We want to hear your thoughts and views on what services and activities a new Centre for Black African and Caribbean elders should offer. Let us know before 30 April orlo.uk/2Jvj6

Join The Bridge Southwark for a LGBTQAI+ health and wellbeing day at The Function Room, Old Nun's Head Pub, SE15 tomorrow (Saturday 5 April) from 2 to 6pm - HIV testing - Mini health check - Gender affirming hormone advice southwark.gov.uk/southwark-pres…

Brilliant to see first hand the work that Southwark Charities is doing to support older residents across Southwark and to hear their exciting plans to upgrade and expand affordable housing for older people in the community. Great to be joined by Evelyn Akoto & Cllr Helen Dennis

Miatta Fahnbulleh Evelyn Akoto Cllr Helen Dennis Great to see you at St Mary Newington Close #SE17 and discuss our #almshouses and #grants benefitting #Southwark #olderpeople

A message for our times. Have a Blessed Easter. ❤️

Local Labour councillors in Old Kent Road are investing almost £2 million in local projects - improving green spaces, making roads safer and upgrading sports equipment across the ward

Evelyn Akoto Cabinet member for Health & Well Being has highlighted that South Bermondsey residents have a significantly higher level of mortality from causes considered preventable than the rest of Southwark. Come along to this Health Connect event & find out about support

Fantastic to see residents moving into 22 new council homes in Camberwell We are delivering more council homes than any other local authority, with over 3,000 new council homes built or on site - delivering genuinely affordable homes for local people 🏡

👏🏽👏🏽 so proud of you Emily Hickson

It was great to join Southwark Pensioners Action Group at their latest meeting, alongside Cllr Evelyn Akoto Evelyn Akoto. We heard people's views on what they want from older people's housing in Southwark, and ways to make our borough more age-friendly.

An honour to deliver the keynote speech at the London Assembly 25th Anniversary AGM Meeting. The GLA plays a crucial role in scrutinising the work of the Mayor & its functional bodies, working cross party in the interest of our great city. London is the city of the world 🌎

Mental Health week ❤️Southwark Charities Southwark Pensioners Mental Health Foundation Improving Health Partnership Southwark Evelyn Akoto South East London ICS Link Age Southwark Southwark Culture Health and Wellbeing Partnership Self-Care Forum 💙 John P Lynch Miss Jewitt “Old & New” Friends of Southwark Park 🌳 Lambeth Together

I spoke against the Assisted Dying Bill again today. My concerns about vulnerable communities have only grown with scrutiny of it. MPs are elected to elevate those furthest from power. They are the people I thought of when voting. My full speech: hansard.parliament.uk/Commons/2025-0…

This morning Southwark Cathedral hosts our annual civic awards and Mayor Making ceremonies, as we celebrate those residents who have made exceptional contributions to our local area

With our local health on the high street programme, waiting lists down and now GP surgeries being upgraded across our borough, Labour is bringing healthcare to the community and recovering our NHS 🩺

The “Taste of Home” great workshop! Southwark Charities Partnership Southwark Southwark Pensioners Southwark Culture Health and Wellbeing Partnership Self-Care Forum 💙 Link Age Southwark Southwark Wellbeing Hub The London Community Foundation Evelyn Akoto Improving Health

As a Southwark kid, I remember the warmth of a hot school dinner. Today I’m proud to lead the next step: transforming meals across our borough. ✅ Free nursery breakfasts ✅ Support for families on UC ✅ Healthier meals, fair pay, higher standards No child should go hungry.

Honoured to have met Sam King MBE - a true trailblazer. From RAF veteran to Southwark’s first Black mayor, he championed equality and culture. A Blue Plaque in Camberwell now honours his legacy. We stand on his shoulders. ❤️

She certainly will. Glad that she also has the backing of Peckham CLP. She will be a brilliant advocate 👏🏽👏🏽

The national inquiry into NHS maternity care is vital. Families deserve truth, accountability and safer services. In Southwark, we launched our own Maternity Commission to tackle inequalities and improve care. Local voices must shape national change.