Southwark Liberal Democrats’ campaign for new schools in the borough was given a boost this week with a visit from the Minister for Schools, David Laws MP. The Liberal Democrat minister met parents and local councillors in East Dulwich to discuss the shortage of school places in Southwark and what the Government is doing to […]

East Dulwich councillor Rosie Shimell has given her thanks for the support and donations received for her London marathon challenge earlier this month. Rosie completed the 26 mile course in the sunshine on Sunday 21 April to raise funds for the Southwark News / Evelina Children’s Hospital appeal. She finished in 5 hours and 9 […]

Liberal Democrats have responded to plans for a major new dementia centre in Southwark, citing concerns about the consultation process and lack of detail about what benefits a new centre may bring. A new ‘Centre of Excellence’ has been proposed in the borough to help care for older dementia sufferers, but may come at the […]