60% of temporary accomodation placed out of Southwark
Southwark Liberal Democrats have revealed that in 2024/2025, 1570 households in temporary accommodation – representing 61% of total placements – were housed outside of Southwark.
22 Apr 2026
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Ed Davey: “Liberal Democrats are the only challengers to Labour in Southwark”
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey today (Friday 10th) visited Southwark, joining local campaigners to highlight pressure on public services and step up the party’s election campaign.
10 Apr 2026
Thousands of homes fail “Decent Homes Standard” in Southwark, new survey finds
A new stock condition survey has found that 10% of Southwark’s council homes fail to meet the Government’s Decent Homes Standard, raising fresh concerns about housing conditions across the borough.
9 Apr 2026
Liberal Democrats call for council tax freeze for most vulnerable as residents set to pay almost £2,000
Southwark Liberal Democrats have re-affirmed their manifesto commitment to freeze council tax for those most struggling, as the council tax rise agreed by Southwark Labour councillors comes into force from April.
1 Apr 2026
Borough Triangle affordable housing to be cut to just 10% as Liberal Democrats demand refusal
Liberal Democrat councillors in Borough & Bankside and St George’s have called on Southwark Council to reject new plans that would slash affordable housing at the Borough Triangle development to just 10%.
31 Mar 2026
Canada Water approved with just 9% affordable homes as Labour “waves through” scheme
The Canada Water Masterplan has been approved – delivering just 9% affordable housing across the scheme, a dramatic drop from the 35% originally promised to residents.
27 Mar 2026