Labour councillors secure Peckham Rye Station revamp as calls continue for full accessibility upgrade
Local Labour councillors in Rye Lane have secured the latest win in their campaign for the full upgrade of Peckham Rye Station, as the government announced a £5 million investment that will transform and modernise the station. As part of this, Labour-run Southwark Council will invest £1 million toward the £5 million total funding. This […]
Labour government launches small business plan on Rye Lane
The Labour government have today launched their small business plan, visiting Rye Lane businesses to mark the launch. The government’s Minister for Small Businesses, Gareth Thomas MP, visited Flock and Herd butchers, local store Gather, Sky Shopping City and Jamaican street food outlet Soul Fuel on Rye Lane, discussing the plan with shop owners. This […]
Labour council to act on new reports into major works
Labour-run Southwark Council are to act on two new reports into failures to manage major works on three council estates, after issues were raised by local residents and Labour councillors. Two reports were commissioned by Labour cabinet members after tenants and leaseholders raised concerns with the quality and cost of works on their estates, and […]
Southwark Labour: 100 days of our new administration
We have now had 100 days since your Labour Council took office after the residents of Southwark re-elected us for a third term with an increased majority. It is a huge privilege to be given the trust of residents, and a responsibility that we all take very seriously. With 45 percent Black, Asian and minority […]
Southwark Labour passes the Equal Pavements Pledge
People living in Southwark will soon be able to walk around more easily as the Labour-run council has promised to get rid of clutter from the borough’s pavements. At the council meeting on 13th July 2022 Labour councillors voted for the Equal Pavements Pledge which is designed to ensure all footpaths are accessible. The motion […]