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 useful.
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
You told us, we acted
A brighter look for Southwark Street!
If you’ve recently walked through Block A at Southwark Street Estate, you may have noticed things looking a little brighter underfoot.
What began as a comment from a resident about the floor looking “shabby”, soon turned into a challenge and a real team effort and a noticeable improvement for everyone who lives there.
Residents in Block A may have noticed a fresher look in the stairwells and landings. After deep cleaning couldn’t fully remove long‐standing stains from the concrete floors, the team found a creative solution.
With no major works planned, two experienced caretakers carefully painted all five floors, working from top to bottom to achieve a neat, long‐lasting finish. It’s not something we usually do, but the results speak for themselves.
Residents have shared positive feedback, and we’re proud of how teamwork and problem‐solving have helped improve these shared spaces. We’ll monitor the results of this trial over the next 12 months, and if it lasts, we’ll look at rolling this out across other blocks.
£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 to find out more using the link below.
bit.ly/SSDCtraining
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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
The Hat Walk is Back!
Central London is set to go delightfully hat mad this May, 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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