Southwark Council
‘Thought About Going Back to Peru?’ – Council Asks Family in UK Since 2004
A London housing officer asked the family of 5, including 3 British kids, whether they had considered returning to South America to help solve their overcrowding issue, an audio recording obtained by VICE World News shows.
One Year On, Peckham Levels Is Struggling to Keep Its Promises
The Southwark Council-backed conversion of a disused car park into a ‘cultural destination’ was heralded as an innovative community venture. Now, many of those involved say that it has failed BAME residents.
The London Council Evicting Homeowners to Make Way for Luxury Flats
Southwark Council have served longtime residents eviction notices and offered them compensation at a fraction of what their homes are worth.
Should Art Be Used to Push Up London's Rents?
An expensive bronze elephant might make Elephant and Castle even more unaffordable.
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