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District heating is “a system for distributing heat generated in a centralised location through a system of insulated pipes for residential and commercial heating requirements”. In 2017  Southwark reported it provides 17,000 council properties with heat and hot water through existing district heating systems and networks. Southwark Council has been working hard to ensure no one isRead more

  Interim briefing on Southwark Councils Resident Involvement Review. This briefing has been prepared by Southwark Group of Tenant Organisation (SGTO) Jan 2019. Who are SGTO SGTO is a borough wide charity, it originated from the Association of London Housing Estates, which was founded by the London County Council in the late 1950s. In 1984,Read more

What is the Kaizen Report?  In 2017 Southwark Council commissioned Kaizen Partnership and Social Engine to carry out a review of resident engagement in Southwark. The review asked just over 1000 people for their feedback on a satisfaction of Tenants and Homeowners Council, how well Southwark Council compares to other housing providers, whether current structures provideRead more

Time is Running Out – Get Your Nominations in before 31st August It has never been more important to protect tenant rights in the borough. Do you want to share your expertise? Join us to make a difference on Wednesday 26th September 2018. Please call  the nomination form for yourself or propose someone to becomeRead more

Do you care about protecting resident and tenant voice? Southwark Council is reviewing tenant and resident structures across the borough and are failing to consult. This is yet another attack on social tenants and residents across the borough. They have forced us to write the following open letter to Stephanie Cryan (Cabinet Member for HousingRead more