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Stop littering in our parks
Stop the litter in Southwark's Parks Our parks are treasured assets for our communities, but unfortunately they are too often blighted by litter. This has been an issue repeatedly raised by…
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Major works scandals just the tip of the iceberg, say “horrified” councillors
The long-awaited investigations into the major works scandals at three estates came to Southwark's housing scrutiny commission last night, which saw residents and councillors tear into the council’s…
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Lib Dems launch petition to save Southwark’s last police front counter
Southwark Liberal Democrats have launched a petition to save Walworth Police Station’s front counter, warning that its closure would leave the borough without any place where residents can speak to…
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Save Walworth Police Station Front Counter
Save Walworth Police Office Front Counter Walworth is the only police front counter in Southwark. But under new plans from the Met, half of all police counters across London are set to close,…
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Southwark Council 3rd Most Complained About in the Country for Housing
Labour-run Southwark Council has once again ranked among the worst local authorities in the country for housing complaints, new figures from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO)…
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"Total dereliction of duty” - Liberal Democrats slam Labour council over damning reports into housing scandals
Southwark Liberal Democrats have slammed Labour-run Southwark council following the long-delayed release of two damning investigations into major works scandals at Devon Mansions and Canada Estate.
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Government council funding to put £70 million+ black hole in Southwark finances
Southwark Liberal Democrats have sounded the alarm over the Government’s proposed new funding formula for local councils, which they say unfairly “penalises” London for its high housing costs,…
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Ilderton Road flooding: time to ban bonuses and introduce a regulator with teeth
Cllr Adam Hood, who has been campaigning to hold Thames Water to account over their shambolic management of works, has reacted to the latest flooding on Ilderton Road from a burst pipe. …
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New Leader’s Potential Conflicts of Interests Should be “Clarified”, Say Lib Dems
Southwark Liberal Democrats have formally written to the council’s top legal officer about concerns over the new Leader’s potential conflict of interest working for a lobbying firm.
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Southwark Labour Back “Devastating” Welfare Cuts
At last night’s explosive Council Assembly, which saw three Labour councillors defy the whip for the first time since 2018, the new leader of Southwark Council refused to condemn the welfare reform…
