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Councillor who broke code of conduct back in Southwark Cabinet after just two years

Cllr Leo Pollak has been reinstated to the Southwark cabinet two years after breaking code of conduct.

Lib Dems demand more accountability in town hall at Southwark’s annual meeting

At Southwark’s annual meeting, Lib Dem councillors demanded reforms to improve scrutiny and accountability within the council.

Southwark ordered to pay £10,000 to two residents for ‘inexcusable’ failings by Housing Ombudsman

The UK’s Housing Ombudsman has ordered Southwark Council to pay out nearly £10,000 for two cases of “severe maladministration” regarding housing repairs.

Southwark Liberal Democrats Announce Rachel Bentley as the Parliamentary Candidate for Bermondsey and Old Southwark

The Southwark Liberal Democrats have announced that Rachel Bentley will be their candidate for Member of Parliament for the constituency of Bermondsey and Old Southwark at the next general election.

Mayor’s boasting a fantasy while Londoners struggle with the reality of housing, says Southwark Lib Dem leader

Leader of the Southwark Liberal Democrats has criticised the Mayor of London for boasting about his housing record while many Londoners struggle to find decent homes.

67% all anti-social behaviour incidents since 2019 not attended by a police officer, Lib Dems reveal

Southwark Liberal Democrats have accused the Government of “losing control” as 827,513 of a total 1,238,858 incidents of anti-social behaviour in London went unattended by the police since the…

Air pollution putting residents’ health at risk as every monitor in Southwark still failing WHO standards

One year after Southwark Liberal Democrats revealed dangerous levels of air pollution in Southwark, the latest data shows every monitor in Southwark is still above acceptable levels.

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New Government data reveals Southwark has most long-term vacant properties in London

Data recently released by central government has revealed that Southwark has the most long-term vacant properties of any London borough.

‘Stop marking your own homework’ - Lib Dems demand for more accountability in Southwark Council

Southwark Liberal Democrat councillors have demanded Southwark Council be more accountable by improving the internal scrutiny functions.