shortage of nursing care provision
Southwark Council is facing significant delays in a key care home project intended to address the shortage of nursing care provision.
Southwark Council is experiencing significant delays with its Asylum Road care home project, which aims to address the borough's shortage of nursing care provision. The planning application submission has been postponed by a year, now expected by the end of Quarter 4 of the 2027-28 financial year. Councillor Esmé Dobson, Shadow Deputy Member for Adult Services, voiced frustration about these delays at a Health, Adult Social Care and Community Safety Scrutiny Commission meeting in October 2026.
This project is a vital development for Southwark, specifically designed to increase the availability of nursing care facilities within the borough. The delays mean the council's efforts to meet the demand for nursing care provision will take longer than originally anticipated. No further updates on the project's timeline or specific next steps have been reported since the October 2026 meeting.
Key facts
- The planning application submission for the Asylum Road care home has been pushed back to the end of Quarter 4 of the 2027-28 financial year. Source
- This represents a year-long delay from the original anticipated timeline for the Asylum Road care home project. Source
- Councillor Esmé Dobson voiced frustration at a Health, Adult Social Care and Community Safety Scrutiny Commission meeting in October 2026. Source
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 22 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.