Southwark Liberal Democrat leader Cllr Victor Chamberlain gave evidence on behalf of the Local Government Association to a parliamentary Select Committee highlighting the need for far more social housing to provide homes for disabled residents.
The percentage of waste collected by Southwark Council being recycled has dropped by 3.4% to just 30% from 2021/22 to 2022/23, according to new government statistics.
Plans for a 1,500 capacity party boat to operate on the Thames have been scrapped following community campaigns, objections and operational difficulties.
Cllr Darren Merrill has resigned as Southwark’s Cabinet Member for Council Homes and will be replaced by Cllr Sarah King.
• External peer review raises ‘concerns’ over ‘inconsistent’ engagement with residents. • Labour quietly introduce new £148k director position to deliver political aims of council whilst making cuts to vital services.
Tenants of Wardroper House in Southwark have been struggling with dangerous damp and mould, leaks and ceiling collapses for years, despite the building only being 13 years old.
