Your home, your news
Bankside | April 2026
Welcome!
Welcome to the first edition of your local newsletter. You’ve asked us to bring you relevant community news about the local area, and we hope you’ll enjoy this and find it helpful.
A note from your Neighbourhood Manager
Hi!
I’m Josephine Mahoi, the Neighbourhood Manager for the Bankside area of Southwark.
I’ve been working here since September 2025, having moved from another neighbourhood in South London.
I’m here to help you with all of your housing needs and questions. The fastest and easiest way to report your repairs needs is by using our My Peabody portal, or by calling our contact centre on 0300 123 3456.
If you’d like to talk about other issues to do with your tenancy, you can make an appointment with me to speak privately. The details are on the right. I may not be able to help immediately, but I will listen, and I will do my best to help you get whatever help or support you may need in your home.
I look forward to seeing you all on my regular visits to Peabody homes in the area.
How to contact Josephine
You can now book an appointment to speak with Josephine either in person or online.
You can book either a 15 or 30 minute meeting with Josephine by visiting her booking page below.
Appointments are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
bit.ly/JosephineMahoi
When we were preparing to begin this newsletter, we sent out a survey asking people what they would like to see, both in the newsletter, and on the estate as a whole.
One resident from the Blackfriars Estate told us that there had been consistent fly-tipping taking place on the estate, and that despite the Neighbourhood Manager putting up signs, it was still happening.
We’re pleased to report that following the report, Josephine did a full walk around of the neighbourhood, and found no flytipped items. We’ve asked our cleaning team to be extra vigilant when they are cleaning the estate, and to flag larger items that may need removal by Southwark Council.
Our cleaning team will do what they can to remove items where they can, but they will need to call for extra help in removing larger or heavier items.
Residents can take advantage of a service that the Council provides for taking away bulky items. More information can be found at:
Thinking about university?
Thinking about going to university, but worried about the possible costs?
The Social Housing Scholarships Programme could help.
If you or someone in your household:
• live in social housing
• want to go to university
• plan to study a course that will positively impact your community
We’re offering:
• up to £18,000 you won’t have to repay
• mentoring and career support
• connections with employers across the housing sector
Whether you’re planning your own next step or supporting someone else, this could help open up new opportunities.
Find out more and apply!
£500 to bring your idea to life
Got an idea that could make your neighbourhood healthier, wealthier or happier?
Peabody is offering Community Impact Micro-Grants of up to £500 to support small projects that benefit local residents.
You can apply if you’re a resident, a community group or a management committee with a project that’s open to Peabody residents and creates positive social impact.
We’re looking for projects that: bring people together support health and wellbeing improve financial confidence, such as workshops or employment support
Past ideas we’ve funded include free exercise classes, community gardens, bike‐repair sessions for young people and local celebrations.
All funded projects will need to complete a short evaluation and share how the grant was used.
If you’ve got a great idea for your community, apply today for a £500 Micro Grant!
For more information Rebecca.Arlek@peabody.org.uk
Build your skills this Spring
Are you looking for a career change or first step? Ever thought about working in a school or other education field?
Our free course can help you get started.
Learn the basics of working in a school
Build confidence and transferable skills
Open to all Southwark residents
Courses run April–May 2026. You can register for more information using the link below.
bit.ly/SSDCtraining
Tell us what you think
Do you read Home magazine? Open our emails? Follow us on social media?
Tell us what you think. Your views will help us share the news and information you want, where you want it.
You could win a £50 Amazon voucher if you complete the survey by Monday 4 May.
info.peabody.org.uk/survey
E-bike safety
As e‐bikes and e‐scooters become more popular, fires linked to their lithium batteries are increasing. These batteries can overheat and ignite quickly, so please follow these simple safety tips:
Do:
Charge your e‐bike or e‐scooter indoors where you can keep an eye on it.
Use the original charger that meets safety standards.
Stop using the battery if it’s swollen, cracked or overheating.
Test the smoke alarm in the area where you charge it.
Don’t:
Charge your e-bike or scooter in a communal area - it may be removed.
Leave your e‐bike or e‐scooter charging overnight or while you’re out.
You can find more fire‐safety guidance on our website. peabody.org.uk/fire-safety/
Central London is set to go delightfully hat mad, as stylish headwear of all shapes takes over the riverside.
The London Hat Walk returns at 2pm on Sunday 10 May, bringing together professional milliners, vintage lovers, collectors, and creative crafters.
The walk sets off from the riverside outside Tate Modern and ambles along the Thames towards Tower Bridge. It’s a relaxed, hour‐long stroll and all about having fun, showing off your hat and chatting with fellow walkers.
The event is free and open to everyone. There’s only one rule: Wear a hat!
Originally launched in Barcelona in 2014, the London Hat Walk is now part of a worldwide celebration, with similar events taking place everywhere from Lagos to Buenos Aires and Seoul.
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