Climate & Ecological Emergency
Southwark Council is currently facing calls to accelerate its response to the biodiversity crisis and improve the effectiveness of its nature protection actions.
Community groups and councillors are pressing Southwark Council to accelerate its response to the biodiversity crisis. In October 2026, the Environment Scrutiny Commission scrutinised progress on the council's Biodiversity Scrutiny Review, noting ongoing concerns about the pace and effectiveness of actions to protect the borough's natural environment.
In July 2026, Lewisham's Sustainable Development Select Committee received an update from the Cabinet Member for Environment, Nature. The committee also agreed to include a report on the regeneration of Catford Town Centre in its work programme for the municipal year.
Key facts
- Southwark's Environment Scrutiny Commission met on October 14, 2026, to scrutinise progress on the council's Biodiversity Scrutiny Review. Source
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