I’m Peter, and I am Southwark born and bred. I work as a community development officer for a small charity based in Bermondsey. I’m husband to Winnie and we have three “adorable” children.
Having grown up in the borough, through my work in a local charity and role as governor at a Southwark primary school I see the impact of decisions made by the government and local council to the vulnerable, young and old.
I have witnessed the positive development in Southwark, but more sustainable and equitable approaches are required in matters which impact our communities such as housing, employment, education, recreation and the environment. 
Only 400 new homes will have been built - less than one-third of the local Labour promise. Southwark Labour's 2014 manifesto had promised 11,000 new homes, but it didn't say how long they would need to meet this pledge. 
Southwark Council is due to decide on Tuesday 16th January on permission for demolition and redevelopment of Elephant & Castle Shopping Centre, plus the London College of Communication (LCC) site. If permission is granted, property company Delancey plans to begin demolition work in September 2019.
Part of the only proper pedestrian route through Victory Community Park will remain sealed out of use until 2019, Southwark Council has admitted in an answer to Green activist Peter Baffoe.