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Shoplifting in Southwark Soars 192%

Southwark Liberal Democrats Demand Rethink of “Uber Style” Repairs Platform

The Southwark Liberal Democrats have today formally submitted a call-in request for the Council’s decision to spend an initial £1.5 million to secure use of Plentific, an “Uber for Repairs” system. 

Southwark Liberal Democrats Call for More Value for Community from Student Housing

The Southwark Liberal Democrats have today formally responded to a draft version of new rules that developers must follow to call for student housing developments to be charged a fee on equal footing with hotels.

All 5 Southwark Labour MPs fail to support motions to fix health and care crises

Southwark’s Liberal Democrats have criticised Southwark Labour’s decision not to support a motion that would have seen the Government rescue community healthcare and end the carer's repayment scandal.  

Southwark Council Fined £5000 After Resident Suffers Collapsed Lung Due to Damp and Mould

The Housing Ombudsman has forced Southwark Council to pay £5000 in compensation, and made a finding of “severe maladministration” in a damp and mould case that ran for 8 years, leaving the resident with a collapsed lung.

Southwark Council to Spend £25 Million on Housing Works Through Loss-Making “Uber for Repairs” Platform

Southwark Council plans to spend £25 million on contracts through Plentific, a repair platform dubbed "Uber for repairs," despite its £17 million annual loss.