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The Southwark Group of Tenants Organisations (SGTO) is an independent community organisation that supports and campaigns on behalf of tenants and residents in the London Borough of Southwark. The following questions and demands were drawn up following a public meeting on Monday 17th July 2017 to be taken to representatives of Southwark Council at theRead more

A meeting to discuss the safety and repair of our estates MONDAY 17th JULY 7-9pm (Date changed from 12th due to clash with Council Assembly) Contributors to the meeting will include: Chris Williamson MP, Shadow Fire Services Minister (TBC) Campaigners working with Grenfell residents, Ledbury tenants, and Dave Lewis from the Southwark TRA which representedRead more

The upcoming SGTO AGM, which is taking place on the 27th of September 2017 from 7- 9 pm at Bells Gardens Community Centre, London SE15 6UJ. The SGTO AGM is the opportunity for tenants and residents to elect the organisation’s management committee for next year. T&RAs can also nominate their delegates for positions on theRead more

What is the issue? Southwark Council is changing the number for housing repairs from a 0800 number, which is currently free to call, to a 0300 number, which can cost up to 55p per minute to call from mobiles. Why have they done this? The Council say that this will save around £65,000 per year.Read more