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Adult social care

Support for adults needing help with day-to-day living because of illness or disability, and their carers. Report a safety concern about an adult.

Community engagement

Consultations, community involvement, have your say, volunteering, funding, community forums and community right to bid

Children, young people and families

Parenting and childcare, early help and children’s social care. Report a child at risk. Adoption, fostering and special guardians.

Culture and sport

Information about parks, open spaces, leisure and sport centres. Libraries, archives and heritage. Local events and culture. Leisure projects. Maps of Southwark.

Public health and safety

Health and wellbeing. Community safety. Report a noise issue or antisocial behaviour. Dog control and welfare. Pest control.

Benefits and support

How to claim benefits, who to contact if you need financial help and where to get further advice.

Life events

Register a birth or death. Plan a burial or cremation. Weddings and civil partnerships. Citizenship ceremonies. Historical certificates.

Schools and education

Nurseries, pre-schools, primary and secondary schools, higher education and adult learning.

Parking, streets and transport

Parking including permits. Street care. Report neighbourhood problems like litter. Public toilets.

Housing

Report a repair, pay rent, get housing advice, emergency support or homelessness help. Find properties for sale or rent.

Planning, environment and building control

The current and future development of Southwark.

About the council

Contact us. Voting and elections. Jobs and careers. Council plans, objectives and strategies.

Business and licences

Guidance on trading standards, health and safety, food safety and procurement. Get business support and advice.

Council Tax

Find out about Council Tax bands, payments, refunds, getting money off. Changes you must report, like moving home.

Waste and recycling

Check bin day. What to do with different types of waste. Book a collection. Report a missed collection. Southwark Reuse and Recycle Centre (the tip).