Southwark

Sudwerca 1086 (Domesday Book), Suthgeweorke c. 1100, Suthewerk 1259, Suthewark 1298, that is 'southern defensive work or fort', from Old English suth and (ge)weorc, referring to its situation at the southern end of London Bridge and to the south of the City. The borough of Southwark once comprised a City ward known as 'Bridge Without' (that is outside the City wall), created in 1550 and abolished in 1978.

Southwark Cathedral

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Your GLA candidate

Name: Shirley Houghton

"I'm backing Boris because he has a pan-London vision to tackle the issues plaguing all our boroughs. His fresh thinking will deliver a cleaner, greener, safer, joined up city for all."

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Each week we'll get our GLA candidate to ask Boris a question from the ones below that you select is most important

Which of these questions would you like me to ask Boris on your behalf most?

What will you do to ease the problems and threats for South London commuters, including the Network Rail proposals to axe the Victoria-London Bridge link through Denmark Hill, the slow delivery of the East London Line Extension Phase 2 from Canada Water to Clapham Junction, and the Thameslink 2000 railway improvement programme that has failed to appear?
Will you initiate an immediate review of the London Plan, and how will your ultimate plans shape the policies for tall buildings, borough housing powers and the new planning powers of the Mayor?
Do you plan to extend the hours of use for the Freedom Pass for the over 60s?

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You love

What do people love about Southwark?

Top 3 loves

Dulwich Park (58 votes)
Borough Market (54 votes)
The calm of Russia Dock Woods in Rotherhithe (53 votes)

Most recent love

Vibrant Bermondsey Street (8 votes)

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