As Southwark Green Finance launches for its second round of funding, the Lib Dems have welcomed this step after calling for more ambition following the success of round one, but say that Labour are being far too timid when it comes to climate action
Southwark’s Cabinet next week is finally set to release £20 million of money raised from private developers on community projects, after letting it accumulate for almost 4 years.
Residents and local businesses in Borough Market have won a lengthy dispute with the council, as it reverses its decision to permanently close Stoney St to vehicles. The compromise was brokered by local Lib Dem Cllrs
Neo Bankside, the high profile development outside the Tate Modern which was shortlisted for architectural awards, has been formally issued with a Dangerous Structure Notice by the council after glass fell to the floor, narrowly missing passers-by.
Southwark Council has taken the decision to write off £2.68 million of rental arrears owed to it, some of which have been left for as long as 13 years, and some individual debts up to almost £20,000.
30,000 pensioners across the 5 Southwark constituencies face losing £300 fuel payment this winter
