Do you live or work in Southwark? Are you impacted by decisions made about Black culture in the borough? If so, it's time to talk 📣

Fill in our survey today and join in with the Black Culture Conversation orlo.uk/LzekG

GOOD NEWS FRIDAY🌳🌺😀 In Southwark we raised £1M for local climate projects, 5 weeks ahead of schedule and with a record amount of Southwark residents investing. Thank you to everyone that got involved. Stay tune for news on Round2 soon.

Could you be the next Southwark scholar? Planning to go to university but worried about the cost? We've already helped over 130 outstanding students to attend university. Find out more and apply before 31 May 2024 orlo.uk/i5AYz

Illegal teeth whitening kits for home use can cause burns and damage to gums. Make sure you know what you are buying - and who you are buying from @CTSI #CostofBeauty

Growing fresh produce from home is sure to put a spring (onion) in your step!

It’s packed with more vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants than shop-bought veg while making you a climate champion.

#GrowYourOwn and show us the results 🌱 Veolia UK

We want to hear from you if you've experienced maternity care in Southwark during the past five years - help us to understand how services can better meet your needs. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered in a £50 Love2shop voucher prize draw orlo.uk/8u0kZ

We're celebrating 100,000 trees across Southwark by sharing some of our more noted examples. Today it is the turn of Tree of Heaven, Great Dover Street. These trees grow rapidly and were widely planted by Ada Salter, the first female mayor in London #SouthwarkTrees

Join the London Youth Games’ Finals Festival for the ultimate sports festival experience - June 28-30, 2024
🔹Support Your Borough
🔹Try New Activities
🔹Meet and Greet Athletes
🔹Experience Iconic Venues
Register your interest orlo.uk/JpxfK #LYGFinalsFestival

Take part in #NationalWalkingMonth #WalkThisMay exploring Southwark with our walking maps. Discover film locations near London Bridge, hidden symbols in Nunhead cemetery, a Henry Moore sculpture in Kennington and much more orlo.uk/F7j1l #StreetsforPeople

What are the secret ingredients to growing celery sustainably from scratch?

🌱A saved celery stem
☀A bright spot in your kitchen
🍃Compost!

Follow the recipe to be a climate champion. Share your celery success with the hashtag #GrowYourOwn Veolia UK

Have you got an idea for #BlackHistoryMonth 2024? Grant applications are now open - apply by 7 June for funding to support community celebrations in Southwark this October orlo.uk/Z3N1N

As London's biggest social housing landlord we agree with London Council's alarming analysis about the future of social housing across the capital. Everyone deserves a decent home

Our health and wellbeing roadshow will be at William Booth College tomorrow (10 May) from 10am - get your blood pressure checked, healthy weight advice, help with diabetes, vaccines, smoking, alcohol, mental health and more orlo.uk/RPt23

As we celebrate 100,000 trees across the borough, today's tree of note is the Persian Silk Tree in Dulwich Village. The tree's name in Arabic means 'night sleeper', due to the closing leaves at night time and during rain #SouthwarkTrees

'Start-up Essentials: Pimp Your Pension' demystify pensions and boost your financial future with essential knowledge that every professional should know. Wednesday 15 May, noon - 12:30pm, online orlo.uk/39jG6

We want to hear from you if you've experienced maternity care in Southwark during the past five years - help us to understand how services can better meet your needs. Everyone who completes the survey will be entered in a £50 Love2shop voucher prize draw orlo.uk/N9ozA

“London would not be the city it is today without the Thames Barrier.”

Watch our Chair, Alan Lovell’s, thank you message to Thames Barrier staff for all the work they do to keep London safe from the threat of flooding on its 40th anniversary 👇

Illegal skin lightening creams can cause conditions like acne and eczema, as well as serious long term health problems. Know what you're buying! @CTSI #CostofBeauty

On behalf of the people of #Southwark this morning on Victory in Europe Day remembering those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom in WWII. We will remember. #VEDay