Southwark Council

Culture Together Grants Fund 2026/27

The Culture Together Grants Fund is open!

The fund supports Southwark’s arts and culture organisations to deliver sustainable, inclusive and equitable activities across the borough

Find out more and apply by 23 November www.southwark.gov.uk/community-en...

Octobre Rose - Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday 18 October, from 10am at Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15

Register now for Octobre Rose - Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday 18 October, from 10am at Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre, SE15

Expect Afrobeat dance, advice on checking your breasts, a healthy cake sale, cancer awareness advice and more!

Sign up today www.eventbrite.com/e/octobre-ro...

Message from Southwark Council Leader Sarah King following today’s Manchester synagogue attack.

Message from Southwark Council Leader Sarah King following today’s Manchester synagogue attack.

To report an emergency hate crime call 999. For non-emergency related incident call 101 or visit the Metropolitan Police website for more information www.met.police.uk

Foster parents and young person

Join us for a Fostering Coffee Date at Canada Water Library on 6 October, from 5.30pm

Whether you're a seasoned foster parent or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to connect with others who understand the joys and challenges

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fostering-...

A photo of housing across Southwark and a caption related to a home condition survey being carried out

🏘️ We are starting the UK’s biggest survey of council homes in Southwark.

This is part of our work to become a good landlord which includes a £250m investment in council homes.  

More details www.southwark.gov.uk/housing/majo...

Illustrations of Peckham landmarks and text explaining the THINC acronym

Have you got an idea for creating a healthier community for people in Peckham?

The THINC Fund was created so that local people can shape how charitable money is spent in the area

Find out more about the fund and how to apply before 13 October

engage.southwark.gov.uk/en-GB/projec...

Say hello to Southwark’s newly named food waste collection vehicles!

Children from Southwark submitted the names and Councillor McAsh drew the winners at the Veolia Wonder Day event.

And the winners are… 🥁🥁

Basil, Trevor, Chompy, Mr Eat-a-Lot, Chewball, Tummytron, and Greedy Gizmo!

Hello again. Have you signed up as a free swim and gym member so that you can access the sessions?

Please email ecomms@southwark.gov.uk with your details and the team will get back to you

Older people enjoying friendship ahead of International Day of Older People on 1 October

Come together this International Day of Older People on 1 October

Celebrate belonging with music, speed friendship, assisted cycle rides, refreshments, and more!

From noon to 2.30pm, Una Marsden Library, 62 Thurlow Street, SE17

Hello. Free Swim and Gym is available at all centres. Info can be found below

southwarkleisure.co.uk/memberships-...

Which email address have you been using?

Bakerloop bus

Last week Southwark released over £5 million for the delivery of the new Bakerloop bus service 💷

The funding comes from developer contributions in the Old Kent Road area, now reinvested into community transport infrastructure through the new bus route 🚌

Design for Sexual Health Week detailing information available and from where

This Sexual Health Week (15 - 21 September) make sure you're getting the correct information about local services so you can make the right choices for yourself

You can get free contraception, HIV testing, PrEP medication (to protect you from HIV) and more locally

findsexualhealth.org.uk

quote regarding pension divestment from leader of Southwark Council Sarah King

Action to divest the Southwark Pension Fund from conflict and genocide - statement from Southwark Council.

For full details of the four actions the council will take please find out more via the link below.

www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/ac...

Sewing with a sewing machine

Places still available for Southwark Adult Learning courses at Thomas Calton Centre

Gain some basic sewing skills or try some exciting new fashion and soft furnishing projects

Upcycle, restyle or repair your pre-loved garments into something fabulous

www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-...

Statement in response to planned march in London tomorrow, which is due to start in Southwark

Southwark stands together: statement in response to planned march in London tomorrow, which is due to start in the borough www.southwark.gov.uk/news/2025/so...

Zumba class in full flow

Fitness and wellbeing courses for adults in the heart of Peckham ❤️

Yoga, Pilates, Ballet, Zumba - something for everyone 👍

Places still available with Southwark Adult Learning autumn '25 – enrol now ⭐

www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-...

Call to action from #ZeroSuicideLDN

Are you one of the 460,000 Londoners who has completed online free suicide prevention training since the Mayor of London launched #ZeroSuicideLDN in 2019?

Help us share the campaign and encourage more Londoners to join us. We can all help save a life.

thriveldn.co.uk/communicatio...

999 Day logo with Southwark Council logo underneath

Happy #EmergencyServicesDay

A big thank you to all the emergency services staff across Southwark - your dedication keeps our communities safe #999Day

Young people enjoying community gardening - just one of the ideas that could be helped via our Neighbourhood Fund

Our Neighbourhood Fund is now open – £3.3 million available for local projects

Apply today or find out more via a support session

www.southwark.gov.uk/community-en...

Information about the National Emergency Alarm System test this Sunday, 7 September

The national emergency alert system will be tested on Sunday (7 September) at 3pm

Your mobile or tablet will make a loud siren-like sound for about 10 seconds, even on silent

If you have a concealed mobile for reasons such as domestic abuse you can opt out

www.gov.uk/government/n...

Information about the community safety day at Nursery Park Row on 16 September from 2pm

Join us on Tuesday 16 September, 2 to 6pm at Nursery Row Park for a Community Safety Engagement Day.

-Police
-Wardens
-New night patrols
-Support services

Part of the North Walworth area-based plan to tackle antisocial behaviour & crime.

Your voice matters – come along! #SaferSouthwark

Information about Gonorrhoea vaccinations illustrated with arms wearing plasters to show vaccinations

Gonorrhoea is one of most common sexually transmitted infections in Southwark

If you're a man who's gay, bisexual, or has sex with other men you can now get protected with a vaccine

It's available at local sexual health clinics

findsexualhealth.org.uk/gonorrhoea-v...

The national emergency alert system will be tested at 3pm on 7 September Your mobile or tablet will make a loud siren-like sound for about 10 seconds, even on silent If you have a concealed mobile for reasons such as domestic abuse you can opt out

The national emergency alert system will be tested at 3pm on 7 September

Your mobile or tablet will make a loud siren-like sound for about 10 seconds, even on silent

If you have a concealed mobile for reasons such as domestic abuse you can opt out

www.gov.uk/government/n...

Bermondsey Carnival 2025 poster

Bermondsey Carnival is back on bank holiday Monday (25 August)

A day of music, fun and community spirit at Southwark Park from 1pm

Supported by Southwark Culture Celebrations Fund

www.bermondseycarnival.com

Move Games, Saturday 30 August - illustrated by two young people leaping and captions including the location, date, etc

Join Southwark Leisure at Southwark Park Sports and Athletics Centre for a family fun day on 30 August

From inflatables and face painting to activities and games, there’s something for all ages to enjoy

The best part? It's free!

#LoveSouthwark

southwarkleisure.co.uk/move-games-f...

Students collecting their GCSE results at St Thomas the Apostle College and their teachers

Congratulations to students across the borough collecting their GCSE results today

Some happy faces at St Thomas the Apostle College this morning

If you need help and advice www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-...

Young people looking at a healthy school meals menu in secondary school Photo credit © 2023. Provided by Impact on Urban Health licensed via a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 license

Some children are eligible for free healthy secondary school meals.

You'll need to find out about eligibility and then apply through your child's school

www.southwark.gov.uk/schools-and-...

A food waste vehicle from Veolia searching for name

Name one of Veolia's food waste vehicles

The theme is Trashformers - heroic characters on a mission to collect food waste and save the planet

Any primary school age child living in Southwark can enter by 29 August and there are prizes to be won

forms.gle/dhG3L4tE2BaN...

Crowd at a Southwark event and a young person outlined in front with the Love Southwark and Southwark Presents logos

We all #LoveSouthwark, so why not share that love?

If you're organising a show, fete, exhibition or similar taking a few minutes to list your event means everyone from across the borough will be able to join in

www.southwark.gov.uk/southwark-pr...

Advice and guidance about enjoying Southwark's parks and open spaces

😎 It's the middle of August and another hot spell

🌳 Our parks and open spaces across Southwark are for everyone so please treat with respect

❤️ Be nice to other people too; a little consideration goes a long way

🙂 We hope you all have a great weekend!