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To celebrate the submission of our proposals and the community’s extensive participation in them, we held two free Christmas events that set out the final scheme and outlined the extensive benefits that the scheme will deliver, following extensive consultation and community input.

The Liberty of Southwark Christmas community event

At these events, local people joined us for hot chocolate, mulled wine and mince pies whilst we showcased the latest imagery and discussed the benefits associated with the final proposals.

As you may know, some monumental archaeological finds were unearthed at The Liberty of Southwark. These discoveries will be retained on the site they were found, for permanent public access and enjoyment.

CGIs (Computer Generated Images) of archaeological findings being displayed on site

15 Southwark Street, of which has laid in disrepair and disuse for decades, will be sensitively and thoroughly restored to its former glory, and back into its former use.

15 Southwark Street prior to restoration works

Crossbones Graveyard will be protected and enhanced, with the implementation of community-led design improvements to unlock this storied site’s wonderful potential.

The Crossbones co-design workshop

Alongside this, The Liberty of Southwark will also provide:

We want to thank you for your continued engagement so far and for helping shape these proposals into what they are today. If you would like to get behind our proposals for the Liberty of Southwark, you can head to thelibertysouthwark.eaction.org.uk/supportto send a message of support to Southwark Council.

We are excited to continue to engage and involve the community in 2024. If you have any questions or comments, do not hesitate to get in touch with the project team via hello@thelibertysouthwark.co.uk or at 020 3633 6482.

Kindest regards,

The Project Team

Following the submission of the application, we hope you will share in the celebration of a year of events, engagement and excitement for the Liberty of Southwark project by joining us on site for two free Christmas events: 

- Wednesday 13th December, 12pm-3pm

- Thursday 14th December, 12pm-3pm

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The Liberty of Southwark Project Site main entrance, 21 Southwark Street, SE1 0FD 

We will be putting on all the Christmas classics – you can decorate gingerbread biscuits and Christmas decorations, while enjoying music, mulled wine, mince pies, and more! You will also be able to see the latest imagery of how the final scheme and archaeological displays will look, as well as speak to the project team. 

So come down and join us as we celebrate a busy 2023 and look forward to an exciting 2024 for The Liberty Project!

You do not need to RSVP, please just attend on either of the days, if you are available.

In the meantime, you can contact us by phone on 020 3633 6482 or email at hello@thelibertysouthwark.co.uk.

Thank you for joining us in 2023 and thank you for being a part of this process so far – we look forward to continuing to involve our local community in The Liberty Project in 2024!

Landsec are consulting on small changes to the proposals for The Liberty of Southwark.

Since the original application was granted permission in January 2021, there have been considerable changes that have impacted the scheme, including updated Building Regulations, planning policy changes, a changing office environment (given Covid-19) as well as an extended project duration resulting from the archaeological discoveries.

As such, the project team have reviewed the scheme and are proposing to make some minor design changes to ensure the scheme meets current building regulations, local planning policy and ‘best in class’ sustainability targets whilst also incorporating the significant archaeological discoveries within the scheme for future public enjoyment.

We believe we have an opportunity to bring forward a development that continues to deliver the benefits from the current consent, including the enhancement works to Crossbones Graveyard, whilst also incorporating local history into the design and public realm.

The key changes include:

We want to hear your thoughts on these changes, including suggestions on what you would like to see in the maker space and market. Make sure to have your say by filling out the questions at the bottom of each tile, or by emailing us at hello@thelibertysouthwark.co.uk. The consultation will close on the 20 July.