Lib Dem defy expectations with election success
In a surprise defiance of expectations, Southwark Liberal Democrats emerged from the election in a strengthened positon and with the real possibility of increasing their overall numbers...
1 Oct 2018
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Golden Goodbyes paid out
The first ‘Golden Goodbye’ payments for Southwark council cabinet members have been paid out, with a second batch in the pipeline.
1 Oct 2018
Southwark knife-capital of London
The latest police figures show that Southwark currently has the highest number of knife incidents and injuries in London. On average there are around 18 knife crime incidents every week in Southwark with a stabbing happening almost every day.
1 Oct 2018
One-way solution to London Bridge congestion
A one-way system’s been introduced on Leathermarket Street, after almost a year’s campaigning by the local Liberal Democrat councillor, Damian O’Brien.
1 Oct 2018
'Opportunity Missed' on Bricklayers' Arms tube station
Transport for London have rejected calls from campaigners and the public to build a tube station at Bricklayers Arms.
1 Oct 2018
‘Complacent’ Southwark Labour pocket taxpayers’ cash
Southwark Council has confirmed that three members of the Council Cabinet who announced their resignation months ago will each receive four-figure pay-offs.
24 Sep 2018