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Last night, our budget for 2025/26 was agreed at Council Assembly. Our priority is to protect and invest in local services that you need to live a good life. We’re investing £2m from the Southwark 2030 reserve to go towards the following areas: ✔️£600,000 to making Southwark safer at night ✔️£440,000 to transform the closed Ann Bernadt Nursery school into a dedicated centre supporting children and young people aged 0-25 with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) ✔️£360,000 will be invested in cleaning our streets and estates ✔️£80,000 will go towards extending the council’s Southwark Energy Savers Scheme Read more about how we’re investing in you: https://orlo.uk/hMk9s
So great to see the crocus bulbs emerging in some of our parks this week including Newington Gardens, Guy St Park, St. James and King Stairs Gardens 💐 Thanks to Jade, one our Parks Officers for sharing the photos.
It’s National Apprenticeship Week this week, and we have lots of great events happening including: 🙌🏻Application support sessions 👷🏽♀️Construction apprenticeship open day ✅ Sessions for employers And more! https://www.southwark.gov.uk/community-updates/2025/national-apprenticeship-week-events-10-14-february-2025
This week, we launched our Southwark 2030 borough plan, to create good lives for the people of Southwark. The five-year borough plan, created with residents, community groups, business and partners, outlines how we will create: ✅ Decent homes for all ✅ A good start in life for every child and young person ✅ A safer Southwark for our communities ✅ A thriving and fair economy that benefits everyone ✅ Better health and well-being for all residents ✅ A cleaner, greener environment for future generations Thanks to every resident who featured in the video 💙💙 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTUArb7b_v8
The Mayor of Southwark Cllr Naima Ali is walking to raise awareness - and money - to combat FGM. She’s already walked over 300,000 steps and she’s not stopping any time soon. Joined by her fellow councillors, the Mayor explains why your support is so important. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/actionaidfundraising
The Elephant and Castle Community Fund has supported a total of 746 people across the community during 2024, with £75,000 in grants going towards a range of groups in the area, enriching the lives of residents https://www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/elephant-and-castle-community-fund-continues-help-area-thrive
The February cabinet meeting takes place this morning at LEX2 Livesey Exchange, SE1 You can watch online from 11am, via the link below https://youtube.com/live/p7oP7fs4ZHY
Southwark Council has launched a new round of funding for community groups, schools and faith groups to make green improvements to their buildings https://www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/new-round-funding-help-southwarks-community-buildings-go-green
We joined the launch of the #Bakerloop consultation this morning. The new bus service, funded by developer contributions in Southwark, would mirror the proposed #BackTheBakerloo line extension. Find out more about the consultation https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/BL1-superloop
This #GreatMentalHealthDay we're encouraging everyone to talk about how they're feeling, whether that's with friends, family or colleagues 📢 ...and if you're feeling low, we have lots of support available to you here in Southwark 🙌 https://www.southwark.gov.uk/public-health-and-safety/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health