Southwark 2030 strategy
The Southwark 2030 strategy is currently focused on improving housing standards and creating life science jobs.
Southwark Council is progressing its Good Landlord Plan, aiming to achieve the Southwark 2030 strategy goal of Decent Homes for All. An update was presented to the Housing Scrutiny Commission in December 2025, highlighting progress across six core themes including Better Homes and Better Repairs. This follows a decision in October 2025 to invest £250 million over three years in fire safety and housing improvements, ensuring council homes meet modern standards.
Separately, Southwark is working towards creating 20,000 new high-quality jobs in the life sciences sector by 2030 through the SC1 London Life Sciences Innovation District initiative. The Southwark Health and Wellbeing Board received an update on this project in December 2025, which aims to foster innovation and improve lives.
The Southwark 2030 strategy is a long-term plan outlining the borough's vision and priorities, including goals like 'Decent Homes for All' and 'A Healthy Environment'. The Good Landlord Plan, approved by the Cabinet in July 2025, was initiated in response to a C3 judgement from the Regulator of Social Housing to address housing shortcomings.
Key facts
- Southwark aims to create 20,000 new jobs in the life sciences sector by 2030. Source
- The Southwark Health and Wellbeing Board received an update on the SC1 London Life Sciences Innovation District in December 2025. Source
- An update on the Good Landlord Plan was presented to the Housing Scrutiny Commission in December 2025. Source
- Southwark Council is set to invest £250 million in fire safety and housing improvements over three years. Source
- The investment decision followed a Housing Scrutiny Commission meeting in October 2025. Source
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