London Borough of Southwark Council
Key Competitive Attractions
Together with the City of London, Southwark is the oldest area of London stretching back to Roman times consists of eight very distinctive urban neighbourhoods, extending along the river Thames into South East London. They encompass some of London's top attractions, creative hotspots, scenic villages and acclaimed green spaces.
SMEs make up 96% of businesses in Southwark. The borough is also home to the Mayor of London, City Hall and numerous high-profile corporations:
- Lloyds TSB
- The Financial Times
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Express Newspapers
Investment for regeneration is estimated at £4bn across Elephant and Castle, Canada Water and Bermondsey Spa. Increased tourism and thriving businesses has created more jobs for local people, and firmly put Southwark on the map as a place to live, socialise and develop businesses.
