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new report reveals the tube's 'loo deserts’

By Noah Vickers

Local Democracy Reporter

Large sections of London’s tube network have been dubbed ‘loo deserts’, in a new report looking at toilet provisions on the Underground.

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The ‘London Loo League Table’ report warns that less than a quarter of stations in zones 1-3 have toilets, and that their availability varies wildly between Tube lines.

Authored by Caroline Russell, a Green member of the London Assembly, the research says that while 83 per cent of Metropolitan line stations have loos, the same is true of just 27 per cent on the Northern line.

The longest stretch without toilets was found on the Northern line between Morden and Kennington, with passengers having to wait until the next stop at Elephant & Castle to find facilities.

Another ‘loo desert’ is found on the District line between Wimbledon Park and Bayswater – a gap of a 10 stops, taking 22 minutes.

Even the most modern stations can lack loos, the report points out – with the Elizabeth line missing toilets at three stations, including Bond Street and Canary Wharf.

Ms Russell said: “Londoners shouldn’t have to cross their legs and hope on the Tube.

“A properly accessible public transport

By Alicia Curry

Local Democracy Reporter

PeDicaB oPerators face a ‘crackdown’ on excessive fares, blocking pavements and playing loud music, Westminster city council says.

The Council is targeting ‘nuisance’ drivers who are ‘preying on unsuspecting tourists wanting to enjoy London’s Landmarks’.

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Each bike typically displays its average rates, with a 1.2 mile journey from Westminster Bridge to Victoria Station noted at £25 per person.

But with no regulated pricing for passengers, advertised prices are often not reflective of the final fare, with reports of 10-minute ride across the West End costing close to £500.

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system must include toilets and information on where to find them.

“This is essential for everyone, especially older and disabled people who may be restricted from travelling by a ‘loo leash’.”

She added: “Delay and dithering on the Mayor’s feasibility study is frustrating, Londoners need the Mayor to get on with making our tube network flush with new toilets.”

The study referred to by Ms Russell was promised by Sadiq Khan in February, after Labour Assembly Members voted down a

1.) elizabeth Line - 95 per cent (93% accessible)

3.) Jubilee – 63 per cent (52% accessible

4.) central – 59 per cent (16% accessible)

5.) Piccadilly – 55 per cent (19% accessible)

6.) Waterloo & city – 50 per cent (50% accessible)

7.) Victoria – 44 per cent (25% accessible)

8.) District – 42 per cent (25% accessible)

9.) Bakerloo – 32 per cent (24% accessible)

10.) circle – 29 per cent (23% accessible)

11.) overground – 28 per cent (26% accessible)

12.) Hammersmith & city – 28 per cent (24% accessible)

13.) northern Line – 27 per cent (21% accessible)

14.) DLr – 11 per cent (11% accessible)

15.) tram – 10 per cent (8% accessible)

Green proposal to immediately create 70 new toilets across the transport network, at a cost of £20m Len Duvall, the Assembly’s Labour group leader, had said the proposal “just seemed too vast” to commit to without first carrying out a feasibility study.

In May, TfL said it would share the terms of reference for the study by the end of June, but then said in August that it would be doing so “in the coming weeks”.

In response to Ms Russell’s report, Mark Evers, TfL’s chief customer officer, said: “We

recognise that toilet provision is absolutely essential for customer care and particularly so for older and disabled customers.

“We are working at pace on our study into improving toilets, and are committed to sharing this with our stakeholders and to working closely with them to gain a greater understanding of where we can improve facilities and identify suitable further opportunities for more toilets.”

A spokeswoman for Mr Khan said the mayor “recognises the importance of free and accessible public toilets for Londoners” and that he will continue working with TfL to identify opportunities for more toilets.

Additionally, pedicabs have no specific safety requirements, with no checks on drivers or vehicles, nor any need for insurance.

The council is demanding new legislation to help properly regulate pedicabs and says that it’s current powers are ‘limited’.

At present, it uses the Control of Pollution Act 1972, which allows them to put forward for prosecution anyone playing amplified music after 9:00 pm.

However, it is calling for the government to introduce a Transport Bill setting out clearer guidelines on licensing and regulation

In the last year, the council’s campaign against pedicabs has secured convictions against 40 drivers, taken the details of over 80 drivers, and secured almost £30,000 in fines, costs, and victim surcharges.

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Cabinet Member for Public Protection and Licensing said: “These ludicrous prices prey on unsuspecting tourists wanting to enjoy London’s Landmarks and reinforce the need for stricter controls on pedicabs.

“We are working with the Metropolitan Police and businesses to educate visitors of the dangers of using rip-off rickshaws.

"However, until there is support from the Department of Transport in the form of a Transport Bill, our crackdown on operators will only go so far. To put it simply, they need to be licensed.

“The issue is not exclusive to the West End, so people should be careful that getting a pedicab, which is unsafe and unlicensed can cost them more than their day out. Don’t be ripped off and get the bus, a taxi or use the underground.”

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2.) Metropolitan – 83 per cent (29% accessible)

peckham rooftop bar named 'best in europe'

Council housing manager and freelance photographer to host fashion show

By Herbie Russell

a soU tHWark council housing manager who freelances as a fashion photographer is putting on a charity show at the council’s headquarters.

Robertson Egueye, 55, looks after 7,000 properties across Peckham and Dulwich.

But in his side hustle as a freelance photographer, he flies around Europe shooting fashion shows.

In collaboration with Danish fashion house House of Avida, Robertson is hosting a fashion show at the council's Tooley Street offices with proceeds going to charitable organisations Southwark Women’s Network and Community Fridge.

By Herbie Russell

a rooftoP bar in Peckham has been named the best in europe for its “360° views” and “relaxed” vibe.

Frank’s Cafe is located at the top of the Rye Lane multi-storey car park - also home to Peckham Levels - and topped a list featuring bars in Barcelona, Lisbon and Venice.

The trendy haunt, open since 2009, is renowned for its much-Instagrammed pink staircase and pretty cocktails.

A rooftop bar in Peckham has been named the best in Europe for its “360° views” and “relaxed” vibe.

Frank’s Cafe is located at the top of the Rye Lane multi-storey car park - also home to Peckham Levels - and topped a list featuring bars in Barcelona, Lisbon and Venice.

The trendy haunt, open since 2009, is renowned for its much-Instagrammed pink staircase and pretty cocktails.

The list was created by tourist guide ‘Big Seven Travel’ which wrote: “Take in 360 views of Peckham and beyond from Frank's Cafe – a relaxed rooftop bar on a multistorey car park.

“The power is in its simplicity, as well as its excellent, seasonal food. Their rooftop brunch is a local favourite, too.

“As well as great food, you’ll also find a wide range of drinks at decent prices –music to everyone’s ears in London.”

Frank’s Cafe is run by Bold Tendencies, a

not-for-profit arts organisation also based in the multi-tiered car park.

The building, which also contains the independent cinema Peckhamplex, has become a cultural hub that attracts visitors from all over the UK.

Formerly the site of a Sainsbury’s, the building recently regained protected status, affording strong protections against any possibility of redevelopment for at least the next five years.

The LiST’S Top TeN WaS:

1. frank’s Cafe at Bold Tendencies, London

2. azotea del Circulo, Madrid, Spain

3. The Roof at the Reykjavik Edition, Reykjavik, Iceland

4. Schweizerhof flims, Flims, Switzerland

5. oroya, Madrid, Spain

6. 16 Roof, Istanbul, Turkey

7. Sky Bar by Seen, Lisbon, Portugal

8. paTChWoRk at Sa Punta, Ibiza, Spain

9. SkyLiNe BaR 20up, Hamburg, Germany

10. mama SheLTeR, Bordeaux, France

Robertson, who arrived in the UK from Nigeria 35 years ago, has worked at Southwark Council for 22 years.

Six years ago, looking for an outlet to escape the pressures of work, he started taking photos around Southwark.

Robertson said: “My job is highly pressurised. Being the area manager… meeting the expectations of people… you need something to wind down so I started doing street photography.

"I used to walk along Tooley Street at lunchtime and shoot people on the streets people - candid images and stopping people on the street.”

One day, he took a photo of a woman outside the Tate Modern who turned out to be hat designer Yuan Li. She liked his photography so much she

invited him to take photos at Royal Ascot where she was showcasing her hats, kickstarting Robertson’s career.

Since then, he has done fashion shows in Paris and Madeira - but now he wants to do something local.

Proceeds from the event will go to Southwark Women’s Network - a councilrun scheme helping female staff “realise their full potential”.

Money will also go to the Albrighton Centre’s Community Fridge - a service giving free essential food items to over 1,300 people each week.

Peckham-based fashion designer Gisella Boutique, who has featured at the V&A Museum and London Fashion Week, will have a stall at the event.

Founded by designer Bettina Pagh, House of Avida creates “high-quality, exclusive designs” inspired by “80s and 90s rock’n roll”.

‘House of Avida - Couture Meets Photography’ will be held at the Atrium, 160 Tooley Street, SE1 2QH from 6pm to 9pm on Saturday, September 16. Tickets cost €34 and are available online at Eventbrite.

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Frank's Cafe. Credit: Frank's Cafe

outrage as ambulance bay outside bermondsey

retirement home replaced by e-bikes 'by mistake'

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By Isabel Ramirez

an aMBULance bay that serves a retirement home was mistakenly replaced by an e-bike and e-scooter bay four months ago by southwark council.

Residents of Keeton sheltered housing unit contacted the paper as they said were fed up being ignored about the cycle bay that has taken the place of an ambulance drop-off point.

The sheltered housing unit, which is situated just behind Bermondsey station, is home to 32 pensioners - many of whom are disabled.

Irene O'Brien explained: "About four months ago the designated spot for ambulances to park was changed to a scooter and cycle hire bay. What's even more stupid about it is the sign is still there saying 'ambulances only'."

She claims that they immediately got in touch with the council and later (June 1) got a response back saying it was a mistake.

In an email seen by this paper, a council officer admitted it was a mistake, commenting: "It has mistakenly replaced the ambulance bay. This should not have happened and I am resolving this as soon as possible. The bay should be located further down the road behind the ambulance bay."

Irene continued: "The council agreed to sort it out as soon as possible. But three months later nothing has been done."

Given the proximity to the retirement home, Irene said the bay was well-used before as residents require ambulances 'frequently.'

She cited a recent incident where a gentleman had a fall and it took nearly an hour to get him out of the home. "It took about 45 minutes," Irene claimed. "One of the reasons for this was because the paramedics

said they found it difficult to park."

Neil Coyle, Bermondsey and Old Southwark MP said: "It is a huge worry that the cycle path took over a patient ambulance drop-off point, disadvantaging older and disabled people. That should never have happened. But it is also a huge worry that the council admitted the mistake and agreed to move the bay months ago, but has failed to do so. This disappointing failure needs to be rectified as soon as possible."

In addition to this, another resident who wanted to remain anonymous said: "The scooters are all parked all over the road anyway so no one even seems to stick to the designated spot.

"A lot of us are disabled so the scooters and bikes are a real trip hazard for us."

They added that they are not against

e-bikes - just where they have been stationed, pointing to a 'far more suitable' spot on the other side of the station.

Since we approached the council for comment on this story, the lines on the road have changed back to indicate it as an ambulance bay once again. However as the picture bottom right show e-scotters and e-bkies are still the bay despite the mistake being ratified.

Councillor James McAsh, Cabinet Member for the Climate Emergency, Clean Air and Streets, said: ”We regret the distress caused by the removal of the ambulance bay outside of Keeton Sheltered Housing Unit. We have taken immediate action and reinstated the ambulance bay. The cycle bays will be relocated to a more suitable location adjacent.

boy thrown from tate using wheelchair less and prepares to attend school daily

By Isabel Ramirez

tHe Boy who was thrown from the tenth floor of the Tate is preparing to go to school daily and is using a wheelchair less as he has made remarkable progress from last year.

The young French lad was just sixyears-old when Jonty Bravery, then seventeen, hurled him off the gallery terrace in August 2019.

The random attack left the victim suffering life-changing injuries, including a bleed to the brain, fractures to his spine and broken legs and arms. This left the little boy wheelchairbound - but now after having made even more progress, his family say he "only uses his wheelchair for long outings."

In the latest update, which they regularly post on their GoFundMe page to keep donors aware of his progress, they explained that he can now 'bend down, squat, grab his toys and clothes without falling or dropping them.'

On their recent holiday, they say they noticed lots of improvements from last year - and their "little knight" even made it up a high rope course that had been adapted to his handicap.

"It's quite far from our home, but we try to go there as often as possible because our son loves it: he is indeed rediscovering the pleasure of an activity that he practised regularly before," the page reads.

The fundraising page was set up to cover the medical costs for the family and has now raised over €420,000 (£359,232). They said because he is now walking, although 'precariously' the family are rearranging the house to adapt to his 'new mode of travel.'

His family also reported that his memory is getting much betterwith him enjoying films again and recounting them afterwards.

They commented that they are "full of hope" to go back to school - which their son will now attend every morning, followed by rehabilitation and group care in the afternoon.

Bravery is currently serving a fifteen-year minimum prison term for attempted murder.

Meanwhile, Tate Modern has reopened the top floor of the Blavatnik Building - where the incident occurred

Man stabbed to death in broad daylight near Myatt's Fields

By Herbie Russell

a Man has been stabbed to death in broad daylight in the Myatt’s field area - on the border between camberwell and Brixton. Emergency services were called to Morrison Road at 12.08pm following reports of a stabbing on Monday, September 4.

Met Police officers and ambulance workers discovered a man in his early twenties suffering from serious stab injuries.

- to the public for the first time since the first COVID lockdown. It is also since the Supreme Court ruled it was a "nuisance" to luxury flat owners after they'd claimed the gallery offered an unwanted view into their properties.

He was pronounced dead at the scene despite paramedics' best efforts. A crime scene was in place and no arrests have yet been made. Witnesses or those with any information are asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD3184/04SEP. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

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Frustrated resident Irene O'Brien

comedy and live music in woolwich

By Holly O'Mahony

it Was a hit last year, and now se18’s culture hub Woolwich Works is bringing back its comedy and live music festival, Woolwich Words and sounds, for second helpings.

Top-dollar comedians including Ivo Graham, Suzi Ruffell and Desiree Burch are on the bill, as is a night of hip hop, featuring performances from legends of the genre the Sugar Hill Gang, and Melle Mel and Scorpio from Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five.

Sean Doherty, Marketing Manager for Woolwich Works, said: "We want make Woolwich Words and Sounds an annual festival. We’ve gone with fewer shows this year but we’re sticking with the same level of ‘household-name’ talent

"On top of that, this year is officially the 50th anniversary of hip hop! A party in the Bronx, New York in 1973 is considered the birthplace of the genre.

So it seemed the perfect opportunity to bring The Sugarhill Gang and both Melle Mel and Scorpio of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five to London for a huge summer party of old-school hip hop. "

There is opportunities for people to get involved with the festival as well as spectate. There will be a number of free wrap-around events to complement the headliners. (The details of which can be found on the Woolwich Works website.) There will also be a pop-up beach bar in the courtyard for most of September

so if the weather’s good, anyone can go along and enjoy a drink or two in a deckchair with the sand beneath their feet.

As well as that, they are always looking for volunteers, creative people and new organisations to partner with, so if that’s you, feel free to get in touch at: hello@woolwich.works

Woolwich Words and Sounds is taking place at Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 Street, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD.

Select dates from September 8 - 24, 7:30pm.

Admission: £10 - £26.50 depending on event. www.woolwich.works/whats-on

By Robert Firth Local Democracy Reporter

PL ans H aV e been revealed to replace crowd control barriers at the o2 academy Brixton ahead of a meeting to decide its future next month.

The venue’s operator, Academy Music Group [AMG], has applied to Lambeth Council for permission to replace existing barriers at the premises.

The application submitted on August 16 comes weeks before a two-day hearing in September where councillors will decide the future of the 94-year-old venue, which has been closed since a fatal crowd crush in December last year.

Gabrielle Hutchinson, 23, a security worker, and mum-of-two Rebecca Ikumelo, 33, a nursing graduate, died from injuries they sustained in the crush outside the venue during a gig by Afrobeats singer Asake on December 15 2022.

A 21-year-old woman injured on the night remains in a serious condition in hospital.

According to planning documents submitted to the council, the venue’s current barriers “have been in use for a long time, and as such have needed repair work carried out on them on various occasions.”

The new barriers will “provide safe crowd break barriers for use during concerts,” the documents add.

The proposed alterations to the O2 Academy Brixton follow on the back of

plans revealed in June to fit speakers outside the venue that will broadcast safety warnings to assist with crowd control.

At the same time, AMG announced separate plans to replace eight basement fire doors below the stage in the Grade-II listed venue.

AMG’s application to allow the venue to reopen will be considered by councillors at a two-day hearing on September 11 and 12 at Lambeth town hall in Brixton

A separate application by the Met Police to strip AMG of its licence to operate the O2 Academy Brixton will also be heard.

Lambeth Council is undertaking a health and safety investigation into the

fatal incident, which is being led by excouncil chief executive Paul Martin. A police investigation into the tragedy is ongoing.

Councillor Mahamed Hashi, Lambeth’s cabinet member for safer communities, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Rebecca Ikumelo and Gaby Hutchinson who lost their lives, as well as with the person who is still in hospital, and all those suffering the trauma of witnessing such distressing scenes at one of our borough’s live music venues.

“We are determined to use the powers we have available to us to make sure the lessons of this tragedy are learnt, and that we never see a traumatic incident like this again in Lambeth.”

By Holly O'Mahony

oPen HoUse festival, a twoweek celebration of London’s architecture and design masterpieces, returns this month

There’s no need to schlep into central London to enjoy it either.

A highlight in Greenwich is the Old Royal Naval College.

It will be throwing open the doors to some of its more exclusive spaces.

Poke around one of the oldest

surviving parts of the site, Admiral’s House, and enjoy views of the Thames; take a rare opportunity to visit the Undercroft of the Queen Anne Building, standing since the early 1600s; admire the quintessentially Baroque King William Courtyard; or head to The Grand Square for a drop-in talk. Old Royal Naval College, London SE10 9NN. September 9 & 10, times vary. Admission: FREE. www.ornc.org/whats-on/openhouse/

new crowd barriers planned for o2 academy brixton if venue can reopen

hundreds of kids flock to legoland as part of free camberwell holiday club

By Isabel Ramirez

A CAMBERWELL-BASED charity, that hosts a free summer-long holiday club across thirteen centres, took hundreds of kids to Legoland, many of whom had never been outside of London before.

Spring Community Hub is a charity that runs a food bank and a five-week free holiday club, across its thirteen centres.

CEO, Felicia Boshorin said: "We started our holiday club so no child in Southwark should go hungry through the holidays. The cost-of-living crisis

has made things harder, with many still struggling to get on their feet from the effects of the pandemic."

The kids do the first hour online which is usually a fitness class, and then they attend one of the centres for three hours in the afternoon.

There are centres spread across the borough, including one for children with special educational needs.

Cassie Nichols, Outreach Coordinator, said: "People can attend whatever centre fits their needs or is closest to them. Everyone gets lunch and we put a lot of activities on."

As well as the kids, parents also receive food whilst attending the

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centres and they are given parcels to take home from the food bank.

Now at the end of the holidays, Cassie said she's pleased with how the summer's gone.

This year the holiday club involved day trips to Legoland and Walton-OnThe-Naz - where around 300 children and their parents got to escape London or play in the sea for the first time.

"We know lots of these kids can't leave London so we want to be able to give them a new experience."

Fifteen-year-old Sophie Wilkinson goes to the teenager's group and said she really enjoys going.

"We do things like drama, sports,

games, and we also go on day trips."

She said the trips were fun, commenting: "We wouldn't have had the chance to go if it wasn't for the play scheme."

Her mum added: "They drive me mad asking to go to Legoland all the time but we could never afford it. So it's great they were able to go."

The funding they receive is largely from grants from the Department of Education and Southwark Council, but this only covers the daily summer club.

Felicia commented: "We didn't have funding for these trips - we had to campaign for the money and top some of it up with our own because we really

wanted as many children as possible to have a chance to come."

"Some of the families didn't get to come and we understand the disappointment that might have caused. But because of this we could not afford to take everyone, so we had to have rules for who came - it had to be the people who consistently came to the group and were correctly registered."

She added: "I hope in future we can get more funding, so everyone will get to go."

To �ind out more about Spring Community Hub and its centres, go to cshub.co.uk

Passport conspirators from Sydenham have jail sentences increased by Court of Appeal

By Herbie Russell

tWo soUtH London men who supplied falsified passports to fugitive criminals have had their jail terms increased after the court of appeal said the original sentences were "unduly lenient”.

Anthony Beard, 61, and Christopher Zietek, 67, both of Sydenham, received six and eight years’ imprisonment respectively last May.

But their sentences have been raised, Beard from six to ten years and Zietek from eight to twelve years after the Court of Appeal ruled they were "unduly lenient" on Friday, August 25.

By Herbie Russell

DetectiVes HaVe released a cctV image after a man reported being sexually assaulted on a train from kennington.

At around 10.25pm on Sunday, August 6, a man boarded a northbound Northern Line tube at Kennington. While onboard, the victim approached another man, who’d also boarded at Kennington, to ask whether he was on the right train. But the man reportedly sexually

assaulted the victim, before moving to another carriage and disembarking at Golders Green.

British Transport Police (BTP) believe the man pictured may have information that could assist their investigation.

Anyone who recognises him, or has any information, is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 2300092243.

Information can also be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

National Crime Agency (NCA) Regional Head Jacqueline Beer said: “The increase in their prison sentences adequately reflects the severity of their offending and the harm it did in the UK and beyond.” Beard and Zietek worked together to provide 'fraudulently-obtained genuine passports' to criminals looking to evade justice.

The NCA said their clients included Glasgow murderers Jordan Owens and Christopher Hughes, Liverpool

drug trafficker Michael Moogan, and Manchester fugitive David Walley.

The NCA investigation found that Beard would find vulnerable people who looked similar to their clients and convince them to sell their expired passports. He would then use their details and passports to apply for new versions but with photographs of his clients.

Zietek, formerly known as Christopher McCormack acted

as a broker, using his criminal connections to reach clients.

Customers paid between £5,000 and £20,000 for the “golden ticket” documents.

A third member of the gang, Alan Thompson, 72, from Surrey, would chauffeur Zietek to criminal meetings.

He was sentenced to three years imprisonment in May and his jail term remains the same.

Convicted: Christopher Zietek (left) and Anthony Beard (right).

Image: NCA

By Isabel Ramirez

Here's oUr pick of things to do this weekend in the area without breaking the bank.

See Some hiSToRiCaL BoaTS

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Some of the Dunkirk Little Ships that rescued thousands of WW2 servicemen, plus dozens of other vintage vessels, will be on display at St Katharine Docks this weekend.

The Classic Boat Festival will see 40 vintage vessels moor up at London’s biggest Marina, near Tower Bridge from September 9 to 10.

The free festival will host Sir Alec Rose’s Lively Lady, the 100-year-old sailing Thames barge Gladys and other historic ships.

There will also be nautical-themed talks and activities, entertainment and workshops for the kids, plus food and drink stalls.

Each day will be marked with a ceremonial opening and closing salute of horns.

When? Saturday, September 9, from 11 am to 6 pm and Sunday, September 10, from 11 am to 5 pm

Where? St Katharine Docks, near Tower Bridge, 50 St Katharine's Way, E1W 1LA

Admission: Free. Find out more information at skdocks.co.uk.

STRoLLaThoN iN DuLWiCh paRk

Get down to Dulwich this Sunday for a stroll and raise money for a good cause.

Link Age Southwark’s 30th-anniversary celebrations continue with their inaugural fundraising walk - the Sponsored Strollathon. This fun, accessible, familyfriendly walk, will take place on Sunday 10 September 2023 (11 am – 3 pm) in the

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beautiful surroundings of Dulwich Park, offering a range of distances so everyone can join in.

From 1 pm there will be live swing music from Herne Hill-based big band The Fabulous Honeys.

The funds will help the charity continue to provide friendly volunteer support to older people and those living with dementia in Southwark.

When? Sunday, September 10, at 11 am - 3 pm

Where? Dulwich Park, College Road, SE21 7EB

Admission: Adult: £10 (includes a T-shirt); Child: Free or £5 with a T-shirt. Family tickets are available. Register your interest on their website linkagesouthwark.org

fRee GuiDeD WaLkiNG TouR aRouND Rye LaNe fiLm LoCaTioNS

Join a walk around central Peckham to spot the places where key scenes in the hit movie Rye Lane were shot.

Ahead of the Sunday evening screening of the film at Northfield House (Peckham and Nunhead Film Festival) go and explore some of the locations featured in the film. It is also an opportunity to find out more about the history of Peckham. Suitable for all. Gentle pace and level walk, accessible for wheelchairs and buggies.

It is part of the final weekend of the Peckham and Nunhead Free Film Festival. There is also a screening of Fantastic Mr Fox on Saturday, September 9 at the Clifton Estate, (SE15 5JD).

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An event to inspire the youth with a south Londoner who only learned to read and write at age 18 - is taking place in SE1 this weekend.

Parents and young people are invited to attend The Transformative Power of Education at Ark Globe Academy, hosted by the council.

It will be headlined by Jason Arday - who only learned to speak at age 11 and to

read and write at the age of 18. This year, he became the youngest black professor at the University of Cambridge. During the event, organisers will highlight the immense talent we have here in Southwark with a Children’s Talent Showcase. This will include an appearance from 9-year-old India JonesAryeh, who wrote and published her own book at just eight years old. She will read an extract from her book 'India Won't Go to Sleep' at the event.

There will also be face painting, a crèche available and information stalls for people to visit to help people 'dream big.'

When? Saturday, September 9, 12-2 pm

Where? Ark Globe Academy, The Pentagon Hall, Harper Road, SE1 6AF

Admission: Free - register here.

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By Noah Vickers

Local Democracy Reporter

sa Diq kH an has said that 2024’s mayoral election will not be a referendum on the Ultra low emission zone (Ulez), as the zone was expanded to cover all of greater London.

The mayor said he will instead be judged on his record over a range of areas, including affordable housing provision and his decision to provide free lunches to all primary school children over the coming academic year

Mr Khan said that Tuesday August 29 was a “landmark day” for the capital and he insisted that a “silent majority of Londoners” support the Ulez expansion.

But asked whether the policy may cost him his bid for an historic third term at City Hall, he added: “My job over the next few months is to campaign on my track record.

“Whether it’s the free school meals that will start from next week, whether it’s cleaning up the air in our city, whether it’s the record number of mentors in our city, the record amount of investment in our policing, record numbers of affordable homes, record numbers of council homes.

“An election is fought on a number of issues – it’s not a referendum.”

Mr Khan’s Conservative opponent at the next election, Susan Hall, has pledged to scrap the expansion “on day one”, if she takes office.

The widening of the Ulez’s boundaries has been controversial since its announcement last year, as opponents have argued it will put a further financial burden on the poorest during a cost-ofliving crisis.

Drivers of older, more polluting vehicles in the city’s outer boroughs now face a £12.50 daily charge.

But Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE, who lives in Lewisham and whose daughter Ella died from air pollution in 2013, said she felt “relief” at the expansion finally having happened.

“My borough is now not divided,” she said, referring to the fact that Ulez was previously contained within the North and South Circular roads.

“There are children who live on the South Circular… They live right on it. Look at the windows as you go past, all the black spots.

“We have one of the highest rates of asthma in London, in Lewisham.”

Nine-year-old Ella was the first person to have air pollution listed as a cause of death at a UK inquest, after she died from an asthma attack.

Her mother said: “In the UK, 22-24 children die every year still from asthma – between eight and twelve come from London. If, at the end of the year, there are fewer deaths, I’ll take that.”

Non-compliant vehicles make up around one in ten of those seen driving in outer London on average, Transport for

mayor says election will not be a referendum on uleZ

London (TfL) say Christine Calderato, TfL’s director of transport strategy and policy, meanwhile confirmed that warning letters may in some cases be issued to drivers of non-compliant vehicles, rather than immediately fining them £12.50 per day.

you don’t receive a PCN [penalty charge notice].”

Oliver Lord, who leads the UK branch of the Europe-wide Clean Cities Campaign, said the scale of the Ulez policy was “incredible”, but that there was still work to be done

“Other cities across Europe are looking ahead – beyond diesel, beyond petrol,” he said.

“We can issue those warning letters as a discretion,” she said.

“If we can try and understand if somebody’s made a mistake, then obviously we’ll always use that discretion.

“But we want to make sure that people know that the scheme is in place. As of today, you could be liable for a charge, so please do either pay your daily charge or sign up to auto-pay, to make sure that

“How do we start to incentivise people to transition to even cleaner, electric vehicles?

“That’s where I hope we can move the political discussion onto now, so long as the right support is in place, as well as just regulating.”

Louise Krupski, Lewisham Council’s cabinet member for the environment and climate, said the expansion was “fantastic”

and that her authority had “hardly had anything” in terms of criticism towards the scheme from local residents.

Asked about the apparent difference in outlook on Ulez between Mr Khan and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour councillor said: “I think it’s difficult, I really do.

“We’re coming into a general election

and I think it’s difficult when you have a controversial issue.

“I’ve always been very clear on my position, that we need to stand behind Sadiq, and this is a positive day for London.

“I think over time we will see that, and I think that that will be brought into the national scheme of things.”

on London's roads

By Noah Vickers

Local Democracy Reporter

sa Diq kH an has insisted that there are no plans “on the table” for a ‘pay-per-mile’ system of road user charging.

While the mayor admitted that Transport for London (TfL) officials have been looking into the concept, that

doesn’t mean the idea will necessarily be taken forward, he said.

The proposal – to use technology to charge drivers for their road use depending on factors like distance travelled, time taken and emissions released – was set out as potential future development in Mr Khan’s 2018 transport strategy.

The mayor said on Tuesday it was “no

secret” that the idea has been explored in recent years, both by the Government and by successive mayors.

“Rishi Sunak, when he was chancellor, talked about a nationwide scheme,” the mayor said.

“I’m quite clear though – yes, TfL have done some work into this, the Government’s done some work into this… but it’s not on the table as far as I’m

concerned.

“There are other things I’ll be doing though – the biggest clean air zone in the country, yes. But also more electric buses, more electric charging points, planting more trees, re-wilding our city.”

Asked why the concept was not on his agenda, he said: “A variety of reasons, not least the technology is just not there…

“There’s no other city that does it, [and

they] won’t do it for some time. But also, you need to do it with the support of the Treasury.”

On the question of whether it was a scheme City Hall officers were still investigating, he said: “TfL officials, under my mayoralty and the previous mayor, Boris Johnson, have been looking at all sorts of schemes. It doesn’t mean the mayor accepts them.”

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Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah CBE

Mayor has insisted that there are no plans “on the table” for a ‘pay-per-mile’ system

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By Charlotte Lillywhite

Local Democracy Reporter

a soUtH London MP has called for the extended Ultra Low emission Zone (ULeZ) boundary to be moved so two areas that “overwhelmingly” border surrey are excluded.

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey said the “unusual geography” of Hook and Chessington, in the Kingston borough, makes the ULEZ expansion “very damaging” to residents and businesses there.

The MP for Kingston and Surbiton has written a letter to Mayor of London Sadiq Khan raising concerns about the impact of the expansion on Hook and Chessington, claiming locals are “hit particularly hard” by the scheme.

He called for the new ULEZ boundary to be moved from the crossroads of Leatherhead Road with Fairoak Lane and Rushett Lane to the A3 at the Hook roundabout, adding this would “leave Hook and Chessington outside the

ed davey calls for uleZ boundary shift in kingston

extended ULEZ”.

The ULEZ expanded on August 29 to include all London boroughs, after the High Court ruled it lawful.

Drivers of non-compliant vehicles, that do not meet certain emissions standards, must pay a £12.50 daily charge to drive in the zone.

In the letter, published on August 23, Mr Davey said Hook and Chessington “overwhelmingly border Surrey” as they effectively form a “peninsula –surrounded to a very large degree on the east, west and south by Surrey”.

He said the impact of the expansion on residents will be “disproportionate” as they are “surrounded by towns and villages outside the ULEZ”.

He wrote that local businesses have “staff and customers visiting them from the many sides of Surrey that border them and fear the impact will be greater here than anywhere else in London”.

He claimed GPs, carers and patients had raised concerns the impact on local health and care services will be

“disproportionate”.

The MP said another reason for the proposed boundary shift is “relatively poor public transport” in Hook and Chessington.

He suggested “targeted improvements to public transport, especially bus routes, which are comparatively poor in these areas, would be more appropriate than a blanket tax over a much wider area”.

Mr Davey said he put forward the proposal at such a late stage because he disagreed with the expansion over concerns it would leave people “in a position where they cannot find or afford an alternative compliant secondhand car”.

He added he wanted the scheme to be delayed and reviewed to create a policy that “tackles air pollution and is much fairer – with better support from central government for a scrappage scheme for people regularly commuting into London”.

But he said he recognised the expansion would go ahead, and has

called for the boundary shift to instead “reduce some of the unfairness” on Hook and Chessington.

Kingston Lib Dems have started a petition backing Mr Davey’s campaign.

A spokesperson for the Mayor of London said: “The Mayor has been clear that the decision to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide was not an easy one, but necessary to tackle toxic air pollution and the climate crisis.

"Around 4,000 Londoners die prematurely each year due to air pollution, children are growing up with stunted lungs and thousands of people in our city are developing life-changing illnesses, such as cancer, lung disease, dementia and asthma.

“Nine out of ten cars seen driving in outer London on an average day are already ULEZ compliant and their drivers will not have to pay the charge. The Mayor is doing all he can to support Londoners with the switch to cleaner vehicles, and expanded the scrappage scheme so that every Londoner with a non-compliant car is eligible to apply

for a £2,000 grant.

“Sadiq is using limited funding to provide a scheme that should be funded at a national level. The Mayor continues to call on the Government to provide funding to London and the home counties for scrappage schemes, as they have done for other cities implementing Clean Air Zones such as Birmingham, Bristol and Portsmouth – and invites other politicians to join him.”

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has said support for those affected by the expanded ULEZ charge is “solely the responsibility of the Labour Party”.

During a visit to Kilburn Police Station on August 30, he told GB News: “This is solely the responsibility of the Labour Party and the Labour Mayor Sadiq Khan and Keir Starmer.

“It’s for them to explain why they think this is the right thing to do and they should do that. I don’t think it’s the right priority, people have made their views very clear and now it’s up to them to explain themselves.”

TfL finds no fraud among staff after ULEZ advert investigation

By Noah Vickers

Local

Democracy Reporter

transPort for London (tfL)

says it has found no evidence of fraud within its own ranks, as reports emerged of criminals offering drivers a way of avoiding Ultra low emission zone (Ulez) charges.

A Sky News investigation found that fraudsters selling counterfeit exemption certification for the newly-expanded clean air zone are advertising widely on social media.

Sky’s report included a claim from one of the criminals that the fraudulent certificates were being processed by “an insider” at TfL.

But the organisation confirmed on Friday that, having reviewed its processes, it had found no evidence of any fraudulent activity by TfL employees.

The criminals were said to be placing adverts on Facebook Marketplace, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and WhatsApp, sometimes charging up to £1,000 to purportedly make any car appear Ulez-compliant to TfL, allowing

its driver to dodge the daily £12.50 charge.

The adverts claim to be able to perform the trick in as little as 24 hours, using nothing more than the vehicle’s logbook

One seller told an undercover Sky reporter they had successfully “processed” more than 100 vehicles using the method.

A TfL spokesman said: “We are proactive in identifying criminals attempting to commit fraud against TfL and are aware of a small number of criminals attempting to produce fraudulent counterfeit vehicle

documents to support fraudulent ULEZ exemption applications.

“We are working with the police to make sure the criminals face the consequences of their actions and are working closely with vehicle manufacturers to prevent fraudulent applications being successful.”

He added: “Drivers should not use the services advertised by these fraudsters as they will also be committing a criminal offence as well as wasting their money as their exemption will not stand. We have already removed many exemptions where we have identified or

suspected them to be fraudulent.”

The Ulez was expanded by mayor Sadiq Khan to cover the whole of Greater London on Tuesday, bringing roughly five million more Londoners into its territory. It used to only extend as far as the North and South Circular roads Mr Khan has previously warned noncompliant vehicle drivers not to be taken in by unofficial websites claiming to offer easier ways of paying the £12.50 charge. TfL said that any “additional services” those payment websites claim to offer “are either non-existent or are already provided by TfL without charge”.

Ed Davey is the MP for Kingston and Surbiton

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Laze around soaking up the finest cuisine and drinks accompanied by the live music curated by Event Horizon.

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By Herbie Russell

carers are being driven into food poverty and forced to rely on food donations at a Bermondsey food bank.

Lions Food Hub founder Kelly Webster has called on the government to copy France and introduce price caps on essential food items.

During a visit to the award-winning Lions Food Hub next to the Den, the News found many service users were carers for their disabled adult children.

Often unable to hold down full-time employment alongside their caring responsibilities, most are entitled to a carer’s allowance of £76.75 per week.

But many say this doesn’t cover their living expenses, especially with food prices having risen by 15 per cent in the last year.

Angela Taylor, 55, from Peckham, said she was a full-time carer for five people including three adults with various disabilities, and her two grandchildren.

Describing caring as “a full-time job”, she said the cost of food was easily her biggest daily expense.

“Everything’s gone up - bread, sugar, milk, flour. It’s all gone up. I usually find I’m worst off at the weekend so it’s perfect being able to come here on Friday,” she said.

Her husband Mick said the food bank had been “a lifeline”.

Their struggles are backed up by the latest statistics. The price of food and nonalcoholic drinks rose by 14.9 per cent in the year to July 2023.

Between April and June 2023, the cost of dairy items, including cheese, milk and yoghurt, rose by over 20 per cent. There were 15 per cent rises over the same period for products including water, crisps, chocolate, juice, cakes, cereals, bakery items, and fish.

European countries including France and Hungary have struck deals with food retailers to cap the price of essential items. There were rumours that Rishi Sunak was considering similar measures. But in June, the Telegraph reported that the Prime Minister had abandoned the possibility.

Another woman, who wished to remain anonymous, was a full-time carer for her 31-year-old son who has mental disabilities.

She receives the carer’s allowance and income support but after paying out for electricity and rent, she said she was left with just £70 a week.

Once again, food was her biggest worry. “It’s ridiculous. Even Tesco's and Asda’s own brands have gone up so much,” she said.

She used to rely on discounted food reaching its sell-by date but says even this is unaffordable now.

“Before, they would reduce from £3 to £1.50 but now they only reduce by 10p. That’s not a big saving,” she said.

She’s been visiting the food bank ever since it was founded during Covid-19. "I don’t think I could have survived… if it wasn’t for them,” she said.

Food bank founder Kelly Webster, 47, kick-started the service with her wife Ellen Webster in January 2021 - during the Covid-19 winter lockdown.

It began as a small operation serving around a dozen families at the Rennie and Manor Tenants Hall on Galleywall Road.

Millwall FC later agreed to let Kelly operate the hub from the Millwall Community Trust building on Bolina Road, outside the ground.

The club also allowed the team to set up a donation kiosk on matchdays where fans donate food and money. The hub now supports over 60 families.

Kelly, who received a PFA Community

carers being forced to rely on bermondsey food bank as founder calls for price cap on essentials

Award for her work, said: “I’ve always wanted to give something back because I’ve been homeless myself and been through a lot of issues my life.”

She insists a cap on essential groceries would prevent people from falling into food poverty.

“Categorically, every item on the shelf is double the price of what it was two years ago,” she said. “All the big bosses at supermarkets - not one of them wants to put a cap on essential items.”

But it’s not carers feeling the pinch. “It’s so mixed. It’s every race, every religion, young, old,” Kelly said.

Esther Falese, a full-time mum to her two children, has been visiting the hub since July. Asked what was the hardest thing about the cost-of-living crisis, she said: “Everything - electricity, rent - it’s not easy.”

This paper also spoke to Mary, 50, a hairdresser from Peckham. She took time off work to be treated for multiple sclerosis

which eventually meant she missed out on furlough money during lockdown.

She was forced to pawn her jewellery to afford living costs. “I ended up losing it all other than one necklace that I kept because my dad bought me it for my eighteenth and I’m giving that to my daughter,” Kelly said.

In May last year, Kelly Webster won the prestigious PFA community award for the third year running, thanks to her work at the food bank.

She said at the time: “There is still so much work to be done in the community, with the cost of living going up and up.

“We continue to keep raising money to help feed as many people as possible while also promoting the right to food as I believe no one should go hungry."

The Lions Food Hub is based at Millwall Community Trust, Bolina Road, SE16 3LD. Donate to the food bank here: https://www.bankuet.co.uk/ lionsfoodhub

Mick and Angela Taylor are regular food hub visitors

LEFT TO RIGHT: Food bank founder Kelly Webster plus volunteers Nicole and Kelly Hooker

Esther Falese: 'It's not easy'

Categorically, every item on the shelf is double the price of what it was two years ago. All the big bosses at supermarkets - not one of them wants to put a cap on essential items.

- Kelly Webster

vintage photographs reveal peckham's victorian department store that rivalled oxford street

By Herbie Russell

tHe coLL aPse of Debenhams, and House of fraser’s steep decline, have shown how department stores have fallen out of favour in recent years.

But 150 years ago the department store was a revolutionary concept and one in Peckham eventually rivalled the shops of Oxford Street.

Introducing the Jones & Higgins Department Store. It opened in 1867 as a single store but, over the following 30 years, grew to encompass much of the high street, and become a Peckham landmark.

BoLD BeGiNNiNGS

In 1867, six years after Prince Albert’s death, two cloth merchants trading on Rye Lane decided to join forces and attempt a joint venture.

Having saved £210, George Randell

Higgins and Edwin Jones rented a twelve square-foot premise at 3 Rye Lane. They were humble beginnings for the pair, who moved their families into the shop to save money. But they’d recognised Rye Lane’s potential.

For years, Peckham High Street had been the area’s principal commercial thoroughfare. By the 1860s, plans were being drawn up to widen the high street. This would have the effect of opening Rye Lane up to more through traffic which eventually became the area’s dominant shopping parade.

Having had the foresight to buy premises on this fledgling commercial hotspot, Jones and Higgins were soon reaping the rewards. By 1876 they occupied 3 to 13 Rye Lane and fourteen years later, in 1890, even more shops were being acquired.

Henry Jarvis was later commissioned to design the new building being built at the junction with Peckham High

Street. By 1894, 62 Peckham High Street became the clock tower building. Based on a clock in Venice’s Piazza San Marco, it's now an iconic part of the Peckham cityscape.

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The Jones & Higgins Department Store quickly gained an excellent reputation and began providing real competition to the shops established on Oxford Street. In a presentation for Peckham Heritage available on YouTube, local Historian Nancy Coleman-Frank said: “The store became legendary, maintaining its reputation for honourable trading, courtesy to customers and value for money.”

Among the shops were an ironmongery department, a carpet shop, a delicatessen, a furniture store, and a glass and china department. Although normal to modern shoppers, the idea of providing such an array of

services, along with basic amenities like toilets, was revolutionary and kept people shopping for longer.

Shareholders were also able to foster a sense of community with popular events like fashion shows and Santa’s grottos. People who grew up in Peckham in the 60s will fondly remember teas, luncheons and Christmas shows, which were held until 1966.

However, postwar economic changes started casting the viability of high streets in doubt as out-of-town shopping centres shifted the balance away from inner-city competitors.

Peckham also struggled with high unemployment and a lack of economic opportunities in the ‘70s, meaning people had less disposable cash. The Jones & Higgins Department Store closed its doors in 1980.

The DepaRTmeNT SToRe ToDay Part of the building was demolished

meaning only the Victorian HSBC bank building and the clock tower building, with its elaborate Renaissance-style detailing, were retained.

Some of the building was later taken over by the Peckham Palais nightclub which also closed around ten years ago. On the ground floor, there is currently a Costa coffee store.

The Victorian Society lists the Jones & Higgins Department Store as one of its top ten most endangered buildings. But despite the efforts of Nancy Coleman-Frank, Historic England has refused to consider giving the building listed status saying it lacks “special architectural and historic interest”.

The images used in this article were kindly supplied by Southwark Archives. The archives are open to visitors and information on how to book a visit is on the Southwark Council website.

'e-bike and e-scooter fires at record high'

in London.”

The most recent incident saw a man taken to hospital suffering from burns after an e-bike fire in Brixton

In New York, the City Council is set to introduce new laws prohibiting the sale, lease, or rental of e-bikes, e-scooters, and storage batteries, that fail to meet recognised safety standards.

If that is not possible, he said: “Never store the vehicle by your front door, in a hallway, or on any escape route. We’ve seen the devastating consequences of what can happen when an exit is blocked by an e-bike fire.

“Instead, keep it in a room where you can shut a door, contain the fire and call 999.

By Noah Vickers

Local Democracy Reporter

fires caUseD by e-bikes and e-scooters have already reached a record high in the capital this year, the London fire Brigade (LfB) has warned.

So far in 2023, crews have already fought 104 e-bike fires along with 19 e-scooter blazes, overtaking the 116 total fires attended in the whole of last

year, and higher than any other year in London.

Three people have been killed – in Southwark, Shadwell, and Kentish Town – and 51 injured in these fires this year, the LFB said, as they called for improved regulation to boost safety standards.

The brigade warned in particular of e-bikes or e-scooters that have been fitted with batteries or other parts purchased separately?online, especially if they are not bought from a reputable seller

Council is bringing in fines for people dumping e-bikes

The fires are caused when the vehicles’ lithium batteries become damaged or fail.

Dom Ellis, the LFB’S deputy commissioner, said: “We recognise the environmental benefits they bring to travel in our city, but the stark reality is that some of these vehicles are proving to be incredibly dangerous, particularly if they have been modified with secondhand products or if batteries are used with the wrong chargers.

“Without urgent research into the causes of these battery fires and proper regulation that will help prevent people?unknowingly purchasing dangerous products from online marketplaces, such as batteries and conversion kits, we fear we will continue seeing a high level of these types of fires

By Alicia Curry Local Democracy Reporter

WestMinster city council is bringing in fines for people dumping e-bikes outside designated zones in order to “clean up” streets.

Approximately 220 new parking bays for dockless e-bikes will be rolled out across the borough, starting in the coming weeks, as part of an 18-month trial.

Riders using Lime, Forest, or Tier bikes will be required to park their bikes in designated locations or face fines and even a potential ban.

The council confirmed to the Local Democracy Reporting Service that the minimum penalty on Lime will be £10 and on Forest it will be £15.

Over the last year, concerns have been raised over the number of e-bikes

In an analysis of the 73 e-bike fires that occurred in the first six months of this year, LFB investigators found that at least 40 per cent are believed to involve a converted e-bike – that is a standard bike which has been electrically boosted using a so-called conversion kit.

At least 77 per cent are believed to have involved the failure of the bike’s battery and at least 41 per cent of the bikes are believed to have been on charge at the time of a fire starting.

The issue was discussed at a June meeting of the London Assembly’s fire, resilience and emergency planning committee, where members were told that gig economy workers, such as delivery riders, make up a large number of those affected by the blazes. This is because they often buy cheap conversion kits online, and then leave their converted bikes charging overnight before going out on their next shift. Offering his advice to Londoners, Mr Ellis said the vehicles should be stored outdoors if possible.

dumped in the middle of the pavements, making them dangerous for pedestrians, particularly those with disabilities and visual impairments

The council has collaborated with bike operators to map out suitable locations for parking bays, with changes set to be brought in through a two-phased approach.

The council will implement the changes using an Experimental Traffic Order in two phases, starting in the West End, Covent Garden and Marylebone over the coming few weeks.

The bays will be provided by repurposing a mixture of underused resident car parking bays, pay-to-park bays, yellow lines, underused cycle stands, and creating new bays on the wide pavements where appropriate

Residents who neighbour the new docks have been informed of changes to

“Never charge your e-bike or e-scooter whilst you are asleep and unplug the charger once the vehicle has finished charging. Please also make sure you are using the correct charger for the vehicle.”

Baroness Fiona Twycross, London’s deputy mayor for fire and resilience, said she is “continuing to call on the Government to introduce a regulatory framework which can help improve product safety, especially for lithium-ion batteries, and supporting the London Fire Brigade’s #Chargesafe campaign”.

A spokesperson for the Department for Business and Trade said: “We are consulting on modernising our product safety framework to hold online marketplaces to account, ensuring items sold online meet the same standards as on the high street.

“If businesses don’t comply with product safety regulations, the Office for Product Safety and Standards will take appropriate enforcement action such as ordering the removal of the product from the market.”

them and how they can feed back issues

Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg, Cabinet Member for City Management and Air Quality, said: “Cycling is a fantastic way to get around Westminster but, unfortunately, we have seen many dockless e-bikes being dumped in the middle of the pavement. This is a clear safety hazard for pedestrians with disabilities and visual impairments.

“By working with the bike companies to install a network of parking bays across the city, our aim is to stop riders dumping bikes in the middle of the pavement, encourage responsible parking, and ensure our streets are kept clear and accessible for everyone.”

Westminster City Council began seizing e-bikes in 2022 after concerns were raised over app-operated rentals, but the majority of the responsibility still resides with the bike company.

New AI cameras to fine fly-tippers bring in... £0

By Adrian Zorzut

Local Democracy Reporter

ne W cct V cameras which use ai to track fly-tippers in central London have earned £0 in fines since going live in february, a freedom of information request has revealed.

Westminster City Council clocked 458 referrals from cameras in three hotspots in the borough but chased up a fraction of them.

The local authority said keeping streets clean is a priority and the pilot programme had been successful in tracking and driving down fly-tipping in the area.

Warlock Road in Maida Vale had the highest number of alleged fly-tipping incidents with 237 between February and August this year, according to data seen by the BBC’s Local Democracy Reporting Service.

This was followed by 183 in Denbigh Place, Pimlico, and 83 in Foley Street, Fitzrovia.

But the council made only three referrals for information on pinged licence plates to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) during this time period.

The supercomputers were installed in February to catch people dumping washing machines and soiled mattresses in the middle of Central London streets

The cameras flag suspected incidents of fly-tipping before the footage is reviewed by officers and licence plates are sent on to the DVLA to identify culprits and hit them with fines.

The council said most referrals weren’t acts of fly-tipping and were pursuing cases where vehicles had been identified

They also claimed the cameras have

led to a drop in dumping in Denbigh Street and Foley Street and have moved those cameras because of a lack of activity.

Westminster added the easy access to street bins on Warlock Road made it attractive to tipsters while the high turnover of renters in the area may be contributing to furniture being dumped.

Councillor Paul Dimoldenberg, lead member for city management and air quality, said: “Making sure Westminster’s streets stay clean and safe for residents is the council’s top priority and we have seen a clear reduction in rubbish dumped in several of the hotspot areas where the cameras have been installed.

“Our City Inspectors, in partnership with Veolia, remain vigilant to make sure dumped rubbish is removed within 24 hours of receiving a notification. We

will continue to use the CCTV camera pilot as a means of tackling the issue and hand out warnings and fixed penalty notices where we have the evidence of who has committed the offence.

“The council offers a quick and efficient service for residents to dispose of waste instead of irresponsibly dumping it on the street, which continues to be as popular as ever with our residents.”

Since 2018, the number of goods dumped on Central London’s streets has shot up. White goods such as washing machines and fridges have been found on street corners, along with furniture and toilets.

The council said there were 1,700 offences recorded in 2022 and in one hot spot, there were 192 offences, roughly one every two days.

Since February, officers have cleaned up fridges, lounges, barbecues and building waste like wooden panels left

behind by fly-tippers.

The council has previously found new flat screen TVs and shoes left in their packaging as well as old pet cages, kitchen cupboards and car tyres dumped across the borough.

In February, cllr Dimoldenberg told BBC Radio London said the council was determined to “get tough” and “issue fines” to people who were making “a complete mess” of streets in central London.

The Labour councillor and lead member for city management and air quality said the council would prioritise prosecuting professionals for illegally dumping their rubbish following concerns the council may target residents who hired them

The council said fly-tippers had dumped a number of goods since February including fridge-freezers, mattresses, bikes and wooden pallets.

Wreckage from an e-bike fire in Tulse Hill.

Photo from London Fire Brigade

Deputy commissioner Dom Ellis.

London Fire Brigade

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getting wobbly in walworth

i tHink i might have just read the best book i have read for years, a book that i threw in the bin on page seven because of its grotesque dive into a murky ocean of abominable gorging, but fished it out because I knew this book had something different. i’m glad of that, writes Michael Holland.

Simon Rumley’s The Wobble Club tells the story of Gill and Brolly, two 40stone+ people who love each other dearly. Their love for each other is one that most people could only dream about, but this romance is as equally horrific as it is hilarious. Not, though, a horror that makes you check the doors and windows, no, because this horror is happening just along the street and to others. Or is it?

The horror hits when you recognise the signs of food addiction within yourself; the horror is the book becoming a mirror that you don’t want to look into but you can’t stop yourself. Which is how I came to be rescuing The Wobble Club from the trash.

Escape From the Golden Hinde

tHe goLDen Hinde has sailed around the world twice, once in 1570 and again 400 years later, but now it is in danger of being ripped apart by the ghost of its most famous captain, sir francis Drake. Visitors are invited aboard to solve the mystery that jeopardises the safety of the ship and ensure its future safety, writes Michael Holland.

Our trio of matelots were piped aboard by two dodgy-looking seamen who you wouldn’t trust with your mum or your rum, but they shared some good tips with us about health and safety and provided us with some clues to look out for as we made our way down through the decks to get to the bottom of the mystery, all the

while working like press-ganged sailors.

In cramped quarters we found ourselves problem-solving a maze of astrological signs, a thousand keys and locked treasure chests that could move our quest onwards. Whenever the crew

On the other side of the darkness is the hilarity, but this is funny stuff you shouldn’t be laughing at because when you realise you’re laughing at someone else’s misery you then want to cry for your own. If you don’t recognise yourself you will recognise others. And if you live in South East London you will know the pubs and streets in the book, or similar streets where a chicken or burger shop sizzles under neon lights every few yards; where a glut of fast food outlets has affected the health of the nation. Almost every paragraph deserves to be read out loud. The words shock, they soothe, they suck you in to their oleaginous world of a junk food diet and spit you out into a rain-sodden gutter in SE17.

The Wobble Club all takes place within a two-mile radius of the Elephant & Castle with the author virtually bringing the place alive with an excess of eyebrow-raising similes: 'ominous sentiments gnaw like ravens in a quagmire of corpses’; colleagues ‘huddled like a sports team for terminally unfit

turnips and did its best not to flinch at Gill’s breath, which smelled like a sweet factory worker’s vomit’… Big knickers in a drawer are likened to ‘dying stingrays’. Egregious phrases that demand you read them again and read them to others to see if they are as shocking to them as they are to you.

There are shower scenes, bedroom scenes, and pub scenes, but not one of them fits into what we expect from those tried and tested favourites. Every chapter provides another surprise, another shock, another section that has to be reread to make sure you got it right. Some characters are introduced and discarded within a page or two. You hope that the nice ones return.

This is a first novel but follows on from a very successful and awardwinning film-making career where Rumley became known for, let’s say, being an outsider who worked unconventionally. He has written and directed several films that deal with the darker side of humanity, films where you can never predict

what is coming next. He analyses people and their relationships, probing the unseen and unspoken minutiae of their lives. He makes films about lives disintegrating with little respite from the unremitting misery.

Rumley creates a feeling of unease when there should be none; he doesn’t want you to get comfortable but when you do a mind-altering shock is sure to follow.

Just as there is a Rumley way to make films, I predict that, if there is a second book, we will see a Rumley style of writing.

I’ve not been able to eat a Cadbury’s Wispa since reading The Wobble Club… If you know, you know.

This novel about a morbidly obese South London couple and what happens when one goes on a diet but the other refuses is out on 26th October, published by Whitefox Publishing. £10.99

Pre-order The Wobble Club now: https://www.amazon.co.uk/WobbleClub-Simon-Rumley/dp/1915635543/ ref=sr_1_1

ghost who pleaded with us to save his spectral soul, but another phantom appeared to tell us of Drake’s evil ways and implored us to leave him to rot in the hell he deserved. It is the choice you make here that is important to completing the quest you are on. Choose wisely…

We chose wisely and soon found ourselves in a disco where rum was served and a puppet show helped us work out how to decode another map. Bolstered by rum-induced euphoria, we boogied beneath the glitter ball for a while and then strode onwards. More terrifying screams were heard, and a shipmate said we had only a few minutes to solve the secret of the Golden Hinde before it was destroyed and sent to the bottom of the ocean.

With our next clue, we worked hastily to establish our coordinates at the Captain’s table with the Captain’s log. Sea water was dripping on us, time was running out, would we solve the final conundrum to save the ship and all who sailed in her?

More to the point, would you…?

Is Escape from The Golden Hinde easy? No. Is it fun? More than you could imagine.

Escape From The Golden Hinde, St Mary Overie Dock, Cathedral Street, London, SE1 9DE

think you are not making progress at a steady rate of knots they appear from nowhere and suggest ways to help you advance - assistance that was much needed.

Working with maps, ropes, hitch knots, pulleys and magic mirrors we

thought we were doing quite well, but when we heard the screams of people seemingly being made to walk the gangplank we wanted to turn back. We were advised to ignore it and carry on… Creeping hesitantly down to the next deck we encountered Drake’s

Tickets: up to £43 per person; good discounts available on the website. Discount code for Southwark News readers is SHIPSHAPESOUTHWARK. It’s 20% discount, and expires 15th Nov.

Booking: www.escapeintime.co.uk/ goldenhinde/

essential information for all those starting secondary school next year

By Kevin Quinn

eacH year the challenge of deciding on which secondary school to apply to for your child remains one of the biggest education decisions for parents and carers...

You can’t expect to name a secondary school and assume that your child will automatically be offered a place. It is simply a case of listing the schools you prefer and awaiting the outcome of the allocation process.

It is vital that you get the order of preferences right on your child’s primary to secondary transfer application. You may be tempted to name just one school on the online application as it is the only school you want for your child. However, there are no guarantees that your child will be offered this school. To increase the chances of your child being offered a preferred school, we strongly advise you to list up to six preferences on their application.

There are various types of secondary schools to choose from including academies, voluntary aided, foundation, and free and schools. And it is here where the oversubscription criteria vary. It is important you fully understand the oversubscription criteria and match them to your own circumstances. Some schools are heavily oversubscribed, with hundreds applying for places. Schools arrange open days/evenings where you can find out more about what they offer - you are strongly advised to check each school’s website for details on how and when they will be holding their open day/evening, as this may be subject to change at short notice.

Make sure you find out how many applications the school usually receives - this information will also be printed in the Starting Secondary school in Southwark 2024/25 brochure and the Starting secondary school in Lambeth 2024/25 booklet, as well as other boroughs.

The more people who apply for a school for their children, the bigger the risk that your child might not be offered a place at that school. Armed with this knowledge, you should be better placed to put your preferences down. Do use all six preferences - however, you need to be wary about only choosing schools which are heavily over-subscribed. You should name your first preference school on the application, but also list preferences where your child has a realistic chance of being offered a place.

Applying for secondary schools can be emotionally difficult. It is such a vital decision for your child’s future.

If your child is in Year 6 and currently attending one of Southwark’s or Lambeth’s primary schools, you will receive further information from your child’s school.

If you are a Southwark resident you must apply online at: www.southwark.gov.uk/

schooladmissions or if you are a Lambeth resident you must apply online at www.lambeth.gov.uk/eadmissions

The online application process gets rid of the paperwork and is available to use 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The site allows users to save, continue or make changes to their application, right up until the closing date and your details are safe and secure. You will receive an email with a summary of your submitted application and you can also view the outcome online. The closing date to submit the online application is 31st october 2023 by 11.59pm

You also need to ensure that you complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) for the schools that require these and submit it to the school by their individual deadline. These ask for further information, such as religious observance or regarding school specialisms. Where a school requires your child to sit an admissions banding test, it is vital that they sit the test. If you are applying to a secondary school that uses banding within its criteria, your child will be required to take a test. Please contact the school directly for further details on banding test arrangements.

If you are thinking of applying to schools that test for ability/aptitude, you must ensure that you register your

and submitted your online application by the closing date, your application will be processed. If you have successfully submitted your online application before the closing date, you will be able to view the results of your application on the eAdmissions website (www. eadmissions.org.uk) during the evening of 1st March 2024. You will also be sent an email in the evening of 1st March 2024 which will contain information on what to do next.

If it was not possible to offer a place at any of your preferred schools, then the School Admissions Team will allocate your child an alternative secondary school. This is likely to be the nearest school to your child’s home which has a vacancy. You also have the right to appeal against the decision not to offer your child a place at a preferred school. The email containing the outcome of your child’s application will include information about how to appeal.

If it has not been possible to offer a place at any schools named as a higher preference on your child’s application, your child’s name will automatically be added to the waiting lists of these schools. You may also ask for your child’s name to be added to the waiting list of any out of borough schools listed on your application. Please contact the local authority the school is located in

child for the ability/aptitude admission test before each school’s published deadline and you must also submit your child’s online admissions application by 31st october 2023. Failure to provide a SIF to the school by their deadline and your child sitting a banding test or an ability/aptitude test, where these are needed, may significantly reduce the chances of your child being offered a place at a school on your application.

Children who have an Education, Health and Care Plan follow a different admissions process and parents and carers must contact the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Team within their local authority for further advice.

Once you have made your preferences

for further information.

If your child has been offered a secondary school place, you have until 15th March 2024 to respond to this offer. For those that live in Southwark, if the School Admissions Team do not hear from you by this date, your offer will automatically be accepted and your child’s details forwarded to the allocated school. If you live in Lambeth, the School Admissions Team require all offers to be responded to, ie accepting these by 15th March 2024.

Only if you reject the offer and also provide details of any alternative arrangement you have made for your child’s education, will your child’s place be withdrawn and offered to the next child on the school’s waiting list.

Students from Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich, Hannah (left) and Nenneh (right) picking up top marks on GCSE result day.

Twin sisters at Charter Bermondsey School are headed for teaching careers after grabbing a haul of top GCSE results.

Sonny Opoku-Sharp from St Thomas the Apostle School in Nunhead picking up his 6 9s, 3 8s and 3 7s for his GCSE results this year

Open days are due to take place, but make sure you know what is what

Secondary School Open Events

Thursday 28 September 2023, 9:00am-10:30am

Thursday 5 October 2023, 5:00pm-6:30pm

Tours Only

Tuesday 3 October 2023, 9:00am-10:30am

Preparing our students for university and to be leaders in their community

Exceptional Year 11 outcomes at STAC

This year’s results bucked the national trend, with students achieving outstanding results!

72% of all results were graded 9 - 7

90% of students achieved 9 – 4 in English and Maths 78% of students achieved a 9 – 5 English and Maths

For more information, including details of upcoming Open Events visit: www.stac.uk.com

Open Sessions 2023 pen

Open Mornings:

September 22nd and 26th, October 4th and 9th

All sessions start at 10am

(Headteacher’s talk at 10:45am)

Open Evening: 21st September from 6pm

(Headteacher’s talk at 7.30pm)

Sixth Form Open Evening 19th October

Our Therapy Dog Winnie says: ‘Come and see my lovely school!’

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (TALFOURD ROAD, SUTHERLAND SQUARE, COLOMBO STREET, PARIS GARDENS) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

1.The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable various works to be carried out, it made, an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in:

(a) Talfourd Road, between Peckham Road and Talfourd Place

(b) Sutherland Square, between Sutherland Walk and No’s 8

(c) Colombo Street, Colombo Street between its junction with Meymott Street and the footpath opposite Colombo Centre.

(d) Paris Garden, between its junction with Colombo Street and the rear boundary of Rose & Crown Pub.

3.The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) Peckham Road, Bushey Hill Road, Lyndhurst grove, Talfourd Road. (2b) Sutherland Square.

4.Exemptions will be provided in the Order to permit reasonable access to premises, so far as it is practical without interference with the execution of the said works.

5.The restrictions will not apply to any vehicle being used in connection with the said works, or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes or anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform.

6.The works will be in operation for (2a) 20th September (2b) 15th September (2c) & (2d) 16th – 17th September

7.Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Dated this 7th September 2023

Ian Law

Traffic Manager

London Borough of Southwark

Network Management

Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth

160 Tooley Street

PO Box 64529

London SE1 5LX

Ref: (2a) 6505/LPPAT2122/0418/JS-re-ad (2b) craneHOT (2c) & (2d) 6562/LBSCR13025-re-ad

MARINE AND COASTAL ACCESS ACT 2009 APPLICATION FOR Clarence

Wharf

Notice is hereby given that SWECO UK LTD-SUFFOLK, North Kiln, Felaw Maltings, 46 Felaw Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 8PN has applied to the Marine Management Organisation under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, Part 4, for a marine licence to undertake Pier Maintenance.

Copies of the application and associated information may be viewed on line in the Public Register at www.gov.uk/check-marine-licence-register.

Representations in respect of the application should ordinarily be made by:

- Visiting the MMO public register at https://marinelicensing.marinemanagement.org.uk/mmofox5/fox/live/MMO_PUBLIC_REGISTER/search ?area=3 and accessing the ‘Public Representation’ section of case reference MLA/2023/00214; However, we will also accept representations via the following formats:

- By email to marine.consents@marinemanagement.org.uk; or alternatively

- By letter addressed to Marine Management Organisation, Lancaster House, Hampshire Court, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7YH

In all cases, correspondence must:

- Be received within 28 days of the date of the first notice (1);

- Quote the case reference; and

- include an address to which correspondence relating to the representation or objection may be sent.

The Marine Management Organisation will pass to the applicant a copy of any objection or representation we receive.

(1) Insert date that first notice was published

LICENSING ACT 2003 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PREMISES LICENCE

Jimmy Garcia Catering Ltd has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth for the grant of a premises licence, in respect of the following premises:

JIMMYS LODGE

EVENT STRUCTURE 20 SE1 8XX OUTSIDE QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL SOUTH BANK LONDON

LAMBETH SE1 8XX

which would authorise the following licensable activities: Supply of Alcohol - on and off the premises.

The record of this application may be inspected during normal office hours by an appointment at the Licensing Section, London Borough of Lambeth, 3rd floor Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1EG, or via the licensingauthority’s website, at www.lambeth.gov.uk/licensing

A responsible authority or any other person may make representation to the licensing authority in respect of this application. Representations must be made in writing, either by post to the above address, or by email to licensing@lambeth.gov.uk and must be received no later than 26.09.23

It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with a licensing application, and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for that offence shall not exceed level 5 on the standard scale (£5,000).

Notice of Application for a Premises Licence made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003

Please take notice that I / we Balazs Toth Have made application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of Palacsinta, 352a Camberwell New Road, SE5 0RW

The relevant licensable activities and proposed times to be carried on, or on from the premises are Days

The retail sale of alcohol: Sunday to Thursday10:00 23:30 Friday & Saturday 10:00 00:30

The provision of regulated Sunday to Thursday10:00 23:30

entertainment: Friday & Saturday 10:00 00:30

The provision of late night Sunday to Thursday23:00 23:30 refreshment: Friday & Saturday 23:00 00:30

Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday10:00 00:00 Friday & Saturday 10:00 01:00

A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by:

The Licensing Service, Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH

A record of this application may be inspected by visiting the office during normal office hours by appointment on 020 7525 2000; details are also available on our website at http://app.southwark.gov.uk/licensing/licenseregister.asp

It is open to any interested party to make representations about the likely effect of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above (or by email via licensing@southwark.gov.uk) and be received by the Service within a period of 28 days starting the day after the date shown below.

Note: It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application. A person guilty of such offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

Date of application: 22nd August 2023

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark

PUBLIC NOTICE:

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 29

THE (RESTRICTION OF TRAFFIC) SPECIAL EVENTS ORDER 2023

1.The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Traffic Order under section 29 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specified in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

2.The purpose of the Order is to facilitate the Bermondsey Street Festival, as indicated in the schedule to this notice.

3.The effect of the Order is to prohibit any vehicle or cyclist from:-

(a) entering or proceeding in the length of street specified in the schedule to this notice on the date and between the hours specified in that schedule;.

(b) waiting (including waiting for the purpose of delivering or collecting goods or loading or unloading a vehicle) in the length of street specified in the schedule to this notice.

4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:

(a) any vehicle being used for the purposes of that event or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes;

(b) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by the Council of the London Borough of Southwark.

5.The one way working in Tanner Street, between Bermondsey Street and Archie Street will be suspended for access and egress purposes.

The one way working in Leathermarket Street, between Weston Street and Morocco Street for access and egress purposes.

The one way working in Bermondsey Street, between Abbey Street and Crucifix Lane, will be suspended for access and egress purposes.

Suspension of the existing LTN (low traffic Neighbourhood) located between Whites Grounds and Leathermarket Street.

6.The alternative route will be as indicated by the traffic signs displayed or adjacent roads as applicable.

For information regarding this event please contact the Events Team at events@southwark.gov.uk or for information relating to this order please contact Road Network & Parking at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Dated this 7th September 2023

Ian Law, Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX

Ref: bermondseystreetfestival/Sept23

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended)

PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 (as amended)

The planning applications listed below can be viewed on the planning register at https://planning.southwark.gov.uk/online-applications/ You can use facilities at your local library or 'My Southwark Service Points' to access the website.

How to comment on this application: You should submit your comments via the above link. Comments received will be made available for public viewing on the website. All personal information will be removed except your postal address. Online comments submitted without an email address will not be acknowledged and those marked 'confidential' will not be considered. Written comments can be submitted to; Southwark Council, Chief executive's department, Planning division, Development Management, PO Box 64529, London SE1 5LX.

Reason for publicity. The applications are advertised for the reasons identified by the following codes: AFFECT - development affecting character or appearance of a nearby conservation area; OR development affecting setting of a nearby listed building(s); DEP - departure from the development plan; EIA - environmental impact assessment (these applications are accompanied by an environmental statement a copy of which may be obtained from the Council - there will be a charge for the copy); MAJ - major planning application; STDCA - development within a conservation area; STDLB - works to or within the site of a listed building;

4 BERMONDSEY SQUARE LONDON

SOUTHWARK SE1 3UN (Ref: 23/AP/2289)

Ground floor rear glass box extension and internal alterations (Within: Bermondsey Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Eleanor Heagney 020 7525 5403)

53 SOUTHWARK STREET LONDON

SOUTHWARK SE1 1RU (Ref: 23/AP/2349)

Improvements to the listed building to bring it up to standard for continued use as Offices and Businesses includes the following:Replacement of existing internal stairs with new and adjustments to the stair core on the fourth floor. -Replacement of lift with new to extend to the fourth floor. -Replacement of the doors to the rear elevation and removal of existing modern window and wall section on first floor for new door to fire escape stair. -First floor glass roof to be removed and replaced with a solid roof. -Changes to the approved rear fire escape stair and landings including extension to the First floor. -Replacement of pavement lights. -First-floor terrace plant enclosure extended to accommodate new plant.Adjustments to terraces on the first floor and roof. -Replacement of the roof access dormer, new skylights and warm roof build-up with like for like finish. Making good of the existing external lighting and addition of external lighting to entrance, fire escape and terraces. (Within: Thrale Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Mumtaz Shaikh 020 7525 0585)

TOWER BRIDGE BUSINESS COMPLEX 100 CLEMENTS ROAD AKA BISCUIT FACTORY & BERMONDSEY CAMPUS SITE KEETONS

ROAD LONDON SE16 4DG (Ref: 23/AP/2124)

Full planning permission for demolition, alterations and extension of existing buildings and erection of new buildings comprising a mixed-use scheme including providing new dwellings (Class C3), flexible Class A1/A3/A4/B1/D1/D2, flexible multi-use Class A1/A3/A4/D1 floorspace within retained Block BF-F, and a new secondary school. The development also includes communal amenity space, landscaping, children's playspace, car and cycle parking, installation of plant, new pedestrian, vehicular and servicing routes, the creation of two new pedestrian routes through the Railway Arches and associated works; and

Outline planning permission (with all matters reserved) for the part demolition and part retention of existing buildings and erection of two new buildings comprising a mixed-use scheme, providing new homes (Class C3) and flexible multi-use floorspace (Class A1/A3/A4/D1/Sui Generis), and other associated works. Amendments to planning permission 17/AP/4088 and variation of its conditions including: Increase the total number of homes from 1536 to 1624 Increased provision of social rent homes Changes to massing and architecture Changes to the quantum and allocation of non-residential floorspace Removal of block R and basement under block RST with its ramp Increased provision of public realm, playspace and tree planting Enhanced fire strategy for each building Increased communal spaces for residents Reconfigured parking provision Revised energy and overheating strategy The application is accompanied by an Environmental Statement pursuant to the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017, which can be viewed on southwark.gov.uk/planningregister. A hard copy of the application documents is available for inspection by appointment at 401 Cocoa Studios, The Biscuit Factory, 100 Drummond Road, SE16 4DG (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) by contacting info@greystarbermondseyproject.com. Copies of the ES are available.Electronic copies of the ES and nontechnical summary are available free of charge, and hard copies at a cost of £555.30 + VAT by contacting hello@triumenv.co.uk. A 30 day consultation will run until 9 October 2023.

Reason(s) for publicity: EIA (Contact: Victoria Crosby 020 7525 1412)

1 AND 1A AND 1B CAMBERWELL ROAD

LONDON SE5 0EZ (Ref: 23/AP/2406)

Change of use of first, second and third floor from approved residential (C3) to short stay accommodation (sui generis). (Within: Walworth Road CA) Reason(s) for publicity: AFFECT

(Contact: David Whitehead 0207 525 0170)

HAYS GALLERIA TOOLEY STREET LONDON

SOUTHWARK SE1 2HD (Ref: 23/AP/2338)

Listed Building Consent: Removal of the existing central top window pane and frame to accommodate a powdercoated white metal

louvre grille to provide extract and the removal of the existing central top window pane to accommodate a supply fan. (Within: Tooley Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB

(Contact: Sandy Ng )

9A BOROUGH HIGH STREET LONDON

SOUTHWARK SE1 9SU (Ref: 23/AP/2421)

Display of two internally illuminated fascia signs and two internally illuminated roundels. (Within: Borough High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Louise Dinsdale 07513137967)

HAYS GALLERIA TOOLEY STREET LONDON

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Removal of the existing central top window pane and frame to accommodate a powdercoated white metal louvre grille to provide extract and the removal of the existing central top window pane to accommodate a supply fan. (Within: Tooley Street CA)

Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Sandy Ng )

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Variation of Condition 1 'Approved Plans' of planning permission reference 22/AP/2730: Variation of condition 1 (Approved Plans) pursuant to planning permission 21/AP/4724 for Construction of a part single, part two storey extension and lower ground and ground floor levels, and the enlargement of the existing front lightwell. Conversion of two flats into one dwellinghouse. The amendment includes the following: small amendments to the scheme including raising the floor heights and parapet heights. The parapet height is to match the neighbours extension raising it circa 150mm from the approved drawings. Variation sought: The upper element of the extension is to be removed, leaving a single storey extension on the lower ground floor. Additionally the floor levels within the existing building footprint are to be lowered to increase thermal performance and head height. (Within: Grosvenor Park CA)

Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Ibrahim Azam 020 7525 2876)

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Adaptation of and existing basement room as

bedroom, new windows and front lightwell and patio, (Within: Honor Oak Rise CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Agneta Kabele 07548097486)

ARCH 205 STONEY STREET LONDON

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Installation of a new fascia sign (Within: Borough High Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Patricia Fung )

Dated: 05 Sep 2023 - comments to be received within 21 days of this date.

STEPHEN PLATTS - Director of Planning and Growth

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK DRUMMOND ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

The London Borough of Southwark (Charged-for parking places) (Drummond Road) Order 202* The London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places and Waiting Restrictions) (Drummond Road) Order 202*

1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that it proposes to make the above orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

2. The effect of the orders in DRUMMOND ROAD (within Controlled Parking Zone ‘G’), between its junction with Tranton Road and its junction with Clements Road, the purpose of which would be to accommodate a new raised zebra pedestrian crossing, would be:-

(a) on the north-east side (i) remove 13m of existing SYLs, (ii) add 5.3m of new DYLs, (iii) o/s the Sports Court increase in length an existing ‘permit-holders only’ parking place by 18.5m (new length will be 48.5m), (iv) o/s Lockwood Square reduce in length an existing ‘permit-holders only’ parking place by 46m (new length will be 8m);

(b) on the south-west side (i) reduce in length by 34.5m existing SYLs (a total of 41.5m remains), (ii) convert 11m of existing SYLs to DYLs, and (iii) opposite Lockwood Square increase in length an existing ‘permit-holders only’ parking place by 23m (new total length will be 40.5m); and

(c) formally change the shape and size of the remaining existing ‘permit-holders only’ parking places and one disabled persons parking place so as to match more closely what is in the street in terms of the width of the parking places.

NOTES: (1) ‘permit-holders only’ parking refers to parking places for holders of valid parking permits within the Controlled Parking Zone ‘G’. (2) ‘SYLs’ refer to ‘timed waiting restrictions’ (single yellow lines), ‘DYLs’ refer to 'at any time' waiting restrictions (double yellow lines). (3) All measurements are in metres ‘m’ and are approximate. (4) The Council will take the opportunity to relocate north-westward by 6 metres one length of existing ‘School Keep Clear’ markings, and remove entirely one other length of ‘School Keep Clear’ markings. (5) Parking charges are listed on www.southwark.gov.uk/parking

3. Southwark Council hereby GIVES FURTHER NOTICE that it has approved under section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the provision of a raised ‘zebra’ pedestrian crossing in DRUMMOND ROAD, the centre of which would be located at a point 80 metres south-east of the south-eastern kerbline of Tranton Road. ‘Zig-zag’ markings, on which vehicles would be prohibited from stopping at all times, would be laid on both sides of the main carriageway of Drummond Road for a distance of up to 17.3m on the north-west of the crossing, and a distance of up to 13.3m on the south-east of the crossing.

4. Southwark Council hereby GIVES FURTHER NOTICE under sections 90A to 90I of the Highways Act 1980 and in accordance with the provisions of the Highways (Traffic calming) Regulations 1999, propose to construct a speed table of flat-top construction having a maximum height level with the surrounding kerb in DRUMMOND ROAD covering the entire width of the carriageway at the site of the ‘zebra’ pedestrian crossing described in item 3 above, extending from a point 76 metres south-east of the south-eastern kerb-line of Tranton Road south-eastward for a distance of 8 metres.

5. For more information contact Ioannis Lampropoulos of the Council's Highway Development teamHighways@southwark.gov.uk

6. Copies of the supporting documents (this Notice, the proposed Order, and a statement of Southwark Council's reasons for making the Order) may be found online at www.southwark.gov.uk/trafficorders; paper or digital copies of plans showing the location and effect of the Order and the supporting documents may be requested by emailing traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk, or inspected by appointment only at: Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH - from the date of this Notice until the end of a period of six weeks from the date on which the Order is made. Email traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk (or call 020 7525 3497) for booking details.

7. Anyone wishing to make any representations either for or to object to the proposals, may use the form labelled 'Parking - Road traffic and highway schemes - responding to statutory consultation notices' at www.southwark.gov.uk/statutoryconsultationnotices or send a statement in writing to: the Traffic Orders Officer, Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth, P.O. Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX or by e-mail to traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk quoting reference

‘TMO2324-009 Drummond Road improvements’ by 28 September 2023. Please note that if you wish to object to this proposal you must state the grounds on which your objection is made.

8. Under requirements of current access to information legislation, any letter, form or e-mail sent to the Council in response to this Notice may be subject to publication or disclosure, or both, including communication to other persons affected.

Dated 7 September 2023

Dale Foden - Head of Service, Highways

Council of the London Borough of Southwark

PUBLIC NOTICE: ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 29

THE (RESTRICTION OF TRAFFIC) SPECIAL EVENTS ORDER 2023

1.The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Traffic Order under section 29 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specified in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

2.The purpose of the Order is to facilitate special events, as indicated in the schedule to this notice.

3.The effect of the Order is to prohibit any vehicle or cyclist from:-

(a) entering or proceeding in the length of street specified in the schedule to this notice on the date and between the hours specified in that schedule;.

(b) waiting (including waiting for the purpose of delivering or collecting goods or loading or unloading a vehicle) in the length of street specified in the schedule to this notice.

4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:

(a) any vehicle being used for the purposes of that event or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes;

(b) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by the Council of the London Borough of Southwark.

5.The alternative route will be adjacent roads as applicable.

6.New Church Road will be made two way for access and egress purposes

For information regarding this notice, please contact Network & Parking at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk

Dated this 7th September 2023

Ian Law

Traffic Manager

London Borough of Southwark Network Management

Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street PO Box 64529 London SE1 5LX

Ref: playstreet/specialevent

Schedule

Road Extent

Date of event Prohibited hours

Calton AvenueBetween No’s 53 – 75Saturday 9th September 2pm – 5pm (St Barnabus Church)

Sternhall LaneBetween No’s 12 – No’s 19 Saturday 9th September 8.30am – 3pm

By Mark Baldwin

sUrrey neeDeD only four overs on day three this week to complete the trouncing of Warwickshire by an innings and 97 runs at the kia oval and move a big step closer to successive LV= insurance county championship titles.

Their 22-point victory, Surrey’s eighth of the season, will push them at least eighteen points clear of second-placed Essex, even if their only rivals for the championship pennant can gain maximum bowling points and also go on to beat Middlesex at Chelmsford later in this round of matches. Both counties will then have just two games left in the campaign.

Warwickshire, who lost seventeen wickets to Surrey’s irresistible pace battery on the second day, were bowled out for 138 after resuming still 109 runs behind the 2022 champions and long-time Division One leaders at 126 for seven.

They had been asked to follow on the previous day and Dan Worrall struck with the fifth ball of the morning to remove

surrey end war in fifteen minutes

Defending champs close in on title

Fisher ABC secure Ball return

Henry Brookes for seven, fencing to second slip, and the match was soon over.

Worrall also sent back Dan Mousley in his second over, the left-hander thin-edging to keeper Ben Foakes to depart for 61. Mousley had resisted stubbornly on the second evening but added only a single to his overnight score as Surrey closed in ruthlessly.

Victory came just fifteen minutes into the day’s play when Jordan Clark castled last man Chris Rushworth for six with the last ball of his second over.

Worrall finished with five for 25 and outstanding match figures of eight for 59, while Clark took four for 26 in Warwickshire’s second innings and five wickets overall.

Kemar Roach’s second day four for 64 did much to send Warwickshire sliding to 161 all out in their first innings, in reply to Surrey’s 396, and Tom Lawes was Surrey’s other wicket-taker in their five-pronged pace attack with two for 27 first time around.

Surrey captain Rory Burns said: “That was a great performance from us pretty

much from start to finish. In particular, I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed a day like [Monday] when the wickets just kept on coming for us.

“I think we were expecting the pitch to get even better for batting as the game went on, over the four days, and having had to bat first after losing the toss. I certainly didn’t expect what happened yesterday but it’s pretty easy for me as captain when I’ve got a bowling attack as good as ours.

“It was good to have Kemar back and Dan was exceptional. He’s a real leader out there and is a brilliant bowler with lots of skills, but I thought Jordan also put in a really good performance in this match and there is a lot of excitement in this group about what is to come in the next few weeks.

“It’s been great to get back as a squad because in the past month or so we’ve been here, there and everywhere as players. Some of us have played in the Metro Bank One-Day Cup but we’ve had a lot of players away elsewhere and so we were buzzing to be back together again in the dressing room.

“Essex are a very good side and we expect them to do well [in their game against

Middlesex] over the next few days. It could be a tight race to the finish between them and us but we simply have to concentrate on what we do and the desire is certainly there in our dressing room. We love playing fourday cricket for Surrey.”

“We were out-bowled and out-batted on a really good cricket wicket on which 250 to 300 was probably about par,” Warwickshire first-team coach Mark Robinson said. “They got virtually 400 and then we just kept getting out and yesterday was a day we didn’t want. This morning was just an inevitability, after what happened [Monday].

“Dan Worrall was outstanding throughout the match and Jordan Clark too bowled extremely well but we came into this match a little bit light due to injuries and unavailability. Kraigg Brathwaite only arrived [from the West Indies} the day before this game, Ed Barnard had never batted at No 3 before and Chris Benjamin has not had that much cricket in this format recently, but none of that is an excuse because we should be better than we have been. We still should have had more quality as a team than we showed here.”

Six on the spin as Dulwich youth bodes well

behind by Robbie Keaton, while the other fell to a catch at backward point.

By John Lewis

DULWicH coMPLeteD their season in Division 1 of the aJ sports surrey championship with victory by two wickets at home to Malden Wanderers last weekend.

Dulwich put their opponents in to bat on a lively pitch and were rewarded with a devastating opening spell by Harvey Booth. He bowled his ten overs straight through, conceding just seventeen runs and taking the first four wickets to reduce Wanderers to 44-4 in the fifteenth over. Three of the wickets had been caught

Fellow opener Jacob Emler beat the bat on several occasions without much luck, and gave way after bowling six overs to Kaif Ramzan, who took two wickets, both bowled, in his third over to further reduce Wanderers to 51-6 after eighteen overs.

Skipper Andrew Carson had held on grimly while the wickets fell around him, and now began to go on the attack.

The seventh wicket fell to Ramzan, also bowled, with the score on 73, and Isaac Eustance claimed the eighth on 106. Carson became the ninth wicket to fall, caught at slip off Apoorv Wankhade, on 131, having held his side together with 58 off 98 balls. Ahmed Khan claimed the last wicket via a Keaton stumping to dismiss Wanderers for 144 in the 43rd over.

The Dulwich reply was led in cavalier

fashion by eighteen-year-old opener Ollie Sykes, who put on 30 in 4.1 overs for the first wicket with Ollie Steele (eight) and fourteen for the second with Wankhade (ten). James Schofield joined him with the score on 44 after just 6.3 overs and the pair added 68 in twelve overs for the third wicket.

Dulwich seemed to be cruising to victory when the belated introduction of left-arm spinner Adam Dyson saw the momentum shift. He struck with his third ball, having Schofield caught behind for a solid 26, off 49 balls. Sykes fell in the next over, having scored 66 off just 50 balls. Skipper Chris Purshouse then held on at one end while Khan, Booth and Keaton all fell cheaply at the other. Purshouse levelled the scores in company with Ramzan, but was bowled by the next delivery. Dulwich had lost six wickets in thirteen overs for 32 runs, and

it was left to Emler to hit the winning run. Dulwich thus achieved their sixth victory in their last six completed matches and finished in fifth place. Three of these victories were against sides who finished above them in the table. The last five had all been achieved with four or five players under the age of 20, which bodes well for the future. Two of these players, spin twins Khan and Ramzan, appeared regularly throughout the season. Ramzan was the leading wicket taker with 28, while Khan took 25 and also contributed 354 runs. Sykes became available after the end of the school term and hit 253 runs.at 50.60.

Mention should also be made of overseas player Wankhade. Despite missing four games in mid-season due to injury, he still amassed 603 runs at an average of 54.82.

By John Kelly

fisHer aBc have secured the return of their brilliant former coach ray Ball after a six-year hiatus.

Ball has spent much of that time in the professional ranks, training two-time British middleweight champion Denzil Bentley, the recent heavyweight world title challenger Daniel Dubois, his Olympian sister Caroline Dubois who is now a professional, and Danny Carr. Ball steps back into the amateur ranks where he was second in command to the legendary Fisher coach, the late Steve Hiser, for over fifteen years.

Current coaches Peter McDonagh and George and Andrew Wadman convinced Ball to return to the famous Fisher gym in Bermondsey.

Andrew Wadman explained: “Peter McDonagh got in touch with Ray and we all met and confirmed we are all moving forward together.”

Andrew added: “Ray should have been back at the Fisher as soon as Steve fell Ill but had other commitments.

“Steve Hiser would be over the moon that Ray is back in the gym.

“Ray was head trainer to Daniel Dubois, Caroline Dubois, Denzil Bentley, Ted Cheeseman and amateur sensation and current ABA Champion and gold medalist in the European Championships, Sacha Hickey.”

Ball returns to Fisher with nine fighters of various weights all excellent prospects. Five of them are already open class, including the brilliant former Fisher favourite Hickey.

Ball joins the team of coaches hand-picked by Hiser before his passing in May. McDonagh, the Wadmans, Ash Sharma and Omar Riz will be joined by Darren Davis who has been Ball’s most trusty sidekick throughout his career.

Andrew Wadman said: “Ball has so much experience that anything is possible now and we expect to fulfil the Hiser legacy. Sacha Hickey comes back to the gym next week and we can’t wait to get started.”

Kia Oval side made short work of opponents

Dulwich 145-8 (31.4) beat Malden Wanderers 144 (42.3) by two wickets

Coach Ray Ball

Sacha Hickey

Fresh Haal for Silva

By John Kelly

fULHaM Manager Marco silva was yet again furious with officials as his team lost 5-1 at Manchester city last weekend - and this time he had an ally in the opposition camp.

Julian Alvarez gave City a 31st-minute lead before Tim Ream levelled two minutes later.

Nathan Are restored the hosts’ advantage in first-half added-time and Erling Haaland’s added a second-half hat-trick.

It was the second City goal that caused the controversy. Ake headed the ball at the target and Manuel Akanji tried to get a touch on it, which appeared to put off Cottagers goalkeeper Bern Leno, but the goal was allowed to stand after a review by VAR Tony Harrington.

Silva avoided picking up a fourth yellow card in four games despite arguing with fourth official Michael Salisbury, but the Fulham boss was raging afterwards.

"What can I say? Everyone who plays football, everyone who has some knowledge about football, 100 per cent sure has to disallow that goal," Silva said. "Of course everyone has to be furious if a goal like that comes against you.

“For the linesman I believe it's difficult, he cannot see or not if he's in an offside position, but for the VAR it's impossible to be convinced about that goal. It's clear, the player is in line with the ball, the player pulled away from the line of the ball in direction of the goal and influenced completely the goalkeeper, influenced completely the direction of the ball.

“This is what should concern everyone in football. How that goal was not disallowed by the VAR."

Haaland agreed with Silva. City’s record-breaking striker said: "It was offside. I feel bad for them, I would be fuming after this as well. It must be a horrible feeling."

Meanwhile, Silva gave his reaction after midfielder Joao Palinha’s proposed £60million transfer to Bayern Munich collapsed just before the close of the German transfer window after Fulham couldn’t secure a replacement.

Silva said: "It was a tough day for him, one of the toughest days of his life.

"He loves to be with us but that was a big chance to go to one of the biggest clubs in the world. Nobody can tell what he is feeling right now.

"He is going to need all the support from our fans and his team-mates."

chelsea fans sing the blues

understands Stamford Bridge voicing frustration

By John Kelly MaUricio PocHettino

understood why chelsea fans booed the side in their shock 1-0 defeat to nottingham forest at stamford Bridge last weekend - but the Blues boss insisted that results had so far not matched performances.

Substitute Anthony Elanga scored the only goal of the game in the 48th minute to hand Chelsea a second defeat in four Premier League games this season.

Pochettino’s side are 11th in the table despite a £400million spending splurge in the summer.

Chelsea supporters obviously don’t think they are seeing value for money and made their feelings clear during and after the defeat against Steve Cooper’s side.

“You can understand the people that came from the past and want to see the team to win and play well. We are not playing fantastic but I think the

performance is not bad,” Pochettino said.

“If we had scored in the first few minutes, we had two big chances and we scored 2-0, maybe we finish in a different way today.

“The fans want to win and we need to give the possibility for them to be happy, we need to keep working. I understand we are in Chelsea and you should win every single game.

“I think we were good, the opponent was aggressive but in the first 45 minutes we didn't concede one chance, or one corner, it was one set piece but after they didn't create too many things. More aggressive with the ball, we need to be more clinical, more aggressive and shoot to have more capacity to score goals and to win the game.”

Pochettino is trying to impose the type of style on the side that is his preferred way of playing and that his Tottenham Hotspur team were known for as they challenged for the title in 2016 and 2017.

That is an attacking game with high tempo and quick pressing and passing.

Chelsea have spent one billion pounds on signings since the summer of 2022 with those players arriving in three transfer windows under three different managers.

It means that it is not a squad that Pochettino has built and he was asked if the Forest loss underlined the work that needs to be done to get the side playing as he would want.

Pochettino said: “That is a process that you need to think a little bit about the, to give time. I think we [created] chances, I think we [dominated] the game but at the end we were not clinical enough in the last third. We should score if we want to win, and made one mistake and concede a goal. Yes, disappointed but not frustrated.

“This time in process, always you need some luck in some situation. I don't want to take credit from Nottingham Forest

because we knew how they should play but I think we were not clinical in both areas, there were many mistakes and we conceded and then we create too many opportunities and we dominate and we played in the opposite half and didn't score. When you don't score, it's difficult to win games.”

Chelsea had six players aged 22 or under in the starting line-up against Forest.

Pochettino added: “This type of game will help us to be more mature and learn the competition. It is not only to have quality, after it's about to compete in a different way. To match their aggression, to match energy, to match desire. Of course we were better, we cannot say that we didn't deserve but in football the stats sometimes reflect what you do but in that case we create but we didn't score, few shots on target and we should have more.

“That is about the process, all of the team.”

Dons boss pleased with point despite Newport fightback

By John Kelly

JoH nnie J ackson admitted it was a ‘fair point” despite seeing his side throw away a two-goal lead at newport county in their League two match last weekend.

James Tilley’s brace inside half an hour appeared to put the Dons in control, but Graham Coughlan’s side hit back through Will Evans in first-half injury-time and Omar Bogle equalised ten minutes into the second half.

Jackson’s side are still unbeaten in the league this season after six games and Jackson was pleased with the level of performance after their impressive display in their 2-1 defeat at Chelsea in the second round of the EFL Cup the previous Wednesday.

“It was a good point first and foremost on the back of the efforts that the lads put in three days ago. To go again and produce that amount of effort delighted me. Obviously because we were ahead in the game

there’s always that disappointment, but this is a tough place to come,” Jackson said.

“After the week we’ve had and given the fact that they’ve won their two home games here really convincingly, we were under no illusions that this would be a difficult match. It was a really good game between two teams going at it. It was a fair point.”

Tilley has scored six goals in six league games since his switch from Crawley Town in the summer.

“You don’t have to do a lot with him. I give him a specific role within the team which he enjoys,” Jackson said. “I’ve got a bit of a pact that if he gives me the defensive side of things, I’ll allow him to get in certain attacking positions where he can have, not a free role, but a license to wander and roam. And why not when a player has that quality.

“I think he’s probably in the form of his life. Two great goals. But what I will always mention about him and the other wingers is that they defend

for the team as well.”

Jackson added: “We can always improve. I was quite disappointed with the goals. We were quite tired in our decision-making in those moments. We haven’t conceded that type of goal yet this season.

“We’ve scored two great goals of our own and equally given away two sloppy ones. It’ll sting a bit but like we always do, we’ll look back at where we can get better. I’m not criticising my boys as the effort they put in was magnificent.”

Mauricio Pochettino shows the strain

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Window of Opportunity

By Kiro Evans

MiLLWaLL's tWo deadline day signings meant they bought eight players during the summer transfer window - their most since 2019.

But that is nowhere close to the most in the division with Stoke City leading the way with a staggering eighteen incomings.

The Staffordshire-based side, who Millwall beat at The Den last month, have had a complete overhaul in personnel as they bid to reach the top six.

Swansea City, with fifteen signings, are not far behind.

In contrast, West Bromwich Albion and Huddersfield Town only recruited four players each.

In total, Championship clubs brought in 228 players either permanently or on loan in this transfer window.

Brooke NortonCuffy was not short of admirers after his performances last season

loan sharks

Stoke City - 18

Swansea City - 15

Birmingham City - 12

Middlesbrough - 12

Sheffield Wednesday - 12

Southampton - 11

Sunderland - 11

Coventry City - 11

Hull City - 11

Norwich City - 10

Rotherham United - 10

Plymouth Argyle - 10

Cardiff City - 9

Leeds United - 9

Leicester City - 9

MILLWALL - 8

Preston North End - 8

Blackburn Rovers - 7

Bristol City - 7

Queens Park Rangers - 7

Watford - 7

Ipswich North End - 6

Huddersfield Town - 4

West Brom - 4

eXCLuSive

By Kiro Evans

BROOKE NORTON-CUFFY was left feeling like he couldn't turn Millwall down after an indepth presentation by the club's coaching team.

The nineteen-year-old, who has signed on loan from Arsenal, became hot property in the Championship last season after dazzling at Rotherham United and Coventry City. But any teams in pursuit of the wingback for this campaign were blown

how millwall's sharp coaching staff managed capture of arsenal star Norton-Cuffy

out of the water after the Lions made clear how much intricate research they had put into the star.

The passion of Millwall's fanbase also had a part to play in convincing the teenager that The Den was the place for him this season.

Norton-Cuffy told our paper: "The project that they have going on here, last season and the season before that, they've really been pushing. I spoke to the coaching staff and they put up a diagram for me of my game and where they thought I could improve. And once I saw that, I said 'I can't really turn this down'.

"I feel like my development plans here have clear goals and things I have to do and achieve.

"When I go on loan, I look at it as: I want to win as many games as possible, firstly. I want to help the team to achieve as much as possible. And then I have to look at my own development as well as I want to be the best player I can be.

"The sports science team [at Arsenal] spoke to their sports science team and saw the attributes in my game and they wanted to take it even further as well and that was big for me.

"Also the fans had a big part to

play. It's never nice as an away game coming to The Den. Fans are always loud, fans are always noisy. So with them on my side this time, it was a nobrainer really."

"I feel like this decision to come to Millwall was a good one, so I'm happy."

Lions boss Gary Rowett wasn't done with Norton-Cuffy and signed his seventh and eighth players on transfer deadline day.

Both coming in on loan, Ryan Longman from Hull and Allan Campbell from Luton made their debuts as substitutes in the 1-1 draw at Birmingham.

Dozzell off mark as ‘outstanding’ R’s deepen Boro woes

By John Kelly

qUeens Park rangers manager

gareth ainsworth thanked his team after their “outstanding” 2-0 win against Middlesbrough at the riverside stadium last weekend.

Andre Dozzell and Jack Colback scored in each half on Teesside to earn the R’s a second league win of the season.

Michael Carrick’s Boro haven’t won in ten Championship games including five this season, making it the worst start to a league campaign in their history. Last season’s beaten play-off semi-finalists have picked up just one point so far.

QPR have improved since their opening-day 4-0 thumping at Watford.

“I’m so, so pleased, we have deserved this,” Ainsworth said.

“We didn’t do any business on transfer deadline day, but I told the boys that we are a team and didn’t

need to do any more business.

“I told them to come with me, because we’ll achieve, especially with performances like that.

“The performance was the same as Ipswich, the same as Southampton, but we got the points we deserved.”

It wasn’t an entirely positive afternoon for the visitors.

“Losing Steve Cook before halftime was a big blow, but Jake ClarkeSalter was fantastic when he came on – the boys emptied the tank again,” Ainsworth said.

The former Wycombe boss added: “The lads were superb and I’m really proud.

“It’s not been easy, believe me, but I really hope that everyone can get behind what we’re trying to do here.

“I trust all the boys and they now have belief. I’m so pleased and for the owners, too, who have backed me. Me and [chief executive] Lee

Hoos have had a hell of a transfer window trying to get everything done, but it’s paying off.

“Hopefully we can recover now and go again against Sunderland [after the international break].

“It’ll be a good journey home, that’s for sure. Thank you so much to all the QPR fans, you really got us over the line.

“This is a new era for QPR. Reset what you thought about any of the players before. I’ve seen so much potential in some of these boys.”

It was Dozzell’s first goal for QPR on his 77th appearance, and his first in almost four years since he scored for Ipswich in an FA Cup game against Lincoln City in November 2019.

Ainsworth said: “Andre Dozzell is performing unbelievably well. He’s been pushed further forward with Jack Colback coming into the team and is doing fantastically well.

“What a goal, by the way. I’m so pleased for Andre, but we’re a team that will achieve if we keep doing the right things.

“That was outstanding [Saturday], thank you.”

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eagles incident investigated

By John Kelly

crystaL PaLace are supporting a police investigation after a supporter was arrested for alleged racist abuse of a Wolverhampton Wanderers player at selhurst Park last weekend.

The club said they were “incredibly disappointed” with the alleged incident and added they had “zero tolerance for any form of discrimination or abuse”.

The club released an official statement after the 3-2 win Palace said: “During [Saturday’s] match, it was brought to our attention that a Wolverhampton Wanderers player reported that he received racist abuse from an individual situated in the Main Stand.

“The Met Police, The Premier League and match-day officials were informed and our security team immediately removed the individual from the stadium, where he was detained and arrested. He is now subject to a police investigation. We will of course support that investigation and also conduct our own.

“We are incredibly disappointed that this incident took place today, and offer our sincere apologies and support to the Wolves player involved.

“As a club we have zero tolerance for any form of discrimination or racist abuse. It has no place in football, nor society.”

Odsonne Edouard scored twice and Ebe Ezere added a third before Wolves pulled one back deep into injury-time through Matheus Cunha as Palace continued their positive start to the season.

Eze said: “We wanted to put in a good performance for the fans. We showed that today, what we’re capable of, and playing at home, it’s a fortress, so we know we can do it.

By John Kelly

cHarLton atHLetic are aiming to appoint a new manager during the international break - with Michael appleton this week emerging as a frontrunner to replace Dean Holden.

The Addicks are considering a number of candidates and have a window to get their new man ahead of their next fixture at Stevenage on September 16.

Holden was sacked last month after five successive defeats, four in the league. Jason Pearce was appointed on a temporary basis and won his first match in charge, 2-1 against Fleetwood Town at The Valley last weekend.

Appleton was last in charge of Blackpool but was sacked last January

after being appointed the previous summer following just one win in eleven games and the side 23rd in the Championship.

Before that role, Appleton was in charge of Lincoln City for almost three seasons, leading them to the 2020-21 League one play-off final where they lost to Blackpool. Stockport County boss Dave Challinor has also been linked with the job.

The Addicks’ win over Fleetwood was their first in the league since the opening-day 1-0 victory at home to Leyton Orient.

But Charlton couldn’t follow it up with another positive result as they lost 4-3 at Crawley Town in Group B of the southern section of the EFL Trophy on Tuesday evening.

“As a group we need to learn, and learn quickly, because ultimately if you concede four goals you’re not going to win many games,” Pearce said.

“For a couple of the goals we need to get tighter to the ball and stop them being able to get a shot off.

“Some of the goals have come from us being in possession and losing it. I felt we could have been better in possession at times and could have managed the game better, especially when we were in front.

“We could have showed a little bit more bravery in keeping the ball and playing shorter to bring them out and then looking to play past them. At times we played a little bit longer, gave the ball away and then we were on the back foot because they’re a good team in possession.”

Pearce added: “It’s brilliant to see Miles [Leaburn] back. It was important that he came through some decent minutes and obviously scoring a goal was a bonus.

“Young Josh Laqeretabua coming on and getting his debut is fantastic for him, and seeing some of the other players who have just come in get some minutes and seeing how we want to play is pleasing.

“So there’s a few positives but ultimately we want to win the game so we’re disappointed. We’ve got to be better.

“It’s important when mistakes happen that you learn from them and make sure it doesn’t happen again. We’ve conceded a lot of poor goals this season, so we have to learn and we have to learn quickly.”

“I’m always confident and always believe in myself. Of course, it’s always nice to score and it gives you a boost, so I hope it continues.

“I think it’s a good start. There’s always improvements and things we want to work on, but we’ll take it and build on it going forward.”

On Edouard, Eze added: “You can see how good he is. You can see he can finish and he’s got goals in him.

“We’re not worried about goals, we know we can create chances."

Addicks want new man in place ahead of next fixture

Michael Appleton is one of the favourites for the job

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