Lib Dems and Greens “subvert democracy” in new coalition as Southwark Labour warns of instability
Cllr Sarah King has warned of the instability that will follow a new agreement between the Southwark Liberal Democrats and the Southwark Green Party. The Liberal Democrats, a fading force in Southwark, lost 5% of their vote share in May’s elections, falling to just 16%. Yet they are expected to now form part of the […]
Leader’s column: Sarah King sets out Southwark Labour’s vision to create a borough where everyone can succeed
I love Southwark. Our borough is diverse, it’s vibrant, it’s busy. It’s a bustling, amazing place. From Peckham’s food scene to Dulwich’s parks and sports grounds, Bermondsey’s estates to Walworth’s street markets and Bankside’s heritage. Southwark has it all. We are a green borough, with stunning parks and hundreds of thousands of trees. Our schools […]
Southwark Labour opposes “unacceptable” 9% affordable housing at Canada Water
Southwark Labour has today strongly opposed the approval of British Land’s development at Canada Water as “unacceptable”, with ward councillors attending a hearing to make sure residents’ voices were heard. Councillors approved the original £4 billion Canada Water Masterplan in 2020, which would have provided 25% social rent homes and 10% intermediate – meaning 35% […]
Labour candidates launch campaign to upgrade Elephant & Castle railway station
Local Labour candidates in Elephant & Castle have launched a petition demanding funding to upgrade the “Piccadilly Circus of the South”. Investment in Elephant & Castle Railway Station is needed to make it safe, accessible, and fit for the future. The petition, launched by Labour candidates in North Walworth ward, can be found at this […]
Labour councillors delivering £2.6 million for local projects in London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Southwark Labour Councillors in London Bridge & West Bermondsey are delivering £2.6 million of investment into the local community. This is part of Labour’s £20 million of investment in neighbourhoods across Southwark, which comes as a result of the continued success of local planning policies. Labour’s local planning policies have generated millions of pounds from […]
Labour Leader Sarah King slams Southwark Lib Dem vote to cut to emergency food provision for families in need
Southwark Labour Leader Sarah King has slammed the Southwark Liberal Democrats for voting to cut council spending on emergency food provision at the annual budget meeting last night (25th February). Describing the £6,000 annual cost as “indulgent”, the Southwark Lib Dems voted to cut catering costs, even though they knew the money was providing emergency […]
Labour promises to create a borough where everyone can succeed
Southwark Labour has today set out five promises to create a borough where everyone can succeed. Southwark residents have told us that the most important issues for them are help with the cost of living crisis, build genuinely affordable homes and tackle anti-social behaviour and crime. Southwark Labour has listened to residents and have a […]
Labour secures new local police officers for Peckham and Walworth town centres
Labour have secured two brand new police teams to target key crime hotspots in Peckham and Walworth town centres. Local councillors have listened to the concerns of residents about rising crime in their local areas and worked with the Mayor of London and Met Police to assign new local police officers, meaning overall there will […]
Southwark Labour building over 150 rent-controlled homes for key workers as Mayor makes 6,000-home commitment
Southwark Labour are delivering 150 rent-controlled homes in Bermondsey as part of the Mayor of London’s new plan to deliver 6,000 homes for key workers. The first pilot in Southwark is underway in Bermondsey, where 150 rent controlled homes for key workers will be built. Rising costs of living in London have been pricing out […]
Labour’s public health approach sees London homicide rate drop to lowest in a decade
The murder rate in London has dropped to its lowest in over a decade, thanks to the public health approach implemented by local councils, the police and the Mayor of London. Labour Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan visited the Damilola Taylor Centre in Southwark to announce the figures, visiting the centre alongside Sir Mark Rowley. Increased […]