approved our planning blueprint, called the Southwark Plan. It sets out how new development will benefit local communities and help tackle urgent priorities – including the housing crisis and the Climate Emergency – over the next 15 years. To help tackle the climate emergency we will:

designate 22 new sites of importance for nature conservation and the equivalent of over 16 full-sized football fields of newly protected open space
require that all new developments have to leave the natural environment in a measurably better state than it was beforehand (known as Biodiversity Net Gain)
support the creation of 58,000 new jobs, including a green new deal that generates jobs

COVID-19 updates

Protect yourself and others from COVID-19

Although the rules have changed there are still lots of ways we can reduce our chances of catching or passing on COVID-19.

Get vaccinated or boosted
Wear a face covering in crowded places
Stay at home if you feel unwell
Let fresh air in if meeting indoors
Wash your hands regularly or use sanitiser

Get your COVID-19 vaccine now

The vaccines are safe and the best defence against COVID-19. Every day in Southwark people are getting their first, second or booster jab.

>> Book your first, second or booster vaccine now

>> Find a walk-in clinic for your first, second or booster dose

>> Find a walk-in vaccine clinic for a 12 to 15-year old

COVID-19 vaccines – your questions answered

Get expert information from the NHS if you want to know more about COVID-19 vaccines, either for yourself or family members. Find out how vaccines were developed so quickly, how they protect you, how vaccines do not affect fertility and are safe if you’re pregnant, and answers to other questions.

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Free swimming lessons, local antiques sale and COVID-19 information

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Things to do in Southwark and key council updates

COVID-19 rates in Southwark are extremely high so everyone should remain cautious and follow advice.

Get your COVID-19 vaccine now

The vaccines are safe and the best defence against COVID-19. Every day in Southwark people are getting their first, second or booster jab.

>> Book your first, second or booster vaccine now

>> Find a walk-in clinic for your first, second or booster dose

Free swimming lessons for adults

Ever wanted to learn to swim? We still have some spaces left in our free swimming lessons programme. The lessons take place at leisure centres across the borough.

>> Book now for free swimming lessons in Southwark

Find gems at Peckham Salvage Yard

Hunt for treasures and rummage for bargains at a massive vintage yard sale of salvaged things on 16 January. Afterwards, enjoy the array of local cafés, bars and restaurants in Peckham. Please follow all the COVID-19 rules.

>> Visit Peckham Salvage Yard on 16 January

Enjoy a winter walk in Southwark

Pick from 12 routes which include film locations, Dulwich’s unusual architecture, flora and fauna, and myths and legends of the borough.

>> Discover Southwark with our illustrated walking maps

Foster carers urgently needed

>> Find out more about becoming a foster carer

Find jobs and training in construction

The Southwark Construction Skills Centre is now based at Hawker House, Canada Water. Drop in anytime between 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday to find out about hundreds of job opportunities and free training courses.

>> Visit the Southwark Construction Skills Centre

Try our digital health app (and get a £10 voucher)

We’d love to know what you think of our digital health coach. It can help you to quit smoking, eat more healthily, lose weight, move more or take care of your mind. The first 90 residents to complete the feedback survey at the end will get a £10 Love2shop voucher (limited to one per person).

>> Try our digital health coach now

Help inspect your estate

If you live on an estate you can join monthly estate inspections with council officers and contractors to make sure your estate is clean, safe and well cared for.

>> Join an estate inspection for your area

Help for your money worries

Have you got money-related worries like losing a job, working less hours, overdue bills, increasing debt or awaiting for a benefit decision?

>> Get advice about where you can go for support

Is your child starting primary school this year?

Is your child starting primary school this year? If your child was born between 1 September 2017 and 31 August 2018, your child is due to start primary school in September 2022.

>> Apply for your child’s primary school place by 15 January 2022

School admissions consultation 2023/24

We are currently consulting on the proposed admission arrangements for community primary schools and the co-ordinated admission schemes for the academic year 2023/24.

>> Give your comments on admissions arrangements by 14 January

Other COVID-19 information

Take a lateral flow test at a community testing site

Take a rapid lateral flow test before meeting with family and friends or going to busy public places. Our testing sites at London Bridge and Peckham have lots of capacity and tests available.

>> Take a lateral flow test at community testing site

You can also try to order tests to be delivered to your home.

Register the result of your lateral flow test whether it’s negative or positive.

Get a PCR test and stay at home if you have COVID-19 symptoms

Stay at home if you’re unwell, to help protect friends, family, colleagues, and others in the community. You can order a PCR test kit to be sent to your home or book an appointment at a walk-in or drive-through test site.

>> Get a COVID-19 test if you currently have symptoms

Walk-in jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds

All children aged between 12 and 17 are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Most children aged 12 to 15 will be offered first and second doses in school, but if you have missed that opportunity you can go to a walk-in clinic or book online.

>> Find a vaccine walk-in clinic for 12–15-year-olds

>> Book a first or second dose for a 12 to 15-year-old

Second dose vaccinations for 16 and 17-year-olds

If you’re 16 or 17-years-old you can book a second dose, for 12 weeks after your first dose. If you’re at higher risk from COVID-19, you can get a second dose at a walk-in vaccination site from eight weeks after your first dose.

>> Book a second dose if you’re aged 16 or 17

Extra pop-up vaccine clinic on 8 January

There will be an extra walk-in vaccination clinic in Peckham on Saturday 8 January, No appointment or ID is needed. First, second and booster jabs will be on offer.

>> Find a walk-in vaccination site

And remember…

Wash hands regularly and wear face coverings in public places including shops, public transport, community centres and faith premises.
Meet family and friends in well-ventilated areas where possible, such as outdoors or indoors with windows open. You are at a higher risk if you are in an enclosed or crowded space, or there is limited fresh air.
Download the NHS COVID-19 app. Keep your Bluetooth and contact tracing on to stay informed in case you come into contact with a positive case

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Extra vaccine clinics this week in Southwark

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Extra vaccine clinics this week in Southwark

All the key COVID-19 information

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Get boosted advert COVID-19 numbers are very high and rising in Southwark. Our rates are among the highest in the country. To help slow the spread and protect you and your loved ones:

Please think carefully about who you see over Christmas
Only meet up with the people most important to you and think twice before meeting vulnerable friends and family members
Do a lateral flow test before seeing others and, where possible, meet outside
Stay at home if you test positive or feel unwell
Get vaccinated – first, second or booster
Remember to work from home if you can.

Get your booster jab

If you’re aged 18+ and it’s three months since your second COVID-19 vaccine dose you can get your booster jab, which is the best protection against the Omicron variant.

>> Book your booster vaccine online

>> Find a walk-in clinic for your booster jab (more clinics just added)

Get your first or second vaccine dose

It is one year since the first people got their vaccine. In the UK over 51 million people have had their first dose and over 47 million have had two doses. The vaccines have been proven to be safe and the best defence against COVID-19.

>> Book your first or second vaccine dose now

>> Find a walk-in clinic for your first or second dose (more clinics just added)

Extra vaccine clinics in Peckham

There are a number of extra walk-in vaccination clinics in Peckham this week, offering first, second and booster jabs.

>> Find a walk-in vaccination site in Peckham

Get lateral flow tests

There are lots of ways to get a lateral flow test in Southwark (if you don’t have COVID-19 symptoms), including:

>> Take a lateral flow test at community testing site

>> Pick up lateral flow tests from a library or pharmacy

>> Take a lateral flow test at a local pharmacy

You can also order tests to be delivered to your home.

Get a PCR test and isolate if you have COVID-19 symptoms

If you have COVID-19 symptoms (a high temperature, a new cough or a change to sense of taste or smell) you should self-isolate and book a PCR COVID-19 test.

You can order a PCR test kit to be sent to your home or book an appointment at a walk-in or drive-through test site.

>> Get a COVID-19 test if you currently have symptoms

Self-isolation rules from 22 December

If you have COVID-19 you can self-isolate for seven days, if you are negative on day six and seven using a lateral flow test. If you still have symptoms, continue self-isolating. If you end isolation on day seven you should to limit contact with vulnerable people, not visit crowded or poorly ventilated spaces, and work from home. If you are in close contact with someone with COVID-19 but don’t test positive, or are not double-vaccinated you must continue to isolate for 10 days.

>> Check the current rules on self-isolation

Financial support if your income has been affected by the pandemic

Get support if you’re under increased financial pressure due to COVID-19. Advice includes applying for Universal Credit, what to do if you can’t pay your rent, Council Tax, or homeowner annual and major works service charges, and COVID-19 self-isolation payments.

Walk-in jabs for 12 to 15-year-olds

>> Find a vaccine walk-in clinic for 12–15-year-olds

>> Book a first or second dose for a 12 to 15-year-old

Second dose COVID-19 vaccinations for 16 and 17-year-olds

>> Book a second dose if you’re aged 16 or 17

Remember to complete your test and trace information

If you’ve had a positive COVID-19 test, or you’re a contact of a positive case, local or national contact tracers should be in touch. However, if you’ve had a positive test please help by telling any recent close contacts as soon as possible. You should also complete contact tracing information on the national test and trace system as soon as possible.

Help if you’re struggling to get food

If you or someone you know is not able to get or afford enough food to meet basic needs, or require emergency food support, please contact Community Support Alliance. This includes if you are self-isolating or housebound and are unable to order food online.

Volunteer to help the vaccination programme

Over 2,000 steward volunteers are needed every day to help others.

>> Volunteer now to help the vaccination programme

Other updates

No changes to bin collections over Christmas and New Year

Over the Christmas and New Year period, your rubbish, recycling, food and garden waste collection will take place on your normal scheduled day.

Free helpline for parents or carers of children aged three or under with breathing illnesses

You can use the helpline if you’re an adult seeking asylum or a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic parent or carer. Get advice if your child has a cough, cold or chest infection. You can speak to an advisor over the phone using a translator if needed on 080 0151 2605, Monday to Saturdays.

Joint estate inspections with residents

We are offering residents the opportunity to join the monthly estate inspections with council officers and contractors to make sure your estate is clean, safe and well cared for. You can join the estate inspection for your area by contacting your resident services officer.

Get free online support to improve your health

If you want to quit smoking, eat more healthily, lose weight, move more or take care of your mind, try our digital health coach to help improve your life. You’ll be asked where you want to make changes to improve your health and will be directed to local support to help you achieve your goals.

School admissions consultation 2023/24

We are currently consulting on the proposed admission arrangements for community primary schools and the co-ordinated admission schemes for the academic year 2023/24. Please submit your comments and views before the consultation closes at 12pm on 14 January 2022.

Help for your money worries

Have you got money-related worries like losing a job, working less hours, overdue bills, increasing debt or awaiting for a benefit decision? Get straightforward, practical advice about where you can go for support with this new app.

Mayor of London visits new council houses in Bermondsey

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, visited our new council houses in Welsford Street, South Bermondsey, to celebrate the latest figures on council house building in London.

Children in care need foster carers

We are looking for foster carers to make a difference to the lives of Southwark children in care. Get in touch to arrange an appointment to find out more.


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