Trinity Newington Residents' Association

Council Departments and Services
Electoral registration Electoral Services Southwark Town Hall Central House Peckham Road SE5 8UB Tel 020 7525 7372 (minicom for the hearing of hearing: 020 7525 3194) The 2002 Register was published on 1 December 2001 and will show everyone who could vote in the Borough Council elections on 2 May 2002 and any other elections or referenda that take place between 1 December 2001 and 30 November 2002. Council Tax Council Tax Section London Borough of Southwark PO Box 234 Croydon CR9 1QY Tel 020 7525 1850 (30 Lines) Opening hours: Mon to Fri 8.00 amË6 pm http://www.southwark.gov.uk/living/ctax.htm For all council tax queries on bills and payments. Housing benefit Tel 020 7525 1880 Domestic refuse collection Tel 020 7525 2183 or 2188 Call this number if there is a problem with your domestic rubbish collection Collection of larger rubbish Tel 020 7525 2457 Call this number for the councils free special collection of large items. Refuse Dump Manor Place, Occupation Road (oŸ Walworth Road), SE17 Opening times: 8 amË4 pm Mon to Fri 8amË1pm Sat and Sun Takes most types of refuse, including furniture and builders waste. Dumping of asbestos and toxic waste is not allowed. Noise pollution Tel 020 7525 5777 24-hour call out service. Call for advice about what level of noise is acceptable in your neighbourhood, including builders, pubs and clubs, as well noise from neighbours. The Noise Team can take disciplinary action, such as heavy fines or confiscation of equipment. Pest Control Tel 020 7525 5777 Southwark no longer runs a pest control service. If you own the house you live in and have problems with rats or other pests check your local directory for private companies. If you live in rented accommodation, your landlord is responsible for pest control but, if you experience problems, contact the Public Protection Unit on this number. Street Lights Tel 020 7525 2167 or 2167 Call this number to report faulty street lights. The council is responsible for the bulbs and the metal poles of street lights. Any electrical faults have to be referred to the Electricity Company and take longer to fix so, in some cases, some lights with faults will not be fixed immediately.