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  Last year it was reported that over 10,000 people in Southwark were experiencing fuel poverty. We know that this year it is likely to be more. On the 10th of November we came together as a network to organise on this issue. We were joined by Cllr Leo Pollak and Cllr Helen Dennis. On the 26th of NovemberRead more

Tomorrow at 11.45pm the Government’s Planning White Paper which has been dubbed the ‘developers charter’ closes.  On the 29th of October 2020 a major planning consultation closes. Government proposals will place limitations on local authorities and local ability to interact with planning applications. In a borough that is due to increase its resident population byRead more

Last week at the Southwark Council AGM Cllr Kieron Williams was announced as the leader of the council and his new cabinet was revealed.  Southwark’s cabinet welcomes new faces and roles including Cllr Helen Dennis whose cabinet title includes homelessness (full title – Cabinet Member for Social Support and Homelessness) and Cllr Leo Pollak has moved toRead more

Hello, Tenant groups have come out in force since March to feed their neighbours. This has ranged from cooking jelly, sharing recipes, baking cakes, sharing fruit, growing food, to being full on food distribution hubs. Thank you for all you are doing. Tenant groups have also valiantly been sharing food with neighbours further afield onRead more

SGTO : A time for change We want to make sure that SGTO is the housing federation for you. We have launched our consultation which will be open for 3 months! We have produced a survey based on the feedback received from our membership and a workshop we did at our October’s Group Meeting.   Read more

100 years of Council Homes! On the 31st July 2019 the Addison Act also known as the Housing, Town Planning Act 1919 celebrated its centenary. The Addison Act established by Dr Christopher Addison who at the time was serving as the Health Minster under a post First World War Liberal Government. Dr Christopher Addision wasRead more

To find out how people who use the Old Kent Road feel about its future, SGTO spoke to Kehinde Taofeek, a Southwark resident and school boy.   Bio: Give a little bit of information about your self and how you use the Old Kent Road at the moment My name is Kehinde Taofeek. I’m inRead more

GET ONLINE WEEK 2019 SGTO Digital Tea Party!!! 17th October 2019 10am – 2pm  Free Entry + Refreshments: eat cake, drink tea, discover how to…  Get help from our staff and trained Digital Champions… Building your confidence in using a computer and technology Create social media accounts, Design flyers and posters, Opening My Southwark accountRead more

    SGTO HAS CALLED A PUBLIC MEETING – and need you there. Over the past year SGTO members have been campaigning for fair resident engagement that includes the valuable voices of those WITH knowledge. Campaigners have demanded the council return to the drawing board and work with them to improve resident engagement that enhancesRead more