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Coun C il rated ‘outstanding’
C hildren’s servi C es department
By Joe Coughlan Local Democracy Reporter
Greenwich council has been rated ‘outstanding’ in its children’s services department by ofsted after investing £1.3million in kids’ mental health support and working hard to make staff want to work there.
The education watchdog praised the authority for its treatment of staff as well as its ability to work with partners.
The result has seen the authority receive an ‘outstanding’ rating for the first time since the new framework for inspections was introduced. The council and its partners were praised in a variety of areas, receiving outstanding grades in the following areas:
• Leaders having a positive impact on social work practice
• Children in care progressing and having positive experiences
• The progress and experiences of care leavers
• The overall effectiveness of the provision
Greenwich Council had received a ‘good’ rating in its previous two inspections.
Labour Councillor Anthony Okereke, leader of the council, said an emphasis had been placed on recruiting more foster parents, ultimately leading to an improvement in the service. He added that the council had recently invested in providing new emotional wellbeing hubs in schools to support children’s wellbeing, due to open in September.
Cllr Okereke told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS): “We’ve done work to invest £1.3 million in setting up eight wellbeing hubs. Obviously we know that there is a national mental health issue. We’ve devised a local solution to help tackle this national issue, to make sure kids in Greenwich get the mental health support that they need.”
The service was also praised for its treatment of staff, as workforce retention rates were noted to be ‘impressive’. Leaders were said to promote the wellbeing of staff seriously, with workers expressing a strong sense of loyalty in exchange. The council leader said the authority and its partners had pursued a collective effort to consistently
improve services.
Cllr Okereke said: “The leadership from the front is really there and we make sure that we challenge our staff even more. But not just our staff, we also challenge our partners.”
The council leader said the positive result stood as a credit to the council, showing that
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99-year-old campaigner says all she wants for her birthday is more public toilets
eXcLuSive
By Herbie Russell
a 99-Year-olD public toilet campaigner has asked Southwark council for more loos as a birthday present.
Gwynneth Pedler told councillors that Peckham Town Centre and Dulwich were toilet cold ‘spots’, at the Cabinet meeting on Monday, July 22.
Councillors were also warned that a lack of loos in parks meant “dogs can wee but women can’t”.
Council Leader Kieron Williams thanked campaigners and pledged to establish a toilet plan to tackle the problem.
Ms Pedler, from the Loos for Southwark group, said: “Tomorrow is my 99th birthday and the council taking action would be a favourable birthday present.”
The veteran activist added: “The lack of public toilets can trap people at home and stop many from living the lives that they want to live… it can exacerbate social isolation and impact the local economy as well as people choose to spend less time in shopping areas which are already struggling to keep alive.”
Southwark Council manages and maintains 33 of the borough’s 44 public toilets. But a report compiled by Southwark Council, Age UK and campaigners, and presented to the Cabinet, said more are needed.
It recommended that Southwark develop a toilet strategy, saying the shortage disproportionately affected people with protected characteristics - including the elderly and disabled.
The report also found a lack of toilets was leading to unsanitary conditions in public spaces, particularly parks and streets.
The council should also reinvigorate the community toilet scheme encouraging retailers to provide publically accessible toilets, the report said.
Campaigners said Dulwich Village, West Dulwich, Walworth Road and the area around Stave Hil Park, Rotherhithe were also ‘loo deserts’.
Campaigner Thelma Purcell, who lives in Rotherhithe, said: “The men and the dogs can wee but women can’t.”
She added: “I live along the river… and if the pubs aren’t open you are stuck… It would have been nice to spend more time in the park when my grandkids were little.” Councillors were also told that the disabled toilet in Southwark Council’s Tooley Street offices was not fit for purpose.
“The door opens the wrong way. It should not open inward because if a disabled person falls down inside that toilet there’s no way you’re going to open the door to get them out,” said Ms Pedler.
“It needs to open outwards.”
Council Leader Kieron Williams said councillors would consider the report and promised to develop a Southwark toilet plan with campaigners.
Labour councillors previously voted against setting up a public toilet strategy when it was tabled by the Liberal Democrats in November 2023.
According to research conducted by Age UK London in 2022, 90 per cent of Londoners have considered public toilet provision before making a journey.
Over 52 per cent said they sometimes reduce the amount they drink before leaving home.
Southwark Council has already taken some steps to improve toilet provision in the borough. The recently-opened Una Marson Community Space and Library in Walworth has an accessible toilet.
In March, Southwark Council unveiled a new accessible toilet in Dulwich Park and upgrades to toilets in the Peckham Pulse Leisure Centre.
The new facilities were made possible by a £120,000 grant from the government’s Changing Places Fund.
Gwynneth Pedlar (front) spoke on behalf of Loos for Southwark
sChool’s out for summer! 10 things to do with the kids these holidays
By Eliza Frost
BaBy GoSpeL
Step into the soulful melodies and rhythmic beats of Baby Gospel at woolwich works. Expect a heartwarming family concert showcasing the vocal prowess of London’s CK Gospel Choir.
Music lovers of all ages are invited to join in singing and clapping along to timeless soul and Motown hits by stars such as Marvin Gaye, Bob Marley, Adele, Jackie Wilson and more – plus traditional gospel songs and cherished nursery rhymes, too.
The concert is baby-friendly and open to all ages, from newborns and school-age children to grandparents!
Saturday 3 August 2024, 11am Tickets: £12, £10 concession, under 6 months go free
The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 Street, Royal Arsenal, SE18 6HD www.woolwich.works/events/babygospel-aug-2024
FamiLy FeSTivaL: GeNeRaTioNS oF pL ay Join Dulwich picture Gallery for a Family Festival inspired by the work on display in Yoshida: three Generations of Japanese printmaking – and children go free.
You will be able to explore your relationship with nature as a family and discover the power of myths and legends.
The day will include face painting, origami sculpture workshops, lessons on drawing Manga and a self-led art trail, plus food by Roy’s Authentic Jerk Chicken and more activities for the whole family.
Saturday 10 August 2024, 11am to 4pm TickeTs: Adults £17, members and concessions £15, children go free Gallery Road, SE21 7AD www.dulwichpicturegallery.org. uk/whats-on/family-events/2024/ august/family-festival-generationsof-play
peNiNSuL a SummeR
From JulY to September, london’s only peninsula neighbourhood offers a packed programme of events for all ages, from wild Swing mini golf and cinema under the stars to a free global music festival and a tasty mash-up of beats and eats.
The riverside walkways will also be dressed in technicolour installations by Kitty Joseph. Take a walk on the peninsula side, and visit the website below for the full event listings for the Greenwich Peninsula Summer programme.
Dates, times and prices vary www.greenwichpeninsula.co.uk/whats-on/ peninsula-summer
The SecReT GaRDeN
A m AGic A l urban secret garden crafted from denim to delight kids and adults alike.
Ian Berry’s The Secret Garden sees visitors walk through the denim garden path and find roses, cacti, wisteria and dangling vines made with layers of recycled denim jeans. It explores themes of sustainability in the textile industries and the importance of access to green spaces in the city for young minds.
When a trip to the Space Museum goes terrifyingly wrong, Sam begins a mission to prove to everyone that he is a fearless space adventurer…
Adapted for the stage from Katie and Kevin Tsang’s best-selling book, join Sam and his deadly pet snake sidekick at Wimbledon’s Polka Theatre as he faces his fears and tries to defeat the Ghost King once and for all at the premiere of this brand-new adventure. They are also hosting two free postshow Q&As with the stars of the show for ticket holders to performances on Sunday 27 July at 2:30pm and Wednesday 7 August at 2.30pm.
Showing until Sunday 18 August 2024, times vary
TickeTs: From £10
240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1SB polkatheatre.com/event/sam-wu-isnot-afraid-of-ghosts
muSic, JeRk ‘N ThiNGS
hornim A n muSeum and Gardens will be celebrating the contribution of caribbean culture to Britain with family activities, live music, dancing and food at its music, Jerk ‘n tings festival this August.
The Bandstand will be hosting music and dancing for all the family to enjoy, plus some of the UK’s top Caribbean and African chefs will be cooking up a storm with jerk, vegan and vegetarian food.
Take part in activities on the day: shop at the vibrant arts and crafts market, enjoy some crafts and storytelling for children, or old school games like giant dominoes, there will also be an animal walk, a bouncy castle, face painting, and attendees will have access to discounted entry to the Butterfly House and Crazy Golf.
Saturday 10 August 2024, 1pm to 6pm
TickeTs: Adult £15, child £10, under 2s and
access companions free 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ www.horniman.ac.uk
aRT aND pL ay e xplore the world of art and play in outdoor sensory sessions around the wiggle wonderland pavilion at Dulwich Picture Gallery.
The Art and Play sessions will invite you to explore art, nature and the world around us. The sessions will also introduce families to some of the activities that will feature in the new children’s play space (coming soon as part of Open Art).
You can book a maximum of five tickets per family per timeslot online. Sold out? Dulwich Picture Gallery says there will be a limited number of dropin spaces available on the day.
Friday 2 August, Saturday 3 August, Sunday 4 August, Friday 9 August, Friday 16 August and Saturday 17 August 2024, 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm TickeTs: Free – but booking is advised Gallery Road, SE21 7AD www.dulwichpicturegallery.org. uk/whats-on/family-events/2024/ august/art-and-play
a SeaT aT The kiD’S TaBLe let Your little ones enjoy free themed arts, crafts and table-top fun at peckham levels while you relax this summer.
The Kids’ Table is a pop-up children’s corner service that provides children
with crafts, games and creative tabletop fun. Offering supervised arty fun for 3- to 10-year-olds.
Team members are DBS checked with experience in childcare, teaching or children’s entertainment, and it is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Kids’ Table began as a mission to offer parents the freedom to have a lazy lunch or brunch out in peace – you’ll be able to sit back with a pint, or peruse the choice of street food options to tuck into at Peckham Levels, all while gazing across the London skyline knowing your little ones are enjoying some time in at The Kids’ Table.
Every Sunday, 12pm to 4pm Tickets: Free peckhamlevels.org/events/kidstable-summer-24
cRySTaL paL ace SoFT pL ay
A new soft play has opened at crystal palace national Sports centre, providing the perfect day out for ages up to 8-years-old.
The space is designed with a diverse range of soft play activities that cater to different ages, interests and skill levels. From sensory experiences to mini trampolines, it aims to promote exploration, learning and, most importantly, enjoyment for your little ones.
With a specific under-2s zone, a ball pit and other activities for kids, you
can guarantee a fun day out. There is also a café located next door, so you can grab a coffee and snacks, too.
Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 6pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm TickeTs: Over 2 £7.50, under 2 £3.75 (each child ticket includes one adult ticket, additional adult £7.50)
Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, SE20 8DT www.better.org.uk/leisure-centre/ london/crystal-palace/crystalpalace-national-sports-centre/softplay
cLimB oN up e ver FancieD taking on the challenge of bouldering as a family?
Well, Substation in Brixton is the perfect introduction for families wanting to learn how to climb with confidence.
Their private family introduction is a half hour instructed session and includes entry, shoe hire and chalk hire for 2 adults and up to 3 children for you to take on the wall together!
Also on offer at Substation: Subclubs, a fun, informal coaching sessions where children learn to climb through play, and NICAS (National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme), a structured course that develops climbers from novice to expert as they advance through levels 1-5.
Open Monday to Friday, 7am to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday, 8am to 8pm Prices vary Unit 13, Ellerslie Square Industrial Estate,
pensioner takes aCtion after six-month wait for Cemetery maintenanCe
By Isabel Ramirez
A penSioner from peckham, who has spent six months waiting for the gardens to be cleaned up where his wife is buried, has taken matters into his own hands.
Mossie Kearney lives down the road from Camberwell New Cemetery and told us the hedge surrounding the graves had become overgrown he was ‘sick of looking at it.’
The 72-year-old said: “I asked the maintenance guys back in January to cut the hedge back.
“But they just passed the buck.”
Mr Kearney lost his wife four years ago and attends her grave ‘every Sunday without fail.’
So in a bid to make the area pleasant to visit again, he decided to take action.
Last Sunday, the pensioner spent seven hours trimming the hedge, mowing the lawn and tidying up the place. He even planted a flower by each of the 26 graves off his own back.
“It needed to be done,” he continued, “it’s a nicer place to be now and people appreciate it.
“My son-in-law and I collected 14 big bags of leaves and brambles in the end.”
He has since been thanked by the families of others who are buried there.
His daughter, Denise, said: “My father is an old age pensioner and should be taking it easy and not doing the work of others.”
Of the Hillview part of the cemetery, she said: “It is never tended to it is always overgrown and dilapidated.”
Mr Kearney added that he hoped the cemetery would be maintained going forward.
Southwark Council thanked him for his service but revealed they ‘avoided’ cutting hedges during nesting season to protect birds’ nests.
Nesting season is between March and September, but Mr Kearney claims he asked them in January to cut the hedge.
Cllr Portia Mwangangye, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks and Young People, said: “I would like to thank Mr Kearney for his support of the cemetery and as a council we share his wish to ensure the grounds are kept to a good standard.
“When it comes to the upkeep of our grounds we have strict rules and laws in place to protect wildlife and the biodiversity of the cemetery. Our maintenance work is programmed around these requirements and carried out by our grounds maintenance team.
“For example, we deliberately avoid cutting hedges during nesting season to protect birds’ nests. During this time, regular inspections ensure that the growth does not obstruct visitors.
“We would love to hear from Mr Kearney to see if we can address his concerns and discuss how we work to ensure that we maximise the balance between the needs of visitors and those of the natural environment.”
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He even planted a flower by each of the 26 graves.
Lambeth Fringe festival returns this September
By Herbie Russell
the lAmBeth Fringe festival returns to south london this September with a four-week lineup of music, comedy and theatre.
Performers will appear at 150 shows across 23 different venues from September 19 to October 20.
Fans can also grab one of 50 free tickets if they share the festival’s Instagram post as part of a Golden Ticket competition.
Theatres and pubs all over south east London are getting involved including founding venue the Bread and Roses Theatre in Clapham.
The Golden Goose Theatre, Camberwell, West Norwood Picture House, Effra Social, Brixton and Gipsy Hill Brewery Taproom will also host acts.
Check out the full line-up at https:// lambethfringe.com/
Find out how to enter the Golden Ticket competition by visiting the @lambethfringe Instagram account.
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homes named after hero who died jumping into thames to save woman
By Herbie Russell
A heroic Bermondsey man who died trying to save a woman drowning in the thames has had a set of council homes named after him.
In April 2021, Folajimi OlubumniAdewole leapt into the river to save a
Paralympic fencer going for gold in memory of late mum
By Herbie Russell
KA Former Dulwich college
pupil representing team GB as a paralympic fencer hopes to do his mum proud after she passed away.
Oliver Lam-Watson, who won Silver and Bronze medals at Tokyo 2021, will compete in Paris next month without his biggest fan watching.
“This qualification cycle has been one of the most difficult times of my life with the loss of my mother at the very start of the qualification period,” the Old Alleynian said.
“This meant everything to her and she dreamt of watching me compete in Paris after she could not attend Tokyo due to Covid, so I’m happy I can qualify for the
games and bring her dream and legacy to life in some way.”
Oliver, a wheelchair user, was born with Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome, a condition affecting the development of blood vessels, soft tissues and bones.
A doctor challenged him to find a ‘real sport’ and not just the Spartan obstacle course races he had been entering. So Oliver took up wheelchair fencing and within five months had represented Great Britain.
He had soon competed in seven World Cups, a European Championship and won a Bronze medal in the Team Epee in World Championships in Korea in 2019. Oliver recently attended the Dulwich College Sports Dinner earlier this year as a guest speaker.
woman
The woman and another would-be rescuer were saved by the coastguard but Folajimi’s body was found six hours later.
A coroner described the 20-year-old as “a man of courage and determination”.
Newly-built flats, including council homes, on Alexis Street, Bermondsey,
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have now been named Folajimi Apartments.
There is already a plaque in Cathedral Square marking the place where Folajimi jumped into the river.
South Bermondsey ward Councillor Sunny Lambe said: “For him to risk his life to save somebody’s life is not something we come across every day so I want to
and family
commend the family who brought him up very well to recognise that sense of civic responsibility.”
Helen Dennis, Chaucer ward councillor, said: “This, I believe, is a really fitting tribute to his service and to his life in our borough and we want to thank the family and everyone involved who have brought these new homes into being.”
salako among the hundreds at London’s first futsal tournament
By Isabel Ramirez
over 300 attended london’s first futsal tournament in crystal palace including football icon and former premier league footballer John Salako.
Futsal is a type of football played indoors on a much smaller court. The Futsallers Foundation is currently trying to advance futsal in the UK and to make it an Olympic Sport.
Its fast-paced, small-sided nature develops players’ intricate skills and quick decision-making.
On Saturday, July 21, over 19 teams participated with 3 emerging victorious in their respective categories. Spartans (ages 12) won via penalties. Universal Elite (ages 16) secured a 2-1 victory. Los Parceros triumphed against eight adult teams.
A £500 cash prize, trophies and
medals were awarded by Drew Patterson, CEO of Futsallers and Vice President of the London Football Association.
Crystal Palace Sports Centre is set to become a central hub for futsal, aiming to nurture local talent and athletic development.
John Salako, former Crystal Palace player, football legend and Futsallers board member highlighted: “Futsal is such an important thing for the kids to learn and to play.
“It’s going to teach them the technique, the skills, and awareness of how to pass, move, and follow.”
This event is part of Futsallers’ initiatives to impact over 675,000 UK students aged 13 to 15 over the next four years.
Drew stated, “The event highlighted the growing demand for futsal within our Latin American and underserved
communities in London. Our next steps include establishing local, regional, and national leagues through our Futsallers’ Pathway, starting with schools, ultimately leading to the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal.”
Nuala Riddell-Morales, Director of Carnaval del Pueblo, added, “Every Latin American coach was ecstatic to present their teams. The artists loved the vibrant atmosphere, and the venue buzzed with goodwill. Witnessing the pride and joy on everyone’s faces was indescribably brilliant.” Nuala also announced the return of the Carnaval del Pueblo on August 3, 2025, one of the most important Latin American cultural events held in the British capital.
This first tournament, sponsored by United St Saviour’s and UNISON, also commemorated Colombia’s Independence Day.
Oliver Lam Watson won silver and gold medals at Tokyo 2021
stricken
who shouted that she could not swim.
Left to Right - Alison Smith Events Manager and John Salako Former Professional Football
AURIC, providing musical
inspired by classical poetry, is just one of over 100 acts taking part in the Lambeth Fringe
Councillors
members celebrating the opening of Folajimi apartments in Bermondsey
Labour’s new immigration policies: A comprehensive look at changes
The Labour Party’s recent landslide victory has set the stage for significant changes in the UK’s immigration policies.
As the new government takes charge, the nation stands at the crossroads of reform and continuity. How will these changes shape the future of the UK’s workforce and social fabric?
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Bexley Council claim Greenwich is 'disregarding their residents' by imposing parking charges in Eltham
By Joe Coughlan
Local Democracy Reporter
BexleY councillors have claimed Greenwich council has ‘disregarded’ their residents by imposing a set of parking restrictions on the border of the two boroughs.
The comments came after the Mayor of London approved Greenwich Council’s proposal to add parking charges to streets in Eltham earlier this month.
The controlled parking zone (CPZ) will see charges of up to £4 a day being added to portions of Rochester Way and Welling Way, which sit along the borough’s border with Bexley.
The proposal was put to the Mayor to decide after Bexley Council formally objected to the scheme, claiming the initiative would push more parking and traffic into the areas around Falconwood station.
Conservative Councillor Andy Curtois said at a Bexley Council meeting on July 17: “Already badly hit by ULEZ,
the residents of Falconwood now have Greenwich residents coming to park on their roads, making their lives more difficult. Does the Leader share my frustration at the Mayor and Greenwich Council’s continued disregard for Bexley’s residents?”
Conservative Councillor Richard Diment, cabinet member for
neighbourhoods, said he shared Cllr Curtois’ anger and frustration. He claimed the scheme would have no impact on Greenwich residents as he said there were no residential homes along the streets.
Cllr Diment said at the meeting: “It’s unclear when the scheme will be implemented but we will monitor it carefully, but if our fears are realised it will cause significant on street parking problems for hundreds of our residents no longer able to find parking near their home.”
The scheme was approved by Greenwich Council in December 2022, with council documents claiming the charges would help to cut car use and encourage residents to walk and rely on public transport more.
The project accompanies Greenwich Council’s ambitions to become carbon neutral by 2030.
Parking surveys carried out by Greenwich Council last year on roads surrounding Falconwood station reportedly found that there were already a significant number of vehicles parked on unrestricted roads in Bexley. The Mayor’s report claimed this implied the opportunity for vehicles from Rochester Way and Welling Way to be displaced to Bexley were relatively low.
Greenwich Council documents said: “Any displacement of parking associated with Falconwood station is likely to be dispersed widely both sides of the borough boundary and so unlikely to have the impact on Bexley roads and residents as suggested.”
The report from the Mayor estimated that Greenwich Council would begin to implement the CPZ by the end of the month.
The Mayor of London was approached for a statement, but declined the opportunity to comment.
Greenwich Council had not responded at the time of publication.
‘Nightmare’ traffic and sleepless nights Silvertown Tunnel fears
By Joe Coughlan Local Democracy Reporter
Greenwich locAlS fear their roads will become clogged with ‘nightmare’ traffic following the opening of the Silvertown tunnel, and a plan to make it toll-free at night has sparked concerns about the impact on people’s sleep.
Residents have outlined their concerns on how exemptions to tolling for the new tunnel could attract more vehicles into the South London borough.
Transport for London (TfL) launched a consultation earlier this month on proposed charges for the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels due to come into effect from spring next year. Car drivers would be charged a maximum of £4 under the scheme for using the tunnels during peak times on weekdays, rising up to £10 for heavy goods vehicles.
However, TfL has claimed that the tunnels would be free to use overnight.
Local resident Fiona Moore said in a written question to Greenwich Council that she feared the lack of fees at night would make noise levels and pollution for residents living near the A102 worse, as more traffic could choose to use it in those hours.
Ms Moore said at a Greenwich Council meeting on July 24: “In the proposals, there would be no tolling of the tunnels at night so there’s quite some concern arising among residents who live either side of the A102 approach road that this could be a nightmare.”
The local also expressed concerns that the areas around the Silvertown Tunnel were already heavily polluted and traffic would struggle to ‘cram’
into the available roads in Greenwich.
Labour Councillor Averil Lekau, cabinet member for transport, said in her written response that the council was currently assessing the proposals put forward by TfL and the public would be made aware of the council’s stance on the charges put forward. She added: “We are working closely with TfL to understand their proposals and the evidence behind them. We are doing this through the consultation,
the Silvertown Tunnel Implementation Group (which is required to be consulted on the proposals, by the Development Consent Order for the tunnel) and separate discussions with their technical experts.”
Labour Councillor Roger Tester also asked Cllr Lekau where the authority stood on how much local businesses would be expected to pay to use the tunnels. The cabinet member responded by saying TfL had suggested a £1 discount to off-peak charges for eligible small businesses, traders and charities in Greenwich and Newham for at least a year. TfL has stated exemptions to the charges would apply for specific vehicles such as taxis and blue badge holders.
A Mayor of London spokesperson told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “Local residents and business owners currently face chronic congestion and pollution in the area around the Blackwall Tunnel. When it opens in 2025, the long-planned new Silvertown Tunnel will help deliver quicker, more reliable journeys in East London by easing congestion and making journeys up to 20 minutes faster.”
The spokesperson said the Silvertown Tunnel scheme was first developed in 2012. They added that Sadiq Khan had worked to improve
the proposal since he became mayor in 2016 by adding discounts for lowincome residents and local businesses, new bus services, a cycle shutter service and free cross-river bus and DLR transport for the first year. Greenwich Council formally called on the Mayor of London and TfL to pause work on the Silvertown Tunnel in March 2022. Cllr Lekau also claimed the authority would support the tunnel being re-purposed to support active travel, but noted that TfL had no obligation to comply with such a request.
The Blackwall Tunnel is currently free to use, while the Silvertown Tunnel is due to be completed in spring next year and will connect Greenwich Peninsula with Silvertown in Newham. Peak charges for the scheme have been proposed to apply from 6am to 10am northbound and 4pm to 7pm southbound on weekdays and would cost £2.50 for motorcycles, £4 for cars and small vans, £6.50 for large vans and £10 for heavy goods vehicles. Reduced fees would apply to all vehicles outside of peak hours if payments were made using Auto Pay, with the full price being charged for those using other payment methods. TfL’s consultation on charges for the Silvertown and Blackwall tunnels ends on September 3.
Rochester Way, shown between its junction with Riefield Road and Welling Way, will now have parking charges added to it in future. Permission for use by all
funfair ride ‘malfunCtion’ that left four injured is now being investigated by hse
By Isabel Ramirez
the heAlth and Safety executive (hSe) has taken over the investigation into a ride that ‘malfunctioned’ and injured four people at the lambeth country Show.
On 8 June 2024, at least three of the four victims were hospitalised as a result of the incident which occurred at Brockwell Park. This included an 11-year-old girl who suffered injuries to her legs, pelvis and lower back. She was later discharged from the hospital.
The Metropolitan Police, who were leading the investigation up until now, said a man and a woman in their 40s were also treated in the hospital for nonlife-threatening injuries.
The ride involved in this incident is now being forensically examined by specialists at HSE’s Buxton Science and Research Centre.
It was handed over to HSE to lead because there were no fatal injuries and the fairground industry falls under their enforcement.
HSE inspector Stacey Gamwell said: “We will continue to thoroughly investigate what happened and determine whether there were any breaches of health and safety law at the time of this incident.
“Once we have finished our investigation, a decision will then be made on whether formal enforcement is required in line with our enforcement policy. We remain in contact with those
affected by the ride’s malfunction and will keep them updated throughout our investigation.”
Following the incident, a Lambeth Council spokesperson said: “We are deeply saddened by the fairground incident at the Lambeth Country Show, it
is really shocking, and our thoughts are with those who were injured and their families.
“We take health and safety incredibly seriously, and all relevant safety certification was provided in advance of the event.”
The council added it was committed to “fully playing” its role in the investigation and ensuring families “get the answers they deserve”. Although the HSE is now leading it they told us this is still a criminal investigation.
Double stabbing in Kennington
By Isabel Ramirez
a 17-Y ear-olD boy has been arrested following a double stabbing in Kennington last Friday afternoon.
Emergency teams were called to a fight on Cooks Road on Friday, July 26, at 4:30pm.
Two males aged 17 and 18 were taken to hospital with ‘non-life-threatening’ injuries.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Enquiries continue to establish the circumstances, led by CID officers responsible for policing Southwark and Lambeth.”
Any witnesses yet to speak with police are asked to call 101, ref 5430/26jul To remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers.
19-year-old stabbed on Rye Lane
By Isabel Ramirez
A 19-year-old man was stabbed on a busy Peckham street on Saturday, fortunately police say his injuries are ‘non-life-threatening’.
Emergency services were called to Rye Lane on Saturday, July 27, at 6:55 pm to reports of a stabbing
The man was found with stab wounds and was rushed to hospital.
There have been no arrests and enquiries are ongoing.
Any witnesses are asked to call 101, ref 6205/27jul
‘Festivals boost biodiversity in Brockwell Park’
By Robert Firth
loc Al c AmpAiGner S have poured cold water on a labour councillor’s claim that Brockwell park’s biodiversity is the result of festivals like the mighty hoopla taking place there.
Councillor Donatus Anyanwu, who holds the portfolio for events, told a Lambeth Council meeting on Wednesday, July 17, that the variety of nature found in the park in Herne Hill, South London was down to the cash generated by events held there.
Answering a question from Green Party councillor Scott Ainslie, Cllr Anyanwu said: “[The] events raise money that can help us to build in relation to our ecological maintenance of the park. The biodiversity we have in Brockwell Park is as a result of investment that [is] being generated by events.”
But residents, who demanded the council stop holding large commercial events at the park at the same meeting, dismissed Cllr Anyanwu’s suggestion that festivals boosted Brockwell Park’s biodiversity.
In a statement released on Friday, July 19, Jen Hawkins and other local campaigners said: “Biodiversity cannot be bought, or meaningfully increased, with this extent, duration and footprint [of events]. It is irrational to damage one part of the park to improve another.”
They added: “The movement of species due to disruption will also affect the biodiversity of an area. It’s a complex interplay that has nothing to do with finances. The money for biodiversity is from the park levy; a tiny proportion of the events’ income and a tiny amount for such vast disruption and damage.”
Two weekends of back to back festivals at Brockwell Park in late May and early June resulted in damage to parts of the green space. Photos taken of the park in June showed a large patch of mud and tyre tracks where there would normally be grass.
Speaking to the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) after the meeting, Cllr Ainslie, Green member for Streatham St Leonard’s, said the Labour-run council needed to back up their claims about biodiversity with proof.
He said: “At the moment I don’t think
that [information] is really in the public domain. It would be good to see clear, indisputable evidence of that. […] The Greens don’t want to be party poopers. It is about making sure the park is for everyone. It would be good to revisit the decision making process around the events we do have.”
Campaigners who spoke at the council meeting on Wednesday voiced concerns about the impact of events in the park on the environment and people who live locally.
Residents said that the St Matthew’s Project – a local sports charity for children – had been unable to play any 11-a-side football matches in Brockwell Park during the season due to damage caused to the green space by a Pokemon event held there in 2023. They added that further damage to the park caused by events earlier this year meant the charity was unlikely to resume playing games there when the new season started.
A petition campaigners set up two weeks ago outlining their concerns about large events at Brockwell Park has already racked up over 2,200 signatures.
Lambeth Council’s Liberal Democrat group has previously called for an independent inquiry into the damage caused to the park this year and has said no more events should be scheduled until an investigation is complete.
Lambeth Country Show (Eventlambeth)
Councillor Donna Harris in Brockwell Park in June 2024
Councillor Donatus Anyanwu defended the use of Brockwell Park for events at Lambeth Council meeting on July 17, 2024
Brockwell Park in June Scott Ainslie
Donatus Anyanwu
Music. Film. Flavours.
Sarah Jane Baker, taken on Zoom
eXcLuSive
By Isabel Ramirez
A tr A nS activist, who has spent over half of her life in male prisons and even did her own castration, tells all – including life at hmp wandsworth, what happened when she was forced to stop her hormones and how sex between prisoners and officers is ‘common.’
Just six weeks ago, Sarah Jane Baker was freed from prison - for what she hopes will be the final time.
The now 55-year-old was born in Brixton but spent most of her childhood in Peckham and Camberwell.
Prior to her last sentence, she spent 30 years in prison for attempting to murder another prisoner, after being imprisoned for kidnapping and torturing her stepmother’s brother. Despite being a transgender woman she has only ever been in male prisons.
Following her release in 2019, she threw herself into activism including setting up a charity that advocates for trans prisoners. In 2023, she was accused of ‘inciting violence’ whilst giving a speech at the London Trans+ Pride march when she told the crowd to “punch a TERF” (an acronym used for trans-exclusionary radical feminists).
She spent most of the last nine months at HMP Wandsworth. In recent years, the prison has gained public notoriety for not only being the site where Daniel Khalife, who was awaiting trial for terrorism charges, escaped from September 2023 but also for the viral video allegedly depicting a prison officer having sex with an inmate
Having been in over 30 prisons
herself, we asked if she was aware of sex between officers and inmates.
“People having sex with staff? Yeah, that’s really common,’ she claimed, “Also gay sex and that, it’s really common - even amongst prisoner and staff.”
Staff found guilty of inappropriate relationships with prisoners can be sent to prison themselves for Misconduct in Public Office.
A Prison Service spokesperson assured: “The overwhelming majority of our prison staff are hardworking and honest but thanks to the work of our Counter-Corruption Unit we are catching more of the small minority who are not.”
Regarding the 21-year-old who escaped, Sarah revealed she and he were friends. “We used to have daily chats on the exercise yard.
“He was a good boy. Don’t believe all that nonsense you read on social media.”
During her first sentence, Sarah claims she was ‘targeted’ after people found out she was transgender. In a video online she described the abuse she allegedly faced: “I became a human punching bag,” she said, describing how she was raped, stabbed, ‘slashed with razor blades’, stripped whilst ‘hot water and sugar’ was poured on her.
“It’s a lot easier if you go to [male] prison in a man’s body - you’re treated equally to any other prisoner.”
Given her experience before, how did this last time compare? “There was quite a lot of inappropriate behaviour from other prisoners. People who tried to bully me, steal from the little that I had.”
However, she said ‘on the whole’ most people were good to her, she continued: “It was a lot easier for me because by the time I went back, I was famous.”
And she isn’t wrong. Hers is a controversial case: one that is often discussed and shared in the media. She gained even more publicity in 2021 when she announced her plan to run for MP, which would have made her the first transgender person to do so.
Even JK Rowling, well known for voicing her opinion on trans issues, tweeted Sarah’s criminal record a few weeks ago, where she fervently referred to her as ‘he.’
“I wouldn’t have thought I was that important to her to even notice me,” Sarah commented. “Just existing as a transgender person in the public eye, you just have to take it on the chin.”
In 2017, the Prison and Probation Ombudsman said: “Transgender prisoners are among the most vulnerable, with evident risks of suicide and self-harm, as well as facing bullying and harassment.”
As a trans woman, Sarah has been taking hormones since 2017. Desperate to live her true self, she did her own castration in prison, and it was after that she started receiving hormone therapy.
But after Daniel Khalife escaped and all the people on her wing at Wandsworth were moved, she ended up on the Isle of Wight, at HMP Parkhurst. It was here a doctor reportedly denied her hormone therapy. “He said it wouldn’t be ethical to prescribe female hormones to a biological man.
“I put on 20kg within weeks of stopping them,” she commented, adding that her body still hadn’t recovered.
The Care Quality Commission which handles prison healthcare at HMP Parkhurst was approached for comment
The crimes she committed to land
Prior to her last sentence, she spent 30 years in prison for attempting to murder another prisoner, after being imprisoned for kidnapping and torturing her stepmother’s brother. Despite being a transgender woman she has only ever been in male prisons.
Photos supplied by Sarah Jane Baker
herself there were violent, including seeking revenge on another inmate.
“My own crimes, I can’t get away from,” Sarah said, “I’m horrified about the kind of person I was.”
She maintains that she has borderline personality disorder as a result of a difficult childhood spent in and out of the care system. “I come from a really damaged, dysfunctional family.”
That said, she is careful not to portray herself as ‘a victim’, commenting: “Life’s difficult for a lot of people but only certain people choose to go out and commit serious violence. But I was a rather disturbed young person.”
She now lives in Richmond and continues to support transgender prisoners and promote trans people through her charity, The Transprisoner Alliance. This work includes organising letters and visits for trans people behind bars, providing legal assistance with advice for an in-house barrister on legal name changes and gender recognition certificates.
One of the things that helped her gender dysphoria in prison was makeup, sometimes brought in by sympathetic officers, so Sarah’s nonprofit also brings makeup and genderappropriate clothing to trans inmates.
“I want to show the government that we’re not going away,” she said.
Asked whether transgender prisoners should have their own separate prison, she said: “Maybe there needs to be a third space where trans women can go into where they are protected and maybe in time they can be put into [another] location with biological females.
“There’s no question that women and trans women need to be protected.”
Sarah was cleared by the court for her remarks at the Trans+ Pride rally on 8
July, after Deputy Chief Magistrate Tan Ikram, at City of London Magistrates’ Court, found her not guilty. According to the BBC, he said she had intended for the word she said to be acted upon, and added he thought it was possible that she just ‘wanted publicity.’
An earlier photo of Sarah with her dog
Mosaic
unveiled
outside The Shard took two years and 70 volunteers to create
By Isabel Ramirez
A new mosaic, which took two years and 70 volunteers to create, has been unveiled outside The Shard.
Since last Thursday July 25, passersby have been able to enjoy the 57 metre art installation.
Named ‘In a River a Thousand Streams’, the artist Adam Nathaniel Furman, took inspiration from the River Thames.
Seventy volunteers from the London School of Mosaic came together to form the piece, which is made from 250,000 colourful tiles. It is the largest mosaic they have done to date and is expected to be walked past by over 20 million people each year
Located in The Shard Quarter along London Bridge bus station, it is predicted to last for at least 150 years.
The artwork celebrates the diverse tapestry of Londoners and their achievements, capturing the dynamic energy of the city.
Alongside other supporters, including The Arts Council, Southwark Council, and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, as well as a part of the mosaic sponsored by The Shard.
Crystal palace park renovations including famous dinosaur statues move forward
By Joe Coughlan Local Democracy Reporter
plAnS to renovate crystal palace park in a £24 million project have moved forward including updates to the park’s famous dinosaur statues and a new themed play area for children.
Bromley Council has approved plans to increase the budget on the scheme by nearly £20m, with the details of the project for the historic park set to be approved by the authority this week.
The project will reportedly cost £24m and include updates to the Grade I listed dinosaur statues and their setting, the Tidal Lakes.
A new dinosaur themed play area is also planned, alongside a revised information centre and improvements to the Penge Gate.
Work is also planned to restore the walls of the Grade II listed Italian Terraces, as well as improvements to the drainage to prevent further water damage and allow the possibility for events to be held at the
space. Repair works are planned for the bust of Sir Joseph Paxton, the designer of the original Crystal Palace. Council documents said the bust is planned to be moved from the walkway of the National Sports Centre back to its original position at the Italian Terraces.
Bromley Council agreed at a meeting on July 15 to increase the budget for the regeneration programme by over £19m. The additional funding comes from a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant and the sale of two areas of council-owned parkland.
Labour Councillor Ruth McGregor, representing the Crystal Palace and Anerley ward, said she and her fellow ward councillor Ryan Thomson were very supportive of the scheme.
Conservative Councillor Colin Smith, leader of the council, responded by saying the project represented the end of a ‘very long road’.
Cllr Smith said at the meeting:
“Unfortunately the park, being right up there on the north end of the borough where five boroughs meet, just has never had the amount of money many of us would like to have seen it have… We’re very pleased for yourself, your neighbourhood and indeed the nearby boroughs as well, many of whom will now hopefully see it as the regional treasure it has always been.”
Crystal Palace Park is reportedly visited by 1.4m people per year. The Crystal Palace Park Trust took on a lease to manage the park in September 2023 as part of the regeneration scheme.
festival on the river thames
is Coming baCk this september
By Isabel Ramirez
A F e S tivA l along the river thames returns this September with live art performances, mudlarking and the Great river race.
Totally Thames Festival will take place from Sunday 1 - Monday 30 September across London celebrating the life and soul of the river.
The month-long programme runs the 42-mile stretch of the Thames through working collaboratively with artists, local communities, river interest organisations and businesses
Featuring both free and paid activities, some highlights include: Kids’ Choir (September 15) which will see over 400 local primary school children perform; Hulked (September 7) which will explore the history of the Thames barges with an hour of storytelling and original folk music and the classic boat festival (September 7-8) where around 40 vintage and exquisitely preserved vessels assemble at historic St Katharine Docks.
A new initiative designed to encourage people from London, Kent and Essex to act against litter along the tidal River Thames has been launched; The PLA’s Clean Thames
Challenge invites individuals and groups to participate in a variety of ways, all with the shared goal of improving the health and aesthetic look of the Thames. Members of the public can sign up to receive a free litter-picking kit.
Upon completion of the challenge participants will be entered into a prize draw to win a kayaking trip for two with London Kayak Company, or a Stand-Up Paddleboarding trip for two with Active360.
Delving into the muddy world of the river is a series of mudlarking events. From Saturday 31 August –Sunday 1 September there will be a Mudlarking Exhibition in the Roman Amphitheatre in the City of London Corporation’s Guildhall Art Gallery. Visitors can step back in time and enjoy the rare opportunity to see and hold personal items lost by Romans who lived in London over 1,600 years ago. On display will be Roman artefacts recovered from the Thames by mudlarks, telling the story of Roman life in Londinium
The Great River Race is on Saturday 21 September, bringing together 300 boats in a fundraising race from Millwall to Ham Lands, which can be viewed for free at any point along the course.
nhs Cyber attaCk: ‘most serviCes’ at south london hospitals baCk to ‘near
normal’ now
By Herbie Russell
‘moSt ServiceS’ are ‘working at near-normal levels’ following the ransomware attack on a host of south london hospitals, nhS bosses have said.
The attack on June 3 by Qilin, a Russian cyber-criminal group, has seen 7,000 outpatient appointments and over 1,500 elective procedures postponed by King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr Chris Streather, Medical Director for NHS London, said: “Thanks to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in maintaining services affected by last month’s cyber attack on pathology services provider Synnovis, most services are now working at near-normal levels, including in outpatients, day cases and non-elective care.
“We are still seeing an impact on regular day attendances and elective inpatients, where some specialties are still having to postpone appointments. It is important that patients with booked appointments continue to attend unless they have been contacted to say otherwise.
“Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust have restarted their outpatient blood tests. While they are not yet back to full capacity, they are contacting patients to book a blood test appointment in order of clinical priority and as capacity increases. Blood testing services at GP practices in south east London are also continuing to improve, which is helping us care for the most critical
and urgent cases.”
Other NHS hospitals affected included including the Royal Brompton and the Evelina London Children’s Hospital.
People should continue to use NHS 111 through the NHS App, online or on the phone for non-urgent care –and should continue to attend booked appointments unless contacted to say otherwise.
Police appeal to find teen after man stabbed to death in New Cross last Sunday
By Herbie Russell
police Are searching for a man after the fatal stabbing of Antonios Antoniadis in new cross.
Antonios, aged in his 20s, was stabbed in Florence Terrace on Sunday, July 7.
Tragically, he died in hospital two weeks later.
Police are now searching for a man named Joshua McCorquodale who they say could have vital information.
Detective Chief Inspector Kate Blackburn said: “We are now issuing an image of a ninteen-year-old man named Joshua McCorquodale who we believe may have vital information and we would like to speak with him urgently.
“McCorquodale may have injuries and we are concerned for his welfare.”
Officers were first called to the scene of the incident at 9.20am follwing reports that a man had been assaulted and stabbed in Florence Terrace.
Antonios sadly died on July 21 despite two weeks of specialist intensive care hospital treatment.
A post-mortem examination was carried out and the preliminary cause of death was confirmed as multiple organ failure due to a stab wound to the thigh.
Two people have already been charged in connection with Antonios’s death.
Anyone with information relating to the
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Police want to speak to Joshua McCorquodale
Antonios Antoniadis was stabbed to death in New Cross.
over half of the partiCipants in a new employment sCheme in southwark have already seCured a job at a loCal gp surgery
By Isabel Ramirez
over hAlF of the participants in a new employment scheme in Southwark have already secured a job at a local Gp surgery.
The new sector-based work academy programme (SWAP), focused on getting people employed in primary care, is the first in London and has been deemed a ‘success.’
It has so far supported over a hundred people living locally into jobs and training in healthcare.
One of the participants was Catherine Nages, who had ‘always wanted’ to work in healthcare but had no previous experience.
She recently started work as an Access Hub Coordinator at Sir John Kirk Close Surgery in Camberwell.
On what the course did for her, she commented: “My tutor helped build my knowledge about health services and understanding about the importance of the NHS values. There were also practical exercises and presentations which gave me a real-world understanding of the responsibilities of a GP receptionist.
“During the training at the GP Surgery, I learnt how to handle patient enquiries and manage busy reception areas which gave me a
better understanding of what the job involved.
“The Hub team really helped me
Dulwich social club has been severely damaged by fire
By Herbie Russell
Four Fire engines and 25 firefighters tackled the blaze at Dulwich common in the early hours of thursday (July 25).
Part of the the single-storey building and its roof were damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Four fire engines and around 25
firefighters tackled a fire at a social club on Dulwich Common.
“Part of the single-storey building and the roof were damaged by fire. There were no reports of any injuries.
“The Brigade was called at 0113 and the fire was under control by 0313. Fire crews from Forest Hill, West Norwood and Brixton fire stations attended the scene.”
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
prepare for our interviews too which made me feel much more confident and I was so pleased to get offered
a job. I am really enjoying the dynamic nature of my new role and the opportunity to apply the skills
Rotherhithe museum tracing youngsters who made artwork for community 20 years ago
By Herbie Russell
the Brunel museum is trying to track down the youngsters who made a community artwork twenty years ago.
The Ship of Blueprints was created by children from the Adams Gardens and Swan Road estates in Rotherhithe in 2004.
Those kids will now be adults and the museum wants to involve them in a special reminiscence project. Those who recall being involved are
and knowledge I gained through my education and work experience.”
The scheme was piloted by the Southeast London Integrated Care System (SEL ICS) Health and Care Jobs Hub, in partnership with Southwark College and participating GP practices.
These included Elm Lodge Surgery in Dulwich Village, Forest Hill Practice in Honor Oak and 306 Medical Centre in Dulwich.
The primary care pilot had an aboveaverage success rate – in comparison to other SWAP schemes, with over 60 per cent of the completing candidates securing a non-clinical job with a GP practice, to date.
The second scheme is already underway in Southwark.
Candidates were either referred to the scheme by Job Centre Plus or recruited via local careers fairs.
To ensure they had the best chance of success, members of the Hub team also worked one-on-one with each member of the cohort to develop their interview skills and build their confidence.
They are keen to expand the approach into other boroughs in southeast London. Health or care employers interested in �inding out more can email: info@goodworkselondon.co.uk or visit www.GoodWorkSELondon.co.uk
Denmark Hill station: Fight on-board train prompts police appeal
By Herbie Russell
police Are appealing for witnesses after a fight on-board a london overground train near Denmark hill station.
A video has circulated online showing two men fighting with one appearing to be knocked unconscious.
Police believe the altercation took place on the Overground line between Clapham Junction and Dalston Junction, near Denmark Hill Station.
Officers have asked those that witnessed the incident, or have information, to contact British Transport Police.
People can contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 237 of 21 July.
encouraged to contact the museum.
The Brunel Museum celebrates the life and work of the Brunels - a family of engineers that helped spearhead Britain’s industrial revolution.
The museum will close from this September until summer 2025 for a hotly-anticipated refurbishment.
If you were involved in that project at the time, or know someone who was, we want to hear from you about your experiences. Please email the Brunel Museum on hello@thebrunelmuseum. com
Alternatively, they can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The Ship of Blueprints was made by children from the Adams Gardens and Swan Road estates in Rotherhithe in 2004
bushy park CriCket Club unveils plans for new faCilities after suspeCted arson attaCk
By Charlotte Lillywhite
Local Democracy Reporter
A hiStoric cricket club in Bushy park has unveiled plans to replace vital facilities that were destroyed in a suspected arson attack.
Hampton Wick Royal Cricket Club (HWRCC), which was founded in 1863, wants to rebuild its pavilion with improved facilities it has ‘desperately needed’ over the years.
It comes after the club was left without changing rooms, showers and toilets after the old pavilion burnt down in a suspected arson attack in the early
hours of September 7. It had stood on the site since 1989 after the club’s original pavilion burnt down in 1901, followed by its replacement burning down in 1988.
The club has now submitted plans to Richmond Council to rebuild the pavilion with better and more accessible facilities.
It is installing temporary facilities so it can continue to operate in the meantime, while it waits for the council to make a decision on the proposals.
The new pavilion would have four changing rooms, with separate facilities for female players and guests, a club room, bar, catering facilities, storage and facilities for disabled people for the first time. It would also be designed to discourage vandalism and anti-social behaviour.
Jack Le Feuvre, member of HWRCC, previously told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) the suspected
arson attack ‘hit not just those directly involved with the cricket club but those in the wider club community and actually in the local network of Hampton Wick really, really hard because the club has… stood on the same site for 160 years’. He added the club had received an ‘unbelievable amount of support’ since the fire.
A report submitted with the application also said the club had battled through a ‘catastrophic year’ following the incident. It is expecting an insurance payment to help with the costs, but it is continuing to fundraise and hold charity events to make sure it has all the cash needed to fund the plans.
The report added: “The new facility will provide the shortfall of facilities the club have desperately needed over the years and reprovide the club base for the local community.”
The club is also home to Harlequins Amateurs Rugby Club, Bedfont Sports FC, Kingston College Football Academy and other community groups.
A Met Police spokesperson previously said it believed the cause of the fire to be arson, but that it had not been able to identify any suspects after investigating the incident.
Richmond Council will decide on the application in due course.
Concerns Bromley becoming a 'cultural wasteland' as facilities close
By Joe Coughlan Local Democracy Reporter
A l Ac K of arts buildings in Bromley could lead to the borough becoming a ‘cultural wasteland’, a councillor has claimed.
The comments came alongside a discussion by Bromley councillors on the planned closure of the Picturehouse cinema on Bromley High Street.
The cinema announced on X on June 24 that the branch would be closing on August 1. Lib Dem Councillor Sam Webber asked at a Bromley Council meeting on July 15 how the authority would attempt to prevent the closure.
Cllr Webber said in his written question: “How can the council ensure that another gem in Bromley’s cultural crown can be protected for future generations and ensure this important art deco building in central Bromley is safeguarded?”
The councillor also noted a petition had been set up to preserve the cinema which had received over 4,700 signatures. The cinema opened in 2019 and the building itself reportedly dates back to 1936, featuring art deco elements by architect George Coles.
The Picturehouse group was bought by Cineworld in 2012. Conservative Councillor Colin Smith, leader of the council, said at the meeting that Cineworld was reported to be in talks with bidders over the sale of all of its UK sites, which includes over 100 cinemas.
Cllr Smith said: “There is nothing specific that the council can do to prevent the closure of the Picturehouse per se. However, the building is locally listed and the front porch is within a conservation area, so the building itself does have some planning protection.”
Labour Councillor Alisa Igoe asked if the council would consider retaining the Bromley Picturehouse building as a cultural arts centre. Cllr Smith responded by saying there was regrettably no funding available to make such a bid as the council was forecasted to go bankrupt by 2028.
Cllr Igoe said at the meeting: “We are possibly in danger of becoming a cultural wasteland in Bromley if the council does not attempt to keep some of these cultural and arts buildings working within Bromley.”
Conservative Councillor Alexa Michael said at the meeting that it would be worth investigating whether the whole of the cinema building could be incorporated into the conservation area. Cllr Smith suggested that Cllr Michael and Conservative Councillor Yvonne Bear, portfolio holder for renewal, looked into whether such a proposal was possible.
Bromley Picturehouse is based on Bromley High Street
CGI of the replacement pavilion
Network Rail apologises as Richmond residents left stranded by repeated failures
By Charlotte Lillywhite Local Democracy Reporter
richmonD resiDents have been left stranded due to repeated failures of the District line in recent weeks, lib Dem politicians have said.
Richmond Park MP Sarah Olney and Richmond Council leader Gareth Roberts have demanded answers over the London Underground disruption experienced by thousands of commuters due to a spike in track and signal failures and train fleet issues affecting Richmond station, which is owned by Network Rail. In a letter to Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, Ms Olney and Mr Roberts said the repeated closures of the District line at Richmond station over the past four weeks have resulted in residents failing to arrive at work on time, struggling to get to school, missing appointments and wasting cash on tickets to events in other boroughs. Tourists trying to reach Kew Gardens, they added, have been forced to choose between waiting for a less overcrowded bus to arrive or paying an expensive taxi fare.
Laurence Bowman, route director for Network Rail Anglia, apologised for the disruption. He said the company is working with Transport for London (TfL) and train operators to improve the service, while it has a long-term plan to improve how it controls services and replace trackside signalling.
Ms Olney and Mr Roberts stressed that Richmond residents and visitors rely on the District line functioning at the station if they need to take the Tube. They said the repeated failures have become a ‘serious problem’.
They wrote: “If the line leading to Richmond goes down, residents who
need to access the Tube have very few other options and must either travel via train to Putney Bridge then walk to East Putney or take a bus to Turnham Green. The former is not a feasible option for those with limited mobility or baggage, and the latter can add an additional 45 minutes to journey times during rush hour.
“We understand that engineering works take place, and that ageing infrastructure means repairs will not be uncommon, but the regular total line failures that we’ve seen in recent weeks have become a serious problem for residents.”
Ms Olney and Mr Roberts urged Mr Khan to reassure residents that
‘reasonable action is being taken to prevent further issues over the summer’.
Laurence Bowman, route director for Network Rail Anglia, said: “We’re sorry that services have been disrupted on the Richmond branch line in the recent weeks affecting Overground and District line passengers. This has been caused by a spike in track and signal failures in this
complex and busy area of the network as well as train fleet issues.
“We are working with TfL and train operators to improve the service our passengers deserve by fixing faults more quickly and removing track defects, with a long-term plan to improve how we control services and replace track and signalling.”
Crime in central London borough doubles in two years, costing local council £371m, report reveals
crime in a central london borough has doubled in two years, costing the local authority £371m, according to a council report.
A report by the Safer Westminster Partnership found 10per cent of all crime committed across the capital took place in Westminster – up from 5pc two years ago.
The partnership, which includes Westminster City Council, the Met Police, the London Fire Brigade and the Probation Service, among others, said there were on average 216 crimes a day recorded in the central London borough, up from 196 a year ago. The majority of these – 60pc – were theft offences with many happening in the West End or St James’s at night.
The report read: “The thriving West End night time economy is a driver for a large local drugs market, of which recreational drug users contribute to the drugs demand. This demand fuels organised crime including child
criminal exploitation. Reducing demand must be encouraged to reduce the adverse consequences of drug abuse for individuals and society at large.”
Police found sexual offences made up a small portion of recorded crime but are “one of the most harmful”. Their research found 54pc of victims of all crime were female and were far more likely to be victims of sexual offences and theft.
It found males were more likely to be victims of robbery and vehicle offences.
Nearly two-thirds of victims were aged between 18 and 39 years old. They also found 87pc of those accused of crime were male. They said caution had to be exercised with this data point due to low detection rates. They said where known, 47pc of the accused were white, 28pc Black, 15pc other and 9pc Asian.
The report, which covers crime across London between October 2022 and September 2023, was presented to Westminster City’s overview and scrutiny committee. Councillors will meet on Thursday, July 25, to discuss its
findings.
The review, which happens yearly, found Westminster City recorded more than 90,000 criminal offences, more than double the next highest borough. The data also showed crime disproportionately affected people with protected characteristics.
They found the cost of crime in Westminster is estimated to be £371m –an increase of £56 million from 12 months earlier. This does not estimate the costs of every crime type but concentrates on more serious victim-based offences. The council also noted four separate domestic homicide reviews currently underway, which it said was more than it had in the previous five to ten years.
Despite increasing crime, nearly all residents surveyed felt safe in the area they live. However, feelings of safety after dark have reduced from 82pc to 74pc, this was most notable for women.
The council launched the Night Stars volunteer scheme and the “It’s Her City Too” campaign to improve women’s safety on its streets. These scheme are
helping women get home safety during a night out and tackling sexual harassment. It has also launched women’s safety training and opened safe havens.
The council noted the acute lack of housing in the borough made it more difficult for women to leave abusive partners and moving families away from gang-related violence hotspots.
A new wave of movable CCTV cameras has also been launched by the council to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area. Westminster City is also giving authorities more money to tackle the issue of personal robbery.
Commenting on plans to introduce 100 new CCTV cameras in the borough, council leader Adam Hug said: “Antisocial behaviour and crime in our communities blights the lives of residents across Westminster and as a Council we want to do what we can to help tackle it.
“We’re pleased to be working in partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham on this new CCTV camera network, which will help keep an eye on ASB hotspots in local communities
across the Westminster. The footage will also assist the police in identifying wrongdoers and provide the evidence to support work to design out crime.
“The safety of our residents is the council’s top priority, and we want to play our part in helping keep our streets safer and to ensure that residents feel more secure in their own homes.”
The Westminster cameras use specialist audio and noise detection AI technology, which will alert the control centre to potential incidents and provide immediate access to supporting footage. The audio detection technology works by detecting noise levels that exceed the defined parameters and can identify noises such as screams, explosions and gunshots.
The new surveillance system will be the first time Westminster City Council has run its own public realm CCTV cameras since 2017 when the network was closed by the previous administration, and one-off capital funding was given to the Metropolitan Police to acquire their own cameras.
Adrian Zorzut
Local Democracy Reporter
what’s on
rough magiC raves on
mYstical magic forces were at work in the post-work rush to transport young reviewer woody from his end of Year 4 celebrations at his rotherhithe school to the Globe theatre.
We hurriedly vanish underground and re-emerge in Borough having mysteriously gained a lost tourist from Boston. We helped her locate the Tate and were soon swiftly taking our seats in the intimate, atmospheric, oak interior of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, ready to enter the spiritual realm of Rough Magic, write Woody and Ed Gray.
A youthful and buzzing audience awaited the ensemble cast. First onstage was a spritely young witch who informed us that we were apprentice guardians invited into this sacred space to learn about the structure of the magical realm. We were introduced to the fairy, spirit and ghost worlds, all ruffs and jerkins, in the brilliantly comedic manner that Splendid Productions carry off so well. Pitched to perfection for a young audience and crammed with clowning, this is the kind of physical theatre that would tickle the bard himself and have him chuckling along in the aisles.
Magic of one form or another runs through most of Shakespeare’s plays. It’s a plot device that allows him to change the course of a play swiftly or explore the complex competing realities of individual human nature.
Weaved into this play are many references to Macbeth and The Tempest, among others. I turn to explain one reference to Woody but before I can pass on my dadly wisdom he whispers, ‘I know Dad, they’re talking about when Puck puts the love
potion in the wrong person’s eyes in Midsummer Night’s Dream’.
He is bit of a Bardologist to be fair, but the beauty of this production is that you don’t need to know anything about anything that flowed from young Will’s quills to enjoy Splendid Productions’ Rough Magic. Just imagine the gasp of a room full of 5 to 85-year-olds as the queen witch suddenly disappears live onstage in one brilliantly choreographed moment. A collective hushed wonderment fills the air, while the next moment the house is coaxed into becoming the rave soundtrack for wannabe King Henry 9th as he parties till dawn!
Kerry Frampton is a joy to watch as Henry, deprived of his divine right and desperate to reverse his chosen destiny. The audience gleefully jeers his narcissistic pomposity as he is brought down to earth through various shenanigans. ‘This is a really smart story,’ beams Woody, never one to willingly suffer an autocrat. Eventually the witches come to realise that humans can overcome their chosen destiny, which is an empowering message to take away as we leave this beautiful theatre, destined for the Jubilee Line with a little drop of Shakespearian magic still in our eyes, Woody happily clutching a tiny compendium of all of Shakespeare’s plays. Rough magic raves on.
Shakespeare’s Globe, Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT until 24th August.
Times: Tues - Sat: Varied.
Full Details & Booking: www.shakespearesglobe.com
“Why does your mind go there? To like the worst possible thing”
a lex an D rupert aren’t a conventional match, but a chance meeting on the u nderground ignites a spark. Skip forward to them fighting
over baby names, nursery colours and ways to save money. All the signs of a normal family in waiting. Then Alex goes into labour, their baby is born still - and their world implodes. What follows is a window into how a couple finds the strength to move forward, the will to stay together, and the determination to keep alive the memory of their child.
Corelia O’Neill’s Anything is Possible if You Think About It Hard Enough takes us to the depths
of grief to find hope, and to the edge of insanity to find reason. There is humour, too, in the most unexpected places.
Cast: Rosie Skuse, Luke Henry
Creatives: David Fairs (Director) Conor O’Kane (Assistant Director)
Waterloo East Theatre, Brad Street, London, SE1 8TN from 21 - 24
Heading south - our pick of upcoming summer events
Feeling starstruck
Royal Museums Greenwich will have you Starstruck this summer with its live planetarium show, presented by an astronomer from the Royal Observatory Greenwich. When you look at the night sky, you might wonder: what are all those twinkling lights? Why are they different colours? Where do they come from? Will they ever disappear? Are they home to planets? This show will explore the lives of stars, from birth to death, and everything in between. It’s recommended for those over 7 years old, with Ted’s Space Adventure suitable for younger aspiring astronomers.
Dates: Every Friday to Wednesday in August, 2:30pm Tickets: Adult £12, Child £6, Student/under 25 £8 Blackheath Avenue, SE10 8XJ www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/planetarium-shows/starstruck
Draw me like one of your Deptford girls
Fancy your hand at some art? Deptford Life Drawing hosts life drawing events at The Royal Albert each week. You’ll need to bring your own equipment, whatever you’d like to draw with, and a typical session is structured with five short poses of one to two minutes, three five-minute poses and two 10-minute poses. A break is then scheduled before you return for the chance to sketch two longer poses. Everyone is welcome to book a ticket, no experience is required – Deptford Life Drawing aims to host affordable events that are accessible and inclusive in a respectful non-judgemental environment.
Dates: Tuesday evenings, 7:30pm Tickets: £8
The Royal Albert, 460 New Cross Road, SE14 6TJ deptfordlifedrawing.cargo.site
Noah Kahan at The O2
Best New Artist Grammy nominee Noah Kahan is back in the UK for the third time within a year to play one of his biggest shows at The O2. The “Stick Season” singer is bringing the We’ll All Be Here Forever World Tour to SE10. The Vermont singer and songwriter has exploded from his New England roots. At the core of Noah Kahan’s music are vulnerable lyrics and an unfiltered yet relatable honesty. Expect tunes from across his three albums and discography, and support by Maisie Peters – warm up your vocal cords for this one.
Dates: Wednesday 21 August and Thursday 22 August 2024, 6:30pm
This summer, make Woolwich Works’ courtyard your garden with its series of free summer music events. Courtyard Live 2024 is a programme for the whole community with free and fun cultural performances from across the world, hosted on the summer courtyard stage. From African acrobatics, punk rock choirs and Trinity College of Music to artists bringing beats from Turkey, Brazil and Congo, you can pull up a deckchair, grab a drink, some delicious street food, and soak up the free live entertainment.
Date: Every Saturday and Sunday until Sunday 8 September 2024.
Tickets: Free The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 Street, Royal Arsenal, SE18 6HD www.woolwich.works/courtyard-live-2024
Blackheath Society Walk and Talk
Join Blackheath Society members for a wander through Brockley and Ladywell Cemetery, led by Robin Firminger. As will be explained, originally, the cemeteries for Lewisham and Deptford had interesting and notable residents. This includes the Blackheath artist Sir John Gilbert RA, who began his career as an Estate Agent in a business next to the Princess of Wales; among his accomplishments, he sketched 19th-century Lewisham. Others include Margaret McMillan, an educational reformer, and Jane Coulson. The cemetery also has plentiful wildlife, a delightful place to walk and is good for butterflies at this time of year. The walk and talk starts by meeting at 10:30am at the War Memorial by the cemetery gates on the junction of Brockley Grove and Ivy Road.
Date: Thursday 15 August 2024,10:30am to 12pm. Tickets: £5. 113 Brockley Grove, SE4 1DZ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/blackheath-society-walk-talk-brockley-ladywell-cemeteriestickets-949086572487
Shades of Dire Straits
Shades of Dire Straits from Norway pays tribute to the legendary Deptford band in a unique way… The music of the British rock band will be resurrected with driving rock songs and intimate ballads hosted at The Albany. The band delivers an entire string of hits from Dire Straits, such as Sultans of Swing, Walk of Life, Money for Nothing, Brothers in Arms, Romeo and Juliet – plus many more. Deptford does have a unique place in Dire Straits history. The band was discovered at The Albany in 1977, and Shades of is “delighted” to be honouring this music history on the band’s home turf.
Date: Thursday 15 August 2024, 7:30pm
Tickets: £12-£15
Douglas Way, SE8 4AG
www.thealbany.org.uk/shows/shades-of-dire-straits
History
a sip of history
By Eliza Frost
Dating BacK to 1620, this rotherhithe pub has a rich stateside history we explore...
We don’t often want people to find out about our favourite, secret spots in London, saving them from the masses to enjoy as we found them – but Rotherhithe’s The Mayflower is a pub with a history that can’t be hidden.
Owner of 13 years, Paul Graham, says “The pub was nothing like it is now, it’s really grown, as has Rotherhithe.
There’s been a massive increase in people in the area.
“Since lockdown, the Thames Path really came into its own, and lots of people saw The Mayflower walking from London Bridge to Greenwich.”
Paul explains that the history started over 400 years ago in 1620; in July, The Mayflower ship took on board 65 passengers from its London homeport of Rotherhithe on the River Thames.
“Captain Christopher Jones used to part-own the pub,” adds Paul.
So, with Captain Jones at the helm, The Mayflower journeyed onwards to Southampton for supplies and to meet with the Speedwell ship. However, after many delays, false starts and a
leak, the Speedwell’s journey with The Mayflower was abandoned.
On 6 September 1620, Captain Jones, along with 102 passengers and approximately 30 crew members, set sail from Plymouth on what William Bradford described as “a prosperous wind”.
After sighting land on 11 November 1620, strong winter seas forced the Rotherhithe captain to anchor at Cape Cod, much further North than the original destination of Virginia.
To establish legal order in their new homeland, the settlers agreed while on board to write and sign “The Mayflower Compact”; the first written framework of government in what is now the United States.
Captain Jones later returned to London on The Mayflower, arriving at the home port of Rotherhithe on 6 May 1621. He died less than a year later and was buried at St. Mary’s church in Rotherhithe, close to the mooring point of The Mayflower where she lay to rest in the Thames, no longer useful as a ship.
A commemorative plaque to the voyage of The Mayflower now adorns the side of St Mary’s church and a memorial statue, dedicated to the memory of Captain Christopher Jones,
sits in the churchyard.
The Mayflower has a Descendants Book, which is available upon request to those who can prove a family connection to the original Pilgrim Fathers from The Mayflower 1620 voyage.
Paul says: “We’ve got well over a thousand signed addresses by people from the states; people get very excited.”
As a nod to the founding fathers, again, he says that they host a Thanksgiving dinner each year, which is always a sellout.
The pub’s day-to-day food menu offers classic British dishes using local and fresh ingredients and is complemented by a range of traditional ales, which change every week, craft beers, local gins and fine wines.
Plus, the Sunday roast “is one of the best in London”, says Paul, adding that it gets booked up weeks in advance.
So, for a sip of history – and the chance to taste The Mayflower’s Yorkshire puds – head down the Thames Path and travel back in time.
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Transport for London Public Notice
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
THE A202 GLA ROAD (KENNINGTON LANE, LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2024
1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it has made the above-named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.
2. The purpose of the Order is to enable a detailed bridge inspection to take place at the A202 Kennington Lane.
3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from:
(1) entering, exiting, or proceeding in an easterly direction on the A202 Kennington Lane between its junctions with South Lambeth Place/Albert Embankment and Harleford Road, access to South Lambeth Road will be maintained;
(2) entering South Lambeth Road at its junction with A202 Kennington Lane. Works will be phased such that only two lanes will be closed at one time and that some restrictions will apply only at certain times, local access will be maintained.
The Order will be effective between 5th August 2024 and 9th August 2024 every night 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs.
4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:
(1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes;
(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.
5. At such times as the prohibition is in force an alternative route will be indicated by trafc signs for eastbound trafc to the closure of Kennington Lane via South Lambeth Road, Parry Street, Wandsworth Road, Albert Embankment, Lambeth Road, and Kennington Road to normal route of travel. For southbound trafc to the closure of South Lambeth Road via Kennington Lane via Durham Street, Harleyford Road north-westbound to normal route of trafc
Dated this 2nd day of August 2024
Claire Wright
Co-ordination Manager
Transport for London, Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – HAZELBOURNE ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Thames Water new water main connection works to be carried out, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth, with the agreement of Wandsworth Council, have made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering that length of Hazelbourne Road which lies between the party wall of Nos. 39 and 41 Hazelbourne Road and the party wall of Nos. 61 and 63 Hazelbourne Road (access to and from Minnie Kidd House will be permitted).
2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles will be available via Balham Hill, Gaskarth Road and Westlands Terrace and vice versa.
3. The ban will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The Order will come into force on 14th August 2024 and will continue for a maximum duration of 2 months (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works will take place between 14th and 21st August 2024, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time, the Order will have effect at subsequent times within the maximum period of 2 months.
Dated 2nd August 2024 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE BABINGTON ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable sewer cleaning works to be carried out, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth have made an order the effect of which will be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering that length of Babington Road which lies between the common boundary of Nos. 67 and 69 Babington Road and the common boundary of Nos. 101 and 103 Babington Road.
2. Alternative routes will be available for affected vehicles via (i) Ambleside Avenue, Mitcham Lane and Conyers Road; and (ii) Conyers Road, Fairmile Avenue, Gleneagle Road and Ambleside Avenue.
3. The ban will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The Order will come into force on 12th August 2024 and it will continue for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice it is anticipated that the Order will have effect between 11 am and 8 pm on 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th August 2024, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time, the Order will also have effect on subsequent dates and times within the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 2nd August 2024 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – CLAPHAM COMMON NORTH SIDE AND VICTORIA RISE
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Thames Water to carry out water main maintenance and repair works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth, with the agreement of Transport for London, have made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily:(a) ban vehicles proceeding in Victoria Rise from exiting Victoria Rise at its junction with Clapham Common North Side; (b) impose a one-way system in that length of Victoria Rise which lies between Clapham Common North Side and a point 8 metres north of Clapham Common North Side, in a north-westerly direction (towards Wandsworth
2. An alternative route for affected vehicles will be available via Wandsworth Road, Cedars Road and Clapham Common North Side.
3. The bans and one-way system will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The Order will come into force on 5th August 2024 and will continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works will take place between 5th and 8th August 2024, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may have effect at subsequent times within the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 2nd August 2024 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – GLASSHOUSE WALK
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Thames Water maintenance and repair works to be carried out, Lambeth Borough Council, with the agreement of Transport for London, have made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily ban vehicles (including cyclists) from entering in that length of Glasshouse Walk which lies between Albert Embankment and Goding Street.
2. The ban will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
3. Alternative routes will be available for affected motor vehicles via Glasshouse Walk, Tyers Street, Black Prince Road, Kennington Road, Lambeth Road and Albert Embankment.
4. Alternative routes will be available for affected cyclists via (i) Glasshouse Walk, Vauxhall Walk, Tinworth Street and Albert Embankment; and (ii) Albert Embankment, New Spring Gardens Walk and Goding Street.
5. The Order will come into force on 11th August 2024 and will continue for 1 month, or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice it is anticipated that the Order will have effect on 11th August 2024 between 8am and 4.30pm, but if the works cannot be completed or carried out during that time the Order will also have effect on subsequent dates within that maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 2nd August 2024 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS BAYLIS ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable works involving the operation of a crane to be carried out safely, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to:(a) temporarily ban vehicles from entering the southbound section of carriageway in that length of Baylis Road which lies between Westminster Bridge Road and Murphy Street; (b) suspend the segregated southbound cycle lane in that length of Baylis Road which lies between Westminster Bridge Road and Murphy Street; (c) impose a one-way system in that length of Baylis Road which lies between Westminster Bridge Road and Murphy Street, from south-west to north-east (towards Murphy Street).
2. The road closure, cycle lane suspension and one-way system would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
3. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via (i) Waterloo Road, York Road and Westminster Bridge Road; and (ii) Waterloo Road, St George’s Circus, London Road, Garden Row, St George’s Road and Westminster Bridge Road.
4. The Order would come into force on 19th August 2024 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the Order would only have effect between 8 pm and 6 am daily from 19th August until 23rd August 2024 inclusive, but if the works cannot be carried out or be completed during that time then the Order may have effect on a subsequent day or days within the maximum duration of 1 month.
Dated 2nd August 2024 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – KENNINGTON OVAL
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Thames Water to carry out sewer repair and maintenance works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth, subject to the agreement of Transport for London intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering that length of Kennington Oval which lies between Bowling Green Street and Harleyford Street.
2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via (i) Clayton Street, Kennington Road, Kennington Park Road and Harleyford Street and vice versa; and (ii) Kennington Oval and Harleyford Street and vice versa.
3. Whenever the restrictions referred to in paragraph 1 above apply and the diversion routes referred to in
4.
5.
6. The Order would come into force on 18th August 2024 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier. In practice, it is anticipated that the Order would only have effect between 9 pm on 18th August 2024 and 5 am on 19th August 2024, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may also have effect on subsequent dates and times within the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 2nd August 2024
enlargement of
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rear door - 33A. 24/02010/FUL
Kennington Road London Lambeth SEll 4PT Change of use from Office (Use Class E) to single residential dwelling (Use Class C3). 24/02187/LB
135 Hartington Road London Lambeth SW8 2EY Erection of single storey outbuilding to rear garden. 24/02177/FUL 76 Park Hill London SW4 9PB Excavation and creation of a basement level with front lightwell, and the erection of a ground floor side extension and a replacement rear extension with a first floor rear/side extension along with the removal of a window for the relocation of a front door, and a replacement tree. (Renewal of planning permission 21/02418/FUL).
24/02063/FUL
29 Clapham Common North Side London SW4 ORW Application for Listed Building Consent in relation to the dismantling and rebuilding of the brick pillar on the corner of Clapham Common North Side and The Chase. 24/02155/LB
3 Victoria Rise London SW4 OPB Erection of two rear dormers with internal alterations to the loft floor. [Associated Full Town Planning Application: 24/02070/FUL] 24/02071/LB
St Johns Buildings Canterbury Crescent London SW9 7QH Internal alterations, installation of partition walls at ground and mezzanine level to 5 St Johns Building. 24/02068/LB
Land Adjacent 71 Sternhold Avenue London SW2 4PB Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission ref: 23/01091/FUL (Erection of a two storey 2-bed dwellinghouse adjacent to the property, together with the provision of front boundary treatment, hard and soft landscaping, cycle and refuse/recycling enclosures.) granted on 21.12.2023
Variation sought: Variation of approved plans. 24/01939/VOC
Leigham Hall Parade Streatham High Road London Lambeth SW16 1DR Change of use of the storage (Use Class B8) at roof level into a studio flat (Use Class C3) , together with installation of new windows and extension at roof level to connect lobby to proposed flat. (Re-submission).
24/02074/FUL
41 Clapham Road London SW9 OJD Lower ground floor extension to provide 4 additional treatment rooms to the existing dental surgery. (Please note: The reference num ber for this Listed Building Consent application is 24/01621/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 24/01620/FUL) 24/01621/LB
Royal National Theatre South Bank London Lambeth SE1 9PX Temporary installation for a period from 27th June 2024 to 24th September 2024 (including installation and deinstallation) of two signs at the Weston terrace at the Royal National Theatre, London. 24/02123/LB
Royal National Theatre South Bank London Lambeth SE1 9PX Temporary display of 2x non-illuminated signs at the Weston Terrace between 27th June 2024 to 24th September 2024 (including installation and deinstallation). 24/02131/ADV
336 Kennington Road London SE1J 4LD Replacement of 3 existing windows and doors to the rear elevation with 2 uPVC framed windows, 1 aluminium framed window and aluminium framed bi-fold daors. (To Flat B). 24/01599/FUL
9 Albert Square London SW8 1BT Application for Listed Building Consent in relation to external repair works to include: stucco repairs/redecoration to all elevations and balustrades; repair and redecoration of all external joinery/windows/doors;
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By Mark Baldwin
surreY were beaten by 37 runs as cameron Bancroft’s 100 from 109 balls backed up by an excellent bowling effort helped Gloucestershire open their metro Bank one-Day cup in convincing fashion at the Kia oval this week.
A defiant 87 from 96 balls by Ryan Patel, and 50 off 45 from Josh Blake, could not prevent Surrey from reaching only 264 in reply to Gloucestershire’s 301 all out, in which Miles Hammond had also made 51 and skipper Jack Taylor an explosive 44 with five sixes.
Fast bowler Conor McKerr impressed for Surrey with List A best figures of 4-32, while Cameron Steel finished with 4-61, but overall Gloucestershire’s attack was more consistent with pacemen Matt Taylor and Ajeet Singh Dale both outstanding.
Both teams were winless after their first two games, but it is Surrey who remain marooned at the bottom of the Group B table. For Gloucestershire, left-armer Taylor took four for 44 and Singh Dale two for 49.
Blake and McKerr, who made 37 from 35 balls, hit out bravely in a seventh wicket stand of 85 in twelve overs after Patel and Ben Foakes had rallied Surrey from 51-3 with a partnership worth 89.
Taylor, who had removed both Dom Sibley, leg-before for nought, and Ben Geddes (14) in a superb five-over new ball burst of 2-10, later produced a sharp lifter that McKerr could only fend off to keeper James Bracey.
Singh Dale had earlier returned for a second spell to have Foakes caught at deep square leg for 34 and then opener Patel –who had struck three sixes and seven fours – held by Bracey, thick edging as he tried to force away a short rising delivery to leave Surrey 153 for six.
Rory Burns had fallen earlier for just six, leg-before to Ollie Price’s off spin, and after Price and left-arm spinner Tom Smith had combined effectively in mid-innings to peg back Surrey’s scoring rate it was another slow left-armer, Graeme van Buuren, who had Steel caught behind for a duck in between the Foakes and Patel dismissals.
That left Blake and McKerr, who both hit sixes off Matt Taylor, to keep Gloucestershire waiting for a deserved victory and when Dom Goodman sprinted
surrey marooned after latest defeat
Hamlet sign 500-game veteran
By John Kelly
mArK mArShAll said the “fanbase” and “history” were what attracted him to sign for Dulwich hamlet ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Former Coventry City, Bradford City and Charlton Athletic winger Marshall played 417 times in the Football League from 2008 when he was with Swindon Town until he left Crawley Town in the 2022-23 season.
Gloucestershire earn convincing win in One-Day Cup
20 yards towards mid off to claim a Blake skier off his own bowling it was all but over.
Bancroft’s fifth List A hundred perfectly anchored Gloucestershire’s innings, while his fellow opener Hammond’s 57-ball half-century provided initial forward momentum and Jack Taylor’s 26-ball cameo gave the visitors late acceleration.
Surrey, however, would still have been happy enough to limit Gloucestershire to 301 after they had reached the 40-over mark on 248-4 and with Taylor already beginning to hit out strongly in a 56-run stand with Bancroft.
Steel picked up his fourth wicket by having Bancroft leg-before, sweeping, and McKerr almost immediately had Van Buuren caught at the wicket for a duck with a fine leg-cutter to peg the visitors to 260-6.
Taylor had by then square cut returning
paceman Nathan Barnwell over the third man ropes for his first six, as well as slogsweeping Yousef Majid’s left arm spin into the stands, but soon he struck James Taylor’s fast-medium for successive legside sixes before the same bowler ended his assault with the last ball of the 45th over.
And suddenly, with McKerr on a hat-trick after removing Smith (3) and Goodman, from an edge behind to a diving Blake and then a mis-cued swat to mid wicket, Gloucestershire were 289 for nine.
McKerr’s hat-trick ball then almost found the edge of last man Singh Dale’s bat as it whistled through to keeper Blake, but Sibley dropped Matt Taylor at long on off Steel, leaving him to finish unbeaten on nineteen when Singh Dale fell to McKerr for six.
Earlier, Hammond had dominated a first wicket stand of 79, after Gloucestershire
had been put in, hitting two legside sixes and five fours.
Majid saw Hammond chip the last ball of the fifteenth over straight to mid wicket but was then swept for six by Bancroft as the Australian international was joined by Price in a second wicket stand worth 74.
Price was smartly stumped by Blake on 32, missing a cut when advancing to Steel, and the leg spinner had the last laugh after Bracey skied to long on after slog-sweeping him over the mid wicket ropes to go to sixteen.
Steel’s googly bamboozled Ben Charlesworth on twelve, the left-hander thin-edging to Blake, but Taylor arrived to help Bancroft push Gloucestershire’s total on to challenging proportions – and one which proved beyond Surrey.
Surrey travel to Warwickshire on Friday for an 11am start.
Invincibles spinners to rescue to secure second Hundred win
By ECB Reporters Network
in A match dominated by the ball, the oval invincibles made it two from two in this season’s the hundred, beating the welsh Fire by ten runs in an exciting encounter in cardiff last Sunday.
Although they only posted 113-9, the Invincibles’ stellar bowling unit tore through the Fire, with the hosts never looking like chasing down the modest total.
Leg-spinners Nathan Sowter (two for 12) and Adam Zampa (three for 24) starred for the defending champions, with the latter picking up his second Meerkat Match Hero award in as many games.
Asked to bat by Welsh Fire captain Tom Abell, the Invincibles lost Dawid
Malan almost immediately as he flicked David Willey to midwicket. Will Jacks and Tawanda Muyeye responded well in the powerplay, but the Welsh Fire’s talented seam arsenal stuck to their task. Jacks fell victim to Josh Little, finding the hands of Mason Crane on the long square leg boundary (25 from 15), and Jake Ball and
Willey removed Sam Billings and Muyeye respectively to leave the Invincibles struggling at 58-4 at the halfway mark.
Donovan Ferreira (30 from 23) and Sam Curran (20 from 21) provided some resistance in the face of the Fire onslaught, but the Invincibles never really got going, with wickets continuing to fall at regular intervals, and Ball ending as the pick of the bowlers taking 3-24.
Defending 113 was always going to be a tough ask for the Invincibles, and it was made all the more so when Jonny Bairstow was dropped on four by Harrison Ward off the bowling of Saqib Mahmood. Fortunately for Ward, Australian Spencer Johnson cleaned him up a couple of balls later.
After Curran bowled Joe Clarke with the first ball of his spell, the Invincibles spinners came to the fore. Zampa continued his good form for the Invincibles, picking up the wickets of Abell, Tom Kohler-Cadmore
(22 from 33) and Willey, while Sowter removed Glenn Phillips and Luke Wells.
Some lusty hitting from David Payne (28 from 15) and Mason Crane took the game to the final few balls, but Curran held his nerve to secure the win.
“It was important to start well,” Zampa said. “We needed some early wickets to get momentum going into the middle overs and the way that Spencer and Saqy bowled was superb. It was really exciting to watch from mid-off.
“Me and Sowts have to play different roles throughout and me bowling more towards the back end with the run rate going up is when I can get into my work.”
“There wasn’t much pace in the wicket, there was a bit of spin if you gave it some. It was hard to score on it throughout the game.”
The Invincibles are back at The Kia Oval to take on Northern Superchargers this Friday (August 2) at 6.30pm.
Marshall, 37, moved to Maidstone United and then Carshalton Athletic, making 40 appearances and scoring five goals for the latter last season. Marshall was named Bradford’s player of the year when they reached the League One play-off final in 2017 when they lost to Millwall.
He was part of the Charlton squad that won promotion to the Championship through the play-offs in 2019.
The following season Marshall came on in the 31st minute of the League Two play-off final and helped Northampton Town to a 4-0 win over Exeter City. Marshall began his career with Carshalton in Sutton and has made 502 club appearances, scoring 41 times.
He had been on trial with Hakan Hayrettin’s Hamlet.
“Being in and around the place and seeing everything that the football management and overall management team is trying to do with the club, I’m delighted because I feel like the club is going places and I want to be a part of it,” Marshall said on Dulwich’s YouTube channel. Asked what appealed to him about the club, Marshall said: “The fanbase, the location, the history. Because I grew up in and around south London and when we were younger, the boys that weren’t professional had aspirations of coming here because this club created a pathway for progression for young players.”
He added: “To get this done now is amazing so I can be a part of this and hopefully help the club go in the direction they want to go in.
“I want to contribute as much as possible. I want to be entertaining but over all it’s all about the success for the team. I want to make sure that I’m a good team-mate to my team. I also want to make sure I contribute with goals and assists and get us to where we want to go.”
Dulwich supporters could get to see Marshall in action on Saturday when a Millwall XI visit Champion Hill for a 3pm kick-off.
Nathan Sowter celebrates with team-mate Sam Billings after claiming the wicket of Luke Wells of Welsh Fire
Surrey’s Ryan Patel
jones wants sQuad finalised
Charlton have one more friendly before start of season
By John Kelly
nAthAn JoneS isn’t placing big importance on pre-season results after his experience at Stoke city - but he admitted charlton were “miles off it” in their 2-0 defeat to AFc wimbledon at plough lane last weekend.
Ryan Johnson and Josh Kelly were on target for Johnnie Jackson’s Dons.
There were 1,002 Addicks supporters in the 3,156 crowd.
“I’m really disappointed with lots of stuff. It’s not about the result, it’s about the performance really,” Jones said on Charlton’s website.
“First half we weren’t aggressive enough. We were categorically different the other
R’s boss
By John Kelly
day [in their 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace] where we were really aggressive all over.
Today we were a mile off in terms of that.
“In possession we weren’t fluent enough.
We really weren’t fluent enough today and that’s the most disappointing thing.
“We played in front of them, we didn’t penetrate enough and then when we did we went long at the wrong time.
“It’s a bit of a wake-up call for me in terms of, going forward, what I need to do. So it’s served its purpose in that way, albeit in a disappointing way.”
It was Charlton’s second defeat in five preseason games.
Jones added: “We’re building into a season and that’s what it’s about. You can’t get too down and you can’t get too high. We should have beaten Crystal Palace, but you don’t
suddenly think we’re the best team in the world. It’s about keeping a nice equilibrium in terms of what we do.
“I was unbeaten at Stoke in pre-season and I lost my job fourteen games later!”
On what else he wants in the transfer window, Jones said: “We need to move one or two on and then we need to bring one or two in, in terms of strengthening and finalising the squad. I would have liked it to be done by now. Obviously it's not been but look, we keep working right until the end of the window and trying to strengthen the side.
“We’re working with big numbers at the minute, and that’s something we have to change. We have to get to a place where we’ve got a settled squad and we know exactly what we want to do.”
Charlton’s last friendly is against Portsmouth at The Valley on Saturday at 3pm.
Meanwhile, Harry Isted has left Charlton Athletic for ambitious League One rivals Burton Albion after one season at The Valley.
Isted, 27, moved for an undisclosed fee and signed a two-year deal.
Nordic Football Group, who bought a majority stake from chairman Ben Robinson this summer, appointed from AFC Wimbledon boss as head coach.
Isted made 23 appearances in all competitions after joining from Luton Town in the summer of 2023.
Isted said: “It’s a big moment for me in my career, moving on from Charlton. I think it’s an exciting new chapter at
Burton with the takeover and the new board. I think the vision they have and what they’ve done so far is a big reason for me to come here.
“All a footballer wants is that security and somewhere to call home. When you look at the history of the club and the new owners coming in it’s definitely got that family feel to it which is really nice for a footballer.”
Co-owner Bendik Hareide added: “We are pleased to welcome Harry Isted to Burton Albion. Harry is an experienced goalkeeper who fits perfectly into our model. His skills and presence will be a valuable addition to our squad.”
Burton finished 20th last season but have already made a number of eyecatching signings, including Billy Bodin from Oxford United.
pleased with Royal test despite defeat
mArti ciFuenteS was pleased with a “good test” for his Queens park rangers side despite their 1-0 defeat away to reading.
Femi Azeez scored the Royals’ goal early in the second half in a game in which the R’s created several good chances.
It was QPR’s second consecutive defeat after they went down 2-0 to Tottenham Hotspur at Loftus Road.
“This was a very good test for us and we can learn a lot from this game,” Cifuentes said on QPR’s website.
“It was good preparation for what
can happen in the Championship.
“I said to the guys we got clear chances and we only conceded one shot on our goal, which was from one of our mistakes.
“That’s how the game works. It is not about being nicer or better, it is about showing it in the score and today we didn’t show the difference in the quality.
“We can take a lot of positives in the sense that we played against a very specific way of playing because Reading were so aggressive.
“They weren’t perhaps very interested in having a lot of possession but about counter-pressing, about
trying to be very high in the pitch, and there were lots of breaks and lots of free-kicks.
“I could see the frustration of our players, especially in the last 20 minutes, and we have to be better than that.
“It was a good test and to learn that mistakes count a lot – today we made one, and that is why we lost the game because we had enough chances to win.”
“I am critical with ourselves, about how much we need to improve to kill the game.
“We had chances in the first half with Alfie Lloyd and the crossbar
with [Paul] Smythy, the header from Michael Frey. We need to score those and then it is a game-changer, of course.”
New striker Zan Celar came on for the final 30 minutes and set up Smyth for a chance.
Cifuentes said: “Zan has shown in his career that he can not only score, but also assist, be good at the pressing, holding the ball, a link player.
“In that sense, we have big expectations about what he can give to us while also at the same time understanding he has only been here a few days and we must help him adapt to the game.”
Rangers play Brighton next Saturday before kicking off the Championship campaign the following weekend at home to West Bromwich Albion.
“This is an important week for us because it is the final week before our preparation begins for West Brom,” Cifuentes said.
“Obviously we want to improve, we will keep on pushing and keep on trying to make sure the new players adapt as soon as possible, and we will look to improve in all areas.
“That is what we want for the Brighton game, and hopefully give our fans a good game before the start against West Brom.”
Nathan Jones
By Kiro Evans
neil hArriS believes millwall’s training camp in Spain has left them well-prepared to attack the final weeks of pre-season.
The beginning of the Championship campaign is approaching at pace with the Lions having now entered the final leg of their preparations.
After returning from Spain, the Lions faced Colchester United behind closed doors on Tuesday and will host Southampton at The Den in their final friendly on Saturday.
Millwall boss Harris believes the lessons
learnt in Murcia and the unity among the group holds his side in good stead.
He told our paper: “It was a brilliant week, a really strong week for us. Two really good games against perfect opponents. Forest were excellent against us, I really enjoyed the game. And then Murcia caught us all by surprise with the physicality of it.
“The facility was outstanding and the togetherness in the group was very clear to see for staff and players. We got a lot of contact time with the players which is important for us. It was a break from here [Calmont Road], which is key. Pre-season is only a seven-week period but it is very
Fulham make Emile of it
By John Kelly
FulhAm Are set to sign Arsenal winger emile Smith rowe in a club record deal worth up to £34million.
Arsenal accepted a fee of £27million with £7million in add-ons.
That beats the Cottagers’ current record outlay of £25million for Jean Michaël Seri from Nice in 2018.
Smith Rowe, who turned 24 this month, has left the Gunners’ United States tour to undergo a medical and sign his contract.
Smith Rowe joined Arsenal as a nineyear-old and made his debut when he was eighteen in the Europe League in September 2018 before a loan spell that season at RB Leipzig in the
Bundesliga. He joined Championship Huddersfield Town for the second half of the 2019-20 season.
Smith Rowe became a regular in Mikel Arteta’s side in the 2021-22 campaign, scoring twelve goals in 37 appearances.
He also made his England debut and has three caps, the last of them in 2022.
But he struggled to push on after that season with injuries hampering his development and he made fourteen and then eighteen appearances in the last two campaigns.
He is set to become Marc Silva’s second signing of the summer transfer window after ex-Cottager Ryan Sessegnon returned to Craven Cottage on a free transfer from Tottenham Hotspur.
By Kiro Evans
neil hArriS knows who his number one keeper is – but wants to keep it quiet for now.
Millwall have recruited Lukas Jensen and Liam Roberts in this summer window with both keepers coming off the back of strong seasons in League One.
gains in spain Fight for No.1 spot
harris delighted with trip to the continent
intense and aggressive and hot at times so just to have that facility break was really important for us.”
Millwall have yet to be particularly impressive in terms of performances but Harris insists that the priority is still largely about the fitness of his players.
Asked for the aims for the final week of friendly matches, he said: “It’s still preseason and it’s still about players being fit, which is the main thing. Ultimately, this week is about continuing the extension of minutes.
“We saw in Spain that some players played 90 minutes and the majority of senior players played 70 minutes.
So that’s a continuing thing this week with senior players playing extended minutes and get somewhere between 75 minutes and 95 minutes between the two games.
“And players that have had injuries get longer minutes and certainly someone like Shaun Hutchinson comes into that thinking.
“In regards to tactics, yes [we want] an element of step up in that. I’ve seen clear development and improvement in players as we go through not just the games but the training as well. And tactical understanding of what’s required is growing all the time.”
By John Kelly
enZo FernanDeZ has apologised on his return to the chelsea squad on their tour of the united States.
Fernandez addressed the video he posted on social media in which some of the Argentina squad chanted about French players after their 1-0 win over Colombia in the Copa America final. The chants referenced the family backgrounds of some French players.
The French Football Federation said the chants were "racist" and demanded an investigation, which Fifa is currently conducting. The outcome could be a ban for Fernandez.
The Lions signed Jensen from Lincoln City before picking up Roberts, who was on loan at Barnsley last season from Middlesbrough, on a free deal last week.
Asked if he had picked his number one keeper, Lions boss Harris said: “I’ve got a clear vision – but I’m not going to share it with you!”
He added: “What I will say is Lukas has come in as a slightly younger goalkeeper, has played quite a lot of football for his age as a no.1. And we have Liam who has played a lot of football, not loads in the Championship, but comes with huge experience.
“We’ve got two goalkeepers that have different attributes and an opportunity for [goalkeeping coach] Andy Marshall to develop both of them, younger and more senior, and what we’re hoping is that we can put a unit together that will support each other and fight for that jersey.”
Connal Trueman, who was Millwall’s only senior keeper before Jensen and Roberts joined, picked up an ankle injury at the beginning of July but Harris is hopeful he could return quicker than expected.
The Millwall head coach said: “The positive news is that Connal Trueman is closer to training this week, which is vital for us.”
Fernandez's Blues team-mate and France international Wesley Fofana, whose father is from Ivory Coast, called it "uninhibited racism".
Chelsea launched internal proceedings and Fernandez apologised in a post online. But after landing in Atlanta he met several of his team-mates to apologise face-to-face.
Head coach Enzo Maresca was asked about the situation before Chelsea’s friendly against Wrexham and he said he felt it wouldn't cause conflict within the squad.
Club captain Reece James admitted it could be a “problem”.
Chelsea's next friendly is against America on Thursday (August 1).
Enzo Fernandez
Neil Harris and his players enjoyed their week abroad
Lukas Jensen (left) and Liam Roberts are Millwall's new keepers
Sport INSIDE
SURREY MAROONED AFTER LATEST DEFEAT
500 smiles Cult figure thrilled at Den returnas he hails Chopper
eXcLuSive
By Kiro Evans
the wArm and brotherly millwall dressing room was key to convincing Japhet tanganga to return, the defender has revealed.
The 25-year-old was once a rising star at Tottenham Hotspur before a lack of game time and injuries halted his progress.
Following an unfulfilling loan spell at German club Augsburg in the first half of last season, Tanganga arrived at The Den for the final few months of the campaign.
He quickly emerged as a fan favourite and re-signed for the Lions on permanent terms this summer, after several clubs expressed interest in him.
The defender said his bond with the
dressing room and head coach Neil Harris was key.
Asked how he grew so close to his team-mates, he told our paper: "I think it was pretty easy to be honest because they were such a good group. And from the get-go I don't think I did anything to warrant that kind of relationship. That's just how they are as people.
"They showed their character, they showed how good they are as human beings before football players. Honestly I can't describe how good it is coming in as a new player, and half of the season has gone, to be welcomed in with open arms.
It's honestly a great feeling that I'm pretty sure every player would want to feel when they move to a new team.
"I think it's just the way everything is run. From top to bottom, it's a close-knit club from the fan base to
the players to the staff at the training ground and stadium. I think you have to be in it to see it."
Lions boss Harris was on the phone with Tanganga several times during the summer as he urged him to return to SE16, and the defender has grown fond of his unique head coach.
He said: "First and foremost, he's himself. I don't think it's just me - I think everyone will say he's a great person, lively character, charismatic and galvanises the group with his energy and his demeanour.
"The way he has allowed me to be myself and go into games and do everything I possibly can for him. Thankfully, the team was able to give something back to him the way he's given us the energy and the confidence to go into games. He sets the tempo for the club and how everyone is.
"Couldn't speak any more highly about him just how he is as a person and a character."
Tanganga's popularity has gone beyond just Millwall and the viral chant set to The Proclaimers' 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)' has taken on a life of its own.
The centre-back believes it originated in the dressing room after his late goal in a 1-0 win over Birmingham City last season.
He said: "We won a game and then someone just started to put my surname at the end of the line. It might have been Zian [Flemming], Dunc [Watmore] or [Jake] Coops. And it was catchy.
"It's nice and you want to be appreciated. And it's pretty funny and shows the type of environment we're in and how together the player and staff are."
By John Kelly
crYstal Palace striker Jeanphilippe mateta is reportedly a target for premier league rivals Aston villa.
Mateta, 27, enjoyed a prolific end to the season for Oliver Glasner’s side, scoring fourteen goals in his last sixteen games, including a hat-trick on the final day in a 5-0 win over Villa that secured a top-half Premier League finish.
He scored sixteen league goals in 2023-24 but Palace have yet to agree an extension on his contract, which runs until the summer of 2026.
Mateta is currently at the Olympics in his home country. He scored his first goal of the Paris Games to help France to a 3-0 win over New Zealand on Tuesday night.
Mateta captained former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry’s side as they secured a quarter-final against Argentina. That match is set to have added attention after the controversy of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez posting a video of some Argentina players chanting about French players in terms that were called “racist” by the French Football Federation.
Mateta scored the first goal with Desire Doue and Arnaud Kalimuendo adding to the margin of victory.
AS Roma and several other clubs have been credited with an interest in Mateta, who could be tempted by Champions League football.
Glasner had a dramatic impact on Mateta’s form and the forward enjoys working with his Austrian boss.
Mateta was part of a brilliant attacking trio under Glasner. But the Eagles have already seen Michael Olise join Bayern Munich for £60million.
Eberechi Eze has a £60million release clause as Tottenham Hotspur continue to be linked with a move for the England international.
villa keen on mateta
The Lions signed Japhet Tanganga as a free agent this summer
