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Sadiq Khan is facing criticism after it was revealed that a multi-million pound programme aimed at boosting walking and cycling across London is largely “stuck on the drawing board”.
The ‘Liveable Neighbourhoods’ initiative, first announced by the mayor in 2017, has seen pedestrianisation projects approved at eighteen locations across the capital, but more than half have been indefinitely paused since the pandemic.
Siân Berry, a Green London Assembly Member who requested an update on the programme, said it was “an astonishing length of time to work on plans that haven’t got beyond paper”.
The proposals encompass several measures, such as increases to pedestrian space, the introduction of new or better segregated cycle lanes, safer road crossings, the planting of trees or small green spaces, and improvements to bus lanes and stops.
Data released at the end of August by Mr Khan’s team in answer to a written question from Ms Berry reveals however that ten of the schemes remain indefinitely paused due to tight finances at Transport for London (TfL).
Only two – Coppermill Village in Waltham Forest and Brixton town centre in Lambeth –were reported by City Hall as definitely having started construction
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The costs of completing the Brixton scheme have been picked up by the local council.
The same arrangement has been adopted for two further projects – one in the centre of Hackney and one at Romford Ring Road in Havering. Construction dates for the Hackney and Havering schemes were not given in the mayor’s answer.
TfL has meanwhile said it is not inviting any new bids from boroughs to receive funding from the programme – as it is instead focusing on progressing existing schemes.
City Hall was only able to provide estimates for when three of the eighteen schemes will be complete.
It said that the Coppermill Village project – which will transform Coppermill Lane into a ‘cycle street’, among other changes – will be finished at some point in the 2024/25 financial year.
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The mayor’s office told Ms Berry: “This programme was paused during the pandemic as a result of TfL’s constrained financial position; however, boroughs have self-funded some of these projects – and others have now restarted with TfL funding…
“TfL continues to engage with boroughs that have paused Liveable Neighbourhood projects. If funding becomes available in the future, they can be reviewed and considered for restarting.”
Commenting on the answer given by Mr Khan’s team, Ms Berry said: “The Mayor should be able to find the funds to complete all of these schemes, which he invited the boroughs to apply for. It is no good to anyone if schemes to make London greener get stuck on the drawing board.”
She added: “We urgently need a rapid, well-funded and comprehensive scheme to transform London into a network of green, people-friendly streets.”
The schemes listed as ‘active’ (i.e. currently being worked on by TfL) are located at: Coppermill Village, Waltham Forest Enfield Town, Enfield Holborn, Camden Greenwich Town Centre, Greenwich West Ealing, Ealing
The schemes now listed as ‘borough-funded’ are: Brixton, Lambeth Hackney Central, Hackney Romford Ring Road, Havering
The schemes which remain ‘paused’ are at: Bow, Tower Hamlets Bramcote Park, Southwark City Cluster, City of London Crouch End, Haringey Croydon Old Town, Croydon Custom House, Newham Deptford Parks, Lewisham Ilford, Redbridge Shortlands, Bromley South Chiswick, Hounslow
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The Mayor should be able to find the funds to complete all of these schemes, which he invited the boroughs to apply for. It is no good to anyone if schemes to make London greener get stuck on the drawing board.
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a man and his deaf norwegian Forest cat, who have over a million online followers for their famous cycling videos, paid a visit to Southwark to make people smile.
Travis Nelson, who lives in north London but is originally from San Francisco, came down to Borough for a ride with his unique cat, Sigrid.
"She's a Norwegian Forest cat, she's got blue eyes and she's deaf," he said.
Right before the pandemic, Travis said he moved to London for a jobbut during lockdown when everyone was only able to leave the house for exercise he started taking Sigrid, who was a kitten then, out on bike rides.
Three years later, the pair go out every other day and have made quite a name for themselves online - amassing
1.5 million followers on social media.
We caught up with the dynamic duo in Borough and joined them on a ride to Bermondsey.
"We like riding around this area - it's a lot of fun to go along the Thames path. I try to get south of the river when I can."
As he and his feline friend rode around Borough Market and along to the Shard and Guy's Hospital, there was a flurry of smiles and turning heads, with several people stopping
for photos.
One lady down Borough High Street looked quite starstruck as she stopped them and said she recognised them from their TikTok videos.
"For the most part, I just try to make people happy," Travis explained. "I do this as my job.
"We do charity promotion and advertising here and there."
He said a few months ago they visited the Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children, who he said were inspired when they found out Sigrid was deaf too.
On their rides around the capital, Travis said everyone stops to pet Sigrid, and even some celebrities are charmed by her. "We ran into Harry Styles the other day," he said.
They have also recently bumped into esteemed actress Helena BonhamCarter, who asked him to stop so she could pet 'Sigi' and Jeremy Clarksonalthough Travis said he did give them 'a death glare.'
"It's easier to meet people with her. I think people stop us because it's rare to see a cat on a bike looking so relaxed - and also she's unusual looking. And she's so soft and sweet."
"She's a gift - she opens doors," he added.
Head to TikTok @southwarknews to see what happened when we met Travis and Sigrid.
a FamiLy is taking legal action after their little boy lost a toe on an escalator at London Bridge station.
Four-year-old Oscar was taken to St Thomas' Hospital where his little toe was fully amputated and his fourth toe partially removed.
The incident took place after the New Year's Day Parade when they were on their way back home to Kent.
Oscar was standing on the step behind his mother when his Wellington boot is said to have became caught between the side of the escalator and the step.
Parents Jason and Alyson - represented by law firm Bolt Burdon Kemp are alleging negligence against Network Rail, According to the law firm, Network Rail has denied liability, stating the escalator had no faults at the time of the incident and was not unsafe.
Oscar's mother is said to have run down the escalator and tried and failed to find the emergency stop button, which was located on a nearby pillar.
The boy’s father, Jason, says he was then forced to pull the little boy out of his welly as he neared the bottom of the escalator.
This resulted they say in the welly ripping and the boy’s little toe having to be fully amputated and his fourth toe partially amputated at hospital.
Jason said: “A lovely family day out ended in absolute disaster for us. I am confident our little boy wasn’t doing anything he shouldn’t have been on the escalator, we were right next to him, and it was such a frightening experience to see him suddenly trapped like that."
A passing doctor helped treat the boy and an escalator engineer helped free him. Jason continued: "Since the incident, our little boy has been really suffering and is now completely terrified of going near any escalators or lifts. We felt it was important to speak out about what happened to us, so parents know to be extremely vigilant when travelling around London.”
Ben Pepper, senior associate at Bolt
Burdon Kemp, who is representing the family, said: “This family’s harrowing ordeal really shines a spotlight on the dangers of escalators and particularly the dangers of travelling with children.
"It’s really disappointing to see Network Rail deny liability for this issue and we hope, through our ongoing legal investigation, we can identify those features of the escalator that were unsafe, and ensure this tragedy doesn’t happen to anyone else.”
A Network Rail spokesperson said: “The safety and well-being of our passengers is always our number one priority and our thoughts are with Oscar and his family at this very difficult time.
“Everyone in Network Rail and
a gROup of teenagers have been arrested after allegedly assaulting members of the public and emergency workers at London Bridge railway station.
British Transport Police (BTP) officers were called to London Bridge station at around 7.20pm on Thursday, September 29, following reports of a disturbance. Attending officers then recieved several further reports of assault. After “a run around the station” the three juveniles were apprehended.
One girl, aged fourteen, was arrested on suspicion of assault and three counts of assault on an emergency worker.
Another girl, aged fifteen was arrested on suspicion of an assault on an emergency worker and two counts of assault.
A boy, aged fourteen, was arrested for three counts of assault on an emergency worker, one racially aggravated public order offence, and the handling of stolen goods.
A police community support officer (PCSO) required hospital treatment following the incident.
The trio have since been released on conditional bail pending further
TwO LOndOn Bridge railway arches that used to house a celebrated London nightclub are being renovated to provide space for businesses.
Developer The Arch Company will inject £1.5 million into the refurbishment of the disused arches on Crucifix Lane that were once home to Happy Jacks nightclub.
Built between 1864 and 1866, they were designed by Charles Henry Driver, the prominent Victorian architect behind famous sites including the recently restored Peckham Rye Station.
Happy Jacks operated from the arches for over twenty years, hosting The Chemical Brothers’ first show in 1994.
The space was vacated in 2015 to allow for the London Bridge Station expansion and never reoccupied.
The Arch Company will now begin the “sympathetic restoration” of the arches’ facades, noteworthy for their Victorian features including multi-coloured brick patterns and elaborate stone carvings. The arches will be offered to businesses including restaurants, cafes, bars, and leisure businesses looking to contribute to the local community.
particularly the team at London Bridge station are saddened by this incident, however, while the case is ongoing, it would be inappropriate for us to comment any further at this stage.”
Bolt Burdon Kemp is appealing for any witnesses to get in touch to help with investigations by emailing benpepper@
bbkllp.co.uk or calling 020 7288 4815. The incident took place at the escalator from platform 7 at London Bridge railway station on 1 January 2023 at around 7 p.m.
The family is also very keen to thank those bystanders who helped after the incident.
The redevelopment is part of The Arch Company’s £200m development plan, Project 1000, which aims to bring a thousand empty or derelict spaces into use across England and Wales by 2030.
The Arch Company are backed by US private equity firm, Blackstone, and Telereal Trillium, a UK-based property developer.
In 2018 the partners bought thousands of railway arches from Network Rail in a deal worth £1.5bn.
enquiries.
A BTP spokesperson said: ”Officers were called to London Bridge railway station around 7.20pm on Thursday 28 September following reports of a disturbance. Officers swiftly attended and received several further reports of assaults.
"One girl aged 14 was arrested for assault and three counts of assault on an emergency worker. One girl, aged 15, was arrested for assault on an emergency worker and two counts of assault. One boy, aged 14, was arrested for three counts of assault on an emergency worker, one racially aggravated public order offence, and the handling of stolen goods.
"One PCSO required hospital treatment following the incident. The three teenagers have been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.”
On X, formerly known as Twitter, BTP London wrote: “Yesterday night, #LondonBridge officers responded to a call regarding three juveniles running around the station assaulting public and staff.
"After a run around the station, the [sic] were arrested for common assault, and assault on emergency workers."
a man living on the Old Kent Road has been arrested after his dogreportedly an XL bully - allegedly bit a toddler.
Thomas Ackah, 29, was charged with being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog on Tuesday, October 3. It comes less than two weeks after a man in his 40s was reportedly attacked by an XL Bully in Pasley Park, Walworth. Addressing a spate of highly-publicised violent incidents involving XL Bullies, the prime minister has announced plans to ban the controversial breed.
Police were alerted to the latest incident at 10.10am on Monday, October 2. Officers had received reports that a twenty-month-old child had been bitten by a dog in Catherine Grove, Greenwich. Paramedics rushed the boy to hospital where his injuries were assessed as neither life-threatening nor life-changing. The dog will now undergo tests to determine whether it is an XL Bully. Mr Ackah appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, October 3.
Less than two weeks ago, on Friday,
September 22, a man was attacked by a dog in Pasley Park, also believed to be an XL Bully. There is no indication the two incidents are linked.
The Met Police said the victim, in his 40s, was hospitalised after being bitten on the arm.
Police said the owner left with the greycoloured dog before police arrived. The Met has appealed to the public for help identifying the dog and its owner.
The attack has prompted volunteer group Friends of Pasley Park to reassure locals that the park remains “a place of peace”.
A spokesperson for the group said: “We want the park to be a place of peace, that everyone can enjoy. Our concern and
sympathy go to the victim of this terrible attack who is now home again after being kept in hospital whilst they dealt with his serious injuries. Our thanks go to all those who went to his rescue.”
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has described XL Bullies as a “danger to our communities” and is ordering police and experts to define the breed ahead of a ban.
The breed could enter the UK’s dangerous dogs list by the end of the year, joining the pit bull terrier, Japanese tosa, dogo Argentino and the fila Brasileiro. Developed in the 1990s, XL Bullies are believed to have been bred from numerous breeds, including the American pit bull terrier.
Group of teens allegedly assault public and emergency
Four-year-old Oscar was taken to St Thomas' Hospital - where his little toe was fully amputated and his fourth toe partially removedA Met Police stock image (left) and an example of what an XL Bully dog looks like. Credit: Josie Clark (Creative Commons) (right)
C RumBL ing SOu T h London swimming baths abandoned for almost a decade will remain empty for even longer after a developer ran out of money to refurbish them.
Ladywell Playtower in Lewisham has been vacant since 2004 when it stopped being used as a community centre.
Last Autumn, Lewisham Council approved plans to turn the Grade-II listed Victorian baths into a four-screen cinema and 33 homes. But the developer behind the renovation, Guildmore, has now told the council it can’t begin work on the project until it finds extra cash.
Lewisham deputy mayor Brenda Dacres revealed the bad news in a
response to a public question about the building’s future submitted ahead of a Lewisham Council meeting on Wednesday, September 27.
Cllr Dacres wrote: “Work has not yet begun on the development. The developer with whom the council has agreed a long lease for the restoration and redevelopment of the Playtower site – Guildmore – informed the council recently of the challenges they are facing in delivering the scheme.
“Fast growing costs and rising interest rates have significantly heightened the cost of financing the development. The impact of this is that Guildmore are not currently in a position to bring the Playtower scheme forward at this stage without securing additional funding or an alternative model of financing.”
Cllr Dacres added that Guildmore was
aL di S ayS plans to open a new supermarket in South London will bring a “derelict site that is currently an eyesore and vulnerable to anti-social behaviour” back in to use, despite more than 200 objections from locals.
Aldi has applied to open a new supermarket in Orpington, Bromley borough.
The store is planned for Farnborough Way, and would be open from 8am to 10pm six days a week and 10am to 4pm on Sundays.
The development would also provide parking space for 47 cars and 33 bikes
Construction of the store would involve knocking down the current building which most recently served as a Frankie and Benny’s restaurant. The site was originally used as a petrol station.
The plans have received 218 objections online from locals, claiming the new store would be an “eyesore” and not suit the Victorian character of the nearby area.
The Farnborough Village Society described the building’s design as “unneighbourly and overbearing”, and highlighted concerns that it would affect traffic in the surrounding area.
They said in council documents: “The excessive and dangerous increase in greenhouse gas emissions for the Farnborough Village community generated by ALDI’s proposal is totally unacceptable and, crucially, is inconsistent with the overarching strategy of promoting sustainable transport and minimising greenhouse gas emissions.”
Council officers also recommended the development control committee for Bromley Council refuse the application for the new store.
They said that, despite the developers reducing the footprint and height of the new store after a previous submission, the store would be excessively relied on by locals using cars.
Richard Khodabakhsh, Real Estate Director at Aldi, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS):
“We are disappointed that council officers are recommending refusal on the grounds of minor policy technicalities – suggesting that our site
still committed to the Playtower’s renovation and was working with the council to find a solution, without changing the plans for the building.
Ladywell Playtower was opened as a swimming pool in 1884, but the public baths closed in 1965.
The building, which takes its name from its distinctive water tower, is currently infested with pigeons and has broken windows and crumbling walls.
Historic England has placed Ladywell Playtower on its at-risk buildings list.
Guldmore’s plans for the building would see one of its pool tanks turned into the main cinema, with three other screens for up to 300 people fitted elsewhere in the former baths.
Two blocks containing 33 private homes would also be built on the site.
is not accessible.
"The reality is that a huge number of people around Farnborough Village want, and need, access to high quality, affordable food.
"We hope that Bromley councillors recognise the major benefits an Aldi store will bring in terms of customer choice, jobs and investment, and approve our application.”
The plans have also received 233 supporting comments online. Locals said the new store would offer jobs to residents and give more choice to shoppers in the area. They added: “It would help some
of the elderly be able to gain some independence once again whilst not paying extortionate prices… The applicant listened to comments and tried to adapt, addressed a lot of people’s concerns. Changes made are more appealing to local residents.”
Mr Khodabakhsh told the LDRS: “We are pleased that there are over 230 letters in support of our planning application, which aims to deliver a new, modern Aldi food store – providing greatly improved shopping choice to local residents in a cost-of-living crisis with the UK’s cheapest supermarket.”
He added: “We carried out extensive
consultation and our plans have been significantly revised in response to previous feedback from councillors and residents.
"We are proposing a sensitive design and a sustainable new building on a derelict site that is currently an eyesore and vulnerable to anti-social behaviour.
"As well as on-site car parking and ample cycle parking, the plans provide improved pedestrian and cycle links including a new Tiger crossing, benefitting the wider local area.”
The plans to open a new Aldi store in Orpington will be decided at a Bromley Council meeting on October 5.
Budding muSiCianS from across the country will descend on herne hill this month for the uK’s biggest youth open mic night.
The JOM Open Mic Night will see 67 performers take to the stage, backed by a professional music setup, on Sunday, October 15.
Performers at previous events have gone on to support major artists like Tom Odell and The Libertines, with one artist even winning The Voice UK Kids.
But Andy Gray, who founded the event in 2017, says it’s all about “making young people feel special” regardless of their musical experience or ability.
“Kids wanna perform but they don’t wanna perform at school because they’re worried about being judged harshly by their peers. They could potentially be bullied afterward. I want to offer a really cool place for young kids to perform,” he said.
“It’s all about making young people feel special for stepping on stage, wherever they are on their musical journeys, and providing them with the best sounds they can possibly get from an open mic."
Despite having no musical experience, Andy Gray was inspired to start JOM Open Mic Night after seeing his daughter perform at a local pub.
“She came away feeling absolutely on fire,” he said. “Next time she did it, she invited a few friends and then I started taking it more seriously.”
Since then, over 1000 young artists, including soloists, bands and nine-piece outfits have performed at the events.
It has also been nominated for the BBC’s Make a Difference Award which celebrates local groups and individuals
tammayya has been performing at Jom since 2019.
that “genuinely change the lives of others within the community”. Unlike most other open mic nights, performers can expect a twelvespeaker PA system, professional sound engineering, lighting and even a performer’s assistant.
JOM Open Mic caters to a range of abilities. “It’s about the bravery of stepping up for me. We get some beginners and
some really good musicians as well,” said Andy.
“You want the beginners to own the moment. You’re trying to make them feel comfortable alongside other musicians who have been doing it for years.”
Some musicians have gone on to see incredible success after performing at JOM, including Sam Wilkinson who won The Voice UK Kids in 2019.
Other success stories include punk band PLAY DEAD, signed by Blitzcat Records and Lexi Caroll, who went on to support Tom Odell.
The JOM Open Mic Night will form part of the Herne Hill Music Festival, running from October 6 to October 15.
The JOM Open Mic Night on Sunday, October 15, will be made up of two sessions - Junior and Youth. The venue is
Off the Cuff, Arch 645, 301-303 Railton Rd, London SE24 0JN.
The JOM Junior Open Mic Night for performers aged four to �ifteen will take place from 12pm to 2pm.
The JOM Youth Open Mic Night for performers aged twelve to eighteen will take place from 2pm to 6.30pm. All performance bookings are sadly full. Entry is free.
The man who has been living in a skip in Bermondsey for nearly a year, his 'only way' to live in central London, says he is 'enjoying it' and wants to live there longer.
Harrison Marshall, 29, has been living on the site on Page's Walk since January. In a meeting with us, he revealed how life in a skip has been for the past eight months.
"I've enjoyed it," he told us, "obviously there have been some inconveniences - the most obvious one is the shower. You can't just wake up and shower - it's frustrating not having somewhere right next to you."
For the first seven weeks, he said he didn't have any electricity so, being winter still, it was 'very cold.' But he said if he compared it to other experiences he has had living in London in shared houses - 'this has a lot of benefits.'
"It's been nice to have my own space and not worry about anyone else."
His initial aim was to raise awareness about rising rent prices and how unaffordable it has become to live in London.
Asked whether he thinks he has succeeded in that aim, Harrison said: "It's an issue everyone knows about. But the project has spread much further than I ever thought it would. So it's definitely got people talking."
Since it began, his project has been covered by every main UK news outlet and even made its way onto international news. The videos of him building the skip and a tour around it have amassed millions of views.
Most people have been impressed, but as with anything that goes viral online, he said not all the comments have been good.
"When something spreads online and people see a short video, naturally they'll make their assumptions," Harrison said. "Often the reaction is positive. But for this project, a lot of the criticism came from assumptions of who I am and why I'm personally doing this - maybe because of the way I look or sound."
On the kind of negativity he has faced, he said, "A lot of people assume I'm rich and I don't have to do this, or I must have a house down the road which I must be
sleeping in."
"I'm not. I'd love to have a swish house I could go back to."
That said, he added that regardless of reaction, it was encouraging the conversation about rising rents: "That's the whole point of it."
"Of course, there are so many more people worse off than I am - but the fact is everybody is struggling in London with trying to find a place. Nobody is ever going to be able to get on the property ladder in these conditions."
On arrival back in January, he received a warm welcome from his neighbours but how have others reacted to the skiphouse?
"It can be hard moving to a new area to meet people," he said. "But by having something so unusual - it gives people an excuse to stop and talk to me."
He said people often ask to have a look inside.
"I have a letterbox and people leave me notes in there. A little girl who lives up the road had to write a letter to a stranger for her homework and she chose me.
"Then she and her dad came round to have a tour and were asking questions. Things like that have been great."
By January, Harrison will have lived in the skip house for a year, which was the original plan.
Reflecting on this, he said although he
won't live in it forever - he doesn't want to jump 'skip' anytime soon.
"I want to live in the skip house for as long as possible. I said I would live in it for a year but I would do longer.
"The thought of moving out and paying £1000 in rent a month doesn't appeal to me."
He is looking for another location as his landlord only agreed to give him the site for a year.
Before Harrison and the skip house moved in, 'Stompie' the soviet Tank occupied the site. There is currently no news of whether Stompie will return.
Reflecting on when he moved into the skip, which he commented 'doesn't feel
that long ago', Harrison remembers that safety and security were some of his biggest worries.
The barbed wire fence is enough to keep out most people, but he said there was one incident where 'two drunk men' climbed over the wall at the back of the site and were trying to get inside.
"That shook me up a bit. I didn't know what to do at first. But I peeped through the roof and asked them to leave and they did. I had to let them out the front gate.
"I added an extra layer of barbed wire where they'd got in."
For updates on The Skip House go to @ the.skiphouse on TikTok
By Herbie Russell
Fam O u S TV gardener m onty
d on will give a talk at a book signing in d ulwich next month.
Best known as the lead presenter on the BBC series Gardeners’ World, Monty is inviting green-fingered fans to say pay him a visit at James Allen's Girls' School (JAGS) on Monday, November 6.
He will discuss his new book, a guide on how to grow over 100 popular flower, foods and houseplants, entitled The Gardening Book, with visitors receiving a signed copy.
In the online summary, Monty Wrote: “Think of your garden like a meal. When you select a recipe, you're choosing it based on inclination, experience and circumstance. Making a garden, big or small, uses exactly the same process.”
Monty Don, arguably the most prominent figure in the world of gardening UK gardening, is renowned for his soothing presence on television and his wealth of horticultural wisdom.
With an impressive career that spans several decades, Monty has captured the hearts of many through his TV shows, where he shares his passion for all things green.
He has previously described himself as a writer "who happens to have lots of television work”. The event will take place at 7.30pm on Monday, November 6, at the Vaughan Williams Auditorium, James Allen's Girls' School. 144 East Dulwich Grove, SE22 8TE. Standard tickets are £35 (includes a signed copy of The Gardening Book. Book RRP £28). Tickets are available at www.trybooking. com/uk/events/landing/46405.
a VigiL was held for a man who fell five storeys to his death 'shortly after being Tasered' by police in peckham.
Two Met Police officers could face criminal investigations over the death of Zodoq Obatolah, 52, who suffered fatal injuries on April 12.
The vigil, held on Saturday, September 30, saw people lay flowers at the spot where Zodoq fell and observe a oneminute silence.
It was followed by a march, with roughly 150 demonstrators holding placards with slogans such as ‘end the use of Taser torture’.
Chants rang out across Rye Lane before protestors arrived outside Peckham Police Station to hear speeches from several speakers.
The day’s events were held by Zodoq’s neighbours on the Rye Hill Estate and Southwark Copwatch, an activist group that monitors police action.
Dawn, a Rye Hill Estate resident, said: “I’m a neighbours person… and I just think this was wrong and we need to support whatever we can do to get justice for Zodoq.”
“If this [vigil] didn’t happen then his death would’ve just been another day and that’s what I couldn’t take,” she added.
Officers were called to Zodoq’s
address just before midnight on April 11 following reports of a man shouting from a balcony. However, they received no response from inside the flat and left. At around 1.25am, police were told that a man was threatening to jump from a balcony and so returned to the property at around 2am. They forced entry and tried to persuade the man to come inside from the balcony, the IOPC said.
Officers also requested that a police negotiator attend the scene. The IOPC said that, over the course of the next hour, some officers left the flat but two officers remained.
IOPC investigators have said: “Evidence at this stage indicates that an
officer discharged their Taser, shortly before the man fell from the balcony railing at around 3.20am.
“The man fell five floors to the ground and was transported to hospital with critical injuries. He sadly died later that day.”
Two police officers are being investigated for gross negligence manslaughter and one of them is also being investigated for unlawful act manslaughter.
Southwark Copwatch has made a series of demands including banning the use of Tasers and the end of police responding to mental health call-outs.
Met Police Commissioner Mark Rowley has previously said police
would begin withdrawing from mental health call-outs.
IOPC director Amanda Rowe said: “Our thoughts are with the man who died and we sincerely hope that he is formally identified and that his family are able to be notified.
“This was a tragic incident and we recognise that the circumstances surrounding the man’s death have understandably “Following the conclusion of our investigation, we will decide whether to refer the matter to the Crown Prosecution Service for a charging decision and we will determine whether any officers should face disciplinary proceedings.”
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a SOu T h London lido is set to be revamped with a new entrance, café, sauna, toilets, showers and changing facilities.
Wandsworth Council has approved the plans for Tooting Bec Lido, which is the biggest open-air freshwater pool in the UK.
The plans from South London Swimming Club (SLSC) and WR-AP Architects will improve facilities at the shallow end of the open-air pool, which dates back to 1906.
The lido is currently closed as the council is carrying out separate major repair works totalling almost £4million.
A new entrance will be built at the north end of the 91-metre-long lido under the new plans from SLSC and WR-AP, with a reception, toilets, café, security accommodation and cycle parking.
The new café will serve people through two kiosk hatches – one facing Tooting Common and the other facing the pool. The existing entrance, toilets and showers will be demolished.
The existing café will be revamped, subject to building surveys, to become a shelter in summer and clubroom in winter. It will have new accessible changing facilities and shower blocks at either side.
The sauna will be relocated, while new gender-neutral showers and toilets and family changing facilities will be built around the pool’s edge
The upgrades come in addition to the council’s ongoing revamp of the lido to protect its future for the next 50 years
It was scheduled to reopen this summer after shutting in November last year for the works to be carried out, but this was delayed after the council
discovered issues during the repairs –including previously-unknown buried asbestos.
The council said it was working to reopen the lido as soon as possible when it revealed the delay in May
The scheme includes replacing the pumphouse and building a new electrical substation to power the pumps, installing a new pipework and filtration system, UV water purification system, pool liner and improved landscaping around the pool’s edge.
A budget of £3.93m was previously agreed to fund the works.
SLSC said on its website that its works on the lido would be scheduled at a future date after the council’s project had been completed.
A report submitted with the plans said the existing entrance and changing facilities at the lido are in “poor condition and no longer cater for the evolving needs of lido users”.
It added the lido is an “iconic destination, popular with the local and wider community, attracting over 2,500 people a day during the height of summer in 2022”.
A statement from SLSC, included in the report, said: “All facilities have to be kept fit-for-purpose and decades have passed since the lido’s amenities were considered in the round. With ageing infrastructure it’s clear that both the quality and number of toilets and showers was insufficient.
“Additionally, there is insufficient provision for less able swimmers who need help in order for them to fully enjoy their swim. Furthermore, the wider requirements of families, different genders and religion enjoying the pool together needed to be taken into account.
“By considering the full requirements of all users whilst maintaining a
sustainability mindset has enabled the team to compile a broad brief of requirements that has been the foundation of this project.”
The report said SLSC would explore funding options to carry out the works
after completing the planning process. The council approved the plans after officers ruled it is “compatible with the character and appearance of the surrounding area” and would have “no adverse impact on neighbouring
properties”.
The lido is operated by the council’s leisure centre contractor Places Leisure and it is used by SLSC in winter. It hosts the National Cold Water Swimming Championships every two years.
Welcome to Imperial Oak Preparatory School.
Our school values:
• Kindness
• Inclusion
• Independence
• Resilience
• Responsibility
Imperial Oak Preparatory School is a brand new co-educational independent school in the heart of Southwark, opening in October 2023. We are a nurturing, ambitious and innovative school.
Our vision is to provide a pathway to excellence for every child. We aim to do this by providing every child with a tailored and holistic education and opportunities to ensure that they fulfil their true potential and inspire a love of lifelong learning.
Our curriculum is broad, engaging, and challenging. We use real life experiences such as trips, visitors, and workshops to enhance child led learning and engagement. Every opportunity will be
used to extend communication and language to give the children skills in their linguistic toolbox to express their thoughts, ideas and feelings with clarity.
Children will experience high quality, inclusive teaching of the National Curriculum and beyond this there is a wide range of enrichment activities
embedded in every child’s learning journey.
The small class sizes will enable children to receive support and individual attention. Our curriculum will challenge and extend every child, celebrating their personal best and ensuring they feel a sense of pride in their own achievements.
Our foundation rests upon principles of mutual respect and kindness, values we extend wholeheartedly to others. At the heart of our philosophy is a sincere commitment to ensuring that the children of Imperial Oak Preparatory School cherish their formative years and the joys of childhood.
Imperial Oak Preparatory School is guided by the principle that every child is valued. Our primary goal is to provide education and nurture growth, allowing each child to identify and cultivate their unique talents. We aim to identify any barriers to happiness which are preventing a child from achieving their personal best.
School email:
info@imperialoakprep.co.uk
Tel no: 02045414408
website address: www.Imperialoakprep.co.uk
Imperial Oak Preparatory School
134a New Kent Road London, SE1 6TU
(Main entrance is on 5 Munton Road, SE17 1PR)
Comedy
A brand new comedy festival is happening this weekend at Copeland Park, with an allstar line-up including Nish Kumar and Tim Key.
Peckham Playground is a celebration of the biggest and brightest stand-ups, live podcast shows, and the most exciting rising stars, all under one roof.
The 11,000 sq ft site will also feature Caribbean cocktail bars and a house band and is located within Peckham’s Copeland Park – a short walk from Peckham Rye station.
Artists appearing include Stewart Lee, Nish Kumar, Ed Gamble, Fern Brady, Phil Wang, Tim Key, Sindhu Vee, Richard Blackwood, Maisie Adam and many more.
As well as stand-up, on Saturday 7 October, Kelechi Okafor, the host of the Say Your Mind Podcast is doing a live show.
Tickets are on sale now from www.peckhamplayground.com and prices vary.
when? Thursday 5 October - Sunday 8 October where? unit 08 Copeland park, peckham, Se15 3Sn admission: prices vary; check www. peckhamplayground.com/line-up
herne hill muSiC feStival
A ten-day event to champion local artists starts this weekend, with local choirs, jazz musicians and more.
The festival kicks off this Friday (6 October) and spans various locations, such as The Half Moon Pub, St Faith's Church and even the Community Greenhouses in Brockwell Park.
Highlights this weekend are Jazz with the Junction (Friday 6 October), Coffee Morning Music (Saturday 7 October), and Greenhouse Jazz with Tim Richards (Sunday 8 October).
Some of the events are free whereas some
require paid-for tickets.
when? Friday 6 October - Sunday 15 October
where? across various locations in herne hill admission: event-dependent; check www.hernehillfestival.org
Do you have what it takes to win the 22-carat conker at this year's annual competition?
A Peckham conker club is hosting their annual competition, where locals can compete for their very own golden conker.
Last year saw more than 300 people take part under the arches of Peckham Rye Train Station.
This year’s event is taking place at the Brick Brewery, and we’re running both junior (4 to 15) and senior (16+) battles.
As a result of the change in size of the venue, there are limited places available to play – so organisers recommend reserving
your place early. when? Saturday 7 October from 3 pm – 6 pm where? Brick Brewery peckham admission: Free
Walk for a good CauSe in Se1
The Alzheimer's Society is hosting a fundraising walk for people affected by dementia.
Head down to Potters Fields Park for the London Memory Walk and share an incredible day with others who understand how it feels to be affected by dementia. Share advice, laughter, and support. And when you cross the finish line, celebrate with your medal, knowing you have walked for a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.
Participants are encouraged to raise £160 each or as much as they can, so you can support more people affected by dementia now, and in the future.
There are 2km or 5km routes and the first walk starts from 12 pm. when? Sunday 8 October from 11 am
By Isabel RamirezyOung FighTeRS at a Camberwell boxing club jumped for joy as their gym re-opened, following a £10,000 renovation paid for by the uK's biggest boxing promoter.
Matchroom Sport Chairman Eddie Hearn cut the red ribbon and officially reopened the doors of Britain’s oldest amateur boxing club in Camberwell on Thursday 28 September.
Lynn AC - founded in 1892 - faced permanent closure after being forced
where? potter's Fields park next to Tower Bridge admission: Free to register oktoberfeSt in elePhant and CaStle
Get a taste of traditional German culture with a celebration at the Kraft Oktoberfest weekend.
This lively event promises to immerse you in the vibrant atmosphere of Oktoberfest. You can expect more than twelve different German-style craft beers, live Oompah band music, an authentic German Schlager playlist, German Sausages, Pretzels & sharing platters and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Prepare to be entertained by live music and energetic performances that will keep you dancing and singing along all night long. Non-beer drinkers are also welcome. when? Friday 6 October and Saturday 7 October where? german Kraft Brewery, 42 newington Causeway, London, Se1 6dR admission: Free entry
to shut in July due to health and safety concerns.
But thanks to a rescue package from The Matchroom Charitable Foundation, boys and girls from the local community in Camberwell were once again able to return to the club safely and enjoy an evening that will live long in the memory.
IBF World Super-Bantamweight Champion Ellie Scotney learned her trade as a youngster at the historic Lynn AC. She sent a heartwarming video message yesterday whilst in training for her first world title defence against Argentina’s Laura Griffa - which she won last Saturday at the OVO Arena in Wembley.
Reigning IBF World Flyweight champion Sunny Edwards put on a masterclass for the busy gym of excited young amateurs in attendance, alongside WBC interim World Featherweight Champion Skye Nicolson.
The 130-year-old club, located inside Burgess Park, is completely volunteerled and had fallen into disrepair before Matchroom stepped in to save it from closure.
Everyone's favourite reality drag contest is coming to London and the category is... the future.
RuPaul’s Drag Race: Werq The World promises to wow audiences with the world's largest drag production featuring fan-favourite drag queens from the US. UK Season Two runner-up Bimini BonBoulash will be a special guest alongside US Season Ten winner and host Aquaria, as well as Vanessa Vanjie, Mistress Isabelle Brooks, Bosco, Daya Betty, Kandy Muse and Ginger Minj.
Set in a dystopian future, the stars must choose between the real world and the artificial world they have come to know. The show delivers an all-new Sci-Fi production specially designed for large venues. Anyone familiar with the popular reality show will know they don't do things by halves.
when? Sunday 8 October where? The O2, greenwich peninsula, peninsula Square, Se10 0dX admission: Tickets here from £39.38
Matchroom Sport chairman Eddie Hearn revealed he was delighted to see the famous club restored and returned to the local community.
“It is a special evening and one to celebrate alongside Lynn AC. To see what it means to this historic club - which is the heart and soul of this wonderful local community - is priceless."
Eddie continued: “There’s still plenty of work to be finished here at the Lynn but there’s been enough done by Terry Pearson and his team to reopen the doors - which means hundreds of youngsters will once again get the opportunity to train in a safe environment here, under the expert guidance of skilled coaches.
“There are many more communities who are in dire need of support here in the UK. I hope we can use our influence to help and bring awareness for muchneeded aid at the government level.
"But until then, we remain deeply committed to supporting grassroots projects across the UK and I am delighted we could play our part here to usher in a bright new era at Lynn AC.”
a S Ou T h London town is seen as having potential for 7,500 new homes by the local council, but residents worry the plans could lead to overcrowding and fear the new flats will look like “prisons”.
Charlton Riverside sits in the north of Greenwich borough between Woolwich town centre and Greenwich Peninsula.
Greenwich Council revealed plans in 2017 highlighting the “tremendous potential” to add up to 7,500 new homes to Charlton. Council documents said the development could add over 4,000 new jobs to the area.
However, the project has been challenged by the land being owned by a number of different parties and has been slow to progress
Charlton has concurrently become a hub for the borough’s shoppers in recent years, with a number of outlets included in both Brocklebank Retail Park and Greenwich Shopping Park. Robinson Njoroge, 45, lives in Woolwich but said he prefers to do his shopping in Charlton.
Mr Njoroge told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS): “Most of the shops that I go to are all together in one place [here], so it’s easy and very convenient… If I can’t find something here, and I need to check somewhere else, all of them are here.”
Greenwich Council documents on the formation of its Local Plan cited the retail park in Charlton as a source of “growing competition” to the authority’s aspirations to make Woolwich a major town centre.
Mr Njoroge said he fears plans to develop Charlton may lead to too much traffic in the area, and doesn’t want the council to replicate the swift development of Woolwich. He said Charlton is a “mess” if there’s an emergency and finds it hard to imagine the number of extra vehicles during rush hour.
The local said: “I think it might be a little bit overcrowded to be quite
honest because in Woolwich, where I am, there’s loads of buildings coming up already.”
He added: “[Charlton] is already packed because it’s chock-a-block in Woolwich already… Towards Greenwich it’s the same thing. So it’s sort of like a small relief area in the middle.”
The plans for Charlton Riverside saw renewed interest this year after Housing Secretary Michael Gove revealed plans in July to deliver tens of thousands of new homes along the River Thames.
The project, known as Docklands 2.0, said the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) would be working alongside private developers to transform areas on either side of the river such as Charlton, Thamesmead and Beckton.
Patricia Spice, 66, lives in Welling but comes to the retail park in Charlton to shop for items not found in her local shops. She said she would also like to see Charlton remain unbuilt to keep space between the nearby town centres.
Ms Spice told the LDRS: “I’ve seen the new homes over here. They look like prisons. You’ve got to have a key or you can’t get there.”
Moira Brown, 66, said she comes to Charlton Riverside once a week from Eltham to shop. She also said traffic is a big problem in the area, and hopes
to see local infrastructure improved if the plan for the new homes is to go ahead.
Ms Brown told the LDRS: “It’s just horrendous. Greenwich is probably one of the polluted areas in London. The roads are very limited, there’s not much you can do to expand them, and then there’s route blockages which pushes all the cars onto the main road so you’ve got traffic jams left, right and centre. It’s a nightmare.”
Council documents show the council’s wider plans for Charlton Riverside would place the 7,500 new homes in a series of low to medium rise blocks.
Ms Brown said she is happy to see brownfield land in the area used for housing, but would like to see more high-rises to maximise the use of the space.
She said: “I guess they have to build new houses… They have high rise buildings all around Europe, so I don’t see why we can’t do it.
"If they’re maintained and built to a good quality then they should be okay. If we had a caretaker in each one then it should be fine. But it’s the British mentality, everybody wants to own their own house, don’t they?”
A Greenwich Council spokesperson told the LDRS: “The council, alongside the Government and Mayor of London, recognise?the potential of Charlton Riverside, along with Thamesmead, to
provide thousands of new affordable homes and jobs.
"Everyone in Royal Greenwich should have access to a safe and secure home that meets their needs – but due to the housing crisis this isn’t the case. 51% of residents live in poverty and the delivery of good housing is key to tackling this.”
They added: “We’re committed to unlocking suitable areas to deliver housing and employment to support inclusive economic growth. We’re also making it easier, safer and greener to move around the borough and the rest of London.”
The Hyde Group was given permission by Greenwich Council in March 2022 to build 1,200 new homes in Charlton Riverside in its project known as Herringham Quarter. The homes will be delivered in blocks up to 10 storeys tall and 40per cent of the flats are planned to be “affordable”
Steven Morrice, Development and Sales Director at the Hyde Group, told the LDRS: “We’ve worked closely with the council to ensure our carefully considered proposals create a truly mixed-use development, while celebrating the site’s heritage and creating a sense of place.
"There’ll be wider benefits for the local community, such as improved walking and cycle routes, the openingup of the riverfront and the creation of new public and green spaces.”
He added: “Our homes will be powered by ground source heat pumps and photovoltaic panels. Not only is our development regenerating this strategically important site, and creating new homes, but it will also contribute to the wider infrastructure needs of the local area, such as transport, health, education and employment opportunities.”
Grace Oyre-Shobiy, 62, lives in Thamesmead but works near Charlton. She said she often shops in the retail park before and after work, and is excited to see the interest in developing Charlton as an area.
Mr Oyre-Shobiy told the LDRS: “It sounds great. It won’t be crowded… It will bring more people here and it will make it more popular because so many people are shopping here already.”
A Greenwich Council spokesperson told the LDRS: “Charlton has the potential to provide new homes, jobs, schools and opportunities for the local community. Residents and businesses were consulted about the original plans and will also have the chance to share their views on future plans; working with them is central to making Charlton Riverside successful.”
They added that more information on the plans and the public engagement on them can be found on the council website.
LOndOn COmmuTeRS say they can’t believe a ferry dating back to the 14th century is still free to use, despite battling years of strikes and suspended service for maintenance.
The origins of the Woolwich Ferry date back to 1308, according to Greenwich Council.
The ferry was later set up as a free service of paddle steamers in 1889 before being replaced by motor ships in 1963.
Today, Woolwich Ferry connects Woolwich town centre in Greenwich borough with North Woolwich in Newham.
Kessavraz Agrahara, 24, is currently living in Erith and uses the Woolwich Ferry to get to and from his university in East London. He said that the first few times he used the service, he did not know it was free and was worried he would be charged a fine for not paying.
Mr Agrahara told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS): “I came to the UK one month ago and I’m using this ferry three to four times a week.”
He added: “The second time [I used it], while coming to the ferry, I asked so many people if we needed to buy any tickets or show any ID. They told me no, that it’s all free. It’s great, I’m so happy.”
Christie Chung, 24, visited London for the day from Cambridge to see her friend in Newham. She said she came to Woolwich to visit the market on Beresford Square and also couldn’t
believe the ferry to get to North Woolwich was free.
Ms Chung told the LDRS: “I just came across the ferry, I actually didn’t even know it was free. Google Maps just told me to go here… I didn’t realise this. I’m just surprised it’s free – to me, nothing really is over here [in London].”
The ferry runs every fifteen minutes between 6.30am and 7pm on weekdays.
Harjit Singh, 32, lives near London City Airport but comes to Woolwich twice a week to shop with his son.
He said while he finds the ferry useful, he would rather it operated more often and has found the intermittent service due to strikes and bad weather in recent years frustrating.
This summer, the ferry was suspended for six weeks from July 24 to carry out maintenance works.
Mr Singh told the LDRS: “I would like to see it more often. At the moment, they have only one ferry working. They used to be working with two so now it’s taking a bit longer. They should bring them both back. It’s easier and saves more time.”
Transport for London (TfL) owns Woolwich Ferry and has operated the service since January 2021.
The ferry saw a series of intermittent strikes from pay disputes since TfL took it over, ending in workers receiving a double-digit pay rise this April after an agreement was reached between the transport authority and the Unite worker’s union the month before.
Onay Kasab, lead national officer of Unite, previously told the LDRS: “It is very significant, we’re particularly
proud of our members on the Woolwich Ferry. It’s not just about pay and conditions, but also disputes on safety.”
Paul Golden, 61, lives in Blackheath and used the Woolwich Ferry for the first time in fifteen years to go to Dagenham last week. Despite rarely using the service, Mr Golden still thinks the ferry is useful for people who need to bring their cars across the Thames.
Mr Golden told the LDRS: “I mean obviously it’s useful for cars to get across, they can’t exactly drive across now can they? It’s their only form of getting there. I could swim, but they can’t with their vans and cars. Well, I suppose they could give it a go – do a James Bond job.”
A TfL spokesperson told the LDRS: “The Woolwich Ferry is currently operating a one-vessel service with plans to operate a two-vessel service from Monday to Friday later this year, subject to successful recruitment and training.”
They added: “We also currently operate a weekend service when any critical works on the wider road network are planned. This is to minimise the impact to customers.”
By Isabel Ramirez
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through the Royal Observatory.
Local organisations are also featured on the 'community chest' squares, such as Charlton Athletic and the Greenwich Winter Night Shelter. The board game company selects a few UK cities and towns to be the centre of a new edition and Greenwich was chosen this year. Royal Borough of Greenwich Monopoly is RRP £34.99 and available on Amazon.
Sa R ah LuC a S has been documenting her life for over 30 years now and nothing much has changed, the themes she began as a yBa are the themes she uses today in a major retrospective of her work - happy gas. and that is not a good thing because her work has always been a metaphor for the demeaning class and gender stereotypes she has felt she had to fit in to and returns to even now, writes Michael Holland. The chairs as plinths are still there, the breeze blocks, the toilets, the cigarettes and the huge photographic works that make her the voyeur looking down on us.
The voyeur as opposed to the object of the male gaze dressed up in stockings and boots and draped
wORK ing TiTLeS of productions are never meant to stick. it is either that the writers and producers of a project have not settled on what they want to call it or they wish to keep the name under wraps. in the case of untitled F*ck m*ss S**gon play it has stuck. The thinly veiled dig at the 1980s’ musical certainly sets the stall out for Kimber Lee’s satire, writes Christopher Peacock. The show follows the life of Kim through different depictions of Asian characters in Western theatre and cinema. Kim is the young Asian love interest and Clark is the American Officer.
Here we run through a stereotypical American hero scene. The love interest offered to the American then follows a strange foreign marriage ritual, the American leaves only to return four years later with an American wife and then takes off with Kim’s child back to America for a better life, Kim then commits suicide.
This scene repeats through 70 years of Western theatre and cinema in the same style until the modern day. All that changes is the location. The culminating modern scene is the end goal of Asian-American portrayal in modern life. Interrracial relationships and progression from working class to affluent middle class. However, Kim is lost in this scene despite having carried the pain and torment from all the previous decades of poverty, stolen children and suicide.
Lee’s script is very funny and although some of the gags are one-dimensional they importantly keep pushing back at the tropes of Western theatre’s depictions of Asian lives. Having Clark talk generic Asian gibberish whenever
over a chair in an uncomfortable position; the woman eating a banana to provide all the Finbar Saunders in the land a collective ‘Phwooar’ moment, and the woman just sitting on the toilet.
The minimalist breeze block plinths are mirrored in the Tate Britain walls to add another Lucas touch to this monumental retrospective of her work. Although I like to think of them as a nod towards the iconic and rage-inducing Equivalent VIII, the sculpture by Carl Andre comprised of 120 bricks.
Again, concrete is also used to create art. From the functional breeze blocks to casts of friends’ bodies to sculptures on the gallery’s front lawn of two giant marrows - Florian and Kevin - pointing a finger at men
who will let women use vegetables for making meals but rarely let them near the allotment where the men will have annual competitions to see who’s got the biggest.
My favourite was Mumum, a piece made up of boobs created from stuffed tights on a chair frame. At once creating the security of a Mum’s body and evoking the noise of a baby suckling.
Happy Gas is a real joy to see if only to watch the faces as they get closer and closer to an artwork to ascertain what they are looking at and realise it is a vagina with a cigarette poking out of it.
Tate Britain, Millbank, SW1 until January 14th. Admission: £17, £5.
Booking: www.tate.org.uk
talking to the natives, and the narrator filling in the subtitles of the scene along with describing the action and its subtext is a highlight.
Rochelle Rose as the Narrator becomes less enthused as the actions repeat through the decades and Mei Mac as Kim wonderfully works through the despairing emotion and frustration
of the ignorant depictions that are laboriously re-run through time. What is apparent is that although stereotypes can be used as a shortcut, like any character trope that helps audiences get an overview of a character, they are lazy and when used to confirm a character's race, are just racist. It highlights that nothing can take away
from good writing. Characters are threedimensional and no two are the same.
In 2023 we should be well and truly beyond churning out lazy archetypes. In an era where AI threatens the careers of writers, we need to be better at putting humanity in the characters we want to portray. If all you know of a culture is the depictions of that culture and its people
from 20th century stage and screen you may want to get out into the world and experience them.
Young Vic, The Cut, SE1 until 4th November. Times: Mon - Sat 7.30pm. Wed & Sat matinees 2.30pm.
Admission: £12 - £50
Booking: www.youngvic.org
1. The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable crane works to be carried out, it has made an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named road.
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 Surrey Quays Road, between Deal Porters Way and Lower Road.
3. The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) Lower Road, Brunel Road, Salter Road, Redriff Road, Rotherhithe New Road, Rotherhithe Old Road
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 on the 14th and 15th October 2023. If the works are unable to go ahead, they will take place on the 21st and 22nd October 2023.
7. Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk
Dated this 5th October 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: 6576
1. The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable utility works to be carried out, it intends to make 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) Redcross Way, between Union Street and Southwark Street.
(b) Rouel Road, between Enid Street and Spa Road.
(c) Jocelyn Street, From the junction of Jocelyn Street & Pioneer Street to outside 1 Jocelyn Street
(d) Sumner Road, at the side of No. 1 Jocelyn Street
3. The alternative route for affected traffic; (2a) As shown on the displayed traffic signs. (2b) Spa Road, The Grange, Abbey Street (2c&d) Jocelyn Street, Lisford Street
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) 30th October to the 2nd November 2023, between 09:30 and 15:30 each day. (2b) 17th October to 8th November 2023.
(2c & 2d) 16th October to 24th October 2023.
7. Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk
Dated this 5th October 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) 6691 (2b) 6732 (2c&d) 6672
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1. The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable resurfacing works to be carried out, it has 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) Forsyth Gardens, from Lorrimore Road to Cooks Road.
(b) John Ruskin Street, between Dale Road and Pelier Street.
(c) Toulmin Street, between Lant Street and Great Suffolk Street
3. The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) Lorrimore Road or Cooks Road, operatives on site will allow resident access where possible. (2b) Diversion A: John Ruskin Street, Camberwell Road, Wyndham Road, Camberwell New Road. Diversion B: John Ruskin Street, Camberwell New Road, Wyndham Road, Camberwell Road (2c) Great Suffolk Street, Southwark Bridge Road, Lant Street
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) 6th October 2023 08:00 to 18:00. (2b) 1st November and 2nd November 2023 between 08:00 and 18:00. (2c) 23rd and 24th October 2023 between 08:00 and 18:00
7. Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk
Dated this 5th October 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) 6631 (2b) 6738 (2c) 6718
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (LOWER ROAD) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)
1. The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable resurfacing works to be carried out, it has 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) Lower Road, between Rotherhithe Tunnel Road and Gomm Road.
(b) Lower Road, between Gomm Road and Hawkstone Road
(c) Lower Road, from Hawkstone Road to Redriff Road
(d) Lower Road, from Redriff Road to Plough Way
(e) Lower Road, at the junction of Plough Way
(f) Lower Road, from Plough Way to Evelyn Street
3. The alternative route for affected traffic
(2a) Diversion A: Brunel Road, Salter Road, Redriff Road. Diversion B: Rotherhithe New Road, Rotherhithe New Road, join diversion A.
(2b) Hawkstone Road (head southeast), Rotherhithe new Road, Warndon Street, Rotherhithe Old Road, Lower Road, Redriff Road, Surrey Quays Road.
(2c) Diversion A: Hawkstone Road, Rotherhithe New Road, Rotherhithe Old Road, Lower Road, Redriff Road, Surrey Quays Road. Diversion B: Rotherhithe Old Road, Surrey Quays road, Redriff Road
(2d) None required, lane closure only.
(2e) Diversion A: Lower Road, Evelyn Street, Grove Street. Diversion B: Plough Way, Grove Street
(2f) Lower Road, Plough Way, Grove Street
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 at the following times and dates;
(2a) 21:00 on 16th October to 05:00 on 17th October 2023 and 21:00 17th October to 05;00 on 18th October 2023.
(2b) 21:00 on 18th October to 05:00 on 19th October 2023
(2c) 21:00 on 19th October to 05:00 on 20th October 2023
(2d) 21:00 on 20th October to 05:00 on 21st October 2023
(2e) 21:00 on 23rd October to 05:00 on 24th October 2023 and 21:00 on 24th October to 05:00 on 25th October 2023.
(2f) 21:00 on 26th October to 05:00 on 27th October 2023 and 21:00 on 27th October until 05:00 on 28th October 2023.
7. Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk
Dated this 5th of October 2023
Ian Law, Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth, 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX
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;
1 MALTINGS PLACE 169 TOWER BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 3JB (Ref: 23/AP/2056)
First-floor extension of atrium space to separate commercial ground floor space from atrium space above. Proposed glass floor to abut listed building. (Within: Bermondsey Street CA)
Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Anna Poulose )
235C QUEENS ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 2NG (Ref: 23/AP/2697)
Listed building consent for Installation of draught-proofing, associated repairs and overhauling to sliding sash windows, casements and rear door. (Flat C) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Sandy Ng )
FIRE STATION 94 SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 0EG (Ref: 23/AP/2624)
Extension of the terraces at 18 & 19 Walton Clark House over the adjacent unused roof space. (Within: Union Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Chloe Rimell 0207 525 1397)
70 CAMBERWELL ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 0EG (Ref: 23/AP/2425)
Listed Building Consent Ground Floor The levelling of the floor throughout the living room and kitchen, The installation of underfloor heating in the living room and kitchen and hall.The laying of a new wooden floor in the living
room and kitchen. -The laying of mock Georgian black and white tiles in the hall. Lower Ground Floor: -Moving the existing kitchen.
Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Eleanor Heagney 020 7525 5403)
75 DANECROFT ROAD LONDON
SOUTHWARK SE24 9PA (Ref: 23/AP/2702)
Replacing an existing rear extension with a new rear extension. (Within: Sunray Estate CA)
Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Anna Poulose )
38 OAKHURST GROVE LONDON
SOUTHWARK SE22 9AQ (Ref: 23/AP/2487)
Proposal to remove the existing timber single glazed windows to the elevations and renew with like for like matching fenstration but with white upvc to the rear and 20mm timber sash to the front (Within: The Gardens CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Megan Stevens )
136 BURBAGE ROAD LONDON
SOUTHWARK SE21 7AG (Ref: 23/AP/2623)
Demolition of existing garage to side of property to be replaced with a single storey side extension. (Within: Dulwich Village CA)
Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: William Tucker 07925 637 210)
63 WINTERBROOK ROAD LONDON
SOUTHWARK SE24 9HZ (Ref: 23/AP/2524)
Erection of a glasshouse sited in the rear garden. (Within: Stradella Road CA) Reason(s)
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (CAMILLA ROAD, GEORGE ROW, JANEWAY STREET, YALDING ROAD) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)
1. The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable mains replacement works to be carried out, it intends to make 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 the following roads;
(2a) Camilla Road.
(2b) George Row, southbound carriageway between Sugar Lane and Jamaica Road.
(2c) George Row, northbound carriageway between Sugar Lane and Jamaica Road.
(2d) Janeway Street, between Emba Street and Scott Lidgett Crescent.
(2e) Janeway Street, between Scott Lidgett Crescent and Wilson Grove.
(2f) Yalding Road, between Southwark Park Road and Goodwin Close.
3. The alternative route for affected traffic; (2a) No diversion route, access will be maintained where possible. (2b) Chambers Street, Bevington Street. (2c) Bevington Street, Chambers Street. (2d & 2e) Emba Street, Wilson Grove, Scott Lidgett Crescent, or Wilson Grove, Emba Street, Scott Lidgett Crescent. (2f) Southwark Park Road, Grange Road, Spa Road, Lucey Road, Rouel Road.
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 on the following dates; (2a) 16th of October 2023 to the 24th of February 2024, works will be completed in 6 phases. (2b & 2c) 1st November 2023 to 16th March 2024, work completed in phases, one lane closed at each phase. (2d) 14th November 2023 to 6th December 2023 (2e) 6th December 2023 to 29th January 2024. (2f) 28th of October 2023 to 19th February 2024.
7. Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk
Dated this 5th October 2023
Ian Law
Traffic Manager
London Borough of Southwark
Network Management
Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth
160 Tooley Street , PO Box 64529, London SE1 5LXRef: (2a 6710) (2b&2c 6711) (2d& 6724) (2f 6718)
for publicity: STDCA (Contact: William Tucker 07925 637 210)
FIRST FLOOR FLAT 8 GROVE PARK LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8LR (Ref: 23/AP/2613)
Listed Building Consent: Alterations to first floor flat to include, relocation of the kitchen and main bathroom, re fitting of the bathroom, shower room and kitchen, replacement of chimney pieces in the living room and main bedroom. (Within: Camberwell Grove Conservation Area CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Sandy Ng )
115 BURBAGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE21 7AF (Ref: 23/AP/2458)
A small paved area, adjacent to the access drive, will be added to accommodate the proposed bin store. The sole alterations to the main property include the installation of two AC units to the First-floor flat roof at the rear. The proposed Studio will utilise a small portion of the large garden, and is 29m2. The Garden room is clad in thermowood cladding for the external wall and a EDPM rubber finish with black PVC edges to the roof. There will be a no increase to the built footprint of the main house. The trees on site appear to be in a healthy condition with no signs of pests or diseases normally associated with the species. No trees are to be removed. (Within: Dulwich Village CA)
Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Samuel Hepworth 020 7525 5465)
Dated: 03 Oct 2023 - comments to be received within 21 days of this date.
STEPHEN PLATTS - Director of Planning and Growth
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (REDCROSS WAY, DUNSTANS ROAD, AVONMOUTH STREET, ILDERTON ROAD) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)
1. The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable utility works to be carried out, it intends to make 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) Redcross Way, between Park Street and Southwark Street
(b) Dunstans Road, at the junction with Underhill Road.
(c) Avonmouth Street, outside No. 6
(d) Ilderton Road, Northbound lane closed from the junction of The Old Kent Road to the junction of Wagner Street.
3. The alternative route for affected traffic (2a) Park Street, Great Guildford Street, Southwark Street. (2b) Underhill Road, Upland Road, Goodrich Road. (2c) Tiverton Street, Rockingham Street, Harper Road, Newington Causeway (2d) Old Kent Road, New Cross Road, Amersham Road, Parkfield Road, Lewisham Way, New Cross Road, Old Kent Road, St James Road, Rotherhithe New Road, Ilderton Road.
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) 15th and 16th October 2023 and 22nd and 23rd October 2023. (2b) 23rd October to the 3rd of November 2023. (2c) 16th to 20th October 2023. (2d) 21st and 22nd October 2023.
7. Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk
Dated this 5th October 2023
Ian Law
Traffic Manager
London Borough of Southwark Network Management
Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street PO Box 64529
London SE1 5LX
1. The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable mains replacement works to be carried out, it intends to make 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 Esmeralda Road, from the junction of Monnow Road to St James’s Road.
3. The alternative route for affected traffic; Surrounding roads as applicable.
4. Esmerelda Road will be made available for two way traffic to allow access and egress.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. The works will be in operation from the 16th of October to the 7th December 2023.
8. Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk
Dated this 5th October 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: 6689
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)
1. The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable a tower crane removal to be carried out, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named road.
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 Southwark Bridge Road, between Park Street and Southwark Bridge.
3. The alternative route for affected traffic; Southwark Street, Blackfriars Road, Blackfriars Bridge, Queen Victoria Street, Puddle Dock, Lower Thames Street
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 from the 21st and 22nd of October 2023. If works are unavoidably delayed, they will be carried out on 28th and 29th of October or the 4th and 5th November 2023.
7. Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk
Dated this 5th October 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: 6686
1. The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable a tower crane removal to be carried out, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named road.
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 Munton Road, between Balfour Street and Rodney Place
3. The alternative route for affected traffic; New Kent Road, Elephant & Castle, Walworth Road, Heygate Street, Rodney Road. Or: Rodney Road, Flint Street, East Street, Old Kent Road.
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 from the 28th and 29th of October 2023. If works are unavoidably delayed, they will be carried out on 4th and 5th November 2023.
7. Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk
Dated this 5th October 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: 6155
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (DRUMMOND ROAD)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)
1. The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable utility works to be carried out, it intends to make 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) Drummond Road, from Clements Road to the junction of Southwark Park Road.
3. The alternative route for affected traffic; (2a) Southwark Park Road, Clements Road.
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) From the 16th to the 20th of October, at 20:00 to 05:00 each night.
7. Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk
Dated this 5th October 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) 6593
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1. The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable utility works to be carried out, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicles from parking, stopping and waiting in part of the above named road.
2. Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to park, wait, load or unload at any time in Hichisson Road, between number 1 and number 53.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The restriction will be in operation from the 11th October to 7th of November 2023. Not all the space will be restricted at one time, only the area required for the works on a particular day.
6. Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk
Dated this 5th October 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: 6623
LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (PECKHAM RYE)
(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)
1. The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable a crane operation to be carried out, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named road.
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 Peckham Rye, between Scylla Road and Nunhead Passage.
3. The alternative route for affected traffic will be via the diversion signs displayed.
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 from the 24th and 25th of October 2023. If works are unavoidably delayed the works will be carried out on the 6th and 7th of November or the 12th and 13th of November.
7. Further information may be obtained by contacting Road Network Management at ttmo@southwark.gov.uk
Dated this 5th October 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: 6692
Please take notice that I / we ROBERTO ESPINOZA have made application to Southwark Council to vary the Premises Licence in respect of GOURMET GOAT
The proposed variation is as follows: Supply of alcohol on Sundays
The retail sale of alcohol: Monday to Sunday 08:00 17:00
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 08:00 17:00
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 September 2023
The London Borough of Southwark (Dynamic loading places) (No. 2) Experimental Traffic Order 2023
1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 5 October 2023 it has made the above experimental Order under sections 9 and 10 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
2. The effects of the experimental Order, the intention of which is to trial the introduction of a new type of loading facility on the highway – which may be pre-booked online or via a software application by the user (an ‘authorised permit holder’) in respect of a specific vehicle, location and time period, thereby improving availability and turnover of kerbside loading at times and locations of peak demand whilst providing greater flexibility during off-peak periods, will be:-
(a) to make provision for the application for and grant of permits in respect of certain vehicles for the purpose of permitting waiting for the purpose of loading, and loading in designated dynamic loading places, or where applicable, by virtue of an exception to waiting or waiting and loading restrictions, whilst those permits remain valid, and to set the terms and conditions of use and charges for those permits;
(b) to designate new dynamic loading places, for the use of authorised permit holders only at all times, at the following locations:-
(i) WALWORTH ROAD north-east side, from a point 55.5 metres south-east of the south-eastern kerbline of Browning Street south-eastward for a distance of 6.5 metres;
(ii) WALWORTH ROAD north-east side, from a point 62 metres south-east of the south-eastern kerbline of Browning Street south-eastward for a distance of 6.5 metres;
(iii) WALWORTH ROAD north-east side, from a point 68.5 metres south-east of the south-eastern kerbline of Browning Street south-eastward for a distance of 6.5 metres;
(iv) WALWORTH ROAD south-west side, from a point 18 metres south-east of the south-eastern kerbline of Manor Place south-eastward for a distance of 7 metres; and
(v) WALWORTH ROAD south-west side, from a point 25 metres south-east of the south-eastern kerbline of Manor Place south-eastward for a distance of 14 metres.
Notes: (1) existing ‘any vehicle’ loading places at the locations described above would be suspended for the duration of this trial; and (2) all measurements are in metres and are approximate; and
(c) to amend the provisions of the London Borough of Southwark (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Map-based) Order 2021, so as to provide an exception to waiting or waiting and loading restrictions at certain locations at certain times in relation to authorised permit holders vehicles – known as ‘virtual dynamic loading places’.
3. Permits for the use of dynamic loading places or for exception to waiting or waiting and loading restrictions in relation to authorised permit holders vehicles shall be granted free of change during the trial period with validity periods of either 15 minutes, 30 minutes or 1 hour, according to availability.
4. For more information on the background and implementation of the experimental Order and operation of the dynamic loading places and exceptions for authorised permit holders’ vehicles, contact the Council's Highway team - Highways@southwark.gov.uk
5. Copies of the Order, which will come into force on 12 October 2023 (and may remain in force for up to 18 months from that date), this notice, and a statement of the council's reasons for making the Order may be found online 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 Department, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH. Email traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk (or call 020 7525 3497) for booking details.
6. The Council will in due course be considering whether the provisions of the experimental order should be continued in force indefinitely, by means of a permanent order made under section 6 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Anyone wishing to object to the making of the permanent order or make any other representation regarding the scheme would have 6 months to do so, from the date the experimental order comes into force (or, if the order is varied by a subsequent order or modified pursuant to section 10(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, from the date that variation order or modification comes into force), and may send a statement to traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk or to: Traffic Order consultations, Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth Department, P.O. Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX; or use the form labelled 'Parking - Road traffic and highway schemes - responding to statutory consultation notices' at www.southwark.gov.uk/statutoryconsultationnotices quoting reference ‘TMO2324-EXP04_Dynamic loading Walworth’. Please note that if you wish to object to the scheme you must state the grounds on which your objection is made.
7. Under requirements of current access to information legislation, any letter 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.
8. Anyone wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any provision therein on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that any of the relevant requirements thereof or of any relevant regulations made thereunder have not been complied with in relation to the Order may, within 6 weeks of the date on which the Order were made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.
Dated 5 October 2023
Dale Foden - Head of Service, Highways
The London Borough of Southwark (Charged-for parking places) (Drummond Road) Order 2023
The London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places and Waiting Restrictions) (Drummond Road) Order 2023
1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 5 October 2023 it has made 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, are:-
(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. Copies of the Orders, which will come into force on 9 October 2023, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH, by appointment only. E-mail traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk or call 020 7525 3497 for booking details.
4. Any person desiring to question the validity of the Order/s or of any provision contained therein on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any of the relevant requirements thereof or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with in relation to the Order/s may, within six weeks of the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.
Dated 5 October 2023
Dale Foden - Head of Service, Highways
Notice of application for a Premises Licence.
Notice is hereby given that I&J DRINKS LTD has applied to Wandsworth Council for a new premises licence at BIG YELLOW STORAGE, N-3601 55 LOMBARD ROAD LONDON SW11 3RX for sale of alcohol, no public access, Mon-Sun, 00:00-00:00
Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 24/10/2023 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils)
Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk
The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden,Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.wandsworth.gov.uk
It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.
Please take notice that I / we Dynanic Vines Ltd
Have made application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of 149 Lordship Lane, SE22 8HX
The relevant licensable activities and proposed times to be carried on, or on from the premises are Days Start timeFinish time
The retail sale of alcohol: Monday to Sunday 10:00 23:00
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00 23:00
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: 8th September 2023
Our weekly deadline is 5 pm on Tuesday
By John Kelly
SuRRey CapTain Rory Burns said
it felt “pretty special” after the Kia Oval side successfully defended their LV= County Championship crown - which was confirmed during their match against hampshire.
The news of Surrey’s victory came through on day three - during a Will Jacks over - after closest rivals Essex were bowled out by Northamptonshire.
Surrey needed 73 on the final day but only scored 20 as they lost by 52 runs. Hampshire were just the second team, after Lancashire, to beat Surrey across the 2022 and 2023 campaigns.
But it didn’t dampen the occasion as they were presented with the Division One trophy by ECB chair Richard Thompson.
“It feels pretty special. We set out to go back-to-back and the way we have done that is very pleasing,” Burns said.
“Essex have pushed us all the way so there was pressure around, so it was all about winning the game as that was the
aFTeR The previous weekend’s controversial defeat at Fulham in the women's Fa Cup, the Lionesses’ caretaker management team of alex Russell and first-team coach Adam Rowland were targeting progress from this Fa women’s Cup second qualifying round tie.
They made one change to their starting XI, replacing the injured Tyra Poole with the returning star defender Poppy Payne. The players produced a highly motivated performance on a Barn Elms grass pitch badly in need of a cut.
The Lionesses started slowly on the difficult surface as the Greater London League opposition pushed forward. But in the eleventh minute, Millwwll top-scorer Emma Whitter opened the scoring, followed by a second senior goal from seventeen-year-old Melissa Jones, who had laid on Whitter’s opener. By half-time, the Lionesses had established a rhythm and skipper Grace Seely had added a third.
best method to do that. To get over the line without having to finish our job is nice.
“We learned a few lessons from 2018.
The way we have played our cricket this year has been really positive. How we have taken games on and seized the initiative in big moments.
“We didn’t want to defend it his season, we wanted to attack it.
“All three titles were pretty good. You set out to win it and you win it. Not many teams go back-to-back so that is a feather in our cap and a really pleasing element to this one.”ed
Jacks added: “The fact [that Essex being bowled out confirmed the title] doesn’t take away the whole year that we have produced and we are very deserving champions.
“When we came back on we knew they were eight down so we thought it would hopefully be nearby. I was fielding over there and the fans over there said they were nine down so we knew we were closer.
“When I heard those cheers, I didn’t know what to do. I looked around at everyone.
Foakesy [Ben Foakes] was clapping but everyone was still in the same spot. I didn’t
know if we would come together and have a high-five and huddle. I just did a little clap and looked around and got on with it.
“I bowled a pie and the next few overs were terrible. I didn’t know what to do.”
Surrey’s director of cricket Alec Stewart was already looking forward to next year - and revealed his 91-year-old dad Micky reminds him of his part in the completion of seven-in-a-row in 1958.
“We showed in 2018, when we won it, that come 2019 we didn’t go about defending it as well as we could or should have done,” Stewart said.
“I used the term, 'we want to attack this year not defend it' and we said the best side wins the league but because of what we’ve coped with – the number of Surrey players we’ve provided to England – we’ve had to make sure we fill those gaps and it’s good to see our younger players come through and perform when they’ve had to.
“Dad still goes on about being part of the team that won it seven times on the trot!
“We have now won it back-to-back and next year we will try it again, but it is difficult and hard work. That will be the challenge.
CaTFORd’S eLLie Scotney
successfully defended her iBF super-bantamweight title with a points win against Laura Soledad griffa last weekend.
Former Lynn amateur Scotney, 25, was making her first defence of the belt and came out on top against her 37-year-old Argentine opponent with judges scores of 100-91, 99-91 and 99-91 at Wembley Arena.
Scotney, whose record now stands at 8-0 in the professional ranks, said: “She was tough. She kept coming. I didn't box too well but it's one of those fights.”
Griffa had won her previous two fights but lost six in a row before that and Scotney was clearly in control
from the start against the veteran. Scotney landed a huge punch in the fifth round but was frustrated for much of the ten rounds as Griffa adopted spoiling tactics.
But Scotney was pleased with the experience of again going the distance.
“That’s my fourth ten-rounder now,” Scotney said. “It wasn’t my best performance but it was a fight that I won with ease.
“That was me within my comfort zone so I feel like I need better opposition to show you what I’m capable of.”
Scotney dedicated the win to her late grandmother Eileen, who passed away in August at the age of 99.
“She was a special soul, she was my number one fan and my biggest
critic,” Scotney said. “I know she had the best seat in the house tonight and I hope at times I made her proud.
“Every fight is for my nan. I’ll make sure going forward I’ll make her proud and fulfil the promises we made.”
Mayerlin Rivas (WBA), Yamileth Mercado (WBC) and Debora Dionicius (WBO) hold the other belts in the division.
Scotney is promoted by Eddie Hearn and outlined her next target. She said: “I want a unification at the end of the year. Eddie is talking about it, my team is talking about it, so it’s about making it happen now.
“I want to be number one in the division and I know Eddie can get me the fights to prove it.”
“The good thing is the appetite of the players is there. Certain players at certain times of their careers will want to play for England, while others will say they’ve played for England and now want to be part of the best championship side.
“We still haven’t won the T20 so there are still plenty of challenges ahead that it isn’t a case of having two trophies in the bank and that’s it. If we do that then we’ll be in big trouble.
“Adding Dan Lawrence for next year gives us another top-class player and gives us more appetite to win it next year.
“The England itinerary makes [the job of keeping everyone in a big squad] a little easier, as does the IPL. But we also speak to the players about this squad and tell them that they aren’t dropped.
“Gareth Batty uses the phrase that they are being “pit stopped” for a game to recharge the batteries.
“Rory Burns is outstanding. Tactically he is very good. He is a good leader. He is a man of few words.
“In the dressing room when he speaks you listen. He leads by example.”
Millwall came out determined to rebuild confidence by scoring more goals, and they did just that. Midfielder Ella Bailey scored twice and Whitter completed her hat-trick.
The management brought on another seventeen-year-old in the excellent Ellen Napper, as well as stylish midfielder Emily Symonds and most notably forward Grace Laverick, back from a three-match suspension resulting from a red card at Saltdean. Symonds slotted in for Chloe Burr and Laverick for Whitter. Only three substitutes out of seven named are permitted in the FA Cup, and these three performed very well in a dominant last 20 minutes.
Laverick bagged an incredible four goals in eighteen minutes to complete the scoring, and looked impatient to put the frustrating suspension behind her. The Lionesses have been drawn against seventh-tier Margate at St Paul’s on October 22.
Millwall are back in league action this Sunday. Kick-off against Aylesford in Rotherhithe is at 1.30pm.
Cranleigh 12-21 Southwark
SOuThwaRK RFC have snapped their losing streak, picking up their first win of the 2023/24 season with a hard-fought away victory against Cranleigh RFC last weekend. Having moved to Counties 4 Surrey after the RFU realignment of Kent-based leagues had resulted in unsustainable amounts of travel for a club based out of Central London, Southwark have been rebuilding under the mentorship of new coaches Tom Chapman and Adam Lee.
After a couple of near misses in close defeats to Old Hamptonians and Harlequins Amateurs at home, Southwark travelled to Cranleigh for their first away game of the season. Facing a handful of late changes
to their starting side, the Lancers were undaunted by the challenge, and laid down a marker for the season with tries from club stalwart and president Jamie O’Connor, as well as new players Mike Murphy and Ed Johnson, the latter scoring on his debut for the club. All three kicks were converted by outhalfPat Nicol, scoring his first points in a Lancers jersey.
The Lancers were disappointed not to get a try bonus point, having felt they might have left some scores out there, but were otherwise happy with a complete 80-minute performance.
The Lancers now enjoy a fallow week and a friendly against Old Colfeians ahead of resuming their league campaign by welcoming Old Glynonians to the Cage on October 21.
New players are always welcome, training is on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7.30-9pm at the new All Weather Pitch in Burgess Park.
By John Kelly
MATCH-WINNER JoACHIM andersen hailed
Crystal palace’s “unbelievable” victory at manchester united last weekend - just days after they were dumped out of the eFL Cup at Old Trafford.
Centre-back Andersen scored the only goal of the game when he fired a brilliant effort past Andre Onana 25 minutes in.
Andersen then led a superb rearguard action alongside defensive partner Marc Guehi. When United did find a way through, they couldn’t beat goalkeeper Sam Johnstone who denied Bruno Fernandes and Rasmus Hojlund.
Roy Hodgson’s side had lost 3-0 to United four days earlier.
“It was unbelievable to win at Old Trafford. It’s not easy to come here and after the game on Tuesday we had something to prove,” Andersen said.
“The way we fought, the way we stuck together, the way we played with so much desire and willingness to suffer…it was maybe not our best game in possession, but sometimes you need to fight and run for each other.
“Our press was really, really good and it was something we spoke about and had to improve. On Tuesday, we sat too far back and they had too much time on the ball, but [Saturday] I think we succeeded pretty well with that.
“[It] is not about me or about any other individual, it’s about the team, because we don’t win here without all eleven players fighting and running. It’s about us being consistent, playing with and without the ball.
“We kept them pretty quiet. I don’t remember them having many chances today. We did pretty well and that’s big applause to the whole team. It’s about all the midfielders, the strikers to put good pressure on the balls so they [United] couldn’t play any good passes.”
Andersen fired home on the half-volley into the top-
right corner after Eberechi Eze’s free-kick from the right had gone all the way across the box to the far post.
It was his second goal of the season and third for Palace in 73 league games.
Palace went above Erik Ten Hag’s side into ninth.
Andersen added: “That goal, for me personally, is something I’ll remember.
“It’s something that I need to improve on. I need to score more goals because I’m capable of scoring goals. I have the desire to score. I think I have a pretty good strike, actually! I know I’m capable of scoring goals.
“It was a good cross from Ebs and I just felt that someone would get a touch and I just sensed where the ball would fall, like a good striker would do, and I hit it really well.”
Hodgson became the second manager after Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola to win three successive Premier League games at Old Trafford with the same club.
“I couldn’t tell you about winning other games that have gone before, but I’m pretty certain I’d have been pretty delighted after those as well and saying the same sort of things as I am now,” Hodgson said.
“I’m hoping my favourite result is to come. It’s my favourite one for the moment, but there might be others.
“Maybe one day, in a few years’ time when I have nothing to do with football, you might ask me and it might be this one, but at the moment I’m just happy for the day, happy for the performance and really happy for the players.
“And, to some extent, I’m cowed by the thought we have Nottingham Forest coming up at Selhurst Park and that’s going to be a tough game as well. Somehow or other we have to get the players back into this way of thinking and believing, not just saving it for the odd occasions when we come to Old Trafford or somewhere else of that ilk.”
Palace’s game against Forest kicks off at 5.30pm.
JOhnnie J aCKSOn hailed his “devastating” side after ali alhamadi scored a hat-trick as aFC wimbledon came from behind to beat Tranmere Rovers 4-1 for a first win at home in League Two this season.
Connor Jennings gave the visitors a fourth-minute lead before Armani Little equalised and Iraq international Al-Hamadi made it 2-1 before halftime and then completed his treble with goals in the 62nd and 88th minutes.
"It was a really good win, delighted
to get four goals,” Jackson said. “I’m delighted for Ali to get a hat-trick.
“We were devastating at times going forwards. We could’ve scored more if I’m being greedy again but on the back of Tranmere having a good win last week, we knew they’d be up for it. To cut them open in the way that we did and to score four was really pleasing.
“I was delighted with the response but I wasn’t delighted with the first 20 minutes. I thought we were way off it. The goal was coming, they had a couple of sighters that we got away with and then they scored. We got what we deserved at that stage.
“It was the kick up the backside that we needed. I told the boys about that at half-time but the response was brilliant. Going behind was the stimulus we needed to take control of the game and we did that.”
Little’s goal was his first for the club.
“He was terrific,” Jackson said. “We know what he’s all about. Him and Jake Reeves have a really good partnership in there [in midfield]. I’m delighted he’s scored because I know what he’s capable of and I know he’s got goals in his game. It’s taken him too long, he’ll be the first to admit that, especially being someone with his talent. He’s deserved it after missing the penalty
last week. His-all round performance was brilliant.
“It’s a real collective effort. There’s partnerships forming all over the pitch. We’re able to bring on good players, that’s an important thing to mention. It’s a real squad effort. It’s not about eleven players, it’s about the eighteen and the four or five that have to miss out.”
“I’m over the moon with scoring my first league hat trick,” Al-Hamadi said.
“It’s so good to get a win at home in front of our fans. I think we could have been even better than that, but it was a performance for our fans to go home happy about.
“I don’t change anything about my routine, in the way I work throughout the week. Whether you’re scoring goals or not, you need to stick to the plan, stick to the process and at some point it’ll pay off.
“Having Reevesy [Jake Reeves] and experienced lads in the team this year has made a difference. Last year we crumbled a bit, but now we’ve got experienced heads on the pitch that keep us calm. He’s been unreal and I’m sure the fans appreciate what he does on the pitch, but just talking to us young lads keeps us level-headed.”
Jackson’s side are at Mansfield this Saturday for a 3pm kick-off.
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Millwall - 2 Flemming 59', Saville 90+7'
date: Tuesday 3 October 2023
attendance: 15,891 (including 612 away fans) man of the match: Duncan Watmore referee: Oliver Langford
By Kiro EvansgOaLS FROm Zian Flemming and george Saville saw millwall grab a huge three points in an away win at plymouth argyle.
The Lions and manager Gary Rowett had come under sustained criticism in recent days after a limp home defeat against Swansea City provided the latest setback in a stop-start season. But not for the first time in this
campaign, Millwall came back fighting and once again showed the best of themselves on the road.
It's now two wins, two draws and one defeat from a tricky set of away fixtures, flipping the long-held notion that Millwall are brilliant at home but useless away on its head.
A poor performance at Carrow Road aside, the Lions have been sharper, more focused and more streetwise on the road so far.
Tuesday night in Devon was no exception with Rowett's side biding their time before pouncing just before the hour as Flemming grabbed his second goal of the season. This was before the Dutchman then set up the second of the game by shoving his man off the ball and laying it on a plate for Saville late in the evening.
Given it was a tense, cagey game for most of the evening it's worth
remembering that the opening three minutes saw both keepers called into action.
Morgan Whittaker lashed a shot from the edge of the box that Bartosz Bialkowski had to parry before about a minute later, Duncan Watmore also took aim from range and forced Conor Hazard to get his body in the way.
After that it was a tactical chess match with Plymouth making the more aggressive moves with their pawns while Millwall kept the king and queen tucked away.
Plymouth took it up a notch after 20 minutes just as Millwall appeared to be getting a foothold.
Chances came in quick succession as Mumba lashed a shot wide a minute after Kaine Kesler-Hayden danced into the box and forced a second save of the game out of Bialkowski.
At the other end, Millwall offered little
By John Kelly
queenS paRK Rangers supporters are still waiting to see their side win at home this season after the R’s ended another tough month with a 3-1 defeat to Coventry City at Loftus Road last weekend.
After a goalless first half, City struck three times in twelve minutes through two goals from Ellis Simms either side of Josh Eccles defected effort.
Kenneth Paal scored a consolation for Gareth Ainsworth’s side in the last minute.
The R’s have failed to win any of their last ten games at home in all competitions. Their last victory in their
own back yard was 1-0 against Watford last March.
QPR ended the weekend in the relegation zone with eight points after nine games. Ainsworth was unhappy with the performances of the officials as he claimed the first goal was offside and that the hosts should have had a penalty when striker Sinclair Armstrong went down under a challenge from goalkeeper Ben Wilson.
"The officiating wasn't good enough for the Championship,” Ainsworth said. “There was an offside goal and an absolutely stonewall penalty. I've been in to see the officials and they know and almost apologised. That's great but
doesn't change the result.
"I'm also gutted at my lads' 20 minutes where they seemed to collapse. Maybe the offside goal really dented them but we were wide open then for two counter-attacks and that's very poor.
"At 2-0 Sinclair's penalty is a stonewaller and that gets us back in the game and we get something out of it.
"But it's 3-1 at home and I'm not stupid. I'm a football manager. It's not good enough when people just look at the result and I'm sure the haters will be out there loving this one."
QPR will have another chance to get that elusive home win ahead of the next international break when they face Blackburn Rovers this Saturday at 3pm.
going forward as they bided their time at a difficult away ground.
But just before the hour, the Lions found their breakthrough.
A long ball by Bialkowski found Watmore who spun and played a brilliant low ball in for Flemming.
Dutchman suddenly burst into life and slipped the ball past Plymouth keeper Hazard, sparking wild celebrations from the away fans who had been typically vocal all night.
Plymouth were surprisingly flat in response and Millwall, who had won three and drawn one when scoring first this season, could feel the three points edging closer.
But the tension and atmosphere began to ramp up as the match crept on.
Argyle fired more efforts, largely from distance, at Bialkowski but he held firm while Finn Azaz wanted a penalty after going down in the box.
in controversial fashion right at the end. Plymouth's Kesler-Hayden was abrasively knocked off the ball by Flemming near the touchline in what appeared a foul but referee Oliver Langford was not interested.
Saville, who came on minutes earlier, received the ball and whipped it into the net to wrap up the game.
plymouth: 4-3-3: Hazard; KeslerHayden, Scarr, Pleguezuelo (Waine 90'), Miller (Cundle 72'); Randell (Bundu 72'), Houghton (c), Azaz; Whittaker (Butcher 82'), Hardie, Mumba (Wright 90+1') .
millwall: 3-4-1-2: Bialkowski; Leonard, Cooper (c), Harding; McNamara (Wallace 86'), Campbell, De Norre (Saville 90+1'), Bryan (NortonCuffy 86'); Flemming; Nisbet (Mitchell 90+1'), Watmore (Esse 75').
BROmLey BOSS andy woodman
said michael Cheek leads like a captain after the forward scored twice in the 3-1 national League win over gateshead at hayes Lane last weekend.
Cheek celebrated the birth of his child with a brace either side of club skipper Byron Webster’s goal after Marcus Dinanga had levelled for the visitors, who had been unbeaten in seven games.
Bromley’s Lewis Leigh was sent off for a second bookable office in the 95th minute before Cheek’s second goal two minutes later.
“I’m delighted for Michael Cheek,
I can’t sing his praises enough,” Woodman said. “Michael Cheek is a fantastic player for this football club and I have to say been a fantastic player for me and will continue to be.
“His goals were great, you can’t buy those. But the work he does in our box defending, the work he does up the other end of the pitch where he’s getting smashed and battered, and he keeps going, he never moans.
“Byron Webster is the captain at the back, but Michael Cheek plays like the captain with his actions. He’s a real guiding light for the younger players going about their business.
“I’m delighted for Michael because he’s a great guy.”
By Paul Green
aLFie may struck twice as Charlton athletic came from behind to brush aside exeter City 4-1 at The Valley on Tuesday night and maintain michael appleton’s unbeaten start as manager.
James Scott fired the visitors ahead on 23 minutes but the Addicks drew level on the stroke of half-time when Corey Blackett-Taylor converted after Chuks Aneke’s header came back off the bar.
The hosts took the lead after Tennai Watson was fouled in the box by Yanic Wildschut and although Aneke’s 65th-
minute penalty was saved by Viljami Sinisalo, May reacted quickly to fire home the rebound.
Exeter were perhaps unfortunate to go down to ten men moments later as Will Aimson saw red for a pretty innocuous looking collision with May.
Substitute Miles Leaburn made it 3-1 on 79 minutes after taking a touch inside the box and drilling a shot past Sinisalo.
May struck again four minutes from time when Blackett-Taylor’s inviting low ball fell into his path and the striker made no mistake with a close-range finish.
Appleton now has eight points from his opening four games and the new
manager was beaming about the display afterwards.
He said: “I was delighted. There was obviously a little bit of lapse in concentration for their goal but I was really pleased with the way we played in that first half.
“I thought we were so close on so many occasions to open them up with a defence-splitting pass and it didn’t quite happen.
“But the most pleasing thing was the amount of players who were prepared to run without the ball and really hurt the opposition.
“I was happy with the performance in
the first half but disappointed with the goal.”
Despite the frustration at falling behind, Appleton couldn’t fault the way his young side reacted to the setback before eventually making their dominance count over 90 minutes.
The SE7 boss said: “The players keep responding, which is really pleasing because there was a question mark over them as a group of maybe being a little bit of a soft touch.
“That was one thing I wanted to eradicate and make sure that doesn’t happen.
“When we’ve been asked questions over
the first four games, they’ve responded really, really well.
“I felt we were good in the second half but the worry is when the opposition go down to ten men they are going to take an extra touch of the ball and slow it down a little bit, but we did the opposite and it was great to see.
“We camped for long, long periods in their last third of the field. We still can be a bit more patient at times but it is very difficult for me to be critical of the team tonight because they gave me everything they had.”
Charlton host Blackpool this Saturday at 3pm.
myKhaiLO mudRyK enjoyed his “special moment” after opening his Chelsea account in the 2-0 win at London rivals Fulham on monday night - and the ukrainian winger has been backed to become one of the world’s best.
Mudryk, 22, put Mauricio Pochettino’s side ahead in the eighteenth minute at Craven Cottage when he controlled Levi Colwill’s cross on his chest before firing past Bernd Leno.
Armando Broja made it 2-0 a minute later with his first goal since October 2022, a month before he suffered an ACL injury that ruled him out for the
rest of the season.
Mudryk has shipped plenty of criticism since his move from Shakhtar Donetsk last January, with his £89million price tag questioned as he struggled to adapt to life in England.
“With every game, every training session, you understand better the main things the manager wants from the team,” Mudryk said.
“So you improve, get better, better, and better. Then this is what you have to show on the pitch.
“It’s a special moment for me, a first goal, it's always special. I’m so excited and happy with this moment for our supporters. It’s a big moment for me and all the people that have supported
me.
“Sometimes this happens [going without scoring] and you have to accept this. You have to just keep working hard and then moments will come.”
Colwill was thrilled for his teammate.
“You saw the celebrations after, I was so happy for him,” Colwill said. The pass was lucky anyway, I found him but I couldn’t do it again!
“I’m over the moon for him and of course he deserves that. He is a great player. He can be one of the best in the world and it is just about kicking on from here.
“Hopefully he can build on this and be
a great player.
“Obviously it has been tough for him since he has joined but in the first half he was amazing.
“I think everyone can see the qualities he has. We see it all the time in training that he is such a good player.
“To come here and bring it here for the first half, he was amazing.”
The win was just Chelsea’s second in seven games as they moved up to eleventh in the Premier League.
Colwill added: “To come here and get what we deserved is a good sign.
“We can’t take it for granted to just come here and beat Fulham. We’ve got to go to Burnley next week with the same confidence, the same aggression
and desire to get the win.
“Every game in the Premier League is tough, especially for us right now with all the pressure from the outside.
“We’ve just got to blur it out, go there, play our game and play like Chelsea.”