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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.
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‘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.
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Relief for Residents as Southwark Park K-Pop Festival Cancelled
Organisers of the MIK Festival 2023 have withdrawn their application to hold the event in Southwark Park this summer.
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Southwark Making a ‘Mockery’ of Local Engagement with Tickets on Sale for Event Two Weeks Before Consultation Ends
Southwark Liberal Democrat councilors have expressed concerns that the council is not adequately engaging with residents in formal consultations.
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Southwark Liberal Democrats donate About us The Liberal Democrats exist to build and safeguard a fair, free and open society, in which we seek to balance the fundamental values of liberty,…
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Lib Dems Call for Tourist Tax in Southwark
The Southwark Liberal Democrat group has called for the council to introduce a tourist tax in the borough.
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Southwark Labour to add 9th Cabinet Member, One Month after Reducing Staff in Key Service Roles
The leader of Southwark Council has announced that the cabinet will expand to nine members, adding £39,218 to Southwark’s member allowance spend.
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Southwark Lib Dems Secure Climate Bonds Commitment
Southwark council has committed to introducing a local climate bonds scheme after a Lib Dem motion was passed at council assembly.
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Southwark Labour Finally Scrap Insulting ‘Golden Goodbyes’ but Refuse to Reduce Bloated Councillor Allowances
At this week’s full council meeting, Southwark councillors agreed a report recommending changes to members’ allowances. The report recommended that ‘loss of office payments’ (aka ‘golden…
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Committee Chairs Paid Thousands per Meeting While Social Services Cut – Labour Continue their Tone Deaf Approach to Members Allowances
Seven years ago, the Labour group in Southwark made the bizarre and selfish decision to introduce ‘loss of office payments’, known more commonly as ‘golden goodbyes’.