London Borough of Southwark, GB
London Borough in England
United Kingdom
London Borough of Southwark, GB completes London-first district heating project for council homes
Borough officials began this project with a 2019 feasibility study and regular meetings with council home residents. Water-source heat pumps were installed 120 meters below the council's Consort, Newington, and Wyndham estates. These pumps run naturally heated water through pipes in 2,175 homes, thus replacing aging and emissions-heavy gas boilers. The district heating project reduces energy use by up to 34% and annual carbon emissions by 1,774 tons.
London Borough of Southwark, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Southwark, GB develops framework for inclusive construction procurement
Local officials worked with procurement group LHC on the ADS1.1 framework for a seven-lot development. Architectural firms demonstrated commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion among standard requirements during the tendering process. The procurement process included three value bands - including one without a turnover requirement - and a maximum £2 million turnover for Lot 7. ADS1.1 resulted in an increased selection of emerging firms owned by women and people of color.
London Borough of Southwark, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Southwark, GB completes Laptops for Learning campaign to reduce digital poverty
A local survey of schools found 2,500 students who lacked the Internet or computer access necessary to complete their work. Borough leaders matched funds raised by the London South Teaching School Alliance (LSTSA) for laptop purchases. LSTSA sought £150,000 from donors to serve as many students as possible. Laptops for Learning collected lightly used laptops from businesses with refurbishing services donated by computer technicians.
London Borough of Southwark, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Southwark, GB works with Safe Steps on app for improved in-home senior care
The planned Safe Steps app evaluates fall risks after users input patient information. A checklist of recommendations follows every risk evaluation. Senior care providers in Southwark gained access to the app upon completion. Safe Steps achieved a 28% reduction in falls during an initial pilot in care homes. Borough officials hope the Safe Steps partnership reduces the costs of hospital stays and increases the quality of in-home care.
London Borough of Southwark, GB
United Kingdom
London Borough of Southwark, GB boosts resident involvement in council estates with Great Estates
Southwark officials initiated the Great Estates Programme to increase resident engagement while identifying localized housing needs. Great Estates provided £970,000 for resident-guided improvements at seven council estates. Residents worked with borough staff to create Estate Development Plans that guided projects. The spectrum of approved improvements ranged from lighting upgrades to public gardens.
London Borough of Southwark, GB
United Kingdom