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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 18h

📣 Leaseholders and freeholders in Southwark can now see their service charge information online – with the first service of its kind in England.

It’s part of our work to be a good landlord. Log in to MySouthwark to see the full breakdown of your service charges.

southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/ne...

Laptop being used to check service charges

Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 1d

The Culture Together Grants Fund is open!

The fund supports Southwark’s arts and culture organisations to deliver sustainable, inclusive and equitable activities across the borough

Find out more and apply by 23 November www.southwark.gov.uk/community-en...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 2d

Register now for Octobre Rose - Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday 18 October, from 10am at Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15

Expect Afrobeat dance, advice on checking your breasts, a healthy cake sale, cancer awareness advice and more!

Sign up today www.eventbrite.com/e/octobre-ro...

Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 6d

Message from Southwark Council Leader Sarah King following today’s Manchester synagogue attack.

To report an emergency hate crime call 999. For non-emergency related incident call 101 or visit the Metropolitan Police website for more information www.met.police.uk

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 7d

Join us for a Fostering Coffee Date at Canada Water Library on 6 October, from 5.30pm

Whether you're a seasoned foster parent or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with others who understand the joys and challenges

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fostering-...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 9d

🏘️ We are starting the UK’s biggest survey of council homes in Southwark.

This is part of our work to become a good landlord which includes a £250m investment in council homes.  

More details www.southwark.gov.uk/housing/majo...

A photo of housing across Southwark and a caption related to a home condition survey being carried out

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 13d

Have you got an idea for creating a healthier community for people in Peckham?

The THINC Fund was created so that local people can shape how charitable money is spent in the area

Find out more about the fund and how to apply before 13 October

engage.southwark.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...

Illustrations of Peckham landmarks and text explaining the THINC acronym

Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 15d

Say hello to Southwark’s newly named food waste collection vehicles!

Children from Southwark submitted the names and Councillor McAsh drew the winners at the Veolia Wonder Day event.

And the winners are… 🥁🥁

Basil, Trevor, Chompy, Mr Eat-a-Lot, Chewball, Tummytron, and Greedy Gizmo!

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 15d

Hello again. Have you signed up as a free swim and gym member so that you can access the sessions?

Please email [email protected] with your details and the team will get back to you

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 15d

Come together this International Day of Older People on 1 October

Celebrate belonging with music, speed friendship, assisted cycle rides, refreshments, and more!

From noon to 2.30pm, Una Marsden Library, 62 Thurlow Street, SE17

Older people enjoying friendship ahead of International Day of Older People on 1 October

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 16d

Hello. Free Swim and Gym is available at all centres. Info can be found below

southwarkleisure.co.uk/memberships-...

Which email address have you been using?

Memberships & Offers – Leisure Facilities in Southwark

southwarkleisure.co.uk

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 21d

Last week Southwark released over £5 million for the delivery of the new Bakerloop bus service 💷

The funding comes from developer contributions in the Old Kent Road area, now reinvested into community transport infrastructure through the new bus route 🚌

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 22d

This Sexual Health Week (15 - 21 September) make sure you're getting the correct information about local services so you can make the right choices for yourself

You can get free contraception, HIV testing, PrEP medication (to protect you from HIV) and more locally

findsexualhealth.org.uk

Design for Sexual Health Week detailing information available and from where

Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 23d

Action to divest the Southwark Pension Fund from conflict and genocide - statement from Southwark Council.

For full details of the four actions the council will take please find out more via the link below.

www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/ac...

quote regarding pension divestment from leader of Southwark Council Sarah King

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 23d

Places still available for Southwark Adult Learning courses at Thomas Calton Centre

Gain some basic sewing skills or try some exciting new fashion and soft furnishing projects

Upcycle, restyle or repair your pre-loved garments into something fabulous

www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 26d

Southwark stands together: statement in response to planned march in London tomorrow, which is due to start in the borough www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/so...

Statement in response to planned march in London tomorrow, which is due to start in Southwark

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 27d

Fitness and wellbeing courses for adults in the heart of Peckham ❤️

Yoga, Pilates, Ballet, Zumba - something for everyone 👍

Places still available with Southwark Adult Learning autumn '25 – enrol now ⭐

www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-...

Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 28d

Are you one of the 460,000 Londoners who has completed online free suicide prevention training since the Mayor of London launched #ZeroSuicideLDN in 2019?

Help us share the campaign and encourage more Londoners to join us. We can all help save a life.

thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · 29d

Happy #EmergencyServicesDay

A big thank you to all the emergency services staff across Southwark - your dedication keeps our communities safe #999Day

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our Neighbourhood Fund is now open – £3.3 million available for local projects

Apply today or find out more via a support session

www.southwark.gov.uk/community-en...

Young people enjoying community gardening - just one of the ideas that could be helped via our Neighbourhood Fund

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · Sep 5

The national emergency alert system will be tested on Sunday (7 September) at 3pm

Your mobile or tablet will make a loud siren-like sound for about 10 seconds, even on silent

If you have a concealed mobile for reasons such as domestic abuse you can opt out

www.gov.uk/government/n...

Information about the National Emergency Alarm System test this Sunday, 7 September

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join us on Tuesday 16 September, 2 to 6pm at Nursery Row Park for a Community Safety Engagement Day.

-Police
-Wardens
-New night patrols
-Support services

Part of the North Walworth area-based plan to tackle antisocial behaviour & crime.

Your voice matters – come along! #SaferSouthwark

Information about the community safety day at Nursery Park Row on 16 September from 2pm

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · Sep 3

Gonorrhoea is one of most common sexually transmitted infections in Southwark

If you're a man who's gay, bisexual, or has sex with other men you can now get protected with a vaccine

It's available at local sexual health clinics

findsexualhealth.org.uk/gonorrhoea-v...

Information about Gonorrhoea vaccinations illustrated with arms wearing plasters to show vaccinations

Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · Sep 2

The national emergency alert system will be tested at 3pm on 7 September

Your mobile or tablet will make a loud siren-like sound for about 10 seconds, even on silent

If you have a concealed mobile for reasons such as domestic abuse you can opt out

www.gov.uk/government/n...

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Southwark Council @lb-southwark.bsky.social · Aug 22

Bermondsey Carnival is back on bank holiday Monday (25 August)

A day of music, fun and community spirit at Southwark Park from 1pm

Supported by Southwark Culture Celebrations Fund

www.bermondseycarnival.com