Southwark Council to shut off heating and hot water on North Peckham Estate for 8 hours
Residents in 22 blocks will lose heating and hot water from 9 am on 18 August 2026 for essential maintenance
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Residents of the North Peckham Estate will lose heating and hot water for eight hours on 18 August 2026, Southwark Council has confirmed. The shutdown, starting at 9 am, will affect 22 blocks across the estate while essential maintenance work is carried out on the heating system.
The outage is scheduled to last until 5 pm, with services expected to resume by midday. Southwark Council stated that the interruption is necessary to ensure the long-term reliability of the estate’s heating infrastructure. No alternative heating arrangements have been announced for affected households.
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Which blocks are affected
The shutdown will impact all residential addresses in 22 blocks. These include Quenington Court (1 to 32), Cronin Street (1 to 126), Quedgley Court (1 to 36), and Westonbirt (1 to 30). Other affected blocks are Pentridge Street, East Surrey Grove, Rowan Court, Pear Court, Danube Court, Thames Court, Indus Court, Amstel Court, Oak Court, Blackthorne Court, Palm Court, Bridgewater Tower, George Williams House, Mary Ellery House, Ridgeway House, Wickway Court, Shannon Court, and Outram Point.
What residents should expect
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Southwark Council notified residents of the planned outage on 4 August 2026. The council’s notice stated that there would be no heating or hot water available during the eight-hour window. No further action is required from residents unless the outage extends beyond the scheduled end time.
The council has not provided details on whether temporary heating solutions, such as portable heaters, will be offered to vulnerable residents. A spokesperson for Southwark Council told News London that the work is part of routine maintenance to prevent larger disruptions later in the year.
Why the work is happening
The maintenance work is described by the council as essential to the estate’s heating system. Southwark Council’s notice did not specify the exact nature of the repairs, but such shutdowns typically involve inspections, pipe replacements, or upgrades to boilers or distribution networks.
Residents who rely on heating for medical reasons are advised to contact Southwark Council’s housing team for support. The council has not confirmed whether alternative accommodation will be provided for those affected by the outage.
What happens next
The outage is scheduled to begin at 9 am on 18 August 2026 and end by 5 pm. Southwark Council has stated that services should resume by midday, but residents are advised to prepare for the full eight-hour period without heating or hot water.
If the work is completed ahead of schedule, the council has not indicated whether it will restore services early. Residents experiencing issues after 5 pm on the day of the outage are instructed to report faults to the council’s repairs line.
Questions this report answers
+Which blocks on the North Peckham Estate will lose heating and hot water?
The outage affects 22 blocks, including Quenington Court, Cronin Street, Quedgley Court, and Westonbirt. All residential addresses in these blocks will experience the shutdown from 9 am to 5 pm on 18 August 2026.
+How long will the heating and hot water be off on 18 August 2026?
The outage is scheduled to last eight hours, starting at 9 am and ending by 5 pm. Southwark Council expects services to resume by midday, but residents should prepare for the full duration.
+What should residents do if the heating does not come back on after 5 pm?
Residents should report any faults to Southwark Council’s repairs line if heating or hot water is not restored by 5 pm on 18 August 2026. The council has not provided alternative arrangements for extended outages.
+Will Southwark Council provide alternative heating during the outage?
Southwark Council has not announced any alternative heating solutions, such as portable heaters, for residents during the outage. Vulnerable residents are advised to contact the council’s housing team for support.
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