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plans approved plans for a set of low traffic neighbourhoods either side of greenwich park

By Joe Coughlan Local Democracy Reporter

Plans to install a set of low traffic neighbourhoods have been approved by Greenwich Council, as residents fear their local streets are becoming ‘motorways’.

The scheme will see through traffic on streets on either side of Greenwich Park being blocked using number plate recognition cameras during rush hour on weekdays.

The changes will be introduced as a trial scheme running for 18 months between 7am and 10am as well as between 3pm and 7pm, with exemptions in place for special groups such as blue badge holders, council bin trucks and taxis. The council has claimed residents will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the trial, with the authority closely monitoring the impact of the measures and making further changes if necessary.

Roads affected by the scheme include Westcombe Hill, Vanbrugh Hill and Maze Hill in East Greenwich. Routes on the other side of the park in West Greenwich include Crooms Hill, Royal Hill and Circus Street.

The final decision on the new traffic restrictions was made by Labour Councillor Averil Lekau, cabinet member for climate action, environment and transport, on August 20. The councillor said the current scheme had been informed by feedback from ward councillors and residents at the scrutiny callin meeting on July 31.

By Ben Lynch Local Democracy Reporter

t housands more rental e-bikes are coming to London’s streets as a new company attempts to compete for riders.

Voi, which already operates e-scooters in the capital, is currently in talks with borough councils over where and when it can launch the new bikes.

Conservative Councillor Matt Hartley claimed at the meeting that residents felt ignored after a consultation on the scheme found 79 per cent of respondents opposed the proposals. The councillor said at the meeting that he felt the decision to install the low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) had already been predetermined by the authority before the consultation began.

Cllr Lekau responded by saying that the initial plans for the LTN had been amended following residents’ feedback, with over 8,000 responses being received from the consultation on the plans. The changes to the proposals included the scheme being limited to rush hour periods on weekdays and hard road closures being replaced by number plate recognition cameras.

The cabinet member added that the consultation on the proposals was never intended to be used as a ‘referendum’. Several residents criticised the scheme, with local Sarah Gared claiming her journeys would quadruple in time and distance if the LTNs were approved. However, locals also praised the potential for traffic to be reduced on their streets

Colin Humphries, a resident of Maze Hill, said at the meeting: “Sat navs [have turned] our streets into motorways… I want to be able to take my son to football without putting his life in danger. I’m here trying to save my children’s lives by reducing traffic on our residential roads.”

Ward councillors surrounding the affected

It comes after the company warned earlier this summer that providing rental e-scooters in the city had become “financially unsustainable”, as the smaller and more heavily-regulated vehicles “cannot compete with” London’s less-regulated bikes.

Voi – who intend to keep providing their e-scooters alongside the new bikes – will be competing against existing operators like Lime, Forest and Transport for London’s (TfL) Santander Cycles for a share of the capital’s

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areas also called in the decision, claiming the neighbouring streets of Charlton and Blackheath would be negatively impacted by traffic being pushed away from the park. Cllr Lekau has since responded to these concerns, with council documents claiming Charlton and Blackheath would be monitored over the course of the trial alongside the scheme’s area Surrounding streets will also be subjected to drop-in sessions to gain feedback from residents. However, the cabinet member denied a request from residents to install hard closures on Maidenstone HIll, claiming emergency services and the council’s waste collection service supported using automatic number plate recognition cameras instead.

Cllr Lekau said in a statement that the new LTNs would make it easier for people to walk

riders.

James Bolton, Voi UK’s general manager, said: “It’s not just a case of coming in and undercutting [on price], that’s not what we want to do.

“We want to come in and compete fairly, and if as a result of that, that means prices reducing overall across the industry in London, that’s obviously a fairer outcome for the consumer, and that’s something boroughs are very interested in.”

and cycle in the borough by reducing traffic. She added that traffic was one of the main causes of air pollution and contributed to 31 per cent of Greenwich’s carbon emissions. The authority set out its carbon neutral plan in 2019, aiming to reach net zero emissions by 2030.

The cabinet member said: “I recognise there are strong feelings on both sides. Local people agree that there is an issue and were supportive of the vision for improving the environment, with less through traffic, and better air quality but had concerns about the proposals the council consulted on during phase two.  Following what residents said, big changes have been proposed – including part time closures and significantly extended exemptions.”

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Vanbrugh Hill located in East Greenwich, near Maze Hill station, would be affected by the scheme.

flake bake: viral 99p peckham patties back in aldi after selling out twice

By Isabel Ramirez

PeCKhaM’s vIraL Jamaican patties, which have already sold out twice in aldi stores nationwide, are being restocked for the third time.

Paul Williams, 54, and his son Mike, 33, owners of wholesale bakery Flake Bake, have had their popular Beef Patty back in 1,000 Aldi stores since Thursday 22 August, just in time for the Notting Hill Carnival.

The father and son duo featured on hit Channel 4 show Aldi’s Next Best Thing — where small businesses get to pitch to Aldi bosses — and won a life-changing contract to supply 25,000 Flake Bake Beef Patties to over 1,000 Aldi stores nationwide.

The winning patty was an instant success with shoppers declaring their love on social media with comments deeming them as ‘…the best patties in the UK.’.

After this Flake Bake was inundated with requests for the patty to return to Aldi stores, with shoppers asking: ‘Will you be regularly stocking your patties in Aldi?’ and commenting ‘@aldiUK needs to place a larger, regular order.’

Now, those in knead of a patty fix can pick up the flaky delight in stores once again. Bursting with authentic Caribbean flavours, each handcrafted Flake Bake Beef Patty uses the freshest ingredients.

With a spicy ground beef filling, the medium-heat Jamaican treat comes wrapped in an incredibly flaky, deep golden yellow pastry crust, perfect for those wanting to get into the Carnival spirit.

Since appearing on the show, the independent, family run business has catered for the Jamaican

Floating planet installation coming to cathedral

By Herbie Russell

a FLoatInG planet installation at southwark Cathedral aims to capture the feeling astronauts get when they look at earth from outer space.

Gaia is an art installation by Luke

High Commission UK, been recognised in this year’s UK Black Business Show and HSBC UK ‘Top 25 Black Entrepreneurs to Watch’ list, and nominated for ‘Small Business of the Year’ at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards. They even told the News that Manchester City Football Club had messaged them begging for a taste of Flake Bake.

Julie Ashfield, Managing Director of Buying at Aldi UK, says: “The demand we’ve seen for Mike and Paul’s patties has been unprecedented. The product is outstanding and it gives me great joy to bring the patties back to shelves.”

Mike Williams, Managing Director at Flake Bake, said: “It’s not every day you get to say you’ve got a major UK supermarket stocking your product. We know fans can’t wait to get their patties and we hope those new to Flake Bake enjoy this fantastic product just as much.”

Flake Bake Beef Patties have been available in stores from Thursday 22 August. But shoppers better be quick as once it’s gone it’s gone!

returning to the cathedral from October 17 to 31 for Climate Justice Week.

The floating seven-metre Earth model is said to replicate the Overview Effect, first described by author Frank White in 1987.

The surface is created from detailed

NASA imagery of Earth with each centimetre representing 18km.

The internally-lit Earth will slowly rotate, accompanied by surrounding sound composition by BAFTA awardwinning Composer Dan Jones. For more information go to eventbrit.com and search for Gaia: Daytime Visiting

Applications are now open for people over the age of 70 who are reasonably active and mobile and able to live independently but in need of companionship, support and healthy home-cooked food in a friendly community.

• Independent living within a secure setting

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• Affordable, all-inclusive fees

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Paul and Mike Williams.

Gaia at Liverpool Cathedral for Liverpool City Council’s River Festival, 2019.

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support pours in for cafe burgled twice in just a week

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By Isabel Ramirez

a Bermondsey cafe owner has thanked her community for their support after her well-loved kiosk was broken into - twice in a week

Last Saturday morning (17 August), Bell Zeki was shocked to find the aftermath of a burglary at her cafe in Bermondsey’s Spa Gardens.

“Thank god, I’m still alive,” she commented on her social media after the attack.

Before she got to work, the thieves had stolen goods including cash from the till and stock. Then just a week later, it happened a second time.

The culprits damaged the building and shutters, which Bell cannot afford to fix as it would raise her insurance premium too much.

In a bid to help out their favourite cafe owner, locals have started a GoFundMe page to raise money to help Bell repair, restock and install a new security system so it doesn’t happen again.

The page has already raised over £1,500. One supporter and loyal customer wrote: “Bell you are a pillar of the community and the area just wouldn’t be the same without you.

“Let’s reach this target so we can outweigh the negativity with

positivity.”

In light of the fundraiser, Bell said: “For me, it’s the best feeling the love I get from my community.

“Even the people I don’t know are supporting me.

“The people of Bermondsey are with me. They said what happened to you happened to all of us.”

Ms Zeki has built up a huge community around her, who flock to her cafe daily to be greeted by her warmth and tasty Turkish food.

“I am so thrilled about the love I get from people and the support,” she added.

Lucy Cope, a pensioner who lives a few minutes away said: “Without this cafe, I’d be housebound - Bell is a community champion.

The 68-year-old added: “She doesn’t deserve to be frightened at work and get no support.”

Bell said following the first incident the police did not attend the site.

A Met Police spokesperson said they were now investigating the two incidents and were viewing the CCTV footage.

In a statement, they told us: “Police were called at 7:49hrs on Saturday, 17 August to reports of a burglary at a café on Grange Road.

“Officers took a report and advised the victim over the phone.

“Police were then called at 7:31

on Sunday, 25 August to reports of a burglary at the same location.

“We have sent crime scene specialists to carry out a forensic investigation and are still investigating the incidents

which will include viewing of CCTV footage.

“Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD1637/25AUG. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555

To donate to help repair Bell’s Cafe on gofundme.com

New Wetherspoons to open at Waterloo station

By Isabel Ramirez

a new wetherspoons is opening at waterloo station next week.

From Tuesday 3 September Pub operator JD Wetherspoon will open its new pub named The Lion & The Unicorn.

The company has spent £2.8 million developing the pub, which is located in ‘The Sidings’, within the former Eurostar terminus

Seventy new jobs are being created.

The new pub interior design is inspired by the historic architecture that once made The Lion and The Unicorn Pavilion a fan favourite at the Festival of Britain

The Festival of Britain was a national exhibition and fair that reached millions of visitors throughout the United Kingdom in the summer of 1951. Its centrepiece on the South Bank, the Royal Festival Hall is the only building remaining.

The 27-acre Festival of Britain site extended along the riverfront from Westminster Bridge (past Hungerford Bridge) to Waterloo Bridge. In 1951, more than eight million paid to see the ultra-modern Dome of Discovery (then the world’s largest dome), the 300 feet high Skylon tower and The Lion and The Unicorn Pavilion, from where the new pub takes its name.

Family members of the 1951

pavilion architects and festival graphic designers have also shared original drawings and sketches, which have been incorporated into the new pub design.

Historical photos and details of local history, as well as artwork and images of local scenes and characters of the area, are also displayed in the pub, some following collaborations with local artists, as well as the Southbank Centre, with other connections to the key figures which once brought the 1951 festival to life.

Wetherspoon regional manager, Barry Brewster, said: “We are looking forward to welcoming customers into The Lion & the Unicorn and we are confident that the pub will be a great addition to Waterloo’s social scene.”

The Lion & the Unicorn pub will be open from 6:30am until 12 midnight Monday to Thursday, until 1am on Friday and Saturday and from 7:30am until 12 midnight on Sunday. Food will be served throughout the day, from opening until 11pm every day.

The new pub will specialise in real ales and traditional ciders, as well as craft and world beers, serving a wide range of different draught ales, as well as bottled beers, including those from local and regional brewers. It will be wheelchair accessible and have a specially adapted toilet for people with disabilities.

The new pun (above) and (left) the Pavilion which the pub is named after

Bell Zeki (middle) with some of her devoted customers.

the most expensive properties up for sale now

By Isabel Ramirez

here are four of the most expensive homes in southwark that are on the market right now.

3-BeD FLat - £12,950,000 the Portia Fox Penthouse, one Casson square, southbank Place, se1

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3

Living rooms: 2

Property size: 3,107 sq. ft

Property size: 4,095 sqft

Highlights: Located on the 39th floor, this home also has panoramic views of the city. It is a lateral penthouse, meaning it has no stairs - and is accessible by lifts.

Southbank Tower has a gym and luxury spa with a 20-metre pool, a cinema and a 10th-floor communal sky garden.

6-BeD DetaCheD house£10,000,000

FranK DIXon Close, Dulwich village, se21

Highlights: Situated on the 35th floor, you get unobstructed 360-degree views of London. Wake up to landmarks like Big Ben, the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament. The building has a private health and fitness club with a 25-metre pool, a resident’s lounge and a private dining area. Other flats in the building are on the market for a similar price and vary in size and living space.

Bedrooms: 6

5-BeD FLat - £11,590,000 PenthoUse, soUthBanK tower, 55 Upper Ground, se1 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 4 Living rooms: 2

Bathrooms: 6

Living rooms: 4

Property size: £7,847 sqft

Highlights: Spanning across four levels, the property features six ensuite bedrooms, dedicated quarters for staff or guests, a gym, home

cinema, wine room, garage, and a landscaped garden.

5-BeD FLat - £10,000,000 new gloBe walk, south Bank, se1

Bedrooms: 5

Bathrooms: 5 Living rooms: 4

Property size: 4,943 sq ft

Highlights: This duplex apartment offers a mezzanine open-plan space with panoramic views of London. Exciting amenities include a wine cellar, freestanding

and a sauna with views of St.

and Shakespeare’s Globe through floor-toceiling windows.

The Portia Fox Penthouse: It boasts unobstructed 360-degree views of London - Savills

Southbank Tower The property has a stylish open-plan design - The London Broker

Dulwich Village - spanning over four levels

mezzanine office

By Herbie Russell

In the summer of 2006, Britain was experiencing a 36-degree heatwave.

*Jimmy remembers enduring the swelter from inside Brixton Prison, where “sweat was running down the walls”

Awaiting sentencing, he was sharing a tiny cell designed for one person, with two other inmates. So when a notice appeared calling on inmates to audition for a play, Jimmy jumped at the chance to escape the boiling-hot compartment.

At his sentencing, the judge took his fledgling career into account and showed leniency. Sixteen years later, by then a successful actor and playwright with awards and Netflix shows under his belt, Jimmy invited that same judge to a oneman play he’d written and performed in.

“If it wasn’t for him, I wouldn’t be free,” Jimmy, 63, explains.

Raised in West London, Jimmy was first incarcerated aged fifteen for stealing money from a market. Over the next forty years, he would spend half that time in UK jails, mainly for bank robbery.

“My first sentence was six years and when you come out from a six-year sentence, it’s hard to get back to society. You’re just unemployable. It’s easy to get back into [crime],” he explains.

“I just couldn’t sign on and get benefits either. I couldn’t see myself living off government money.”

In 2006, after being convicted of stealing £25,000 from a truck delivering cash to a bank, he found himself in Brixton Prison, an austere penitentiary built in 1820.

“It was terrible. There were fights

former brixton prisoner who invited judge to watch his play after making it is an actor

every day… it was the worst time to be in Brixton Prison. I’ve been to loads of prisons, and I found it really tough. You’re all sh*tting and eating in the same room.

I’d never been in a situation like that in my life,” he said.

“The whole building needs updating.

You’re putting over 1,000 men in a building that was built in Victorian times. There’s no light. It’s all dark and dingy.

As soon as you walk in there, you feel like you’re being transported back to Victorian times.”

The European heatwave of July 2006, brought a cloud of hot and dry air from North Africa. Jimmy had no idea it would prove a critical juncture in his life.

“In 2006, there was a heatwave, and to be in a three-man cell in Brixton was horrific. The walls were literally sweating.

You can’t breathe, there’s no proper ventilation,” he says.

That was when he saw the notice saying Synergy Theatre Project, a theatre company working in the justice system, was casting for a play to be performed inside the prison chapel.

“I would do anything to get out of that cell, and that seemed like the perfect vehicle,” he said. “Most prisoners just looked at it and laughed. ‘Men in tights,’ they think.”

Jimmy performed in Elmina’s Kitchen, a show that had recently completed a West End tour, in the chapel to hundreds of prisoners. “The main reason people came was to get out of the cell, maybe to get some drugs. Generally, they wanted to take the piss out of their friends,” he said. “A prison audience is a hard audience. They will heckle you from start to finish. This is not a West End audience. There is no protocol when it comes to prisoners watching a theatre play… but I knew it

was a good play.”

He adds: “The next day, I went down for breakfast, and the prisoners were giving me extra sausage, extra bacon, because I had transformed their lives just for those two hours.”

But when Jimmy arrived in court for sentencing, he was still staring down the barrel of a possible seventeen-year sentence. But the judge gave him a chance.

“When I go for sentencing, the director of the theatre company, Esther Baker, told the judge that, if he was to release me, she’d take me on a theatre tour,” Jimmy remembers.

“So the judge deferred my sentence for twelve months and allowed her to take me on a theatre tour. He says to me: ‘Take this opportunity with both hands because if you come back in twelve months and it hasn’t been a success, you’re going to prison,’” he recounts.

Jimmy, then in his mid-forties, kept to the conditions of his deferral and has never stepped foot inside a prison since — at least as an inmate.

Jimmy’s life has been transformed. He has starred alongside Dustin Hoffman, been cast in Netflix shows, and is now well-regarded in the industry.

He is currently working on Going for Gold, a drama inspired by the true story of Frankie Lucas, a young black boxer. In 2021, he wrote and performed in a one-man production at the Chelsea Theatre based on his own life. He invited the judge who sentenced, who, due to illness, sadly couldn’t come.

But he did receive a heartfelt letter in response praising Jimmy: “I hope your career continues to flourish,” the judge wrote.

*Jimmy’s real name has been altered to keep his anonymity

Swastika scrawled on Dulwich Hamlet Football Club prompts police appeal

By Herbie Russell

PoLICe are searching for a man after a swastika was scrawled on a sign outside Dulwich hamlet Football Club.

An unknown man has been regularly visiting the football ground in the early mornings to write ‘grossly offensive racist remarks’ at the entrance, police said.

Police want to identify the man pictured as part of their investigation

Between Sunday, July 21 and Friday, August, 9, an unknown man has repeatedly daubed the shocking graffiti on an entrance sign.

A man is said to have visited on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays each week between 5am and 6am.

On Friday, August 9, staff caught a man writing on the sign and went to

challenge him.

A member of staff took his photograph and shared it with police

It has been circulated on an internal database but the man has not yet been identified.

Staff at the club have repeatedly cleaned the graffiti off but eventually had to replace the sign and install CCTV to monitor it.

Dulwich Hamlet FC Club Chairman

Ben Clasper said: “We think the club’s recent efforts to start clearing and weeding the area surrounding the stadium has prompted these attacks on our property.

“However we were shocked to see the graffiti escalate from attacking us for cutting back vegetation into disgusting extreme racism and anti-immigration comments.

“The repeated visits in the early

hours suggest this man is local to the area. We hope this information, and the photograph will help someone in our community to identify him so the police can take further action.”

Investigating officer PC Nicolas Wilson, who polices in East Dulwich, said: “I won’t repeat the things the man has been writing but they are far right and anti-immigration in nature. They are hugely offensive and distressful to local people and the staff and players at the club.

“Dulwich Hamlet FC are a pillar of the community and it is unacceptable that their property is targeted like this.

“The man is very likely local and I am sure someone will know who he is. If you do, please contact us immediately.”

Anyone who knows the man is asked to call 101 or contact @MetCC on X ref CAD 1605/09AUG24.

Inside Brixton Prison

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uk’s best breakdancers to compete under graffiti tunnel - and it’s free to attend

By Isabel Ramirez

here’s how you can watch the country’s best breakdancers compete for the UK title for free in waterloo this september.

The competition, sponsored by Red Bull, will bring together the nation’s best b-boys and b-girls, who will showcase their skills in a series of electrifying battles.

Breaking, or breakdancing, made its Olympic debut in Paris this year.

Despite being new, it unexpectedly became one of the most memorable sports, after Australian competitor Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn’s performance went viral.

Her routine, which failed to score any points, became a talking point across social media with many questioning whether it was serious or not.

Even though Team GB’s breakers failed to make the Olympics, the UK scene remains strong, and this is your chance to see the talent up close.

From Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 September, sixteen b-boys and eight b-girls will go head-to-head under the iconic Leake Street Arches in Waterloo. The main event will then move to The Brewery in East London, where the top 12 dancers will face off

synnovis systems rebuilt after hospital cyber attack

By Herbie Russell

s ynnov Is, the pathology services provider hit by a ransomware cyber attack on June 3, has confirmed that its core It systems have been successfully rebuilt.

The restoration has allowed testing services for GP practices in Bexley, Lewisham, and Greenwich to return to pre-cyberattack levels as of August 15, with no significant issues reported.

Synnovis expects to repatriate testing services for the remaining south east London boroughs— Bromley, Lambeth, and Southwark— within the coming weeks.

The attack caused significant disruption across two major trusts, King’s College Hospital NHS

Foundation Trust and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

During the week of August 12 to 18, 29 outpatient appointments and three elective procedures had to be postponed due to the attack’s lingering effects

Since June 3, 1,696 elective procedures and 10,083 outpatient appointments have been postponed at these trusts.

Blood transfusion services, however, remain partially impacted. Full restoration is anticipated in early autumn, meaning that mutual aid from other healthcare providers will continue to support planned operations and transplants.

Most pathology services are now operating at pre-cyberattack capacity. This includes blood sciences, tissue

sciences, and genetics. Infection Sciences is expected to reach full capacity by the end of August.

Dr. Jane Fryer, Deputy Medical Director for NHS London, said:“ The fact that pathology services are now running at near normal levels at Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust means that very few outpatient appointments were postponed last week.

“We recognise the impact cancellations have on our patients and on our staff, who continue to work very hard in difficult circumstances. I would like to thank patients for their understanding in what has been a challenging time.”

against 12 wildcard entries, all vying to be crowned the UK B-Girl and B-Boy champions.

Saturday’s event under the Leake Street Arches is completely free to attend, offering an up-close experience of the battles. Tickets for Sunday’s UK final are just £8, promising a day filled with heartpounding action and entertainment.

The Sunday showdown will be hosted by BBC Radio 1XTRA’s Fee Mak and B-Boy Swifty, with the judging panel led by B-Girl Roxy, a Red Bull BC One World Final judge. Among the competitors is the reigning 2023 champion, B-Boy Sheku, who will be returning to defend his title.

Adding to the excitement, there will be live performances from UK hiphop artists and dancers throughout the day. To celebrate the event’s return, Red Bull has partnered with UK grime MC and record producer Novelist to create an exclusive music video, “See You Move,” dedicated to the competition.

To celebrate its return, Red Bull has teamed up with UK grime MC and record producer Novelist to record an exclusive music video ‘See you Move’ in an ode to the competition. For more information go to eventbrit. com and search for Red Bull BC One UK

Unicycle rider reportedly assaulted police officer

By Herbie Russell

PoLICe have launched an appeal after a unicycle rider reportedly assaulted a police officer near the north side of Blackfriars Bridge.

City of London Police would like to speak to a man, pictured, in relation to the incident on New Bridge Street, on Monday, August 26.

City of London Police said: “We want

Police would like to speak to the man pictured in connection with the incident.

to speak to this man in relation to an assault on a police officer on Monday 26 August at around 12pm on New Bridge Street.

“The suspect was on an electric unicycle when he was stopped by police.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact City of London Police on 020 7601 2222 quoting the reference 508557

Red Bull BC One Cypher UK 2023

©Amy Heycock

©City of London Police

here’s what south bermondsey could look like after £1.9 billion is spent

By Herbie Russell

south Bermondsey is set for a once-in-a-generation regeneration that will bring 3,500 homes to the area, a new London overground station, and pave the way for Millwall FC’s stadium to expand to 34,000 seats.

The New Bermondsey plan, spearheaded by developer Renewal,

is a 30-acre redevelopment of the old industrial area surrounding Millwall’s home ground The Den. The first phase could start as soon as 2026. A spokesperson for the developer has said it could take fifteen years for the scheme to be completed.

Renewal has shared a collection of computer-generated images with showing what the area could look like once the redevelopment is complete.

Aerial View of New Bermondsey

Architects’ concept designs for

revamped stadium. Image: AFL

Illustrative CGI of Phase 1 from Phase 1 Square. Image frp, Studio Egret West

A computer generated image of how the new station might look. Image from Renewal

Illustrative CGI of Phase 1. The proposed Overground station design is indicative and has not been developed or approved by TfL. Image from Factory Fifteen

Looking west along Stockholm Road. (Enhanced MFC stadium is indicative and included for illustrative purposes only)

Photo from Factory Fifteen

South Bermondsey station from Bolina Road, showing workshops and offices with homes above. Photo from Factory Fifteen

The new Energize sports hub as seen from Stadium Square. Photo from Factory Fifteen

Illustrative aerial view of New Bermondsey. Photo from Factory Fifteen

A public square looking towards Surrey Canal Road.

Photo from Factory Fifteen

Surrey Canal Road looking east. Photo by Factory Fifteen

abandoned estate now like ‘wild west’ after ditched redevelopment plan

EXCLUSIVE

By Herbie Russell

rotherhIthe resIDents say their estate has become a “wild west” where loiterers “shout through the letterbox” after southwark Council abandoned a failed redevelopment

Southwark Council embarked on plans to build 44 rooftop homes and refurbish existing blocks in 2019 but halted all rooftop home builds in 2022 due to rising construction costs.

Leaseholders say they now face £30,000 bills even though contractors have only installed new windows while being left to live on an estate covered in building materials.

Southwark Council reportedly told residents at a meeting that the remaining works - which were meant to be finished by 2020 - are now being delayed due to an ongoing contract dispute with contractor Equans

Neither the council nor contractors commented on whether there had been a contract dispute when approached by us.

James Horridge, a leaseholder faced with a £32,000 bill, said: “It’s been like the wild west. They basically just came onto the site, cut down the trees, paved over the green space, then left.”

He said residents have been left “completely adrift” and “in the dark” by Southwark Council about what will happen next.

“We just get fed bullsh*t the entire time,” he said. “We just need someone senior to come and own the issue.”

Approved in 2017, the project on Chilton Grove Estate, as well as providing new homes, was meant to include roof repairs, landscaping, replacement windows, and a new door entry system.

Southwark Council hired contractor Engie, and works began in 2019 but were paused in March 2020 due to the pandemic.

Equans, a subsidiary of Engie formed in 2021, appears to have taken on

responsibility for the project at a later date.

Meanwhile, the communal green space has been paved with concrete, and leftover hoardings have attracted rough sleepers, and temporary lighting remains in place.

Paul Connolly, a 26-year-old tenant, said the ugly estate had attracted antisocial behaviour and believed the vacant flat next door was squatted by drug users until police removed them.

“Lots of people were hanging around right outside the door, and people were shouting through my letterbox,” he said.

Delays continued until Southwark Council finally scrapped its rooftop homes projects in June 2022.

However, Southwark Council intended to complete the refurbishment of the existing blocks.

Five years after works began, residents say only the windows have been done.

Jialu Tu, a leaseholder lumped with a £36,000 bill, said: “The work stopped so I asked why am I still playing this? I was not impressed because practically nothing has been done.”

Throughout this time, residents claim Southwark Council has been “evasive” at meetings about the progress of the project.

“It’s one of the most frustrating things I’ve ever been a part of,” Mr Horridge said. “It’s awful. It’s mad. We are all being remarkably calm about it.

“We just get fed bullsh*t the entire time. We just need someone senior to come and own the issue.”

Southwark Council spent nearly £4 million on abandoned rooftop homes projects - seen as a clever way of building homes on land it already owns.

In September 2022, Southwark Council said it paused the programme “after listening to residents’ views, and taking into consideration new building regulations and rising construction costs.”

In 2021, Cllr Stephanie Cryan, then cabinet member for council homes, admitted that Chilton Grove was “an example of how we really wouldn’t do new homes going forward.”

She admitted that planning permission was given prior to any structural survey reports being done, or any building control sign off.

Approached for comment this time, Cllr Sarah King, Cabinet Member for

Teenage judo maestro sets sights on Paralympics decade after her knee-straightening treatment

By Herbie Russell

a teenage judo maestro has her sights set on the 2028 Paralympics after winning gold at a recent tournament.

Izzie Everest, seventeen, who was born with cerebral palsy, has been described by her doctors at Evelina Hospital, Waterloo, as a “confident” and “inspiring young woman” Paralympic judo is only open to visually impaired athletes currently but Izzie believes this “will be different” by 2028.

“People always assume I cannot do things, so I make it my mission to show that just because you have a physical

disability doesn’t mean you can’t do things,” she said.

Izzie has been a patient at Evelina London since she was five years old and underwent ‘guided growth’ surgery in 2014 to straighten her knees.

She won her first judo title aged eleven, is a five-time European champion and has over ten international wins.

In June, she and partner Braydon Robus won gold at the European champions for Kata, hosted in Sarajevo.

Kata is a form of judo that involves performing choreographed techniques alongside a partner.

Looking ahead to the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics, she said: “Currently

I don’t qualify for the Paralympics as I’m considered to have too much of a disability - by 2028 this should be different.”

Mr Michail Kokkinakis, consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Evelina London, said: “I could not be prouder of Izzie and her fantastic achievements. It has been a privilege to see her grow into such a confident, inspiring, young woman and now world kata champion, all these years after I carried out her first surgery.

“The team and I can’t wait to see what she goes on to achieve next, and we know that she will continue to inspire children and young people at Evelina London.”

Council Homes, said: “I am very sorry about the ongoing issues on Chilton Grove and I hear residents’ frustration that there have been so many delays and changes to plans.

“We will provide residents with a full

update on what the next steps are very soon, I am grateful for their patience. We will also be in touch with leaseholders to talk about their estimates.”

Engie and Equans were approached for comment.

The Chilton Grove communal area before builders moved in

Izzie Everest and partner Braydon Robus after being named a world kata champions

The Chilton Grove communal area after builders moved in

f amily who lost daughter, in hit-and-run to walk l ondon b ridge to b righton

By Isabel Ramirez

a Fa MILy who lost their daughter after she was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brixton in 2020, is walking 75km to raise money for a charity founded in her memory

Four years ago, Anisha Vidal-Garner was walking home from a night out when she was run over by a car on Brixton Hill

Quincy Anyiam, 27, who was released from prison last year after serving half of his seven-year sentence, had sped down on the wrong side carriageway reaching speeds of 62mph.

He hit 20-year-old Anisha when she was walking slightly ahead of her boyfriend. She died at the scene, whilst Anyiam drove off into the night without stopping.

Her mum, Mandy Garner commented: “It’s something we live with every day.”

Following this tragic loss, her family wanted to honour Anisha. Mental health was a topic close to their daughter, who had dealt with her own issues as well as helping others.

It was even something she could have pursued when she was older.

“I was always worried about social media and the impact it would have on young people,” Mrs Garner continued, “But she and her friends set up a group where they would boost each others’ confidence. She was very good at listening to people.”

In a bid to carry on the work Anisha may have gone on to do, this year her family started a peer mentors charity

called Talk2Nish

It aims to address the growing crisis in young people’s mental health and involves training sixth-form students to be peer mentors who can listen to and help other students who might find it easier to talk to someone their own age about their problems.

The mentors are supervised by the school. The charity has already trained two cohorts of peer mentors at Anisha’s secondary school, the AngloEuropean School in Ingatestone, Essex

So they can carry on their work in schools and help more young people, Mandy and her other two daughters Maia, 21 and Leila, 19, are doing a four-day sponsored walk at the end of August.

The walk will see them travel 75km from Anisha’s student accommodation near London Bridge to Brighton, one of her favourite places. It is expected to take four days.

Asked what Anisha would think of the work they’re doing, Mrs Garner said: “I think she’d think it was really good work and hopefully she’d be proud of it.”

To donate to the sponsored walk go to justgiving.com and search for Talk2Nish

new wild swim in 17th-century docks

By Herbie Russell

PeoPLe C an now take a dip in part of the rotherhithe docks - a wild swim promising ‘inspiring views of the city skyline’.

The public has been forbidden from bathing in Greenland Dock, a 17thcentury basin that once stored blubber and timber shipments, until now.

Since August 9, the public has been able to book 400-metre swimming loop sessions around the historic pool.

Southwark Council’s leisure department wrote online: ‘We have recently launched our open water swimming sessions at Surrey Docks Fitness and Watersports Centre.

Peckham Levels goes into administration

EXCLUSIVE

By Isabel Ramirez

PeCK ha M LeveL s has gone into administration with a new operator taking over the site this week.

In a statement made by the management of Peckham Levels on Tuesday 27 August, they apologised for the ‘disruption’ it would cause to tenants.

Until last Friday, the site was managed by Really Local Group, under a limited company: Peckham Levels Ltd.

A few months ago, the company was ordered to pay £65,000 to a former employee as a result of a tribunal for unfair dismissal. We have asked whether this payout contributed to its downfall and are awaiting their response.

There is currently no evidence to suggest that the company has gone

into administration as a result of its loss at the employment tribunal.

They previously told us they were “exploring the options” to appeal the decision.

Now, site owner Southwark Council has taken back the building and has appointed a new operator to manage the site called The Trampery.

The new company runs similar ventures in east and north London

During the handover on Tuesday morning they advised Southwark Council and The Trampery would be at the site and tenants would get access by this afternoon.

They added that all the existing Peckham Levels staff (including salaried, casual, security and cleaning teams) would come across to the new company and all public events would be unaffected.

Arrangements are being made with tenants and the new operator today, but it is currently unclear whether they will be issued with new leases

or not.

Jaye Hackett, from Vouchsafe - a tech-for-good company that has been a tenant at Levels for the past 18 months said they only found out this morning at 7am.

“Before we worked there, it seemed like such a happening place,” he said.

“But it’s clear they’ve been struggling for a while.”

Jaye mentioned little things that evidenced this, such as toilet paper and soap dispensers being empty and food vendors not getting business.

He added that this sudden news had ‘put a spanner in the works.’

“We were supposed to launch next week but we can’t access the building right now - so it’s put a huge spanner in the works.”

Jaye, whose company is set to help people verify their identity online without a passport or drivers license, said they were concerned over whether rent would stay the same.

‘If you’re a confident swimmer with a love for the outdoors then come and join our Greenland Dock 400m swimming loop with inspiring views of the city skyline.’

Water temperature is currently sitting at around eighteen degrees so wetsuits are optional.

But swimmers must wear a colourful swim hat and complete a fifteen-minute competency swim test.

Sessions cost just £9 and are currently timetabled for Tuesday, 4.30pm to 6.30pm and Fridays, 7am to 9am.

Greenland Dock has been strictly designated as a no-go area for swimmers for many years.

On June 17, 2017, a man in his

twenties died after swimming in Greenland Dock.

While a thirteen-year-old boy was safely hauled from the water, the man’s body was recovered from the water the following morning.

Local councillor Ian Wingfield said it was “a stark reminder of why the waters around the marina are not suitable for swimming”.

In 2015, Southwark Council rejected controversial plans to build a floating 20 metre by 40 metre swimming pool in Greenland Dock.

Residents had been concerned about the ‘diabolical noise’ and the impact a heated pool would have on the cold, freshwater environment.

Levels they were paying £600 a

Anisha Vidal-Garner died as a result of a hit-and-run in 2020.

Peckham Levels

Mum, Mandy Garner with her two other daughters: Maia and Leila.

gcse results day - in pictures

St Thomas the Apostle, Nunhead

Ark All Saints, Camberwell

Hafsah is off to study at St Thomas the Apostle College Sixth Form and getting a string of good grades.

Feleesha said “I’m happy with these grades, because I can get into Sacred Heart and study the subjects I wanted to do”

Senna (left) with his mum.

Jayden looks in disbelief as he opens his results

Sohayb went from being in lower sets to achieving eight grade 9s and three grade 8s.

Lucy Frame with student Faithfulness, who got two 9s, six 8s and one 7.

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Free breakfast for all, every morning

Charter School, North Dulwich

Kingsdale Foundation School, Dulwich

E-ACT City Heights Academy, Tulse Hill

Rosa Manners, Blu Williams, Honor Paton, Isabella Vanegas

From left: Eleanor Green, Nancy Edwards, Eva Johnson, Ayla Style, Conor Cavanagh, Lond Do, Rosa Bella Hogg, Esma Oliver

Ella Khaldoun, Kyra Russell

Ester, Shamira and Maelys with headteacher Marvin Charles

Max and Charlie Courtney.

St Michael’s Catholic College, Bermondsey Bacon’s

College, Rotherhithe

Matthew, Aron and Paul

Matilda and Lydia.

Franklin is staying on for sixth form and will be studying Biology, Chemistry and Maths

Yasmine is also staying on at St Michael’s, taking English Language, Media and Sociology

From left: Vice Principal Angela Anum, Joel, Yonatan, Mariam, Principal James Wilson, Mieke Sarah.

Afnan, who got six grade 9s, one grade 8 and one grade 7.

Sarah, who got eight grade 9s, two grade 8s and a Level 2 Distinction

Mohammed Idrees Ahmed secured an impressive ten grade 9s and one grade 8. Globe - Mahia Zannat got four grade 9s and fi ve grade 8s.

Nathanael Camacho Aguilera (right) achieved an impressive fi ve 9s, four 8s, one 7, and one 6.

Rahwa (right) shares her results with her sister.

Head Girl Greta (left) secured 9 grade 9s. Greta’s journey is particularly remarkable. She joined the school in Year 7 with limited English profi ciency.

Head Boy Mahboud achieved 8 grade 9s

Godsfavour (left) earned 5 grade 9s.

Harris Boys’ Academy, East Dulwich

Harris Academy, Bermondsey

South Bank University Academy

Tomiwa Shobowale achieved five grade 9s and three 8s

Reem El Hassan, who joined the Academy in Year 10, was their top performer with eight 9s and two 8s.

Zainab is all smiles with her results.

Juan Zapata, Gabriel Hogg-Aragon, George Juganaru

Amira Ayim, Hope Adewusi, Faith Adewusi

Lucas Porras (right) who achieved six Grade 9s, three Grade 8s and one Grade 7 - with headteacher Chris Brett (left)

Stanley Upfold who achieved an incredible nine Grade 9s and two Grade 8s Templar Brady, Keyi Zheng, Vlada Lioshok, Ming Chung

‘Pupils

Kingsdale Foundation School

First Class and Top of the Class

achieve exceptionally well in a wide range of subjects and attain highly at GCSE and A level.’ Ofsted 2023

Applications for Sixth Form courses are now being accepted

Take advantage of the chance to visit Kingsdale Foundation School and see for yourself how we bring the best out of our students. A tour of Kingsdale Foundation School enables you to realise why we receive such glowing reports. In the Autumn term 2024 you will have just that opportunity as we will be holding Sixth Form Open Evenings for September 2025 entry.

Harnessing talent!

Kingsdale is a dynamic, exceptionally popular and progressive school that has invested £30m to develop an award-winning educational learning environment. In our specialist academic Sixth Form Campus, students study a combination of respected traditional, performing arts and creative A Levels in addition to alternative high value Level 3 courses. Our average class sizes are approximately ten in the Sixth Form. We also pride ourselves on our excellent links to the best higher education institutions in the world. A residential trip to Harvard and Yale in the USA is organised annually.

Scholarships in Mathematics and the Creative & Expressive Arts are on offer for gifted and talented candidates who meet our entry requirements. Scholars receive free individual or small group tuition provided by expert professionals to the value of ~£1,000 per annum. Prospective students are invited to come along to our Open Evenings to explore the fantastic opportunities and inspiring state-of-the-art facilities in our dedicated Sixth Form Centre. As our most recent Ofsted Report states : ‘ ‘Pupils are rightly very proud of their school. They really enjoy their learning and talk with enthusiasm about the school’s culture of mutual respect and inclusivity.’ Ofsted 2023

Our Year 12 Open Day dates for 2025 entry are as follows:

4.30-7.30pm Wednesday 25th September 2024

1.30-6.30pm Wednesday 16th October 2024

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The amazing achievement of attaining 10A*s & 4A Grades between them at A level have enabled Eve, Ben, Rosa & Freya to study Classics, Philosophy, English at Cambridge University and Economics at Oxford respectively!

By Harrison Galliven

Local Democracy Reporter

“we’re not anti-tennis.” to anyone who has interacted with the save wimbledon Park (swP) campaign, this will not be the first time you have heard this mantra

The line is often used to preface the group’s many concerns about the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s (AELTC) plans to build an 8000-seater stadium on the grounds of an old golf club opposite the current championships site.

SWP have a multi-faceted argument against the plans, which take in concerns about the environment, access and the decision to build on metropolitan open land, despite both Merton Council and AELTC’s prior agreement that they wouldn’t do that. However, there is another less technical but nonetheless impactful issue that binds them in their opposition

The disruption caused by what AELTC predicts as at least eight years of building works and associated traffic always comes up as an issue, given the immense size of what they have planned for the area.

Along with building an 8,000-seat show court, 38 grass courts and 10 maintenance hubs on the site, the plans include a new public park spanning 9.4 hectares. The extra courts would allow AELTC to move the qualifying competition for the championships in Roehampton to the expanded site.

It would also host a new 14-andunder tournament and double the size of the wheelchair tennis tournament. AELTC has argued the scheme would safeguard the future of the championships in Wimbledon and make sure it “remains as the preeminent tennis tournament in the world and one of the most recognisable global sporting events”. However, residents are less jolly

about AELTC’s vision. They have told the local democracy reporting service (LDRS) how the image of idyllic new grounds pales in comparison to what will be a daily grind of construction traffic and pollution.

Wimbledon resident Susan Cusack has helped lead SWP in their opposition to the plans. She told the LDRS how the scale of such a project would make locals suffer for perhaps the next decade.

Cusack said: “The lorries will be required to remove every single inch of soil from the 73-acre site, we’re talking an enormous amount of disruption there. Think about how many lorries are going to be needed to manage that.”

The SWP estimates that 44,400 more lorries would be needed to complete such a task. This would amount to up to 54 vehicles per day and one every 10 minutes from 8 am to 5 pm.

AELTC and the local authorities have already assigned a designated route that these lorries would take. However, SWP believes this route passes too close to areas of high concentration, and more often than not is along old and narrow roads.

Cusack added: “It’s especially bad around the village end of Church Road, where there is a row of listed little cottages that are really, really old and they literally shake when all these big lorries come past.”

This is not just a concern of residents from the admittedly posher end of the park in Wimbledon Village. Southfield residents have also expressed concerns about the increase in traffic on their roads.

Southfields father of one Alistair Grant told the LDRS: “If you look at the route they have chosen, it goes past the corner of my son’s school, St Michael’s School. Parents are up in arms about that.”

Fellow resident Ruth Crabb told the

residents fear eight years of disruption ...caused by Wimbledon Tennis expansion plans

LDRS how the narrow pavements along those roads meant she and her family were often put in danger by oncoming traffic. She said: “Even years ago when my girls were small, pushing them to school along the pavements in the buggy was hard work because of all the traffic. It’s just got bigger and bigger and bigger.”

Along with the physical threat that the lorries would bring, SWP has also stressed the less visible pollution that would occur as a by-product of this hike in lorry traffic. Furthermore, many Merton residents have questioned their Council’s support for the plans, when the same Council declared a climate emergency back in 2019.

Cusack told the LDRS: “The roads will eventually break down because the weight of the cars and lorries are so heavy. The tarmac cannot take the weight over eight to ten years.”

“From a pollution perspective, you have all the PM25 particles going into the air that are coming from the lorries tyres wearing down.

PM25 particles are fine inhalable

particles, with diameters that are generally 2.5 micrometres and smaller. While they can come from many sources, fuel combustion and road tyre wear are two of the main emitters.

Cusack added: “There is no level of PM25 particles that are good for human health. So no matter how you look at it, the pollution is damaging to human health, and especially to young and old lungs.”

Southfields resident and selfconfessed tennis fan Margaret Newman runs an AirBnB business in the Wandsworth neighbourhood. She has also been very active in the SWP campaign and joined fellow group members in their public protest and outreach sessions during the most recent Championships fortnight.

Newman told the LDRS how public transport came up time and time again during her conversations with punters in the famous queue. Due to extensive road closures around the site, the vast majority of punters make their way to the championships via bus or the nearby Wimbledon and Southfields

underground stations.

She described the experience of people using Southfields last month as a warning for the future. She told the LDRS: “This year was particularly bad with people being confined behind ropes at Southfields tube, in cattle-like fashion.”

Cusack expanded on how the influx of extra punters coming through for the extended three-week championships could push the district line station to the limit. She said: “Southfields is a very small station, it’s on a crossroads and they don’t have any capacity to expand.

“In the AELTC plans they don’t even have any intention to expand the station, because they can’t. All they’ve said they’ll do is pay for more TfL staff at Southfields, but that doesn’t do anything to manage the numbers.

If you’re already having 10,000 people come through a day, a further 10,000 will be an absolute nightmare for the area. People in Southfields, and Wimbledon, to a lesser extent, who are trying to get into the stations to go

A birds eye view of how the Wimbledon Tennis Club could look by 2028

Simon Wright, Laleh Refiei, Susan Cusack and Iain Simpson pose for photos in Wimbledon

to work and go about their everyday business will find it very difficult.”

Bus users won’t be much better off, according to the SWP, as the extra lorry traffic would only further congest the narrow roads around the site. Newman told the LDRS how this congestion can have a very real impact on the elderly population in the area, who rely on public transport.

She said: “I’ve spoken to people who cancel appointments at St George’s during the Championships. This is because they can’t get there on a bus in a timely fashion.”

The views of SWP have been championed by several local politicians, especially those in the Labour-run Wandsworth Council who voted to reject AELTC’s plans at a meeting in November last year. During that meeting, Conservative councillor Daniel Ghossain described the scale of the proposed development as “disproportionate and insensitive to the needs of residents and the environment”.

Meanwhile, neighbouring Merton Council (also Labour-run) has been one of the great backers of AELTC’s project, having chosen to approve plans at their meeting in October 2023. Despite the Council’s position, local MPs have been clear in their opposition to the plans.

Putney’s Labour MP Fleur Anderson had shown clear support for SWP since the plans were first proposed, as did Wimbledon’s former Tory MP Stephen Hammond. During the recent general election, all of Wimbledon’s prospective candidates, from Paul Kohler of the Lib Dems to the Independent Amy Lynch, stood in objection to the plans

Only Labour’s Eleanor Stringer failed to give a clear response, saying the proposals were proposals was “very complicated.”Kohler eventually won out in the battleground seat and made his support for SWP visible from the

offset.

He told the LDRS: “I have been working with residents and community groups since 2021 to stop the All England Club from creating an industrial tennis complex on Wimbledon Park. As MP I will redouble my efforts to prevent the concreting over of this environmentally valuable piece of metropolitan open land.”

The decision on whether the plans will go ahead now sits with Jules Pipe, Deputy Mayor for planning at the Mayor of London’s office. A decision is expected to be made later this year.

In the meantime, SWP members can still be seen campaigning around Wimbledon and Southfields in their distinctive green t-shirts. They are also encouraging people to sign their online petition, which currently has over 20,000 signatures.

Through their long campaign, members of SWP have been keen to stress that they aren’t “anti-tennis”. In reality, this means they appreciate the benefits that the championships bring and can deal with the negatives if they stay in their current form.

However, many of them see the plans as an example of “corporate greed” and incompatible with what the area really needs. Kish Modasia, who lives on Home Park Road opposite the entrance to the park, encapsulated the views of the group when she spoke to the LDRS this week.

Modasia said: “The current site for tennis is sufficient for what is needed. To build such a huge complex for a few weeks a year makes no sense.”

When approached for comment, a spokesperson from AELTC said: “Our proposals will deliver one of the greatest sporting transformations in London since the 2012 Olympics.

“The proposals have been meticulously planned to minimise

disruption to residents. Even on the busiest days of construction, the number of lorries accessing our site will be less than half the number of 493 buses travelling on Church Road on a daily basis.

“As part of the planning application, we have submitted extensive analysis and evaluation on construction-related traffic on Granville Road / Wimbledon Park Road, which will increase by just 0.5% as a result of the construction phase.

“We know that residents are excited at the prospect of 27 acres of newly accessible parkland that forms a core part of the transformation of the former golf course and we look

forward to the GLA’s public hearing on the plans in due course.”

A spokesperson for the London Borough of Merton said: “The Greater London Authority is currently considering the planning application submitted to us and to the London Borough of Wandsworth by the All England Lawn Tennis Club to expand and we await the outcome of their decision.

“The planning application includes an outline plan for construction logistics and appropriate planning conditions to address this issue. If planning permission is granted by the Mayor of London, the applicant would be required to draw up detailed

plans, with their contractor(s) for each phase, including arrangements for construction traffic to travel to and from the site.

“Construction logistic plans are prepared by applicants with input from their appointed contractors. For longterm projects, such as the AELTC plans, there won’t always be contractors appointed at the time of planning permission; therefore it is usual practice to apply planning conditions to these plans to be developed and assessed for each phase of the project.

“The council works closely with the developers of all large scale projects to minimise the impact of building work on the community.”

london memorial to victims of slave trade has been unveiled

By Noah Vickers Local Democracy Reporter

the Chosen design for London’s memorial to the victims of the transatlantic slave trade has been unveiled at City hall.

The Wake’ by Khaleb Brooks, a nearly seven-metre-high bronze cowrie shell, has been selected for installation at a site in West India Quay, outside the Museum of London Docklands..

Backed by £500,000 of funding by mayor Sadiq Khan, the project’s intention is to recognise and reflect on the role London played in the slave trade. It is expected to be unveiled in the summer of 2026.

Brooks’ design was chosen from a shortlist of six proposals by an artistic advisory panel of experts from the field of art, academia and the public realm, following a public consultation period.

“We are our history – it tells us where we’ve been, where we are and the direction we could go,” said Brooks.

“The Wake is an opportunity for us to not just acknowledge the

victims of the trade, but to honour how far we’ve come and actively engage in the current necessity for social change.

“Through honouring, grieving, healing and learning about those who faced the horror of slavery before us, we make a conscious effort to engage the liberatory ethics that sought an end to the trade.

“The Wake is a space of memory, belonging, hope and care. I feel truly honoured to share a work of this scale in London.”

Mr Khan said: “Khaleb’s work is a stark reminder of the pain and suffering caused by transatlantic slavery and the role the UK and London played.

“It’s essential that London’s streets, statues and memorials reflect our shared history, and this memorial will help to remind and educate Londoners of the capital’s role in this terrible treatment of human beings.

“It will also honour the achievements of descendant communities, as we continue to build a better and fairer London for everyone.”

Concept design for ‘The Wake’ by Khaleb Brooks.

© Khaleb Brooks

The Parklands Show Court, part of the All England Tennis Club\’s plan as part of the Wimbledon Park Project.

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a nne odeke is an e ssex p rincess

anne oDeKe taught drama in a secondary school near southend for many years before training to be an actor in Peckham. now she’s playing the lead at shakespeare’s Globe in her own play about a local hero she had heard about just a few years ago, writes Michael Holland

Southend is up there with other iconic seaside destinations in the South East for many Londoners, but to Anne Odeke it is home: ‘I was born and lived in a town about 4 miles away. But I went to school in Southend, hung out there, my friends and family are all from the area. It ain’t perfect, but it’s home - and it’s beautiful; the seaside, the arcades, the Essex girls and boys - it is a world unto itself.’ Anne had admirably marked out her territory early on in the interview.

After Anne’s schooldays ended she qualified as a teacher and taught drama in a Shoeburyness school for more than four years. She enjoyed the job but felt something was missing in her life so applied to Peckham’s Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts where she graduated with an MA in Acting.

Anne declares that Mountview was instrumental in changing her life and credits two teachers there that she emphasises ‘greatly shaped me into the actor I am today’. One was her acting teacher, Matt Smith, and the other her Voice Teacher, Vicky Woodward. ‘Ten years on, I still use much, if not all, of what they taught me,’ she adds.

as It’s the 50th anniversary of richard o’Brien’s legendary rocky horror show I thought it was about time I actually went to see what has become one of the most successful pieces of musical theatre in history, writes Michael Holland.

Of course, I had some idea of what to expect but that idea was nowhere close to the reality of what I walked into.

The queue outside was replete with men in basques, fishnets and full make-up; there were people in lab coats, fiends and ghouls were everywhere, most of which I was almost prepared for. It was the actual show that threw the curve ball for me to duck.

As soon as the Usherette(Natasha Hoeberigs)appeared to do her opening number a large proportion of the cosplaying audience was up and singing along. When The Narrator(Nathan Caton) came on he was met with sarcastic heckles after just about every line. But he was ready with scripted comebacks for everything these seasoned theatre-goers had in their arsenal.

Poor Janet(Lauren Chia) and Brad(Connor Carson) - the young innocents who find themselves lost in the woods, came in for harsh abuse. I’m sure she was called a slut on more than one occasion, creating much glee for the baying crowd. But the cast stood steadfast against the onslaught, carrying on regardless now this 50-year-old show has been taken over by a cult; something the author could

Coming to acting relatively late in life, Anne Odeke still uses her work as education: ‘On every job I do, I ask myself, “What is it I am meant to learn from this experience?”. Asking that question has held me in good stead. Often those things apply to my craft but on occasions they can be about me as a person, and my own personal development.’

Anne was working with the Royal Shakespeare Company when a chance invite from the artistic director of the Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch, Douglas Rintoul, arrived asking her to contribute to a programme of monologues he had planned that would explode the mythical stereotype of Essex people. She didn’t see herself as a writer but allowed herself to be talked into it. The short monologue she created was Princess Essex, which she took around various venues in Essex as a onewoman show.

The short play was the story of Princess Dinubolu of Senegal who in 1908 entered a beauty pageant in Southend-on-Sea’s Kursaal - the first woman of colour to enter a British beauty competition. Anne takes up the tale: ’I found out that ‘Princess Dinubolu of Senegal’ was never a real royal so knew I had tripped into the most incredible story about the most incredible woman.’

That ‘incredible story’ became a big success when Anne toured the county with it and Princess Essex took on a life of its own, right up until she developed her one-woman monologue into a full-blown

play for Shakespeare’s Globe with a cast of twelve. A luxury Anne enjoyed: ’It meant I could really go to town!’ she laughs.

Anne claims this opportunity is ‘without a doubt, the most magical moment in my career… My own play at the Globe and I play the lead! Utterly surreal.’

Anne Odeke doesn’t let herself get carried away and keeps a nice balance to her life: ‘I surround myself with good people; my partner, my family, my friends, and - I’d be lying if I didn’t say - Prosecco.’

What do you think Shakespeare would make of Princess Essex? ‘I think he’d absolutely, blooming love it! It’s an epic tale, a female-lead tale, a historical narrative, it’s complex, the characters are complex, there’s music, song, and dance. And I also think he’d be impressed that the writer is in the play, as we know Shakespeare himself was in his own plays at the Globe. I feel honoured to be following in his footsteps, and be the first woman of colour to do so on the main stage of the Globe.’

It is easy to tell that this Essex Woman is very grounded and would never take life too seriously. I asked what plans she had after Princess Essex. ‘A holiday. A long one. And Prosecco.

Anne Odeke will play Princess Dinubolu, along with an excellent cast, at Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside, SE1 from 13th September - 26th October. Admission: £5 - £75. Booking: https://www.shakespearesglobe. com/

anniversary horror show

never have predicted all that time ago when he sat down to write about two of his great loves: science fiction and B movies. Combine those two with good rock music and you deserve a hit.

In the early 70s the lifestyles portrayed in

Rocky Horror Show would still have been quite taboo. Now, in the 2020s, there are still the anti-Woke who rail against work of this kind but these days are quite rightly shouted down.

The cult of heckling the show began

pretty soon after its premiere. Perhaps because it was so cheesy or so bad that it warranted a bit of a piss-take, but by being taken over by the fans, who love the show and go to see it regularly, it can always be seen on a stage or cinema

screen somewhere on the planet, always changing, always evolving, always gaining new members ready to dress to impress.

There are references to Janet Scott and Charles Atlas that show its age, but nobody cares. It’s the Rocky Horror Show and that is all that matters! In fact, I am not sure if this show has more rhymes for Janet than Ian Dury’s Billericay Dicky from the same era; I’m guessing it has.

Having now experienced Rocky Horror Show in its latest evolution I feel a need to see it in its original form, as Richard O’Brien meant it to be seen, but I fear that is impossible now the cult has taken over. Even so, this is one fantastic evening of entertainment. The choreography is excellent, the songs rock, the cast is strong, the set is magical and the script is pure, unadulterated B Movie - which is just how it is meant to be. And in amongst all the paraphernalia there is Jason Donovan reprising his role as Frank-n-Furter, strutting the stage with a swagger of a man comfortable in stockings and heels; a swagger he has earnt over time. Go and see it for the first time or the hundred and first time because you will be guaranteed a great night and will leave the theatre knowing all the moves to the Time Warp.

I did.

The Rocky Horror Show is now on a UK until August 2025. Full Tour Details: https://rockyhorror. co.uk/

Globe Princess Essex Anne Odeke and Company Rehearsals

Photo by Helen Murray

Bromley Rocky Horror Show

Heading south - our pick of upcoming summer events

The One in London

Step into the heart of one of this generation’s favourite TV shows at the UK flagship of The FRIENDS Experience. The One in London promises a taste of New York City and some exclusive sets and content from The One with Ross’s Wedding Part 1 & 2. As Joey says, it’s all “London, baby!” Immerse yourself in recreated sets; dance in front of the fountain, peep through the purple door at Rachel and Monica’s apartment, play foosball at Joey and Chandler’s, and take a selfi e on the couch in Central Perk. The Turkey Head – they have it. Phoebe’s New York cab – they have it. The 18-page letter – they have it (front and back!). And yes, there is Hugsy and the famous yellow frame waiting for you, too.

Dates: Vary

Tickets: From £20

Immerse LDN, ExCeL Waterfront, E16 1XL london. friendstheexperience.com

Deptford Dub Club

Lewisham’s Fox and Firkin pub is welcoming a stellar lineup of music for its Deptford Dub Club, featuring Neville King, Ras Danny Dread, Selector Becca, Soft Wax, Doc Murdoch, Horn Section and Prince Fatty. Enjoy the dual-headliner night as they put the needle to the groove on the decks. A great way to spend a Sunday. Expect vibrant tunes and perfect mixing.

Date: Sunday 22 September 2024

Tickets: £3.50+

316 Lewisham High Street, SE13 6JZ foxfi rkin.com/events/deptford-dub-club-7

Layered and interwoven

Exploring post-colonial identity through collage, textiles and montage video, the Layered and Interwoven exhibition at the University of Greenwich Galleries features work by Emmanuel Boateng, KV Duong, Funmi Lijadu, Tova McKenzie-Bassant, Anh Nguyen and Divya Sharma. It brings together the six artists, whose work seeks to map out and articulate the postcolonial experience through making processes that embrace and repurpose the material world. Each of the artists represented take a hands-on approach to the material evidence of cultures and histories, employing that materiality through techniques of reconstruction to ask questions about identity in a world impacted by the legacy of colonialism.

Experience the last couple of weeks of this exhibition in the Stephen Lawrence Gallery.

Dates: Showing until Friday 13 September 2024

Tickets: Free 10 Stockwell Street, SE10 9BD www.greenwichunigalleries.co.uk/layered-and-interwovenexploring-post-colonial-identity-through-collage-textiles-andmontage-video

Your Secret Mission awaits

Take a unique tour around Greenwich with Secret City Mission. Crack the trail of clues sent straight to your phone to help your mysterious guide fi nd their lost artefacts… In the game, you will play the role of detective on an adventure through Greenwich. Your secret mission is to solve a series of clues and puzzles that will lead you to uncover the secrets of Greenwich. And you can make it your mission, too. It is a character-

led adventure that changes based on your choices. Choose to help, choose to hinder, choose one side, choose the other. The adventure you create is in your hands. Lasting between three to four hours, Secret City Mission is aimed at adults – you can either play in a group and forge alliances or compete against one another for the ultimate victory.

Dates: Select your time slot

Tickets: £20 secretcitymission.com

Woolwich heritage walk

Join Dr Peter Vlachos of the University of Greenwich for this talk on the history of Woolwich.

As part of the Heritage Open Days, Woolwich Works invites you to a free talk by the principal lecturer. You will learn about the intriguing history of Woolwich and how it is reflected in the arts, culture and entertainment produced and consumed over the years. The talk will also explore how the physical locations of culture have both reflected and led to changes in Woolwich’s economic, social and urban fabrics, too. If you’re an OG local or have just moved to the area, this is the perfect talk to explore more of the place you live.

Date: Saturday 7 September 2024, 11am

Tickets: Free but booking in advance is recommended

The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 St Royal Arsenal, SE18 6HD www.woolwich.works/events/heritage-open-day-talks-mapping-woolwich-culture-through-time

Family creative arts workshop

Join in a free creative workshop for children aged over 6 and their families in the Library at Deptford Lounge. Sessions are on 21 September, with one at 2pm and a second at 3pm. You will take part in a national community arts project; adults and children will be immersed in the audio story of “Lilly and the Wave”, the story of a drop of water who dreams of becoming a wave.

After listening to the audio story, participants will be invited to create their own drop of water using Notpla recycled paper and other arts and crafts materials.

Lilly and the Wave will tour 20 public libraries during summer 2024, after which the artwork will be collected to create one sculpture, which will be exhibited in 2025.

Date: Saturday 21 September 2024, 2pm and 3pm sessions

Tickets: Free 9 Giffi n Street, SE8 4RJ deptfordlounge.org.uk/whats-on/event/lilly-and-the-wavecreative-arts-family-workshop

History

the southwark prison where prisoners had pubs, racket grounds and could holiday ‘as far as the east indies’

By Herbie Russell

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and chaotic, Britain’s 18thcentury prisons faced the same challenges they do today.

In Southwark, the crisis led to a bizarre penal experiment—the King’s Bench Prison—where convicts enjoyed two pubs, racket grounds, and could roam far beyond the walls.

The rules were so lax that one Chief Justice bitterly noted that prisoners could travel “as far as the East Indies.”

a half-way house

First established near modern-day Borough Station, before moving to what is now the Scovell Estate after 1758, the King’s Bench Prison was more of a halfway house than a jail.

Notorious as a debtor’s prison, it was home to everyone from aristocrats who had fallen on hard times to common criminals.

The jail was so porous that it might as well have had revolving doors. Guards could be bribed, walls climbed, and inmates often vanished into the foggy streets of London, only to return before anyone noticed.

The “Rules” system was practically an admission that the prison couldn’t

hold all its inmates. Under “The Rules,” prisoners with a bit of cash or influence could rent lodgings within a certain radius of the prison—often setting up in nearby pubs, inns, or even houses. Some of these “inmates” were scarcely more than weekend visitors, spending their days mingling with London’s working class and their nights back at their lodgings within “The Rules.”

They were not supposed to stray beyond the boundaries of “The Rules,” but enforcement was lax. When Lord Chief Justice Ellenborough was applied to for an extension of the Rules, he gravely replied that he really could see no grounds for it, since to his certain knowledge they already extended as far as the East Indies.

Prisoners’ Paradise?

Prisoners also had an array of amenities that, to us, may seem astonishing. The grounds contained a coffee house, two pubs, butchers’ stands, chandlers’ shops, and a surgery. On some days, it became an open-air market. There were also racket grounds and five courts.

However, the availability of such facilities only tells one side of the story. Life inside the King’s Bench

could undoubtedly be brutal, especially for the penniless. The prison was constantly overcrowded, sanitation was abysmal, and disease was rampant.

Inmates had to source their own bedding, food, and drink. Given that many were already struggling to free themselves from beneath mountains of debt, this could be difficult. Their predicament was made worse by the fact that, inside the prison walls, such necessities were only available for purchase. For those who lacked the cash to escape the jail’s confines, it meant sharing 224 tiny cells with up to six hundred inmates.

When overcrowding got particularly bad, the rich might have to share their cells with the poorest in society. But they could always opt to pay their ‘chum,’ allowing them to sleep elsewhere, such as on the benches of the pub or in the chapel.

the Famous residents: Gentry Behind Bars

The prison housed many famous individuals over the years, some of whom would forever leave their mark on British culture.

The writer and philosopher James Henry Leigh Hunt, a celebrated

Romantic, spent time in King’s Bench in 1813 for libeling the Prince Regent. While inside, Hunt decorated his cell with books, busts, and plants, turning it into an intellectual’s haven. Visitors like Lord Byron and Charles Lamb would drop in for tea.

But not everyone lived so well. Other notable inmates were driven mad by their financial ruin. John Cleland, the author of Fanny Hill, one of the earliest erotic novels, was incarcerated here due to debts and the scandal surrounding his work.

Charles Dickens, who lodged nearby as a boy, was acquainted with debtors’ prisons after his father was incarcerated in the nearby Marshalsea.

Describing the dull desperation of convict life, he wrote how prisoners had “a tendency to lurk and lounge; to be at street-corners without intelligible reason; to be going anywhere when met; to be about many places rather than at any; to do nothing tangible, but to have an intention of performing a variety of intangible duties to-morrow or the day after.”

wild Days at ‘the Bench’

Beyond the comings and goings of intellectuals and aristocrats, the atmosphere inside King’s Bench was

anything but tranquil.

It was not uncommon to see riotous behavior, particularly as the 18th century gave way to the 19th.

One of the wildest tales came in 1768 following the imprisonment of radical John Wilkes for writing an article criticizing King George III. Protesters gathered outside, and government soldiers opened fire, killing six or seven people.

Unrest became commonplace inside and outside the prison walls into the 19th century. The situation became so dire that the military had to be called in to restore order. Even after the rebellion was crushed, the rowdiness never truly disappeared.

the Decline and Fall of King’s Bench By the mid-19th century, King’s Bench was already losing its grip as a functioning institution. The Victorian era’s growing push for prison reform brought King’s Bench’s bizarre set-up under heightened scrutiny.

In 1880, the institution was finally closed, and the remaining inmates were transferred to other jails or debtor facilities. The prison itself was later demolished and replaced by housing and commercial buildings.

A 1770 King’s Bench Prison scene in which a man says: ‘You can’t suffer when you have powerful friends’. Credit: British Museum (Creative Commons)

Locations of the King’s Bench coloured in black as show in an 1833 map. (Creative Commons)

King’s Bench Prison - Principal Entrance by Thomas Shepherd c.1828 (Creative Commons) Mob Destroying and Setting Fire to the King’s Bench Prison and House of Correction. Date- 1700–1799. Credit: Yale Center for British Art

James Henry Leigh Hunt by Benjamin Robert Haydon (Creative Commons)

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Asbestos

Witness Appeal

Leigh Day is acting for a client who sadly died from an asbestos-related illness. We’d like to hear from employees who worked at Top Rank Bingo Hall in Upper Wickham Lane, Welling, Kent from the 1970s to the late 2000s.

Please contact Nicole Stringfellow on 0207 650 1387 or email nstringfellow@leighday.co.uk if you have any information on the presence of asbestos at the site.

WANTED RECORDS

volunteering@linkagesouthwark.org www.linkagesouthwark.org 020 8299 2623 Transport can be challenging for many older people. Help them maintain active social

Funeral Mass is to be

at Holy Trinity RC Church, Dockhead, SE1 2BS at 10am on Thursday September 5, 2024 A wake will be held later at the Blue Anchor pub, Southwark Park Road, SE16

May she rest in peace Lots of love children Abdrew, Michelle and Kevin, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

Transport for London Public Notice

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

THE A203 GLA ROAD (STOCKWELL ROAD, LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF STOPPING AND SUSPENSION OF BUS LANE) ORDER 2024

1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it intends to make the abovenamed Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.

2. The purpose of the Order is to enable pavement investigation for mobile coring works to take place on the A203 Stockwell Road.

3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from stopping on the A203 Stockwell Road between its junctions with the A3 Clapham Road and Moat Place/Combermere Road.

This Order will also allow all vehicles to use the bus lane on the A203 Stockwell Road between its junction with Swan Mews and the extended common boundary of Nos. 50 and 52 Stockwell Green.

The Order will be effective between 9th September 2024 and 12th December 2024 every night from 8:00 PM until 05:00 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 trafc 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.

Dated this 30th day of August 2024

Claire Wright

Co-ordination Manager

Transport for London, Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

Transport for London Public Notice

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

THE GLA ROADS AND GLA SIDE ROADS (KINGSTON UPON THAMES) RED ROUTE CONSOLIDATION TRAFFIC ORDER 2007 A3 GLA ROAD (TOLWORTH BROADWAY, UNNAMED SERVICE ROAD) (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING POINTS) VARIATION ORDER 2024

1. Transport for London, hereby gives notice that it intends to make the above named Order under section 6 of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984.

2. The general nature and effect of the Order will be to:

(1) reduce the length of the Parking and Disabled Persons vehicles bay on the unnamed service road (fronting Nos.140 to 148 Tolworth Broadway hereafter referred to as the unnamed service road) by 25 metres from its northern end;

(2) install a 24/7 bay with a length of 7 metres on the unnamed service road outside Nos.142 to 144 Tolworth Broadway for the charging of electric vehicles only maximum 1 hour no return 2 hours;

(3) install a 24/7 bay with a length of 7 metres on the unnamed service road outside Nos.140 to 142 Tolworth Broadway for the charging of electric vehicles only maximum 1 hour no return 2 hours;

(4) introduce 20 metres of Double Red Lines No Stopping At Any Time on the unnamed service road outside Nos.140 to 144 Tolworth Broadway;

(5) introduce a Parking and Disabled Persons vehicles bay with a length of 5.5 metres on the unnamed service road, outside No.140 Tolworth Broadway.

3. The road which would be affected by the Order is the unnamed service road fronting Nos.140 to 148 Tolworth Broadway.

4. A copy of the Order, a statement of Transport for London’s reasons for the proposals, a map indicating the location and effect of the Order and copies of any Order revoked, suspended or varied by the Order can be inspected by visiting our website at https://haveyoursay.t.gov.uk/tro and selecting the relevant borough and reference the Trafc Order relates to or by appointment during normal ofce hours at our ofce at the address below. To arrange an appointment please email trafcordersection@t,gov.uk

Copies of the documents may be requested via email at trafcordersection@t,gov.uk, or by post at the following address quoting reference NMR/REGULATION/STOT/RC/TRO, GLA/2024/0556

•Transport for London Streets Trafc Order Team (NMR/REGULATION/STOT)

Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road London, SE1 8NJ

5. All objections and other representations to the proposed Order must be made in writing and must specify the grounds on which they are made. Objections and representations must be sent to Transport for London, Streets Trafc Order Team, Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ or by emailing trafcordersection@t.gov.uk quoting reference NMR/REGULATION/STOT/RC/TRO, GLA/2024/0556, to arrive before 20th September 2024. Please note due to hybrid working access to post is restricted and requests for documents and conrmation of your objections or representations may be delayed. Objections and other representations may be communicated to other persons who may be affected.

Dated this 30th day of August 2024

Andrew Rogers

Planning & Performance Manager

Transport for London, Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

Notice of application for a Premises Licence.

Notice is hereby given that Shakeeb Ayash has applied to Richmond Council for a new premises licence at Lebanese Bites 7 Westminster House, Kew Road, Richmond, TW9 2ND for Late night refreshment from 23:00 to 00:00 Sunday to Thursday and 23:00 to 01:00 Friday and Saturday.

Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 20th September stating the grounds for making said representation to: Richmond Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk

The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Richmond Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden,Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.richmond.gov.uk It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.

Notice of application for a Premises Licence Variation.

Notice is hereby given that Cetin Alboga has applied to Richmond Council for a variation of the premises licence at Mediterranean Supermarket, 103-109 Heath Road, Twickenham, TW1 4AZ Variation applied for: Sale of alcohol (off the premises) - Monday to Sunday, 07:00 to 02:00

Extension of opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 24 hours per day

Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing to: Richmond Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk by 19/09/2024

The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Richmond Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden,Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.richmond.gov.uk It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO PARKING PLACES – BOROUGHWIDE DISABLED BAYS BATCH 6

[NOTE: This Notice is about proposals to introduce new disabled persons parking places and remove redundant disabled persons parking places in multiple locations across the Borough. Objections or other comments may be made – see paragraph 6.]

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth, proposes to make The Lambeth (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Amendment No. **) Order 202* and The Lambeth (Charged-For Parking Places) (Amendment No. **) Order 202* under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).

2. The general effect of the Orders would be:

(a) to introduce a disabled persons parking place in:(1) Aberfoyle Road, the north-east side, outside Nos. 14 and 16 Aberfoyle Road; (2) Barcombe Avenue, the north side, outside Nos. 117/119 and 121/123 Barcombe Avenue; (3) Sudbourne Road, the south side, at the side of No. 1 Bonham Road; (4) Burgoyne Road, the south-west side, outside Nos. 36 and 38 Burgoyne Road; (5) Burnbury Road the south-east side, outside No. 3 and 5 Burnbury Road; (6) Burton Road, the south-west side, opposite Nos. 127 and 129 Burton Road; (7) Casewick Road, the south-east side, outside Nos. 37 and 39 Casewick Road; (8) Claverdale Road, the north side, outside Nos. 101 and 103 Claverdale Road; (9) Clive Road the south-west side, outside Nos. 161 and 163 Clive Road; (10) Vaughan Road, the south-west side, at the side of No. 149 Coldharbour Lane; (11) Kennings Way, the south-west side, outside Nos. 1 to 18 Penmayne House Kennings Way; (12) Cubitt Terrace, the south-east side, outside Nos. 78 to 84 Cubitt Terrace; (13) Dalton Street, the west side, opposite No. 29 Dalton Street; (14) Edginton Road, the north-east side, outside Nos. 25 and 27 Edgington Road; (15) Englewood Road, the north-east side, outside Nos. 15 and 17 Englewood Road; (16) Fieldend Road, the south-west side, outside Nos. 58 and 60 Fieldend Road; (17) Gipsy Road, the north-east side, outside Nos. 137 and 139 Gipsy Road; (18) Gipsy Road, the north-east side, outside Nos. 1 to 15 Rommany Court; (19) Gresham Road, the north-east side, outside Nos. 41 and 43 Gresham Road; (20) Harborough Road, the north-west side, outside Nos. 32 to 38 Harborough Road; (21) Hayter Road, the south-west side, outside No. 1 Hater Road; (22) Hexham Road, the north-east side, outside No. 1 Hexham Road; (23) Ladas Road, the west side, outside Nos. 70 and 72 Ladas Road; (24) Mayall Road, the south-west side, outside Nos. 96 and 88 Mayall Road; (25) Fernwood Avenue, the north-east side, at the side of No. 24 Mitcham Lane; (26) Mordaunt Street, the south-west side, outside Nos. 69 and 71 Mordaunt Street; (27) Netherford Road, the south-west side, outside No. 13 Netherford Road; (28) Paulet Road, the north-west side, outside Nos. 102 and 104 Paulet Road; (29) Regent Road, the south-east side, outside Nos. 40 and 42 Regent Road; (30) Saltoun Road, the south side, outside Nos. 2a and 2b Saltoun Road; (31) Studley Road, the north-east side, outside Nos. 1 to 15 Parker Court; (32) Tivoli Road, the east side, outside Nos. 71 and 73 Tivoli Road; (33) The Pavement, the north-east side, outside Nos. 1 to 40 Trinity Close; (34) Whiteley Road, the north-east side, outside Nos. 5 and 7 Whiteley Road; (35) Gauden Road, the south-west side, outside Nos. 2 and 4 Gauden Road; (36) Vauxhall Grove the north side of the southern branch, opposite Nos. 18 and 19 Vauxhall Grove; (37) Leonard Road, the north-west side, outside Nos. 30 and 32 Leonard Road; (38) Bondway, the south-east side, outside No. 71 Bondway; (39) Clarence Crescent, the north-west side, outside No. 35 Clarence Crescent; (b) to revoke existing restrictions in the locations in 2(a) mentioned above. (c) to remove an existing disabled persons parking place in:(1) Aveline Street, the north-east side, outside Nos. 38 and 40 Aveline Street; (2) Barcombe Avenue, the south side, outside Nos. 88 and 90 Barcombe Avenue; (3) Berridge Road, the south-west side, outside Nos. 36 and 38 Berridge Road; (4) Brading Road, the south-west side, outside No. 2 Brading Road; (5) Broxholm Road, the north-west side, outside Nos. 49 and 51 Broxholm Road; (6) Cavendish Road, the south-east side, outside Nos. 157 and 159 Cavendish Road; (7) Chantrey Road, the south-east side, outside Nos. 16 and 18 Chantrey Road; (8) Cricklade Avenue, the north side, outside Nos. 129 and 131 Cricklade Avenue; (9) Deebrook Road, the south-west side, outside Nos. 7 and 8 Deebrook Road; (10) Endymion Road, the south-west side, outside Nos. 55 and 57 Endymion Road; (11) Ferrers Road, the north-west side, outside Nos. 3 and 5 Ferrers Road; (12) Heathdene Road, the north-west side, outside No. 9 Heathdene Road; (13) Heybridge Avenue, the north-west side, outside No. 47 Heybridge Avenue; (14) Keymer Road, the south-west side, outside Nos. 34/36 and 38/40 Keymer Road; (15) Poplar Road, the south-west side, outside Nos. 9 and 11 Poplar Road; (16) Poplar Road, the north-east side, outside Nos. 60 and 62 Poplar Road; (17) Rathmell Drive, the north-west side, opposite the side of No. 11 Rathnell Drive; (18) Rommany Road, the south side, outside Nos. 37 and 39 Rommany Road; (19) Rommany Road, the north-east side, outside No. 114 Rommany Road; (20) St Louis Road, the south side, outside Nos. 1 and 3 St Louis Road; (21) Talma Road, the south-west side, outside No. 12 Talma Road; (22) Thornbury Road, the north side, outside Nos. 19 and 21 Thornbury Road; (23) Wingmore Road, the north-west side, outside Nos. 18 and 20 Wingmore Road; (24) Salter’s Hill, the south-east side, outside Nos. 6 and 8 Salter’s Hill; (d) to extend the adjacent existing parking place restrictions in the locations in 2(c) above.

3. The Orders are necessary to introduce new disabled persons parking places at various locations and remove redundant disabled persons parking places where they are no longer needed.

4. If you have any enquiries, please telephone Lambeth Council’s Parking Design Team on 020 7926 6799 or email: cpzconsultation@lambeth.gov.uk

5. A copy of each of the Orders and other documents giving detailed particulars about them are available for inspection online at: https://streets.appyway.com/lambeth or www.lambeth.gov.uk/traffic-management-orders and at the offices of Lambeth Council’s Parking and Enforcement Group (Parking, Network Management & Fleet), 3rd Floor, Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1EG, between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm on Mondays to Fridays inclusive (except on bank/public holidays), until the Orders cease to have effect. To arrange an inspection please email: Trafficorders@lambeth.gov.uk

6. All objections and other representations relating to the proposed Orders must be made in writing within 21 days from the date of publication of this notice and all objections must specify the grounds on which they are made (quoting reference Disabled Bays Batch 6), and can be made using our consultation portal at https://streets.appyway.com/lambeth or sent by post to Barbara Poulter, at Lambeth Council Parking and Enforcement Group (Parking, Network Management & Fleet), PO Box 80771, London SW2 9QQ. Any objection may be communicated to, or be seen by, other persons who may have an interest in this matter.

Dated 30 August 2024

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO WAITING RESTRICTIONS AND PARKING PLACES IN VARIOUS ROADS IN THE BOROUGH

[NOTE: This Notice is about amendments to waiting, loading, and parking place restrictions in various locations in the Borough Objections or other comments may be made – see paragraph 5].

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth proposes to make the Lambeth (Charged-For Parking Places) (Amendment No. **) Order 202* and the Lambeth (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Amendment No. **) Order 202* under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).

2. The general effect of the Orders would be in:

(1) Ardwell Road

(a) the north side, revoke the Monday to Saturday 7am to 7pm single red (route) restriction outside the flank wall of No. 140 Streatham Hill and replace with double yellow lines; (b) the south side, revoke the Red Route parking places outside the flank wall of No.142 Streatham Hill and replace with double yellow lines; (c) the south side, revoke the Red Route parking place and car club parking place outside Gaumont Place and extend the existing shared use (permit holder [GR] [GB] and paid limited waiting) parking place in this location.

(2) Atherfold Road, (a) the north and south sides, revoke existing permit [SR] holder parking place and replace with double yellow lines outside Nos. 42, 45, and 47 Atherfold Road; (b) the north side, amend the location of the existing disabled parking place outside No.40 north-eastward to outside Nos. 38 and 40 Atherfold Road and amend the existing permit holder only parking places in this location.

(3) Blairderry Road, the south-west side, extend the existing single yellow line outside No. 6 Blairderry Road, revoking the existing shared use (permit [GR] and paid limited waiting) parking place in this location.

(4) Clarence Avenue, the north-west side, convert the existing single yellow lines to double yellow lines outside Clapham Park Group Practice.

(5) Clyston Street, the south-west, and north-west sides, extend the double yellow lines opposite No.1 Michael Manley Industrial Estate.

(6) Elder Road, the east and west sides, extend double yellow lines:

(a) opposite Nos. 21 to 49 Elder Road; (b) outside Nos. 57 and 59 Elder Road; (c) opposite Nos. 54 to 70 Elder Road; (d) Revoke school clear markings outside No.72 Elder Road and extend double yellow lines in this location.

(7) Lingham Street, the south-west side, convert the existing single yellow line to double yellow lines outside Lingham Court 10 Lingham Street.

(8) Tierney Road, the south-west side, outside the flank wall of No. 126 Kennington Park Road, and reduce the 40-minute limited waiting parking place.

(a) the north side, revoke the double red (route) restriction outside 1-9 Coulsdon House and replace with double yellow lines;

(b) the north side, revoke part of the permit holder [GR] [GB] parking place and replace with double yellow lines and a micro mobility (E-scooter) parking place outside 1-9 Coulsdon House;

(c) the south side, revoke the shared use (permit holder [GR] [GB] and paid limited waiting parking place and replace with double yellow lines outside No.1 Tierney Road.

(9) To make further amendments to bring the Map-Based Orders in line with the on-street layout.

3. If you have any enquiries about this matter, please contact the Council on: cpzconsultation@lambeth.gov.uk

4. A copy of each of the Orders and other documents giving detailed particulars about them are available for inspection online at: https://streets.appyway.com/lambeth or www.lambeth.gov.uk/traffic-management-orders and at the offices of Lambeth Council’s Parking and Enforcement Group (Parking, Network Management & Fleet), 3rd Floor, Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1EG, between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm on Mondays to Fridays inclusive (except on bank/public holidays), until the Orders cease to have effect. To arrange an inspection please email: Trafficorders@lambeth.gov.uk.

5. All objections and other representations relating to the proposed Orders must be made in writing and all objections must specify the grounds on which they are made (quoting reference AdHoc batch 6), and can be made using our consultation portal at https://streets.appyway.com/lambeth or sent by post to Barbara Poulter, at Lambeth Council Parking and Enforcement Group (Parking, Network Management & Fleet), PO Box 80771, London SW2 9QQ or by email TMOReps@lambeth.gov.uk by 20 September 2024. Any objection may be communicated to, or be seen by, other persons who may have an interest in this matter.

Dated 30 August 2024

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF BROMELL’S ROAD

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to enable works involving the operation of a crane, 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 Bromell’s Road which lies between The Pavement and Venn Street, except for access to properties (so far as the extent of the works allows).

2. The road closure will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of traffic signs.

3. An alternative route will be available for affected vehicles via Venn Street, Stonhouse Street, Cresset Street, Clapham Manor Street, Larkhall Rise, Rectory Grove, Old Town and The Pavement and the one-way traffic system in Bromell’s Road will be temporarily suspended to allow access as described in paragraph 1 above.

4. The Order will come into force on 9th September 2024 and continue for 6 months (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 on 9th September 2024, 25th September 2024 and 20th January 2025 but if the works cannot be carried out or completed on those dates the Order may also have affect on other dates within the maximum duration of 6 months.

Dated 30th August 2024 Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY PARKING, STOPPING, WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONS BLOOMHALL ROAD

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable UK Power Networks to carry out new connection works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth have made an order the effect of which will be to temporarily ban any vehicle from parking, stopping and waiting (including waiting for the purposes of loading and unloading a vehicle) at any time, in that length of Bloomhall Road (both sides) which lies between No. 16 Bloomhall Road and No. 23 Bloomhall Road.

2. The ban on parking, stopping, waiting and loading will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.

3. The Order will come into force on 9th September 2024 and will 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 will have effect between 9th September 2024 and 13th September 2024, but if the works cannot be completed or carried out during that time the Order will also have effect at subsequent dates and times within the maximum period of 1 month.

Dated 30th August 2024 Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS – ELM PARK, LEANDER ROAD AND OSTADE ROAD

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable public realm improvement works to be carried out, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth have made an Order the effect of which will be:-

(a) at certain times to temporarily ban vehicles from entering, parking or waiting (including waiting for the purpose of loading or unloading the vehicle) in that length of:-

(i) Elm Park, which lies between No. 52 Elm Park and Ostade Road (alternative routes for affected vehicles will be available via Brixton Hill, Upper Tulse Hill and Ostade Road and vice versa); (ii) Leander Road, which lies between Elm Park and a point 10 metres north-east of Elm Park (alternative routes for affected vehicles will be available via Medora Road and Craster Road and vice versa); and (b) at certain other times to temporarily ban vehicles from entering or waiting (including waiting for the purpose of loading or unloading a vehicle) that length of:(i) Ostade Road, which lies between Elm Park and No. 2 Ostade Road (alternative routes for affected vehicles will be available via Brading Road, Craster Road, Elm Park, Craster Road, Medora Road and Leander Road and vice versa); (ii) Elm Park, which lies between Leander Road and No. 84 Elm Park (alternative routes for affected vehicles will be available via Craster Road, Medora Road and Leander Road and vice versa).

2. The bans will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – LEIGHAM VALE

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable bridge maintenance and repair works to be carried out safely, 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 Leigham Vale which lies between the Kinfauns Road and No. 89 to 91 Leigham Vale.

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 for affected vehicles will be available via Norwood Road, York Hill and Knollys Road and vice versa.

4. The Order will come into force on 9th September 2024 and will continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingences) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice it is anticipated that the Order will have effect from 9th September for 5 days but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may have effect on subsequent days up to the maximum period of 1 month.

Dated 30th August 2024 Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – LAMBETH WALK

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable water main connection 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 Lambeth Walk which lies between Lambeth Road and the south-eastern wall of No. 5 Lambeth Walk.

2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles will be available via (a) Lambeth Road, Kennington Road, Black Prince Road, New Port Street and Old Paradise Street; and (b) Sail Street and Juxon Street.

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 9th September 2024 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 from 9th September for 4 days but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may also have effect on subsequent days within the maximum period of 1 month.

Dated 30th August 2024

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE - CAREW STREET

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Network Rail to carry out bridge inspection works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth have made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering Carew Street.

2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles will be available via Denmark Road, Coldharbour Lane and Lilford Road 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 9th September 2024 and 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 10 pm on 9th September and 6 am on 10th September 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 30th August 2024

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – JONATHAN STREET

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable UK Power Solutions to install high voltage cables, 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 Jonathan Street which lies between Vauxhall Walk and Worgan Street.

2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles will be available via a) Vauxhall Walk, Glasshouse Walk and Worgan Street and (b) Tyers Street, Black Prince Road and Vauxhall Walk.

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 9th September 2024 and continue in force 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 9th September 2024 and 20th September 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 2 months.

Dated 30th August 2024

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS

BRAMWELL PLACE AND WESTBURY STREET

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable high voltage cable installation works to be carried out on Wandsworth Road, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth have made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering or waiting (including waiting for the purpose of loading or unloading a vehicle) in (a) Bramwell Place, the whole length; and (b) Westbury Street, the whole length.

2. Alternative routes are not available as both Bramwell Place and Westbury Street are no through roads.

3. The bans 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 9th September 2024 and will continue for a maximum duration of 3 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works will take place between 9th September 2024 and 19th September 2024, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may also have effect on subsequent dates within the maximum period of 3 months.

Dated 30th August 2024 Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager

3. The Order will come into force on 2nd September 2024 and it will continue for a maximum duration of 3 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice it is anticipated that the works will be carried out in two phases and that the bans referred to paragraph 1(a) above will have affect between the 2nd September and 11th October 2024 and that the bans referred to in Paragraph 1(b) above will have affect between 11th October and 4th November 2024 but if the works cannot be carried out or completed on those dates then the Order may have effect on subsequent days and dates up to the maximum period of 3 months. Dated 30th August 2024 Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – EFFRA PARADE

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Thames Water to carry out maintenance and repair works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering that length of Effra Road which lies between No. 44 Effra Parade and No. 72 Effra Parade.

2. Alternative routes for vehicles would be available via (i) Railton Road, Barnwell Road, Dalberg Road, Dulwich Road, Chaucer Road and Railton Road; and (ii) Railton Road, Chaucer Road, Dulwich Road, Brixton Water Lane, Morval Road, Barnwell Road and Railton Road.

3. The restrictions would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.

4. The order would come into force on 16th September 2024 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month or until the works have been completed whichever is the earlier. In practice it is anticipated that the order would only have effect between 16th September and 19th September 2024 but if the works cannot be completed or carried out during that time, then the order would also have effect on subsequent days within the maximum duration of 1 month.

Dated 30th August 2024 Ben Stevens

Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – THE SLIP ROAD LINKING NORWOOD ROAD WITH DULWICH ROAD

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to enable Thames Water maintenance and repair works to be carried out, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering the slip road that links Norwood Road with Dulwich Road and is situated outside the entrance to Brockwell Park.

2. The road closure would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.

3. An alternative route would be available for affected vehicles via the main carriageways of Norwood Road and Dulwich Road and the banned left turn from the main carriageway of Norwood Road into Dulwich Road would be suspended to allow this route.

4. The Order would come into force on 10th September 2024 and it would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month. In practice, it is anticipated that the Order would only have effect from 10th September for 2 days but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may have effect on subsequent days within the maximum duration of 1 month.

Dated 30th August 2024

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – ROLLSCOURT AVENUE

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable new water main connection works to be carried out by Thames Water, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth, intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering that length of the north-west and north-east arms of Rollscourt Avenue which lies between No. 27 Rollscourt Avenue and No. 32 Rollscourt Avenue.

2. The ban would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.

3. The Order would come into force on 16th September 2024 and would 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.

Dated 30th August 2024

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS AND SUSPENSION OF A CYCLE LANE WANDSWORTH ROAD

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable UK Power Networks to carry out new connection works in Wandsworth Road, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth, intend to make an order the effect of which would be to temporarily suspend the north-eastbound cycle lane on Wandsworth Road between Nos. 516 and 526 Wandsworth Road and ban vehicles from entering that length of the northeastbound carriageway of Wandsworth Road which lies on the north-west side, between No. 526 Wandsworth Road and No. 516 Wandsworth Road.

2. The ban and suspension would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.

3. The order would come into force on 16th September 2024 and would continue for a maximum duration of 3 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the earlier. In practice it is anticipated that the works would take place on certain dates between 16th September and 30th September 2024, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time, the Order may have effect at other times within the maximum period of 3 months.

Dated 30th August 2024

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – WOODMANSTERNE ROAD

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Network Rail to carry out railway bridge inspection works safely, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth, subject to the agreement of Croydon Council, intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering that length of Woodmansterne Road which lies between the party wall of Nos. 274 and 276 Woodmansterne Road and its north-eastern extremity.

2. The road closure would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.

3. The Order would come into force on 16th September 2024 and would 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 would be carried out on 16th and 17th September 2024, between 10 pm and 6 am, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during this time then the Order may have effect at subsequent times within the maximum period of 1 month.

Dated 30th August 2024

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT ACT 2004 PROPOSAL TO INCREASE PENALTY CHARGES FOR PARKING CONTRAVENTIONS

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The London Borough of Lambeth proposes to amend the Penalty Charge Banding relating to the enforcement of parking Penalty Charge Notices in the London Borough of Lambeth and implement a uniform Band A tariff across the borough. This does not include Bus Lanes and Moving Traffic Contraventions which are already set at Band A tariff across the whole of London.

2. The change would help increase the deterrent effect for inconsiderate parking behaviours and assist the Council in better managing the flow of traffic, reduce congestion and help improve road safety in Lambeth.

3. The proposed new charges only affect the parts of Lambeth that are currently Band B. other parts of Lambeth that are already Band A will remain Band A, hence implementing a single tariff across the whole of Lambeth.

4. Implementation of the PCN Band A would lead to the following charges:

Penalty Charges Notices for parking contraventions for all roads within the current Band B roads in London Borough of Lambeth would be increased from Band B to Band A – Higher rate £130 reduced to £65 if paid within the 14-day discount period starting from the date the PCN was issued or the lower rate of £80 reduced to £40 if paid with the 14-day discount period starting from the date the Penalty Charge Notice was issued.

Please note:

The current Band B rates are at £110 reduced to £55 if paid with the 14-day discount period and £60 at the lower rate reduced to £30 if paid within the 14-day discount period. Higher level penalties apply to parking contraventions which are considered more severe, such as parking on yellow lines or disabled bays. Lower-level penalties normally apply where parking is authorised by the regulations are contravened, such as overstaying on a pay and display parking space.

5. Any person wishing to participate in the consultation on the proposed change in Banding and increase in penalty charges can use this link www.lambeth.gov.uk/pcnbanding or visit a Lambeth library for a copy of the survey between the 2nd of September and 13th of October 2024

Dated: 30th August 2024

Pook

Director: Parking, Network Management and

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

Notice Under The Town and Country Planning Acts

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN

42 The Chase London SW4 0NH Erection of

dormer

extension. 24/02414/FUL Myatt's Fields Park, Park Depot Cormont Road London Lambeth SE5 9RA Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) and Condition 7 (Soft and hard landscaping) and the removal of Condition 5 (Tree Survery) of planning permission 21/04180/RG3 (Re-development of the Old Depot building to provide a single storey community centre building.) granted on 14.01.2022

Variation sought: Amendments to the approved plans 24/01857/VOC

26 Tooting Bec Gardens London Lambeth SW16 1RB Replacement of white timber double glazed windows with white wood-grain effect PVCu double glazed windows to basement flat (Flat B). 24/02110/FUL

44 Strathbrook Road London Lambeth SW16 3AY Erection of a rear and a side dormer roof extensions, together with replacement of front windows with painted timber windows and rear windows with uPVC windows. 24/02091/FUL

28 Dalmore Road London Lambeth SE21 8HB Erection of a ground floor rear side extension 24/02332/FUL

Pop Brixton 49 Brixton Station Road London Lambeth SW9 8PQ Variation of Condition 1 of planning permission ref: 19/01190/VOC (Variation of Condition 1 (Temporary use of land) of planning permission 15/01298/VOC (Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission ref. 14/03314/RG4 (Temporary use of site for a period up to five years for the Grow:Brixton project. Installation of repurposed shipping containers (up to a maximum of four in height) to provide studios, live/work spaces, workspaces, retail units workshops, bar/cafe, performance space and green spaces) granted 06.05.2015.

Original condition states: This permission shall be for a limited period only, expiring on 30th September 2019. On or before that date any building or works carried out under this permission shall be removed and the land reinstated, unless the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority is obtained to any variation.

Amendment sought: This permission shall be for a limited period only, expiring on 30th September 2024. On or before that date any building or works carried out under this permission shall be removed and the land reinstated, unless the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority is obtained to any variation) granted on 02/07/2019.

Variation sought:

To enable the temporary planning permission for Pop Brixton to continue for a further temporary period. 24/02277/VOC

Westminster Tower 3 Albert Embankment London SE1 7SP Variation of conditions 2, 13, 14 and 15 of planning permission ref: 15/03470/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission ref:14/02756/FUL (Refurbishment and conversion of existing building to provide office (B1) accommodation at lower levels, 34 residential units on upper levels, together with ancillary residential accommodation, car and cycle parking and refuse storage) Granted on 19.01.2015), granted on: 22/04/2016.

Variation sought: Amendments required to ensure the building is compliant with current Fire Regulations (through the retention of the existing second staircase); an additional two residential units; a reduction in office floorspace; and amendments to the building's energy strategy. 24/02358/VOC

20 Beardell Street London SE19 1TP Application for prior approval for the change of use of 2x lower ground floor offices (Use Class E) to 2x flats (1x 1-bed and 1x studio) (Use Class C3) with front and rear external courtyards. 24/02404/P3MA

6-8 Waterloo Christian Centre Webber Street London Lambeth SE1 8QA Display of 8x non-illuminated fascia

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Result: Lancashire (204 & 177) lost to Surrey (444/9 dec) by an innings and 63 runs

By Mark Baldwin

tItLe FavoUrItes surrey took less than two sessions on day four to bowl out Lancashire for 177 at the Kia oval to complete an impressive innings and 63-run victory at the weekend.

Conor McKerr polished off Lancashire’s tail to finish with 4-27 while Dan Worrall and Jordan Clark picked up three wickets apiece as long-time Division One leaders Surrey, champions in 2022 and 2023, made it seven wins from ten Vitality County Championship matches this season. It is another big step for Surrey towards a third title in a row.

Matty Hurst, Lancashire’s highly-rated 20-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman, tried hard to hold up Surrey by adding a fine 64 to a first innings 46 in what is only his twelfth first-class appearance but there was never any real doubt about the eventual result as wickets fell regularly

Lancashire resumed still 214 runs adrift on 26-1 from 11.1 overs, after a rain-hit third day had seemingly given them a chance of escaping with a draw, but lost their last nine wickets for 151 runs as Surrey’s five-man pace attack proved too hot for them to handle for the second time in the game.

Worrall, the championship’s leading wicket-taker with 40 at an average of only 15.55 runs apiece, made the initial breakthroughs by dismissing Lancashire captain Keaton Jennings for thirteen and sixteen-year-old debutant Rocky Flintoff in successive balls in the fifth full over of the morning.

First, coming from around the wicket to left-hander Jennings, he swung one back into the former England Test opener who offered no shot and saw the ball thud into the top of his off-stump.

And another fine piece of bowling by Worrall immediately inflicted a first ball duck on young Flintoff, the son of former England captain Andrew who had batted so promisingly for 32 on day one as Lancashire’s youngest first-class cricketer.

Pushing forward to an outswinger that also bounced perhaps more than he

Hak: ‘We have what it takes’

By John Kelly

haKan hayrettIn reckons his Dulwich hamlet side have what it takes to make it an “excellent season” after they claimed their second win of the campaign on Bank holiday Monday.

By Fred Atkins

soUth east stars lost by 120 runs as england’s Kate Cross took List a best figures of 6-40 for the Lancashire thunder in the rachael heyhoe Flint trophy at Beckenham.

Batting first, the Thunder made 2508 from their 50 overs, Seren Smale top-scoring with 76 and Fi Morris making 54.

Ryana MacDonald-Gay was the Stars’ most potent bowler with 3-42 and she also claimed a run-out, while Kalea Moore took two for 49. Cross, however, did the damage by claiming the key wickets of Bryony Smith and Alice Davidson-Richards in successive balls. Despite a batting 54 from Kira Chathli, the Stars never really looked like chasing down the target and they were all out for 130 from 36.4 overs.

“We had a bit of holiday blues I think,

George Porter gave the hosts the lead on 28 minutes before Tom Bonner equalised for Cray Wanderers six minutes before the break.

Hayrettin felt his side were better than their opponents and they won it through Anthony Jeffrey with seven minutes left in front of an attendance of 2,248 in East Dulwich.

“I thought we were good against my friends, Neil Smith and Tim O’Shea, good friends, both of them. Excellent football people and I think they’ve got an excellent team, but I thought we were better than them on the day. We were on the front foot. It was one-way traffic,” Hayrettin said.

expected, Flintoff edged to keeper Ben Foakes who took an excellent diving catch in front of first slip.

That left Lancashire 33 for three and they soon declined further to 82-5 as Josh Bohannon chopped a short, rising ball from Clark into his stumps to go for 29 and George Balderson edged a returning Worrall to second slip on four.

Hurst, however, was then joined by Venkatesh Iyer in a sixth wicket stand of 36 that at least took Lancashire through to lunch, with Iyer even having the temerity to flip Worrall over the short legside boundary for six.

Yet it took only two balls after the interval for Surrey to break the stand, with Iyer (15) nibbling at Clark outside off stump and thin-edging through to Foakes.

Tom Hartley also offered some lower resistance, battling through a testing spell from Sam Curran in which he was

Leading wickettaker Worral bowls out Flintoff Jr

beaten several times before hitting Will Jacks’ off spin over long on for six.

Hurst, though, was disgusted with himself for clipping the first ball of McKerr’s second spell – an innocuous loosener – straight into Ryan Patel’s hands at mid wicket after a defiant 116ball stay featuring seven fours.

And the end was nigh when McKerr took two more wickets in his eighth over, Tom Aspinwall (6) lofting a full toss straight to mid off and Josh Boyden losing his off stump to depart for a second-ball duck.

Hartley was last man out, for 22, fending McKerr to Patel at short leg just after 3pm. Worrall finished with three for 34 while Clark took his own season’s championship wicket tally to 32 with his three for 43.

“In a team like this, where everyone is so good, I am playing as a fifth seamer so my job is to try to make things happen and

Stars caught in Cross-fire

Wembley sell-out for British showdown surrey stride towards three in a row

coming back from The Hundred, I don’t think we were quite on it,” Stars coach Darren Stevens said: We prepped really well this week but we didn’t have quite the intensity, that’s the word that’s being used quite a bit today, we weren’t quite there with the intent.

“I thought we did okay with the ball and restricted them in the powerplay.

I think they only got 35 or whatever it was in the powerplay but there were no wickets down and then when we put on a couple of wickets they put on a good partnership.

“We pulled it back again and it was ebbing and flowing either way really but I think at 250 they were maybe 20 or 30 under par to be fair [because it’s] such a good pitch here. There’s a rapid outfield with short boundaries but they got out big guns out early, our senior players and then us losing Paige Scholfield as well – she was hit on the hand and struggled holding the bat unfortunately. She’s up there with

our leading run scorers this year so it was disappointing really.

“I still felt that we had a lot of depth down the order to get the job done but yeah, just looking at it we lost too many wickets along the way.

“There was a lot of chat in the changing room about how we’ve chased that sort of score down before but on this pitch here there were no demons. There was a little bit of turn but there was always good bounce and I suppose it was just one of those things.

“[Cross] bowled nicely with the new ball and didn’t give us much to hit but we probably gave her a few wickets at the end there. Don’t get me wrong she’s a good bowler, I like her, I like watching her bowl but yeah on that pitch like I said, there no demons in it. We’ll have a review in the week before our next game and move on.”

Stars host Western Storm at 10.30am on Friday (August 30).

also to try to change the game in certain situations,” McKerr said.

“In that sense I am a point of difference. We have some of the best fast bowlers in the country at Surrey, with all the skills, so my role is to crank up the pace when I come on and it was therefore good to be able to do that today.

“There is a lot I have taken from all the other quick bowlers at the club but perhaps mindset out on the field is the biggest thing I have learned from them. Focussing on winning the game is the most important thing, I think.

“Rory Burns played an unbelievable innings in this match, batting for as long as he did for his 227 and to make sure we got a big first innings score on the board to set up an important win. He’s a class act.”

Surrey travel to Nottingham on Thursday.

“Anthony Jeffrey, Luke Wanadio, Lorenzo [Lewis] when he came on, Sean Bonnett-Johnson was excellent. Sean was one I was considering not taking [but] he’s proved to me that he’s worthy of having a Dulwich shirt this season. I thought he was our best player with and without the ball. He had that little bit of influence and calmness that we’ve missed, that protection in front of the back four.

“I can’t say anything bad about anyone. We all had to put in a shift against a very good team. We could have had more than two. I think we should have had a penalty, maybe two, but we’ll take the three points against a strong team who’ve been wounded, just like us.

“Let’s look after eight or nine games to see where we are but I think we’ve got enough about us to build on that again.”

Hayrettin revealed the message he had for Jeffrey before the game.

Hayrettin explained: “I said to AJ the one thing he needs to get in his game is that consistency of not snatching at things in the box. I’m pretty sure with the way I play that if he was with me five or six years ago he’d be a Football League player.

“He’s been excellent, his work-rate off the ball has improved massively.

“These bunch if lads, I think, have the making of an excellent season.”

Dulwich host Leatherhead of the Isthmian League South Central Division in the first qualifying round of the FA Cup this Saturday. Kick-off is 3pm.

By John Kelly

DanIeL DUBoIs and anthony Joshua have sold out wembley stadium for their all-British IBF world heavyweight title fight next month.

Greenwich’s Dubois is being challenged for the belt he gained after Oleksandr Usyk vacated it for a rematch with Tyson Fury. Dubois, 26, has previously said he wants to be a “king-slayer”, referencing the status of former twotime unified world champion Joshua, 34.

Dubois added: “That’s my goal and that’s the mission at hand. I’ve improved all round as a fighter and an athlete. I’m really up for this and ready to go.”

Joshua said: “I’m not silly, I know the

game. We’re all in the wild. We’re a pack of lions and hunters.

“It’s the next man up. I’ve had Dubois on my mind for a while.

“The goal is just to get through a successful training camp, and then performing on the night.”

The fight is on September 21 when the stadium is also hosting a performance by Liam Gallagher as part of the show.

Photo: Dan Worrall

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By John Kelly

oLIver GLasner urged his side to “stay positive and stay together” after a second consecutive Premier League defeat in their london derby against west ham United at selhurst Park last weekend.

Tomas Soucek and Jarrod Bowen scored in the second half for the Hammers’ first win under new manager Julen Lopetegui.

The Eagles could have been ahead at half-time after great chances for Eberechi Eze and Odsonne Edouard before Eze was denied by the woodwork.

The result ended Palace’s run of four consecutive home wins.

“It’s disappointing because it's the second defeat, but it's the second time that we were at least on the same level as the opposite team,” Glasner said.

“At the moment we don't score from our chances, and we conceded goals which were maybe too easy. It was two transitions where we had enough players to avoid it, but we didn't. That's the disappointing part. I think we played okay. It's maybe not the top level, but it's okay, we created chances, we created situations.

“We have to stay positive, we have to stay together, especially when the time is not so sunny – it's raining a little bit more – then you have to stay together and work hard on it.

“It’s not automatic that because it happened in the past, it happens in the future. We have to stay calm.

“We trust our players, we see that we create situations, we see that we play well in parts, but we have to increase the percentage of playing well, we have to increase the percentage of being in a good balance, we have to increase the percentage of defending well over 95 minutes, because it's Premier League football, you get punished and every team has the talent and the quality to score goals.”

Glasner added: “Thank you to the fans for their support.

“Even after the 0-1 and 0-2, they pushed the team and we tried everything. But in the end, we're all disappointed.”

Marc Guehi echoed his manager’s words, though it was unclear whether Guehi would still be at the club after the closing of the transfer window on Friday (August 30, 11pm).

eagles must brush off hammer blow

Palace waste chances as home run ends

Guehi said: “I thought we had some good spells, but unfortunately in this league good spells isn’t enough. We have a lot to learn – we’ll have to move on quick. “That’s football. I don’t know if I can say we deserved to potentially win the game. The manager always says he doesn’t

believe too much in

You have to earn those moments, so we have to push now, we have to try and lift our spirits, and just go again.”

Hull fan's 'wonderful' Sarkic tribute

By John Kelly

a hULL City supporter has been praised after he presented Millwall goalkeeping coach andy marshall with a painting of late goalkeeper Matija sarkic before the sides’ 0-0 draw at MKM stadium last weekend.

Marshall was close with Sarkic and his family having coached the Montenegro international at Aston Villa and Birmingham City.

It was Marshall who broke the news of 26-year-old Sarkic’s sudden passing on June 15 to Millwall boss Neil Harris.

Marshall posted a photo on instagram showing him receiving the painting from the Tigers supporter, who goes by leoj_artisit on Instagram.

Marshall wrote: “Thank you to this young man for this wonderful image of Matija he has done for us at Millwall. From a Hull fan that is

truly amazing.”

Leo also posted on his account. He wrote: “Today I had the privilege of meeting with the Millwall team. I got the chance to donate this painting of Matija Sarkic.

“I wanted to paint a picture for them, as I wanted to show my support to them during this difficult time.

“I’m really glad the club liked it. I especially liked Neil Harris’ reaction.

"After the game some of the players and staff came over to show the appreciation and told me how they were going to display it.”

In another touching tribute, Hull included Sarkic in the Millwall squad in their official programme. Sarkic’s name and No.20 shirt number were displayed in a different colour font.

Millwall have retired the No.20 shirt in honour of Sarkic. There is also a mural of him at the Den.

Addicks mad about Hatter

CharLton athLetIC have signed midfielder allan Campbell on a season-long loan from Luton town. Campbell, 26, has linked up again with nathan Jones, who signed him for the hatters from Motherwell in 2021, writes John Kelly... Scotland international Campbell spent last season on loan with Millwall but started only twelve Championship games. “I’m buzzing,” Campbell said.

“My first impressions have been top. All the staff have been so welcoming. I’ve not met the players yet but I’m looking forward to getting started and helping the club get promoted.

“[Jones] played a massive part. He brought me to Luton from Scotland so he knows me well and I know him well from working under him. I know what type of person he is - he’s got a drive to succeed and do well, and I thrive under that environment. He got the best out of me when I played under him. When I spoke to him about his ambitions for this club and where he sees the team going this year, it made me want to come

straight away.”

The Addicks have started the League One season with three wins from three and have yet to concede a goal.

Jones said: "I am delighted to add a player who I've signed previously, when I was at Luton. He's a player who was pivotal in Luton's promotion to the Premier League the season before last.

"He gives us another option in midfield, with his quality and experience. I loved working with him before, so when the opportunity came up to sign him for Charlton I really wanted to bring him here."

Technical director Andy Scott added:

“We’re very fortunate to be able to get Allan here. He was at Millwall in the Championship last year and he should be playing in the Championship, so to get him in League One is a terrific coup for us.

“Nathan knows exactly how he plays, he's got the best from him previously. The fact that he can come into the set-up knowing exactly how Nathan plays and with some players that he’s also played with, makes sense. " Charlton travel to Reading on Saturday for a 3pm kick-off.

coincidences.

Guehi was captain of the side. He added: “It’s an honour. I’m happy, I’m glad, learning off Joel [Ward], Macca [James McArthur] that was here, Luka [Milivojevic],

some really big names, big characters. I’m just glad to be leading the team out.” Palace travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea on Sunday. Kick-off is 1.30pm.

Odsonne Edouard missed a glorious chance for the hosts

boss pulls no punches Flemming could be back for Owls

By Paul Green

neIL harrIs has vowed there will be no repeat of tuesdays night’s poor display against Leyton orient again.

The Lions gaffer made eight changes to his starting XI but the decision wasn’t rewarded as Leyton Orient went through 1-0 thanks to an early Daniel Agyei goal.

Millwall never looked like rescuing the game, an alarming response considering this was a chance for many fringe players to stake a claim. And the manager was clearly unimpressed by what he had just witnessed afterwards, with his side booed off at the final whistle by some home fans.

Harris said: “I didn’t recognise a Millwall side tonight. I’ve got to be honest, I was really disappointed.

“I picked a team for minutes rather than to play against an opponent and you know I normally pick a team that I think is Millwall like, that is going to represent Millwall Football Club well in how it looks, in its identity, as well as effort.

“But then also how to affect an opponent with the ball and without the ball.

“Today I picked it purely on minutes and giving people an opportunity.

“I told you, there is a clamber for people – players, agents, fans – that certain players should get minutes, so tonight I wanted to give people an opportunity to prove themselves.”

The boss added: “I was really disappointed with the performance. I was disappointed with a lot of individual performances.

“I didn’t think we problem solved on the pitch to Orient’s man-to-man system, which we showed the players was coming and warned the players. We didn’t handle the ball at all very well. We misplaced too many passes off the pitch. We gave the ball away too cheaply – we got into some good areas and didn’t find the next action.

“The movement was really poor at the top end of the pitch and we didn’t create

By John Kelly

wIth the transfer window closing at 11pm on Friday (august 30), a number of our clubs were active this week and set to be active right up until the deadline.

Lyndon Dykes was expected to leave Queens Park rangers for Birmingham City after the League One club had a £1million bid accepted. Dykes, 28, was set to sign a three-year deal with Blues.

millwall have also been linked with a move for Scotland international Dykes but the Lions have been trying to strike a deal for centre-forward Josh Coburn from Middlesbrough. R's boss

Marti Cifuentes spoke about Dykes' absence from the squad for the 1-1 draw against Plymouth Argyle at the weekend.

"I don't know," Cifuentes said when asked if Dykes would still be at Loftus Road after the window closed. I just pick players based on availability. He wasn't available."

Australia-born Dykes has played 165 times for QPR and scored 37 goals since signing from Livingston in August 2020.

By Paul Green

ZIan FLeMMInG’s potential return for selection this weekend will come as a welcome boost according to neil harris.

The Dutchman has yet to feature this season after suffering an injury during the summer but could be back in contention to face Sheffield Wednesday at The Den on Saturday.

“I’m hoping that Zian will be available for squad selection,” revealed Harris.

“Zian has not had a lot of action in the last seven or eight weeks, so again let’s be really mindful to that fact.

“But if Zian Flemming is available for the 20-man matchday squad, that will be a massive lift for everybody.”

Harris annoyed with tame display

enough chances.”

Harris accepted it was ultimately his call to ring the changes and added even his own players drew comparisons with the abject 4-0 home loss to Reading in the same competition last year afterwards.

He said: “I take full responsibility for the team selection, that falls on me.

“I made eight changes because I needed

to protect players going into the weekend in what is a huge football match for us.

“What tonight does is almost rewind 12 months to the Reading defeat last year the lads were saying downstairs, which is frustrating as well.

“What we have to do, we have to respond accordingly now. I came in in February because that was what was happening on

the pitch and I didn’t allow it to happen.” Harris added: “I won’t allow it to happen again. A Neil Harris team won’t look like that again. We have to make sure obviously we’ve got the right personnel in the building for that to be the case. But I expect my players to respond, and they will respond, because I’ve got enough Millwall characters.”

Harris is also promising supporters they can expect to see a much improved Lions side for the Owls clash after a lacklustre midweek cup exit against Leyton Orient.

“Yeah, they can,” the SE16 boss said.

“While Neil Harris is the manager then they should do.

“I picked the personnel that were available for me tonight and obviously I will have to do the same.

“Losing Tom Bradshaw is a massive blow. He is a Millwall number nine.

“He knows what it means to lead the line for Millwall Football Club. I can’t keep repeating myself.

“Neil Harris, Steve Morison, Lee Gregory, Tom Bradshaw – Millwall number nines over the last three decades. That’s the profile, so losing Tom is a big blow for us.”

Sterling, Sancho, Nketiah - frantic scramble as deadline looms

Crystal Palace agreed a deal with Arsenal earlier this week for the £25million signing of forward Eddie Nketiah. The agreement included a further £5million in add-ons for the 25-year-old who was ending his nineyear association with the Gunners. Palace have already lost first-team players Joachim Andersen to Fulham and Michael Olise to Bayern Munich, and there could be more departures before the weekend. Odsonne Edouard has been linked with Celtic, while the Marc Guehi-Newcastle United will-he/won’t-he saga also dragged on this week.

It was no surprise that Chelsea were always going to be active or trying to be at the end of this window. The Blues were in talks with Manchester United about a sensational swap deal involving Raheem Sterling going to Old Trafford and Jason Sancho arriving at Stamford Bridge. The Blues were linked with a late move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney. Chelsea, though, were expected to keep pushing for Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, with Romelu Lukako linked with joining the Serie A side for £30million. Chelsea have been trying to sign Nigeria International Osimhen

all summer.

Toney, 28, who has a year left on his Bees deal, continued to be linked with a transfer to Al-Ahli in the Saudi Pro League.

Chelsea agreed a deal to send the world’s most expensive goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, 29, on a seasonlong loan deal to AFC Bournemouth. Fulham boss Marco Silva wanted another attacker before the deadline. Willian and Bobby De Cordova-Reid left this summer, before Emile Smith Rowe joined from Arsenal.

“You have to have different solutions for the position that we want to fill,” Silva said. “It’s clear in that attacking line it’s one player that we need. Let’s see if we are going to get one of the main ones or if we have to go in a different direction. We need one, definitely.

"We lost Bobby De Cordova-Reid and Willian in that position and didn’t sign any player in that position. We are working hard to achieve it.”

Left: Lyndon Dykes

Below: Ivan Toney

It was a difficult night on the touchline for Neil Harris

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lions suffer brad luck

Millwall in desperate need of No.9s as deadline looms

By John Kellly

MILLwaLL Boss neil harris said the Lions needed to sign two centreforwards after tom Bradshaw limped off in their 1-0 defeat to league one leyton orient in the second round of the eFL Cup at the Den on tuesday night. Bradshaw, who had come on for leftback Joe Bryan in the 64th minute as Harris' side chased the game following Dan Agyei's fourteenth-minute goal, went off to leave the hosts with ten men after they had made all their substitutions.

“It’s a bad one,” Harris said. “It’s his hamstring, it’s going to be a bad one.

“He’ll have to be scanned but you don’t come off like he did and get an

overnight fix. I don’t want to put a timescale on it but we’re not going to see him for a period of time.

"We've talked a lot about needing to recruit at the top end of the pitch. I think tonight we see that very clearly with opportunities to impress for players who have knocked on my door asking to play, and the clamour from the fanbase, at times, to see them play.

“I don't think there will be many people knocking on my door on Friday afternoon. We needed a No.9 anyway.

We certainly need a No.9 - maybe two."

Millwall are back in Championship action on Saturday when they host Sheffield Wednesday, hours after the closure of the transfer window on Friday at 11pm.

Harris acknowledged clubs could ask for higher fees now they know Millwall’s desperation to bolster their forward line.

Harris said: ”Possibly. That is why clubs are desperate to do business early and get people in. We've not been able to, for whatever reason. Let's see what unfolds. I'm sure, sure, that we will have players through the door by Friday at 11 o'clock but, for me, we need players in for Friday midday because that is the cut-off for players to play [the weekend games].

"I know things are moving forward. Just sometimes your hand is forced into business due to injuries, suspensions or illnesses. You're better off knowing today that Tom Bradshaw is out for a period of time rather than

finding out Saturday."

Meanwhile, Harris couldn’t clear up speculation around the immediate future of Aidomo Emakhu, who was taken off after 64 minutes against Orient. The Irish winger has been linked with a loan move away.

"I don't know,” Harris said. “A lot of fans wanted to see him in the team.

I gave him an opportunity tonight to play. He is a work in progress. He is a very young man. He has come from the League of Ireland not long ago and broke into the Championship last year. He hasn't come through the ranks of League Two and League One.

“There is a lot of noise around Aidomo. He needs to just focus on his football and development here. We'll make the best decisions for Aidomo."

Silva reveals striker Stans

MarCo sILva said he was “almost 100 per cent sure” that Jay stansfeld would still be at Fulham after the end of the transfer window after the forward’s goal in the 2-0 win at Birmingham City in the second round of the eFL Cup, writes John Kelly... Stansfeld, 21, scored the second goal - against the side he spent last season on loan at - four minutes after Raul Jimenez had put the Cottagers in front from the penalty spot.

Remarkably, both goal Stansfeld has scored in his Fulham career have been in 2-0 wins at St Andrew’s in the second round of the competition. Blues and Stoke City have been linked with loan moves for him.

"I'm almost 100 per cent sure that he's going to be our player but I cannot guarantee that because it's difficult to control the market," Silva said.

"The plan for him is to be part of our squad. It's really tough to be part of the eleven in the Premier League, but he's ready to fight for it."

Riad blow for Eagles

CrystaL PaLaCe have suffered an early injury blow in the season after summer signing Chadi riad lasted only ten minutes in the eagles’ 4-0 win over norwich City in their eFL Cup second round tie at selhurst Park, writes John Kelly... Morocco international Riad started alongside Marc Guehi and Nathaniel Clyne in a back three but damaged his knee trying to block Gabriel Forsyth’s attempt and was replaced by Chris Richards.

Daichi Kamada’s goal had Oliver Glasner’s side ahead at the break before Jean-Philippe Mateta’s double and Eberechi Eze’s fine strike sealed a comfortable win.

“I don’t have a diagnosis right now,” Glasner said. “It looks like something happened with the ligament in his knee. We all hope it was not too serious. “It looks like to me he will at least miss the Chelsea game on Sunday. I will be able to tell you on Friday.

“I can’t tell you what he says. He says: ‘It doesn’t look so bad.’ I can hope.”