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About the Founder - PemPeople

A new £2m development with two new community buildings on the Old Kent Road, opening in 2022.

Pempeople (People Empowering People) is a non-profit organisation by Nicholas Okwulu that works primarily with local residents and community organisations from Southwark’s grassroots community.

It forms a bridge with the council, institutions, and charities, enabling local residents to showcase the wealth of talent within the community and creating opportunities for local people to initiate and develop solutions to local issues.

With the increasing and fast regeneration in the borough, Pempeople aims to ensure that local residents benefit from the rapid changes within the area.

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Planning Application Submitted

Detailed planning application of the proposed development has been submitted to Southwark Council.

Planning Application Preparation – Get Involved

In preparation for the planning application submission, join our consultation on Friday 18 to Sunday 20 October 2019.

Livesey Exchange 2 Proposed Design

On the 5 April 2019, the proposed design for the new Livesey Exchange building on Old Kent Road was presented for the first time.

New Building Project – Get Involved

Planning work has now officially started for our new building on Old Kent Road!

Livesey Exchange to receive Good Growth Funding

We are excited to hear that the Mayor Sadiq Kahn selected Livesey Exchange for the first round of Good Growth Funding.

What The Local Community Has To Say

Thank you for providing me an opportunity to exhibit prints, photography and canvases from local artists who do not often get the opportunity to and to promo the launch of Artizan Radio. It was a pleasure being part of a well run and organised event which is credit to you (Nicholas), Noah and the rest of PemPeople/Livesey Exchange team. The Permanent Temporary event (as part of London Design Festival 2021) was a shining example of what Creatives need in terms of spaces for making. The attendance alone shows how much people of all ages are interested in arts and culture and local business.
Christian Shodip
Artizan Radio
I just wanted to say thank you for your proactive and selfless efforts of securing such a wonderful space for artists emerging out of lockdown. It has been a struggle as you well know and having that opportunity has helped me to be more positive about my practice and prevent doubts from creeping in. I hope something like that can happen again in the future and if it does I am very willing to help more than just set up my own stuff and would love to be a part of the production side. The Livesey Exchange is another remarkable foundation for something bigger.
Nick Landon
Artist
Fantastic to visit Livesey Exchange to see one of our unused garage spaces transformed into an amazing hub for makers & creators from every part of our community. Thanks to everyone at PemPeople for the amazing work you're doing & especially the inspirational Nicholas Okwulu.
Cllr Kieron Williams
Cllr Kieron Williams
Leader of Southwark Council, 2020 - Present
It has been thrilling to visit the Livesey Exchange and see the start of a journey that will bring local jobs and opportunities for local residents – genuinely inspired by everyone’s commitment and enthusiasm.
Cllr Peter John OBE
Cllr Peter John OBE
Leader of Southwark Council, 2010 - 2020
The Livesey Exchange 2 project is a true community-led project which emerged from a groundswell of a local initiative to support people in the Peckham area. By offering a safe place to meet and gain the skills and training necessary to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the scale of change in the regeneration of the Old Kent Road Opportunity Area.
Matt Derry
Senior Regeneration Manager, Southwark Council
Livesey Exchange will be an excellent space for our young people to hangout which will increase their confidence and well being.
Carol Ossai-Nwosu, Rest In Peace
Livesey Exchange would be a huge asset to the area – an exciting community project with so many interesting facets.
Alex Crawford
We completely support the Livesey Exchange and have been working closely with the team behind the project since the situation on the Ledbury first emerged.
Cllr Mark Williams
Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Transport
Fantastic to visit Livesey Exchange to see one of our unused garage spaces transformed into an amazing hub for makers & creators from every part of our community. Thanks to everyone at PemPeople for the amazing work you're doing & especially the inspirational Nicholas Okwulu.
Cllr Kieron Williams
Cllr Kieron Williams
Leader of Southwark Council, 2020 - Present
It has been thrilling to visit the Livesey Exchange and see the start of a journey that will bring local jobs and opportunities for local residents – genuinely inspired by everyone’s commitment and enthusiasm.
Cllr Peter John OBE
Cllr Peter John OBE
Leader of Southwark Council, 2010 - 2020
The Livesey Exchange 2 project is a true community-led project which emerged from a groundswell of a local initiative to support people in the Peckham area. By offering a safe place to meet and gain the skills and training necessary to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the scale of change in the regeneration of the Old Kent Road Opportunity Area.
Matt Derry
Matt Derry
Senior Regeneration Manager, Southwark Council

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About Livesey Exchange

Livesey Exchange Garages (LEX 1) is a grassroots project initiated by Nicholas Okwulu who transformed 60 garages on the Ledbury Estate into workshops, studios and multidisciplinary spaces for local makers and creators.

Livesey Exchange (LEX 2) opening in 2022. The new building will be an important new piece of social infrastructure and through its mix of accessible social, cultural and community space, it will serve to support the local community as the neighbourhood undergoes major regeneration.

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