Southwark Council

There's a child in Southwark who needs you. Come and chat with us this #FosterCareFortnight. Our friendly Fostering Discovery Days are taking place across Southwark libraries - a chance to learn more, ask questions and explore whether fostering could be right for you. 💙 Pick a day and location that works for you: orlo.uk/5F0NQ #FCF26 #ThisIsFostering

@camz192 Good afternoon. So the team have all the information they need, please report graffiti online here: southwark.gov.uk/parking-street…

@lb_southwark this has been there for at least a week. So far haven't seen anyone attempt to clean it off most of us enjoy going to the park but now it's starting to feel quite hostile unfortunately this isn't the worst I've seen

It's Mental Health Awareness week and we're continuing our exploration of the 2026 theme with a look at the 5 steps to mental wellbeing 💙 Step 2 is getting active 👟 Watch below to see how you could take step towards better mental health today @lb_southwark @HWSouthwark

Nunhead Cemetery Late - Friday 15 May, 6 to 9pm An evening of art, performance, music, and interactive experiences devised by the Goldsmiths community in response to Nunhead Cemetery’s history, landscape, and ecology. The event is free but booking is recommended. orlo.uk/8qdAz

It's Mental Health Awareness week and this year's theme is action🌻 We're highlighting all the ways #Southwark residents can take action for their mental health with the 5 steps to mental wellbeing Watch below to see Step 1: Helping others @lb_southwark @HWSouthwark @se5Forum

Southwark businesses: want support to lower energy bills without a big time commitment? Applications close 18 May for the free Greener Southwark Business Accelerator: just 5 online sessions and 2 in-person sessions across 6 months, plus 1:1 mentoring and grants of up to £5,000. Apply here: orlo.uk/6r5sy Short on time? Book a quick 10-minute call and Hatch can complete the application form for you: orlo.uk/AssxT

@persianturing Good morning. We presume this relates to your council tax? So we can help get your issues sorted, please email the details to ecomms@southwark.gov.uk and the team will get back to you

@lb_southwark ‘s website is appalling. It’s like it was made in 1990s or a child made it in 2020. My balance shows one thing. Payment plant sum is different. The next payment is for end of may but they have sent me a threatening email on 8 may. I don’t know how they are running this council.

Best of luck to @MillwallFC this evening in the Championship play-offs semi-final second leg against Hull - a win will see The Lions in the final at Wembley on 23 May with a place in the Premier League up for grabs

@ladydiva17_eve Good afternoon. So the team have all the details they need, please report via the link: abandoned vehicle southwark.gov.uk/parking-street…

@lb_southwark someone please move this car on Kimpton Road, it is blocking pavements. 🙄

We’re celebrating the launch of a beautiful community quilt at Canada Water Library! Visit anytime, or come along on 14 May at 6pm to meet some of the women behind the project. Refreshments provided. 🧵

Don't miss out on the culinary highlight of the year - the Eat Around The World on Camberwell Green this weekend (Saturday 16 May) from 11am to 7pm. With more than 80 stalls, four bars, live music, free family fun and games, art and crafts stalls and workshops, and a free community lunch - this is an event not to miss. There will also be a farmers’ market, with fresh-farm produce, hand-grown plants and herbs, and hyperlocal delights made in SE5. The free Camberwell Life App will also be showcasing what’s on offer at the festival, with culinary tours around each continent. Find out more at orlo.uk/wfoVT

If you’re finding it hard to afford mobile internet, help is available. Southwark residents can get a free SIM card from O2 that gives you: - 12 months of free internet - Free calls and texts - No contract and no cost Having mobile internet can help you stay in touch with family and friends, look for work, manage bills, and access important services. The SIM cards are available from any library in the borough – just pop in and ask a member of staff, who can also help if you need support getting started.

Could you change a child’s life through fostering? 💙 Join us this #FosterCareFortnight at one of our informal Fostering Discovery Days across Southwark libraries. Drop in, ask questions and learn more about fostering with Southwark. Find a day and location that works for you: orlo.uk/7ai6N #FCF26 #ThisIsFostering

This May, Enterprise Nation and Canva are bringing together inspiring founders and experts for a free week of practical sessions to help small businesses grow through great design. Build a standout brand, create scroll-stopping content and turn visibility into engagement. Plus, everyone who signs up gets free access to Canva Pro for 3 months! Sign up now orlo.uk/UCBdw

Results are now confirmed for all 63 seats in the Southwark local elections. Turnout across the borough was 40.38%. The breakdown is as follows: 29 Labour Councillors 22 Green Councillors 12 Liberal Democrat Councillors

Evelyn Akoto (Labour Party), Alexandra Austin (Green Party), and Richard Livingstone (Labour Party) have been elected for Old Kent Road Ward

Sam Dalton (Labour Party), Selena Gray (Labour Party), and David Noakes (Liberal Democrats) have been elected for London Bridge and West Bermondsey Ward

Fatmata Bah (Labour Party), Andy Bates (Labour Party), and Sunny Lambe (Labour Party) have been elected for South Bermondsey Ward

Rebecca Corn (Green Party), Sam Foster (Green Party), and Vanessa Threadgold (Green Party) have been elected for North Walworth Ward

Good luck to @MillwallFC this evening in the Championship play-offs semi-final first leg away at Hull - we're hoping you get one step closer to the Premier League 🤞