Southwark loses a police officer every week
Latest figures from the Borough Commander show that Southwark has 60 fewer police officers this year compared to last, meaning that Southwark loses a police officer every week.
16 Apr 2018
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Lib Dems force Labour climbdown on ‘Golden Goodbyes’
Southwark Lib Dems have forced a concession from Labour on their controversial ‘Golden Goodbyes’ to departing cabinet members on Southwark Council.
26 Mar 2018
Campaigners lead calls for a new youth club
A group of local activists are campaigning for a youth club to be created in south Bermondsey. The Blue Youth Club was closed a few years ago, with many residents saying it left young people in the area with little to do.
27 Feb 2018
TfL will now consider plans for Bricklayers' Arms Tube station
Transport for London have announced they will now consider building a station at Bricklayers’ Arms, as part of the project to extend the Bakerloo Line.
27 Feb 2018
Council Tax rise shown to be unnecessary
The Liberal Democrat opposition on Southwark Council have produced an alternative budget which enables the a 3% increase in spending, but delivered through efficiency savings rather than the council tax increase.
27 Feb 2018
Campaign gathering speed to stop cuts to vital London Riverside bus service
Southwark Liberal Democrats are calling on the Mayor of London to take urgent action to stop the RV1 bus service being cut in half.
13 Feb 2018