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Southwark Life Southwark LifeSummer 2021 COVID catch up The latest on vaccines, testing and the Roadmap out of lockdown Splash down The borough’s newest park opens at Elephant & Castle Youth Parliament Our Youth New Deal includes a raft of support for our young people – so get involved PLUS Southwark Summer Fun for all the family this summer as our shows and festivals return Your magazine from Southwark Council LTR SLife ad 2021 HYS.qxp_Layout 1 20/05/2021 15:47 Page 1 Help us make private renting better in Southwark A third of homes in Southwark are OurO consultationur online privately rented and this number continues conwillsu closeltatio onn will to grow. That’s why it’s never been more close on important that our plans for property 28 June 2021 licensing of privately rented homes work 28Don’t Ju missne 2your02 1 for everyone. chanceDon’t m itoss have your chayournce say.to have your say. Complete the online survey and share your views at: www.southwark.gov.uk/propertylicensing2021 To request a paper copy of the survey, email: [email protected] Or telephone 020 7525 5140 Have your say Summer 2021 Contents 4 Need to know – all the latest news from around the borough 7 Green and tidy – our new council homes are hitting greener standards welcome... 8 Catch up on COVID – the latest on the Government’s roadmap and Hello and welcome to our summer edition of Southwark Life. impact on the council’s services We are working hard to make this a fun and safe summer for 12 Ballots for better homes – everyone in Southwark. We have opened our brand new park hear how residents led the ballots for redevelopment on two of our and water play area at Elephant & Castle to enjoy. Our libraries council estates and leisure centres also have a fantastic programme of events for children and families as part of our Summer of Play and we Summer in Southwark – the 15 have our brand new library and heritage centre now open in bumper return of the borough’s festivals, shows and other events Walworth. You can read all about these and more in this edition this summer of Southwark Life. 20 Safer streets – hear how we are Southwark’s high streets and markets are all open too, and we working with residents and schools have launched our new High Streets Recovery Fund to help to make our streets greener and safer them flourish, more on that on page 31. I hope you will join us 22 Make a splash – the borough’s in supporting the brilliant businesses we have in our borough by newest park and water play feature shopping local when you can. opens at Elephant & Castle Whatever you do this summer please stay safe. COVID-19 23 Let’s talk – have your say on life hasn’t gone away, in fact infection rates are rising rapidly again in the borough post-COVID-19 nationally and in Southwark. So please keep up social distancing 24 No young person left behind measures, mask wearing and handwashing. We are organising – we take a look at the council’s vaccine pop ups and drop-ins across the borough over the Youth New Deal to support our summer so everyone can get theirs. Make sure you have doses as young people soon as you are entitled to have them. You can read more about 26 The story of Southwark – current Covid restrictions, how to get your vaccines and how to take a tour of our brand new library get tested on pages 8 to 11. and heritage centre in Walworth We’ve also got news about our Youth New Deal – to support our 28 Booking a place in history young people into jobs, education and opportunities – and how – we take a look at the history of young people themselves can get their voices heard through our lending libraries and museums in Southwark new Youth Parliament on pages 24 and 25. 27 Repairs all sewn up – we I wish you all a wonderful and safe summer. meet Lawratu Patton, a housing officer and recent star of the BBC’s Sewing Bee Cllr Kieron Williams 31 Business page – the latest Leader of Southwark Council information to support our local businesses Contact us The Southwark Life team Keep in touch Do you have something to say Editor Kim Hooper Southwark Life comes out three times a year and the about Southwark Life? Contributors Sophie Adams, Liz Crook, Justin Ashworth, next issue is due out in winter 2021. You can contact the email [email protected] Jane Evans, Mica Marshall, Scott Compton, Ella Rogers, magazine at [email protected] but Richard Wells, Dr Patricia Dark, Catherine Simonds, for more regular updates on council news and events, Our front cover is of the new Elephant Matthew Rolfe follow us on social media at Springs in Elephant Park. See page 22 Design Whatever Design Ltd for more information. Photo by Aurélien facebook.com/southwarkcouncil Langlais, courtesy of Lendlease. Print brokered by Swiss Post Printed on 100% recycled paper @lb_southwark Distribution London Letterbox Instagram.com/southwarkcouncil All information correct at time of going to press. southwark.gov.uk 3 Help us improve Need to know... women’s safety All women have the right to feel safe. We want to hear the experiences of women in Southwark, to Things couldn’t be busier at understand how safe they feel living, working and Southwark Council this summer and travelling through the borough. Understanding your experiences will help us take the right we’ve got lots of news to share. steps to improve the safety of all women in our borough. Please share your views by completing a Here are some of the top titbits confidential survey at www.southwark.gov.uk/womenssafetysurvey we’ve gathered together for you. by Friday 25 June, 2021. For news and events follow us on social media or find out more at southwark.gov.uk/news Follow us on Facebook facebook.com/southwarkcouncil Follow us on Twitter @lb_southwark Follow us on Instagram Instagram.com/southwarkcouncil EU Settlement deadline Get help There are only a few days to go to the deadline of 30 June 2021 for applications to be made to the EU to get Settlement Scheme (EUSS). All EU, EEA and Swiss citizens and their family healthy members who were resident in the UK by 31 December 2020, should apply without delay at The healthy lifestyle hub is a free www.gov.uk/eusettlementscheme so they can service that supports Southwark continue to work, study, and access free healthcare residents who want to make positive and benefits in the UK after 30 June 2021. health changes, but who need a little bit of help to get going. Trained health coaches provide one-to-one support to help you set goals, and Nominate a local hero ensure you find local services to help you. If you need help with motivation, call the healthy lifestyle for an award hub and they can help you to make the changes you want. Southwark Council’s prestigious Civics Awards scheme is open for nominations. This year’s awards will recognise individuals, projects, This service is for Southwark organisations and businesses for their amazing contributions during residents only, or those registered the COVID-19 pandemic. We are looking for examples of: with a Southwark GP. You need to be • Outstanding personal service aged 18 or over and looking for help • A community organisation or individual that has improved the with one or more of the following: lives of many a low level of physical activity, smoking, obesity, or struggling with • A project or event that strengthened links between communities low mood, stress or anxiety. • An act of outstanding personal courage, bravery or generosity • Support for vulnerable residents in Southwark Give our healthy lifestyle team a call today on 0333 005 0159 or visit To nominate a person or organisation simply complete the form on our www.southwark.gov.uk/takecare website at www.southwark.gov.uk/civicawards, but hurry – the closing date is Wednesday 30 June. 4 southwark.gov.uk Summer 2021 Healthy eating support for your family If you are pregnant or have children under four-years-old, you may be eligible for vouchers for healthy food. Every week you can use the Healthy Start vouchers to buy fruit, vegetables, pulses and milk. To find out if you are eligible and to register for the vouchers visit www.healthystart.nhs.uk If you live in SE1, SE5, SE15 or SE17, with children under five, you may be able to double up with Rose vouchers too. You will able to buy fresh fruit and vegetables from your local market. To find out more call Aylesbury visit 020 7740 8070, e-mail [email protected] or visit Cabinet members Cllr Evelyn Akoto www.1stplaceuk.com/rosevouchers and Cllr Stephanie Cryan paid a visit to see how things were going on Plot 18 on the Aylesbury Estate. The cabinet members were given a tour of the site where work has been ongoing throughout the lockdown in accordance with current COVID-19 regulations. When finished, the Plot 18 site will be home to a brand new library, state-of-the-art health centre and early years centre. There will also be a new public square. You can read more about the work going on at the Aylesbury Estate at www.southwark.gov.uk/Aylesbury Get involved in community decisions The Empowering Communities Programme is starting to look at how they can return to, at least some, face-to-face meetings later in the year.
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