Evelyn Akoto
@evenor.bsky.social
Cllr for the Famous Old Kent Road in Southwark
Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing
Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing
The One and only Lady Nana Konadu - RIP
October 24, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The One and only Lady Nana Konadu - RIP
Today on International Day of Older People we celebrate the huge contributions of older residents in Southwark. Through our Age-Friendly Forum and partnerships we’re tackling ageism, improving services and making sure older voices shape real change.
October 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Today on International Day of Older People we celebrate the huge contributions of older residents in Southwark. Through our Age-Friendly Forum and partnerships we’re tackling ageism, improving services and making sure older voices shape real change.
Launched Southwark’s Disability Hub today – a vital step for inclusion. It’s about voice, power and independence, giving disabled residents space to shape decisions and share access info. Huge thanks to residents and officers who got us here.
September 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Launched Southwark’s Disability Hub today – a vital step for inclusion. It’s about voice, power and independence, giving disabled residents space to shape decisions and share access info. Huge thanks to residents and officers who got us here.
Great turnout at Wednesday’s OKR neighbourhood meeting!
Big thanks to Lex2 for hosting and to all the amazing residents and visitors who joined. Thoughtful, honest conversations and a real sense of community. 🙌
Big thanks to Lex2 for hosting and to all the amazing residents and visitors who joined. Thoughtful, honest conversations and a real sense of community. 🙌
July 18, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Great turnout at Wednesday’s OKR neighbourhood meeting!
Big thanks to Lex2 for hosting and to all the amazing residents and visitors who joined. Thoughtful, honest conversations and a real sense of community. 🙌
Big thanks to Lex2 for hosting and to all the amazing residents and visitors who joined. Thoughtful, honest conversations and a real sense of community. 🙌
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After Southwark Labour rejected the opposition’s budget amendment this year, Cllr Richard Leeming explores why so many companies choose Southwark to shoot their films, and why voting Lib Dem would send them elsewhere…
April 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
After Southwark Labour rejected the opposition’s budget amendment this year, Cllr Richard Leeming explores why so many companies choose Southwark to shoot their films, and why voting Lib Dem would send them elsewhere…
Well Trump has well and said stuff you to the world.
But this is an opportunity for countries to diversify their trade relationships and be self sufficient
But this is an opportunity for countries to diversify their trade relationships and be self sufficient
April 2, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Well Trump has well and said stuff you to the world.
But this is an opportunity for countries to diversify their trade relationships and be self sufficient
But this is an opportunity for countries to diversify their trade relationships and be self sufficient
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A beautiful day to celebrate reaching the highest point of phase 1 in Ledbury Estate redevelopment. 80 new homes including 46 new council homes!
Congrats all involved @lb-southwark.bsky.social Higgins Homes @tomcopley.bsky.social @evenor.bsky.social @rjlivingstone.bsky.social
Congrats all involved @lb-southwark.bsky.social Higgins Homes @tomcopley.bsky.social @evenor.bsky.social @rjlivingstone.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
A beautiful day to celebrate reaching the highest point of phase 1 in Ledbury Estate redevelopment. 80 new homes including 46 new council homes!
Congrats all involved @lb-southwark.bsky.social Higgins Homes @tomcopley.bsky.social @evenor.bsky.social @rjlivingstone.bsky.social
Congrats all involved @lb-southwark.bsky.social Higgins Homes @tomcopley.bsky.social @evenor.bsky.social @rjlivingstone.bsky.social
Wonderful for @southwark to be recognised by Sustain for leadership in our work to build a resilient food system.
March 25, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Wonderful for @southwark to be recognised by Sustain for leadership in our work to build a resilient food system.
Today is the first day of Lent & i’ve never observed this season (only on Good Friday). so I’ve decided to immerse myself & ultimately slow down my pace to quieten the noise that surrounds all of us. It will be a time of prayer, reflection and discovering God afresh. What will you be doing?
March 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Today is the first day of Lent & i’ve never observed this season (only on Good Friday). so I’ve decided to immerse myself & ultimately slow down my pace to quieten the noise that surrounds all of us. It will be a time of prayer, reflection and discovering God afresh. What will you be doing?
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Since the general election, we’ve hit the ground running on the NHS: ending doctors’ strikes, starting to cut waiting lists, investing in GPs, hospices…
A lot done, a hell of a lot more to do. But as I look to 2025, I can see the road to recovery.
www.thetimes.com/article/ac0c...
A lot done, a hell of a lot more to do. But as I look to 2025, I can see the road to recovery.
www.thetimes.com/article/ac0c...
Wes Streeting: I’ve put our broken NHS on the road to recovery
As health secretary I’ve ruffled some feathers this year, but I don’t intend to make excuses. By July, you’ll be able to see whether we kept our promises
www.thetimes.com
December 22, 2024 at 8:16 AM
Since the general election, we’ve hit the ground running on the NHS: ending doctors’ strikes, starting to cut waiting lists, investing in GPs, hospices…
A lot done, a hell of a lot more to do. But as I look to 2025, I can see the road to recovery.
www.thetimes.com/article/ac0c...
A lot done, a hell of a lot more to do. But as I look to 2025, I can see the road to recovery.
www.thetimes.com/article/ac0c...
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During National HIV Testing Week, Cllr @evenor.bsky.social got tested at Camberwell Green to show how quick and easy it is.
We’ve teamed up with the Africa Advocacy Foundation and Doctors of the World to run the testing van - which tests for HIV.
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We’ve teamed up with the Africa Advocacy Foundation and Doctors of the World to run the testing van - which tests for HIV.
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February 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
During National HIV Testing Week, Cllr @evenor.bsky.social got tested at Camberwell Green to show how quick and easy it is.
We’ve teamed up with the Africa Advocacy Foundation and Doctors of the World to run the testing van - which tests for HIV.
1/3
We’ve teamed up with the Africa Advocacy Foundation and Doctors of the World to run the testing van - which tests for HIV.
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Today is the Int. Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. So I was proud to chair a plenary session at todays FGM event organised by @SouthwarkMayor. Thank you @jessphillips for championing the fight against VAWG. Great to also hear from Zainab Bangura from the UN.
February 6, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Today is the Int. Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation. So I was proud to chair a plenary session at todays FGM event organised by @SouthwarkMayor. Thank you @jessphillips for championing the fight against VAWG. Great to also hear from Zainab Bangura from the UN.
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It's easy to take our mental wellbeing for granted, but there is help and support available across Southwark if you need it.
Cllr @evenor.bsky.social explains more.
www.southwark.gov.uk/public-healt...
#GreatMentalHealthDay
Cllr @evenor.bsky.social explains more.
www.southwark.gov.uk/public-healt...
#GreatMentalHealthDay
January 31, 2025 at 2:47 PM
It's easy to take our mental wellbeing for granted, but there is help and support available across Southwark if you need it.
Cllr @evenor.bsky.social explains more.
www.southwark.gov.uk/public-healt...
#GreatMentalHealthDay
Cllr @evenor.bsky.social explains more.
www.southwark.gov.uk/public-healt...
#GreatMentalHealthDay
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Labour are bringing new services to Southwark!
As we build thousands of homes and extend the Bakerloo Line, the Bakerloop Bus will provide increased capacity down the Old Kent Road 🚌
Share your views on the consultation here: haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/BL1-superloop
As we build thousands of homes and extend the Bakerloo Line, the Bakerloop Bus will provide increased capacity down the Old Kent Road 🚌
Share your views on the consultation here: haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/BL1-superloop
January 31, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Labour are bringing new services to Southwark!
As we build thousands of homes and extend the Bakerloo Line, the Bakerloop Bus will provide increased capacity down the Old Kent Road 🚌
Share your views on the consultation here: haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/BL1-superloop
As we build thousands of homes and extend the Bakerloo Line, the Bakerloop Bus will provide increased capacity down the Old Kent Road 🚌
Share your views on the consultation here: haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/BL1-superloop
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We joined the launch of the #Bakerloop consultation this morning.
The new bus service would mirror the proposed #BackTheBakerloo line extension.
Find out more about the consultation haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/BL1-superloop
@london.gov.uk @helendennis.bsky.social @evenor.bsky.social
The new bus service would mirror the proposed #BackTheBakerloo line extension.
Find out more about the consultation haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/BL1-superloop
@london.gov.uk @helendennis.bsky.social @evenor.bsky.social
January 31, 2025 at 11:40 AM
We joined the launch of the #Bakerloop consultation this morning.
The new bus service would mirror the proposed #BackTheBakerloo line extension.
Find out more about the consultation haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/BL1-superloop
@london.gov.uk @helendennis.bsky.social @evenor.bsky.social
The new bus service would mirror the proposed #BackTheBakerloo line extension.
Find out more about the consultation haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/BL1-superloop
@london.gov.uk @helendennis.bsky.social @evenor.bsky.social
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This #GreatMentalHealthDay we're encouraging everyone to talk about how they're feeling, whether that's with friends, family or colleagues 📢
...and if you're feeling low, we have lots of support available to you here in Southwark 🙌
...and if you're feeling low, we have lots of support available to you here in Southwark 🙌
January 31, 2025 at 9:50 AM
This #GreatMentalHealthDay we're encouraging everyone to talk about how they're feeling, whether that's with friends, family or colleagues 📢
...and if you're feeling low, we have lots of support available to you here in Southwark 🙌
...and if you're feeling low, we have lots of support available to you here in Southwark 🙌
Watching Idris Elba’s docu on the knife crime crisis was heart wrenching.
Past decades have shown that when determined, society can tackle and resolve challenging issues- knife crime should be no different.
Redoubling efforts in early intervention &parental support is key…
Past decades have shown that when determined, society can tackle and resolve challenging issues- knife crime should be no different.
Redoubling efforts in early intervention &parental support is key…
January 29, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Watching Idris Elba’s docu on the knife crime crisis was heart wrenching.
Past decades have shown that when determined, society can tackle and resolve challenging issues- knife crime should be no different.
Redoubling efforts in early intervention &parental support is key…
Past decades have shown that when determined, society can tackle and resolve challenging issues- knife crime should be no different.
Redoubling efforts in early intervention &parental support is key…
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Labour is delivering for families in South Bermondsey, with an amazing £450k revamp of the Ellen Brown Adventure Playground 🛝
We are investing in upgrading our adventure playgrounds to make sure every child has a great place to play
We are investing in upgrading our adventure playgrounds to make sure every child has a great place to play
January 29, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Labour is delivering for families in South Bermondsey, with an amazing £450k revamp of the Ellen Brown Adventure Playground 🛝
We are investing in upgrading our adventure playgrounds to make sure every child has a great place to play
We are investing in upgrading our adventure playgrounds to make sure every child has a great place to play
#walkwithnaima - join our Mayor and FGM Ambassador to raise funds to support Actionaid in tackling FGM in Nairobi.
Go to the website to learn more and donate.
justgiving.com/campaign/actio…
Go to the website to learn more and donate.
justgiving.com/campaign/actio…
January 24, 2025 at 11:22 AM
#walkwithnaima - join our Mayor and FGM Ambassador to raise funds to support Actionaid in tackling FGM in Nairobi.
Go to the website to learn more and donate.
justgiving.com/campaign/actio…
Go to the website to learn more and donate.
justgiving.com/campaign/actio…
I am walking to support Southwark’s FGM ambassador cllr Naima Ali, to raise money for Actionaid’s work tackling Female Gentile Mutilation.
Please donate to this worthy course.
www.justgiving.com/campaign/act...
Please donate to this worthy course.
www.justgiving.com/campaign/act...
Walk with Naima
Mayor of Southwark, Naima Ali is fundraising for ActionAid. This January she will virtually walk the Distance from Southwark to Nairobi. Her fundraising efforts are contributing to ActionAid's work ta...
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January 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
I am walking to support Southwark’s FGM ambassador cllr Naima Ali, to raise money for Actionaid’s work tackling Female Gentile Mutilation.
Please donate to this worthy course.
www.justgiving.com/campaign/act...
Please donate to this worthy course.
www.justgiving.com/campaign/act...
Cllr Naima Ali, Southwark Mayor is raising funds for Actionaid as they tackle FGM in Nairobi.
We are virtually walking from Southwark to Nairobi - why not join us and get healthy at the same time.
#walkwithnaima
www.justgiving.com/campaign/act...
We are virtually walking from Southwark to Nairobi - why not join us and get healthy at the same time.
#walkwithnaima
www.justgiving.com/campaign/act...
January 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Cllr Naima Ali, Southwark Mayor is raising funds for Actionaid as they tackle FGM in Nairobi.
We are virtually walking from Southwark to Nairobi - why not join us and get healthy at the same time.
#walkwithnaima
www.justgiving.com/campaign/act...
We are virtually walking from Southwark to Nairobi - why not join us and get healthy at the same time.
#walkwithnaima
www.justgiving.com/campaign/act...
Happy New Year!
Here’s looking forward towards a positive and productive year.
Here’s looking forward towards a positive and productive year.
January 8, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Happy New Year!
Here’s looking forward towards a positive and productive year.
Here’s looking forward towards a positive and productive year.
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It takes more than #StormDarragh to stop @southwarklabour.bsky.social campaigning in Old Kent Road ward!
Despite the weather, there was plenty of warm @uklabour.bsky.social support on the Friary Estate today.
@evenor.bsky.social
Despite the weather, there was plenty of warm @uklabour.bsky.social support on the Friary Estate today.
@evenor.bsky.social
December 7, 2024 at 5:39 PM
It takes more than #StormDarragh to stop @southwarklabour.bsky.social campaigning in Old Kent Road ward!
Despite the weather, there was plenty of warm @uklabour.bsky.social support on the Friary Estate today.
@evenor.bsky.social
Despite the weather, there was plenty of warm @uklabour.bsky.social support on the Friary Estate today.
@evenor.bsky.social
Today we officially launched the Old Kent Road bridge artwork - even on a rainy cloudy day, it was stunning. Thank you to the young children, community activists, officers and everyone who made this a reality. #notanyoldroad
December 5, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Today we officially launched the Old Kent Road bridge artwork - even on a rainy cloudy day, it was stunning. Thank you to the young children, community activists, officers and everyone who made this a reality. #notanyoldroad