Why London needs a new sewer, what's happening at Chambers Wharf and how the Community Enhancement Fund works
The Thames Tideway supersewer project provides a £6 million fund to be spent on local infrastructure projects.
£1 million of this has been committed to the Chambers Wharf Community Enhancement Fund.
The fund can be spent on projects which:
Map of the area where Chambers Wharf Community Enhancement Fund money can be spent.
Any group or individual who can deliver a project benefitting local residents can apply. For example, groups may be:
A panel of key stakeholders and community members has been set up to vote on applications. It includes representatives of:
You can apply at any time. The panel meets twice a year in April and September to agree on which projects to fund.
Download the application form (DOCX, 234KB) and email it to jacqueline.christie@southwark.gov.uk, or request a paper copy and we will post it to you.
You can apply for as much, or as little funding as you wish, up to a £1 million per proposal. There is no limit on how many different applications you can submit. Feasibility studies are limited to £5,000. Southwark Council officers will not assist in the production of proposals.
If you'd like to discuss any aspect of the fund or need support in submitting your application, please contact Senior Planning Officer, Jacqueline Christie by:
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