Video: Southwark hustings
With a week to go till the local elections, representatives of the four biggest parties took part in hustings at Southwark Cathedral on Tuesday. Apart from a few references to traffic jams in Jamaica...
View Article2018 local election results for the SE16 area
After Thursday’s elections the political scene in SE16 is not much changed, with Labour and the Liberal Democrats each holding on to the territory they already had. Overall, we now know the results for...
View ArticleRotherhithe to Canary Wharf bridge: update from TfL
On Wednesday a Transport for London committee will consider a report on the proposed walking and cycling bridge across the Thames between Rotherhithe and Canary Wharf. You can read the committee report...
View ArticleBritish Land submits Canada Water planning application
These new images show how Canada Water could look if British Land’s major planning application gets the go-ahead. British Land has entered into a Master Development Agreement with Southwark Council...
View ArticleSE16 people & projects honoured with Liberty of Old Bermondsey
At the Southwark Civic Awards on Monday night the Honorary Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey was awarded to Patrick Kingwell, latterly secretary of the Friends of Southwark Park....
View ArticleSupersewer: council recruits officer to work with Chambers Wharf neighbours
Southwark Council is recruiting a ‘consultation & involvement officer’ to work with residents near Chambers Wharf affected by the supersewer construction project. Details of the job – which...
View ArticleBlue Youth Centre: council seeks community organisation
Southwark Council is looking for a community/voluntary sector organisation to take on the youth centre at The Blue. Details here. Could you transform this space into something special for the community...
View ArticleRotherhithe bridge: latest from Mayor
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has answered a series of written questions about the proposed Rotherhithe to Canary Wharf bridge tabled by Labour London Assembly member Tom Copley. Tom Copley: I fully...
View ArticleBringing Santander Cycles to SE16: funding gap remains
Plans to bring Transport for London’s Santander Cycles bike hire scheme to Rotherhithe remain stalled due to a funding gap, says the leader of Southwark Council. Surrey Docks Lib Dem councillor Jane...
View ArticleCanary Wharf owners object to Canada Water plans
The owners of the Canary Wharf estate have tabled a formal objection to British Land’s plans for the redevelopment of Canada Water, claiming that not enough transport improvements have been proposed. A...
View ArticleAutumn drama classes for children and adults at London Bubble
London Bubble runs classes for 6-8yrs, 9-11yrs, a youth theatre and an adult drama group.Their new term starts in the week commencing 8 September Classes held at 5 Elephant Lane, Rotherhithe, SE16 4JD....
View ArticleLast chance to comment on plans for new council homes opposite Stanley Arms
Southwark Council is proposing to build a dozen new council homes on a car park just off Southwark Park Road, close to the Stanley Arms pub. The current round of public consultation runs until Monday...
View Article‘Alice in Winterland’ commercial event planned for Southwark Park
A large-scale commercial event will take over the northern part of Southwark Park between November and early January. According to the licensing application, “Southwark Park Lantern & Lights...
View ArticleFree business & enterprise support for SE16 locals
Two opportunities for SE16 locals to get help developing business ideas. The support is offered by Tree Shepherd and is funded by Canada Water developer British Land.
View ArticleRotherhithe and Surrey Quays ticket offices face closure
A public consultation on plans to shut the ticket offices at Rotherhithe and Surrey Quays Station is currently under way. The plans have been submitted by Arriva Rail London, the company which runs the...
View ArticleCrowdfund appeal launched to light up Rotherhithe landmarks for Mayflower...
Locals are being invited to contribute to a crowdfund appeal for a project that could see some of Rotherhithe’s most significant buildings lit up at night to acknowledge the area’s role in the story of...
View ArticleChambers Wharf: Have your say on how supersewer cash should be spent
Bermondsey residents living near the ‘super sewer’ site at Chambers Wharf are being invited to have their say on how cash from the project should be spend to improve local open spaces and play...
View Article£2.3 million boost for the Blue
Plans to revitalise the Blue have received a £2.3 million boost from the Mayor of London’s Good Growth Fund. The funds will help Southwark Council, the Blue Bermondsey Business Improvement District and...
View ArticleNew council homes planned for Abbeyfield housing office site
Southwark Council is consulting on proposals to build around 8 new homes – to be let at council rents – on the site of the old area housing office on Abbeyfield Road. Initial proposals – by Bell...
View ArticleAlbion Primary School: official opening of new building
Cllr Jasmine Ali, cabinet member for children, schools and adult care, was joined by Neil Coyle MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, to mark the official opening of Albion Primary School. Albion...
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