on 07973175511 or email hello@cm-media.co.uk
We are a London Living Wage employer
Do you have a story for our news team? Call 0207 231 5258 you can Whatsapp us on 07494 070 863.
Cut to CounCil homes in new woolwiCh estate
By Joe Coughlan Local Democracy Reporter
Greenwich council has agreed to reduce the number of homes it will own in the regeneration of a now demolished estate, meaning fewer people will be able to move into council properties and some will instead have a housing association as their landlord.
The council was forced to accept the proposed changes to the revamped Maryon Grove estate after being warned the viability of the scheme was under serious threat.
The move comes as part of a wider scheme from Greenwich Council dating back to 2013 to regenerate three Woolwich estates from the 1960s. The project, to be delivered alongside Lovell and PA Housing, seeks to demolish the 1,064 homes in the Connaught, Morris Walk and Maryon Grove estates to replace them with 1,615 new units as the existing buildings had reached the ‘end of their natural lives’. Of this total, 165 are set to be built in Maryon Grove.
Greenwich Council agreed in 2022 to take 265 of the planned homes across the three sites for use as social housing, with 175 of them in the Morris Walk estate and the remaining 90 being scheduled for Maryon Grove. However, the new agreement means the council will own only 53 homes on the Maryon Grove site.
Instead PA Housing’s 79 shared ownership units will become socially rented homes, with
the council able to place people on its housing list in the homes albeit they will have PA as a landlord instead of the council. The remaining 33 new units on the site will be available for private sale from Lovell.
The Maryon Grove estate in Woolwich sat empty for over a year after its final residents were moved out in March 2023. The site included 172 homes across 16 four-storey blocks, with tall red hoardings being erected around it last year following a fire. The estate had since been demolished.
Alexandra Dubosch, 28, moved into her home beside the estate three years ago. She previously told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “The kids are afraid of it. They’re not going by themselves anywhere, but when we were passing by they said it was scary. Once
some courier left our parcel there, so we had to go there and they were crying saying, ‘Mum, let’s not go there’.”
The decision was approved at a cabinet meeting for Greenwich Council on September 18 where Jeremy Smalley, deputy director of regeneration and property for the authority, advised the cabinet to approve the proposal to cut the number of homes it will own. He claimed there was a risk that Lovell could walk away from the project if the new plans were refused. He said at the meeting: “Due to significant headwinds, for instance build cost inflation in particular but also borrowing costs, the viability of the scheme, of the final phase, is under serious threat. And so, we have been working with our partners in Lovell and Paragon Asra and at the GLA (Greater London
Authority) to discuss how we might be able to proceed and continue the development.” Council officers said in their report that the authority would become liable for the costs of the demolition of the estate if partners withdrew their involvement. They added that there was a concern the council would not have the capital to develop the site by itself. It has been projected that the reduction in homes acquired by the council in the new agreement could save the authority up to £10 million because it wouldn’t be responsible for the upkeep of all 90 it originally intended to take ownership of.
Council documents stated that half of the overall homes available through the three redeveloped estates would be ‘affordable’, either through shared ownership schemes or social rented properties from the council or PA Housing. It added that the new agreement would ensure timely delivery of the new homes
Labour Councillor Anthony Okereke, leader of the council, said at the meeting: “The question has to be, is our ambition to only build council homes or increase homes of all types? I think actually we would sit here and not be realistic to ourselves if we were to say that we’re only going to build council homes for everybody.”
He added: “We want more social rented units through housing associations, through the council, through the affordable rent space, and actually we will take that benefit rather than seeing this whole site grind to a halt.”
Plans to repair gates of Richmond Park damaged by car crash refused
By Isabel Ramirez
Plans to repair the gates of richmond Park damaged in a car crash have been refused over application blunders.
Richmond Council said The Royal Parks had failed to provide enough detail and justification in its plans to repair Ham Gate, on Ham Gate Avenue, to allow them to progress.
The gates were left damaged after a car crashed into them on August 5, 2023, which resulted in the driver being arrested and two people taken to hospital. The Met Police later said their injuries were not life-changing or life-threatening.
The Royal Parks, which manages Richmond Park, submitted plans in June to replace the damaged cast-iron gates, railings and gas lanterns in a style matching the existing ones, and to carry out any necessary repairs to
bricks along the wall. The charity proposed replacing the pedestrian gates in a lighter aluminium to help people with mobility difficulties while using LED bulbs for the new lanterns.
But council officers threw out the plans after ruling they were not detailed enough. A report on the decision read: “As a matter of principle, in the first instance, efforts should be made to repair and restore what has been damaged. It is unclear from this submission how this has been considered.
“This needs to be addressed. Should likefor-like replacement be justified, this could be supported assuming it is genuine like-forlike, based on castings, material matching and paint scrape research.”
The report also said installing aluminium pedestrian gates would be ‘inauthentic’ and that ways to repair the existing gates
to improve accessibility should be explored first. It added that using LED bulbs in the new laterns would ‘require signification justification’ and, unless this is provided, the original lanterns should be restored. It continued: “Due to the lack of justification and detail, officers have been unable to make a full assessment. However, based on the current proposals, the replacement of authentic original fabric with less sympathetic replacement would fail to preserve the special architectural and historic interest and heritage significance of the Richmond Park wall.”
A Royal Parks spokesperson said: “We place huge importance on carrying out the repairs to Ham Gate to the highest standards. The Royal Parks will continue to work closely with partner organisations and Richmond Council to find the most appropriate solution to the repair of Ham Gate.”
Ham Gate, Richmond Park, before it was damaged
Editor: Kevin Quinn
Reporters: Herbie Russell; Isabel Ramirez
Sports Editor: John Kelly
Sports reporter: Ed Pracy
Arts Correspondent: Michael Holland
Digital Transformation Editor: Katherine Johnston
Media Partnerships: Anthony Phillips
Advertising: Clarry Frewin
Design: Dan Martin, Ann Gravesen
Finance: Em Zeki - Tel: 0779 883 3758
Subscriptions/Announcements: Katie Boyd
& Commercial Director: Chris Mullany
& Editorial Director: Kevin Quinn
4DG.
News and Sport: 020 7231 5258
Advertising: 0020 7232 1639
News/Advertising: hello@cm-media.co.uk
Finance: em@cm-media.co.uk
Printed by Iliffe Print. Tel: 01223 656500 www.iliffeprint.co.uk
Community Matters Media has been running independent newspapers since 1987, and now boasts the weeklies: South London Weekly, Southwark News and Greenwich & Lewisham Weekender, as well as the lifestyle magazines The South Londoner and Bermondsey Biscuit & Rotherhithe Docker
You can view all our content on www.southlondon.co.uk and sign up to newsletters to stay informed about news, lifestyle & events, people, sport and history. We believe in community and in balanced, independent and responsible journalism. As a south London business, we also work to support fellow local businesses. A dedicated team of staff work tirelessly to cover as much of what is going on as possible and strive to ensure that community-led, independent newspapers can survive and excel in a market dominated by national and multinational media groups.
A general view of the Maryon Grove estate. Facundo Arrizabalaga/MyLondon
new walworth hotel Could house 570 ‘asian style’ pod Bedrooms
By Herbie Russell
Plans haVe been submitted to build a hostel with 570 ‘asian style’ pod bedrooms in walworth.
Elephant & Castle Projects Ltd has asked architects CoDE to install their ‘signature’ bedrooms in its upcoming venue on Rodney Road.
Photos of the rooms appear to show tiny alcoves just big enough to fit a single bed.
CoDE Hostels boasts that its pods offer ‘privacy, security and a great sleep’.
Elephant & Castle Projects Ltd originally submitted plans to build a 126-bedroom hotel, approved by Southwark Council in February 2023.
But the developer has now applied to alter the internal layout to accommodate mainly pod spaces instead of standard hotel rooms.
The new plans feature 570 bed spaces and 30 standard hotel rooms and 6 wheelchair accessible rooms.
As in the original plans, the first floor will host a community space. The Arts Network, a locally-based charity, is expected to occupy the space.
The nine-storey building will be built on the site of a former laundrette, takeaway and convenience store called Tigris Supermarket.
CoDE Hostels wrote in a design statement: ‘CoDE offers an urban experience that focuses on providing travellers with a convenient central location and a topnotch sleeping environment.
‘Its distinctive feature is the innovative Asian-style pod design, complemented by secure keypad entry systems, which inspired the name “CoDE.”
‘We maintain a set of essential brand standards that include clean rooms, comfortable highquality mattresses and linen, and a satisfying breakfast.
‘Moreover, we take pride in our approachable, warm, and knowledgeable team. Thanks to our commitment to excellence, we consistently earn high review ratings on all online platforms.’
An example of the pod-style bedrooms CoDE Hostels equips its venues with
Man stabbed on Peckham high street
By Herbie Russell
Police are investigating after a man was stabbed on rye lane.
Officers found the man collapsed on the high street street at 5.15am on Sunday, September 15.
The man was hospitalised although his condition is not lifethreatening.
Met Police officers, who were first on the scene, performed emergency CPR until the London Ambulance Service arrived.
Road closures were imposed while emergency services attended the crime scene.
No arrests have been made. Police enquiries continue.
A Met Police spokesperson said: ”Police were called at approximately 05:15hrs on Sunday, 15 September to reports of a man stabbed in Rye Lane, SE15.
"Officers who were first on scene found the man collapsed in the street; they performed emergency CPR until the arrival of London Ambulance Service. The man was taken to hospital for treatment – his condition is not life threatening.
"No arrests; enquiries into the circumstances continue. Road closures were put in place while the scene was dealt with; these have now been removed but a crime scene remains in place.”
Anyone with information that could assist is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD1491/15Sep. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
CounCil 'to Consider seCond traffiC lane on Controversial lower road'
By Herbie Russell
a torrent of complaints has forced southwark council to consider installing a second traffic lane along lower road, a local councillor has claimed.
Furious local residents have complained about congestion and safety ever since Southwark Council and TfL tore out a motor lane to accommodate a new 1.3km cycle route in March.
Libeal Democrat Cllr Adam Hood said the council had promised to review its proposals, which include removing parking to accomodate a second lane.
He also said Southwark Council was reassessing the cut-through at Cope Street and looking at introducing a traffic monitoring system.
Lower Road's dramatic redesign has proven one of Southwark’s most
controversial transport issues in years, with locals claiming it has hit businesses, ruined their family lives and worsened pollution.
On X, formerly Twitter, Cllr Adam Hood wrote: "The council will review Lib Dem proposals for a second lane of traffic and reassess the cut-through at Cope Street."
Speaking to this paper, he said: "It’s what we are asking for at the moment, but whether the council follows through is another question."
Cllr Hood said the Lib Dems have suggested removing parking along the southbound section and reinstating a second traffic lane in its place.
He added that Cllr McAsh had committed to considering the idea during a behind-closed-doors meeting with the Lib Dems. A similar motion was previously put forward by the Lib Dems at Council Assembly but rejected by
Labour councillors.
Cllr Hood also mentioned that TfL is looking to introduce a high-tech monitoring system that would adjust signal timings based on traffic flows, as reported by this paper in May.
The Lower Road debacle also drew criticism from Neil Coyle MP in May.
He claimed that TfL and Southwark Council “rushed the scheme” without prioritising safety.
His criticism followed revelations that the hastily implemented design was because of funding issues faced by TfL and Southwark Council.
The original plans, costed at £10 million, would have used part of the pavement for cycle lanes and removed traffic islands, widening the road in certain areas.
However, post-pandemic funding issues led to the decision to remove a
southbound traffic lane to make room for the cycle lanes.
Intersections where cycle lanes and traffic converge have also been criticised for allegedly endangering cyclists and pedestrians.
In March, a cyclist was hospitalized after a collision with a car on Lower Road in Rotherhithe.
Neil Coyle MP said at the time that he was shocked to learn a TfL spokesperson was unaware of the collision, as well as another incident that had occurred since the redesign.
He said: “It is unacceptable that Transport for London and the council admit they did not prioritize safety, rushed a scheme without fully examining its impact, and allowed changes to be implemented without adequate systems to monitor accidents affected by the new road layout.”
Homeless teens in admired tournament
By Herbie Russell
h omeless teenaG ers in camberwell are to play in a football tournament known to be admired by Pep Guardiola.
The Man City coach is a huge supporter of The Salvation Army’s annual football tournament and sent video messages to winning team members in 2022.
The three-time Champions Leaguewinning manager even participated in the 2019 competition through his family’s Guardiola Sala Foundation.
Now, young people living at the Southwark Young People’s Service, a hostel in Camberwell, will play
for The Partnership Trophy 2024 in Manchester.
Harry, a hostel resident for fifteen months, said: “I have liked football all my life and when I learnt that there was this competition I wanted to be involved and to bring the trophy home.”
The nineteen-year-old, who shares the hostel with other young people aged sixteen to twenty-one, will play alongside other staff members and residents.
The tournament, now in its thirteenth year, promotes positive and independent living for service users.
This year’s competition will
be personally attended by John Hartson, the former Arsenal and Celtic striker.
30 teams from across the country, and all from The Salvation Army’s homelessness services, will take to the pitch on Thursday, September 19.
Lieutenant Rachel Baker, Trainee Service Manager at Southwark Young People’s Service said: “Our annual Partnership Trophy celebrates everyone within our homelessness services, acknowledging the journey they are on to be the best version of themselves while recognising the challenges that many have had to overcome."
Those behind the new Lower Road cycle lane met politicians and business owners on site in May
England footballing heroes John Stones and Peter Shilton attended The Salvation Army's annual Partnership
Emergency services attended the incident on Rye Lane, Peckham
new art sChool opens in Bankside
By Isabel Ramirez
A br A nd-new art school has opened on Bankside, including a gallery which is open to the public.
Art Academy’s brand-new campus was opened last week, Wednesday September 18, next to the Tate Modern.
It provides art courses for all levels, from BA to Foundation Degree to evening, weekend and short courses.
The school is just one part of JTRE London’s development Triptych Bankside - a £450 million mixed-use scheme at 185 Park Street, SE1.
The new 15,000 sq ft. campus, designed by Squire and Partners and developed by JTRE London, is set over two floors with teaching facilities including nine studios, an auditorium and specialist workshop spaces for local artists and the local community.
It also has an onsite art supplies shop, as well as a 2,000 sq ft gallery which is open to the public.
Nigel Fleming, Managing Director at JTRE London, comments: “The opening of Art Academy at our landmark scheme, Triptych Bankside is a huge milestone for JTRE London and further highlights our commitment to shaping the spaces that we operate in for the better. We are thrilled to have worked with the team at Art Academy to bring their vision to life through the creation of this stunning new campus, adding to the strong artistic credentials of the local area and ensuring
that Bankside remains a beacon in the global art world.
Rob Pepper, principal at Art Academy, comments: “Opening our new campus at Triptych Bankside, just moments from Tate Modern, marks a significant milestone in our journey. This expansion provides more opportunities than ever before and allows us to deepen our connections with the Southwark community. It has been a pleasure to collaborate with the team from JTRE
London, and we eagerly anticipate welcoming our students at the start of the new year. We are committed to continuing our outreach programmes for the community and to inviting new visitors to our gallery and events spaces.”
Tim Gledstone, Partner at Squire & Partners, comments: “It has been a privilege to accompany the Art Academy in the creation of their new Bankside campus, from concept design through to inception. Squire & Partners has relished
the opportunity to assist the charity in realising their vision for a new, generous home which provides their extremely talented students and staff with the resources, space and environment to dream, create and inspire one another.
“This new asset not only reflects Art Academy’s incredibly important presence in the art community but will also ensure continual growth by bolstering their ongoing hard work in making art accessible to all.
“As a Trustee of the Academy, it’s an honour to support their expansion and ensure their presence in the heart of this creative hub, surrounded by landmarks such as the Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre. When designing the wider Triptych Bankside development, we set out to create homes, workspace and amenities that contribute to Bankside’s appeal, and Art Academy is the perfect addition to this exciting and animated cultural quarter.”
Tilda and LOVO Unite to Promote Women’s Empowerment and Celebrate Cultural Diversity
Tilda is proud to announce its partnership with Ladies of Virtue Outreach CIC (LOVO), a non-profit organisation dedicated to engaging, equipping, and inspiring women and their families. As part of this partnership, Tilda will donate £10,000 to support LOVO’s initiatives over the next 12 months. In addition, the partnership will involve multiple joint community initiatives aimed at celebrating cultural diversity and empowering women.
Ladies of Virtue Outreach CIC (LOVO) is at the forefront of community empowerment, tackling challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and domestic violence. LOVO nurtures individual potential through its core pillars: Community, Growth, Gratitude, Self-Care, and Wisdom. A cornerstone of LOVO’s mission is their weekly global lunch in Peckham, where women from diverse cultural backgrounds come together to share traditional dishes. Given that rice is a common ingredient in these meals, Tilda’s support aligns perfectly with LOVO’s celebration of
cultural diversity and unity.
The £10,000 donation from Tilda will fund LOVO’s English language programmes and the weekly global lunches for 12 months, expanding their ability to reach and support more women in need. “This partnership with Tilda is a significant step
forward for our organisation,” said Ola Olive Stephen, Founder & Director of LOVO. “The funds will enable us to reach more women and provide them with the tools and support they need to overcome their challenges and lead fulfilling lives.”
In addition to financial support, the
Tilda x LOVO collaboration will include a series of community events in 2024, engaging local communities and providing valuable support and resources. The first joint event in June featured a vibrant community gathering in Peckham, with activities such as a Zumba class, a nutritionist talk, and a well-being session. Looking ahead, the partnership will continue with a second major event in September, promising to further amplify the impact of this collaboration.
“We are honoured to partner with LOVO on its mission to empower women now and in the future,” said Jean Phillipe, Managing Director of Tilda. “At Tilda, we are committed to supporting initiatives that align with our belief in the importance of strengthening our community and cultural diversity.”
Tilda’s B Corp certification in 2023 underscores its commitment to meeting high standards of social and environmental responsibility.
This partnership marks a significant milestone in Tilda’s ongoing efforts to contribute positively to society by supporting organisations championing diversity. Together with LOVO, Tilda looks forward to making a tangible difference in the lives of women and their families, creating a future where life in all its flavours can thrive.
Art Academy’s new campus and the gallery and now open to the public.
'giraffe painting outside my walworth home Could Be a Banksy', says tv magiCian
By Herbie Russell
a tV magician believes a Banksy artwork may have miraculously appeared outside his walworth home.
Simon Drake said he was “50/50” on whether the giraffe is a genuine Banksy, admitting that somebody could be “winding him up”.
The 68-year-old, best known for his 1990s Channel 4 magic show The Secret Cabaret, lives in a converted pub - restyled as his ‘House of Magic’.
Mr Drake said: “I woke up this morning (Wednesday, September 18) and there it was. Is it real? I’m 50/50. It could be somebody winding me up like a prank.”
He added: “Somebody told me my house is worth millions now and I should sell it. I
said, 'I’m not selling my f**king house, I like living here!'
“I asked Sotheby’s if they were interested in chipping a Banksy off the wall but they said I'd need official verification.”
Banksy has been spraying animals all over London recently - including a howling wolf, monkeys, a goat and a rhino.
But questions remain over the giraffe's authenticity. The guerilla artist usually posts photos of his work on his Instagram page but the giraffe is yet to feature.
The elusive artist has also been known to attract copycats - including one who painted ostriches by a Post Office in Newham.
But locals have been getting caught up in the excitement. On Facebook, one person wrote: “The head looks very banksy…be ready with the Perspex sheets Simon!!!"
Another said: “Wether [sic] it's A Banksy or not I think it's fantastic, if it is imagine the free advertising for you Simon!"
But Mr Drake, who has worked with stars like Harvey Keitel, Kate Bush and George Harrison, insists it is no advertising stunt.
“I’m not talented enough to actually do a thing like that,” he said. “We don’t know who did it! I swear on a stack of Bibles. I
think it’s somebody local!”
The giraffe is significant given the area’s historic connection with the long-necked mammals.
The Surrey Zoological Gardens, now Pasley Park, is right next to the mural and is believed to have been the first English zoo to display giraffes.
Victorian zoo founder Edward Cross
imported them from Egypt and had to find a way to sneak them from the Rotherhithe docks to Walworth without alarming locals.
In 1836, he reportedly led the animals along the Thames towards the zoo in the dead of night to avoid inciting a riot. Banksy’s team has been approached for comment.
disaBled millwall fan demands mayor 'sorts out' e-Bikes' in passionate video after huge pile-up in Central london
By Herbie Russell
a furious disabled millwall fan has demanded sadiq Khan “sort out” e-bikes blocking roads “once and for all”.
Ben Spencer, a former bouncer, encountered a huge Lime bike pile-up in the middle of the pavement near Tottenham Court Road on Sunday.
In an impassioned video that got over 200 reposts and 25k views, the 51-yearold said: “Why? Why? You need to sort this out!”
The Millwall season ticket holder added: “Enough already! Wheelchair users… and people with mobility issues - how are they supposed to get past this lot?”
Mr Spencer suffers from Ataxia, a degenerative neurological, affecting muscle movement and speech.
He has overcome huge challenges since his diagnosis, including conquering Mount Snowdon and the London Marathon, but discarded e-bikes remain a huge bugbear.
Mr Spencer is a London transport enthusiast and met former Millwall manager Gary Rowett while doing a
sponsored circuit of all London's 272 tube stops.
Lewisham-raised Mr Spencer said: “I’m actually pro cycling because I do it with my triathlon training, My issue is people leaving them all over the shop!”
He added: “I think a good idea would be to make sure they are parked in designated spaces and then people
are fined if they don’t do it. Where the hotspots are, there tends to be a lot of spaces but people can’t be bothered.”
In north-west London, Brent Council is so sick of the plastic two-wheelers littering streets it is poised to ban them.
If Lime does not agree to the Labour council’s demands - which include dedicated parking bays, resources for
removing bikes and larger fines - it could pass the new banning order on October 31.
This is not the first time Ben Spencer has called out the E-Bike scourge on social media.
When a shocking photo of e-bikes blocking a road crossing by London Bridge went viral on social media, Mr Spencer Lime must be “held accountable”.
Lime introduced its electric bikes to London in 2018 as part of its global expansion, capitalizing on the city's growing demand for eco-friendly transportation options.
Since launching, Lime bikes have become increasingly popular in London, with over 12 million rides taken between 2019 and mid-2023.
A spokesperson for the Mayor said:
“We know that poor e-bike parking can cause significant safety issues for some Londoners, particularly disabled and older people.
"Our experience from the existing e-scooter trial shows that well-managed and regulated schemes can be successful in mitigating such issues while still providing an attractive green transport
alternative.
"We are working with London Councils to explore a coordinated scheme to manage dockless e-bikes and e-scooters and additional enforcement mechanisms for poorly parked e-bikes.”
A spokesperson for Lime said: "We're really sorry that Ben experienced this, and we never want Lime vehicles to obstruct anyone's journey. Poor parking is an issue we take very seriously and we are committed to making London a more accessible and inclusive city for everyone, particularly as demand increases and parking bays become overcrowded like this.
"Users that break the rules and park inconsiderately are fined and banned from using our service.
"We are working closely with councils, partners and other operators to address the issue of overcrowded parking locations - such as Ben experienced - by identifying and offering funding from Lime to create additional parking bays.
"We also regularly gather feedback from charities on our Disability Advisory Board in order to continuously improve our operations.”
Banksy has not said the artwork is his
Mr Spencer is a seriously big fan Millwall fan. He encountered a horde of e-bikes blocking the pavement (Inset) in Central London
Simon Drake has ruled out selling his property even if it is ‘worth millions’.
© Ben Spencer
By Harrison Galliven
Local Democracy Reporter
here is the first glimpse of the Victorian subway in crystal Palace, which has re-opened to the public after multimillion pound restoration project.
Last Saturday members of the public were able to see the historic subway following years of extensive restoration work.
The reopening of the subway on its 160th anniversary marked the first step in the wider regeneration of Crystal Palace Park.
The subway, which dates from 1865, used to link Victorian passengers from the now-demolished high-level Crystal Palace Station with the iconic Palace. It is the most substantial survivor of the huge Crystal Palace complex which was dramatically lost to fire in 1936.
The Crystal Palace, famous for holding the great exhibition, was moved to Sydenham Hill in 1865 from its original home in Hyde Park. Following the fire, the shelter was later used as an air raid shelter during World War II and then as the setting for The Chemical Brothers’ 1995 Setting Sun music video.
However, the subway had become largely overgrown and partly inaccessible in the last few decades. As part of the subway’s £3.5m restoration, a new roof over the east courtyard and extensive repairs to the walls, floor, steps and entrances have taken place to ensure it is suitable for public use.
The project was carried out with experts at Historic England, who have taken every measure to ensure the subway reflects the best of Victorian architecture with the benefits of modern sustainable building. Even the subway’s flooring matches the original design adopted in 1865.
The project, led by Bromley Council, has been made possible with the help of the Friends of Crystal Palace Subway volunteer group (FCPS).
Karl Richter and Jules Hussey, Cofounders of FCPS, told Local Democracy Reporting Service: “Fourteen years ago the Friends of Crystal Palace Subway began the journey to realise the reopening of the subway.
“Over the intervening years, countless individuals, groups, and local businesses in Crystal Palace have lent their support to this restoration project, whether through donating funds or their time by volunteering on open house days for the public.
“The support of Bromley Council and Historic England has been pivotal to the successful realisation of this new era for the subway and we are indebted to all those in the surrounding communities who determinedly backed the project to reach this incredible point.”
Funding for the project comes from the City of London’s Strategic Investment Pot and Historic England, as well as from several private donors. The council is now hoping to secure more funding and investment to eventually turn the subway into an arts venue in the coming years.
Bromley intends for this recent renovation will kick start the wider regeneration £52m plan for the grade II listed Crystal Palace park. The next stage of the plan will see the park’s famous dinosaur statues and Italian terraces restored and the bust of Joseph Paxton, who designed the Palace, moved.
Councillor Yvonne Bear, Executive Councillor for Renewal, Recreation and Housing, said: “This is the incredible moment that we have all been waiting for as this beautifully restored marvel of history is unveiled in an incredible milestone for our regeneration plan to transform the park.
first glimpse at Crystal palaCe’s 160-year-old suBway
“Much like the Victorian passengers who once used it, visitors to the subway will now be guided into a new era for this incredible park, with this astounding restoration providing a glimpse into the park’s bright future, as we continue to protect its remarkable history by pressing forward with our planned regeneration.”
Funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund is supporting this stage of the plan, with wider funding for the regeneration plan coming from various sources including the sale of Rockhills
and Sydenham Villas residential developments next to the park.
The regeneration plan received outline planning permission in 2021. Additional grant funding opportunities are also being sought on an ongoing basis and are still required to deliver the full regeneration plan.
Victoria Pinnington, Chief Executive of Crystal Palace Park Trust said: “The completion of the subway restoration project couldn’t be a better gift to mark the one-year anniversary of the
Trust’s custodianship of this incredible historic landscape. We would like to extend our gratitude to the passion, dedication and hard work of those in our local community who campaigned tirelessly, under the leadership of the Friends of Crystal Palace Subway, for this restoration to happen. We can’t wait to open the doors and welcome people from our surrounding five boroughs, as well as those from further afield, to visit this beautiful space.”
Lord Mendoza, Historic England
Chairman, said: “The subway’s restoration has been a labour of love. The rejuvenation of this extraordinary space was made possible by the determination of the local community and the commitment of partners and funders. I applaud those involved. Heritage brings people together and the subway, this beautiful example of Victorian construction, will do just that for many as a new venue in Crystal Palace.”
More informationcan be found at www. crystalpalaceparktrust.org/
At the meeting at Lower Road
TOP: The floor design is a faithful reproduction of the original flooring from Victorian times.
LEFT; The Subway was initially used to take people from the former site of the station to the Crystal Palace.
ABOVE; The overgrown Crystal Palace subway back in 1988
Photo by Harrison Galliven
Annual Members’ Meeting
Tuesday 8 October 2024
Everyone is welcome to join us for our Annual Members’ Meeting on Tuesday 8 October
The meeting will run from 5.30-7pm and is being held in the Weston Education Centre at King’s College Hospital, Cutcombe Road, London SE5 9PJ. Doors open at 5pm.
Find out about the work that we do through a series of presentations about our services, as well as a round-up of the past year.
There will also be an opportunity for you to ask questions at the meeting.
Email kch-tr.FTO@nhs.net by 5pm on Friday 4 October if you would like to put forward a question for the Trust Board in advance.
poliCeman who 'pressed taser' against sixteen-year-old Boy's neCk gets a 'final warning'
By Herbie Russell
a “BullyinG” policeman who ‘pressed a taser’ against a sixteenyear-old boy's neck has been given a ‘final warning’.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said there was “no need” for PC Connor Jones’ actions.
Sixteen-year-old Jamar Powell was “already kneeling on the road” to be handcuffed during the south London incident in September 2020.
“This would no doubt have been a frightening experience for Jamar, with officers armed with firearms and Tasers, and PC Jones’ behaviour was oppressive and bullying,” said IOPC regional director Mel Palmer.
PC Jones denied holding the Taser to
the boy’s neck but was found culpable of gross misconduct following an elevenmonth IOPC investigation.
The Met Police will be paying Jamal's family compensation, Channel 4 News reported last year after an interview with Jamal and his family.
The Met Police officer was one of two officers who were responding to a report of a boy carrying a samurai sword and chasing two other boys on Armitage Road, Greenwich.
The suspect was described as Black, wearing an all-black tracksuit with his hood up. Jamar wasn’t wearing an allblack tracksuit
At around 10.50pm on September 4, 2020, a group of four Black boys, including Jamar Powell, and one White boy was stopped by the two officers.
The second officer described in their account to the IOPC that when they stopped the group, Jamar tried to walk away.
Officers then drew their Tasers and aimed the red dot at Jamar, handcuffed him while he was on his knees in the road It was alleged that PC Jones held a Taser against his neck, which the officer denied. Firearms officers also attended the incident and the five boys were subsequently released when no weapon was found.
The panel found these breaches were proven at the level of gross misconduct. The final written warning will be in place for three years.
However, the panel did not find sufficient evidence showing that PC Jones’ actions were influenced by the boy’s ethnicity.
The panel concluded there was no breach of the standard of professional behaviour relating to equality and diversity.
The ruling comes as the IOPC continues to investigate other incidents involving police in south London.
Zodoq Obatolah, 52, fell five storeys on the Rye Hill Estate, Peckham, shortly after an officer discharged a Taser
Following the incident on April 12, 2023, the IOPC announced two officers were subject to a criminal investigation.
In May 2023, a 90-year-old woman from Peckham was reportedly made to wear a spit hood and had a Taser pointed at her.
Six Metropolitan Police officers were being investigated over the incident, the IOPC said.
IOPC regional director Mel Palmer said:
plans for 230 new homes B eside aBB ey wood e liza B eth line station Suspect
By Joe Coughlan
Local Democracy Reporter
Plans haV e been revealed for over 200 new homes in tower blocks up to 25 storeys tall beside abbey wood elizabeth line station.
Bexley Council received the application last week for up to 230 new homes at the site on Sedgemere Road.
The proposal was put forward by Plowman Craven on behalf of Abbey Wood Sedgemere Limited to determine the suitability of the site for the project. It follows an earlier submission from the developer in January this year to build 200 homes on the site in buildings up to 21 storeys tall. The space is reportedly currently occupied by a car mechanic.
Planning documents said: “The site is currently brownfield land that provides a poor environment and outlook to its local environs. The development proposals represent an improvement to the physical environment through the creation of new buildings, public spaces, active frontages and greater permeability.”
Bexley Council responded to the developer’s submission from January by claiming the height of the development raised concerns about the potential impact on the surrounding townscape and daylight availability for nearby homes. They added that these factors could be considered in more detail once a full application had been submitted.
Planning documents highlighted intentions from Peabody to build 1,950 new homes in South Thamesmead as part of its plan to regenerate the space. The trust reportedly owns 65 per cent of the
land in Thamesmead, with a spokesperson saying earlier this year that it planned on building up to 2,600 in the area.
The JMH Group also submitted plans for a nearby site on Eynsham Drive to Greenwich Council earlier this year. The scheme would see 487 co-living rooms and a 110-bedroom hotel being built across blocks up to 17 storeys tall in an area just north of Harrow Manorway. Bexley Council is expected to respond to the revised proposal from Abbey Wood Sedgemere Limited in the coming months.
By Herbie Russell
Detecti V es in V estiG atinG a Brixton shooting have released images and video of a suspect in a corner shop hours earlier.
A man was shot in the leg at around 6.37pm on Tuesday, 10th October last year, in Deepedene Gardens, but survived.
Detective Sergeant Matt Doohan said: "Though we have arrested and charged a person in connection with this incident, we are still very interested in speaking to the male pictured.
"This is relatively new footage that we have obtained that shows the suspect entering a shop near Gaitskell Court SW11, around four miles away, in the hours before the incident..
"The footage is good quality and I believe it's possible that someone will recognise him. From our enquiries so far we think he is probably from outside the local area, potentially from another London borough or perhaps further afield.
People can call police on 101 or contact @
“When used correctly, stop and search is a very useful component of the policing toolkit. But it must be used reasonably and proportionately.
“There was no need for the Taser to be placed on Jamar’s neck to handcuff him when he was already kneeling in the road, with his hands clearly visible and placed on his head.
“This would no doubt have been a frightening experience for Jamar, with officers armed with firearms and Tasers, and PC Jones’ behaviour was oppressive and bullying.
“He denied pressing his Taser against Jamar’s neck, however, after hearing the evidence, the panel found that he did what was alleged and that this use of force was not justified, proportionate or necessary.”
Channel 4 News interviewed Jamal and his family
A still taken from footage of the incident. Image: Channel 4
Police have released this image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a Brixton shooting.
By Herbie Russell
if you steal someone's phone in southwark, there is less than a 0.3 per cent chance of being caught by police.
Phone-snatching is rising across Southwark, with some areas emerging as key hotspots for this increasingly common crime.
Our comprehensive analysis of police data reveals where these incidents are most frequent, highlighting the borough's most dangerous areas.
The data also exposes shockingly low conviction rates - a terrifying prospect for residents who already say phonesnatching is not taken seriously by police.
THE WORST AREAS IN SOUTHWARK
analysing southwark on an area-byarea basis
Local neighbourhood policing teams are organised into areas known as wards which we have used for our analysis. They are typically served by at least three police officers who are supposed to be a visible presence, set local policing priorities, and act as an intermediary between the community and the Met's higher echelons.
'mini city centres' as hotspots
Southwark Council recently said that phone-snatching hotspots tended to be transport hubs and heavily pedestrianised. They are sometimes known as Southwark's 'mini city centres' - places where businesses, infrastructure and culture combine to create hustle and bustle. Unfortunately, that hustle and bustle can be rich pickings for phone-snatchers.
The data backs this up. The north of the
borough is where most transportation hubs are most common. Around North Walworth and Chaucer, stations include London Bridge, Elephant and Castle's two stations, Borough station and Southwark station. Rotherhithe and South Bermondsey, although slightly less densely packed with commuters, still contains Bermondey underground, Rotherhithe overground and South Bermondsey overground.
mobile phone thefts in southwark's safer neighbourhood wards (september 2023 to august 2024)
• north walworth: 474 incidents (37.0 per 1,000 people)
• chaucer: 376 incidents (30.4 per 1,000 people)
• rotherhithe: 259 incidents (15.4 per 1,000 people)
• north Bermondsey: 211 incidents (14.9 per 1,000 people)
• south Bermondsey: 161 incidents (9.3 per 1,000 people)
• old Kent road: 177 incidents (8.9 per 1,000 people)
• faraday: 136 incidents (8.4 per 1,000 people)
• rye lane: 127 incidents (7.9 per 1,000 people)
• surrey Docks: 103 incidents (7.1 per 1,000 people)
• Goose Green: 76 incidents (6.5 per 1,000 people)
• camberwell Green: 99 incidents (6.4 per 1,000 people)
• st Giles: 88 incidents (5.6 per 1,000 people)
• Peckham: 77 incidents (5.6 per 1,000 people)
• champion hill: 55 incidents (5.2 per 1,000 people)
next to zero chance phone snatchers will be jailed, shocking analysis shows
• newington: 60 incidents (3.6 per 1,000 people)
• Dulwich Village: 43 incidents (3.5 per 1,000 people)
• Peckham rye: 21 incidents (1.7
per 1,000 people)
• Dulwich wood: 5 incidents (0.5 per 1,000 people)
• Dulwich hill: 3 incidents (0.3 per 1,000 people)
SHOCKINGLY LOW CONVICTION RATES
99.7 per cent chance of getting off scot-free
How often are snatchers convicted? The
Discover Local Talent at Trampoline’s Makers’ Market!
Get ready for a fantastic day out at the Trampoline Makers’ Market on the 28th of September! This is your chance to explore a vibrant mix of local creativity and innovation, featuring an exciting lineup of earlystage start-ups and entrepreneurs showcasing their unique products and services.
Come and support amazing vendors like ABI & FAM Creative Zone, offering beautiful decorative jewellery, handmade fans, and unique gifts. Treat yourself to natural skin and hair care products from DacostaJoy Naturals, or indulge in the delightful floral soaps from Adj London. Looking for something stylish to wear? Check out the trendy apparel from Mabrouklyn LTD!
Our Makers’ Market is more than just a shopping experience; it’s a celebration of community spirit and local entrepreneurship. By visiting, you’re helping these talented individuals grow and thrive in a supportive yet competitive environment, preparing them for even bigger opportunities.
Join us on 28th of September! Enjoy a day of discovery, support your local makers, and take home something truly special. See you there!
short answer is: very rarely. Of the 2,551 incidents recorded, just eight resulted in a positive outcome. So if you steal somebody's phone, the chances of being caught are roughly one in 318. But the true figure could be even lower.
Here are the different definitions of a 'positive outcome':
• community resolutions: A resolution to a less serious crime or anti-social behavior incident that is reached through an informal agreement between the parties involved.
• finalised outcomes: The final outcome of a case, which can include charges, summons, cautions, and more.
Positive action: Actions taken to protect victims and children, while holding offenders accountable.
Positive performance: When a police force is deemed to have performed well in terms of crime against society or violent crime.
Some involve charges and cautions but others don't. So the conviction rate for phone thefts could actually be even worse that one in 318. Furthermore, this is only the proportion of reported thefts that receive a positive outcome. Southwark Council told us that underreporting is a significant problem. Police fail to solve every case that goes unreported.
IS SOUTHWARK ANY WORSE THAN OTHER BOROUGHS?
Southwark Council's community safety lead, Cllr Natasha Ennin, has emphasised that phone-snatching is an Inner London problem - not simply a Southwark problem. But is this backed up by the data?
Broadly, yes, the closer you are to the city centre, the more common phone thefts become. It is telling that Westminster is by far the most prolific area, with a staggering 85.4 reported crimes per 1,000 people. With its 32 tube stations, this backs up the idea that phone-snatchers target areas with lots of transport infrastructure. Camden, with its seventeen tube stops (the third most of any borough) comes second.
But this only tells part of the story. For example, boroughs like Brent (21) and Hillingdon (15) also have lots of tube stops but appear far down the list. Meanwhile, boroughs like Lambeth and Tower Hamlets - lots of transport infrastructure, inner city - may have high rates but they do not reach Southwark levels.
mobile phone thefts across london boroughs (september 2023 to august 2024)
• westminster: 22,253 incidents (85.4 per 1,000 people)
• camden: 6,533 incidents (26.3 per 1,000 people)
• southwark: 5,049 incidents (15.7 per 1,000 people)
• Kensington and chelsea: 1,922 incidents (12.2 per 1,000 people)
• Hackney: 3,387 incidents (12.0 per 1,000 people)
• islington: 2,642 incidents (11.1 per 1,000 people)
• lambeth: 3,048 incidents (9.1 per 1,000 people)
• newham: 3,128 incidents (8.9 per 1,000 people)
• tower hamlets: 2,507 incidents (7.9 per 1,000 people)
• haringey: 1,762 incidents (6.2 per 1,000 people)
• waltham forest: 1,169 incidents (4.1 per 1,000 people)
• Brent: 1,100 incidents (3.3 per 1,000 people)
rather than
• hammersmith and fulham: 650 incidents (3.5 per 1,000 people)
• lewisham: 912 incidents (2.9 per 1,000 people)
• redbridge: 816 incidents (2.7 per 1,000 people)
• Barking and Dagenham: 418 incidents (2.0 per 1,000 people)
• Kingston upon thames: 329 incidents (1.8 per 1,000 people)
• Greenwich: 522 incidents (1.8 per 1,000 people)
• wandsworth: 583 incidents (1.8 per 1,000 people)
• enfield: 557 incidents (1.6 per 1,000 people)
• harrow: 411 incidents (1.6 per 1,000 people)
per 1,000 people)
• merton: 174 incidents (0.8 per 1,000 people)
• Bromley: 267 incidents (0.8 per 1,000 people)
• havering: 191 incidents (0.7 per 1,000 people)
• sutton: 101 incidents (0.5 per 1,000 people)
• richmond upon thames: 88 incidents (0.4 per 1,000 people)
• Bexley: 59 incidents (0.2 per 1,000 people)
how is phone-snatching categorised and prosecuted?
Understanding the extent of phonesnatching in London is difficult for one important reason. The Met Police does not record phone-snatching as its own crime.
Instead, when somebody's phone is stolen, it is broadly put in one of either two categories; phone robberies, or phone thefts from the person. Generally, a phone robbery is when force is used or threatened to steal a mobile from a person. Theft, on the other hand, is when something is taken with your permission without the use of force.
Generally, phone-snatching appears to be categorised as phone theft even though incidents can be traumatic for victims.
sonny stringer - 'london's most notorious snatcher'
In August, Sonny Stringer was jailed for two years after he snatched 24 mobile phones in a single morning. However, he was convicted for thefts rather than robberies.
The 28-year-old, accompanied by an unknown accomplice, sped around the
Newins, who witnessed the
crimes on CCTV said they were 'going like the clappers' and that people were 'having to avoid being hit by them'. Clearly, this was a terrifying incident for those affected. Yet theft, rather than the more serious crime of robbery, was the charge.
why not robbery?
To understand why 'theft' is used over 'robbery', we need to take a look at a previous criminal case.
In the 2012 case P v Director of Public Prosecutions, the court ruled that a man who snatched a cigarette from a complainant's hand without direct physical contact had not committed robbery.
The court determined that the act was simple theft because the snatching was not considered "force" as defined in the Theft Act 1968, section 8.
But this can be a grey area, illustrated in the R v Clouden (1987) case. In this instance, the defendant approached the victim from behind and wrenched her shopping basket down from her grasp and ran off with it. The defendant was convicted of robbery under section 8(1) Theft Act 1968.
The defendant appealed against his conviction claiming the wrenching of the basket did not constitute the use of force on any person. The defendant’s conviction for robbery was upheld.
The wrenching of a basket from a victim’s hand could constitute the requisite use of force under section 8(1) Theft Act 1968.
Nowadays, guidance issued by Crimestoppers indicates that phonesnatching will be regarded as theft
rather than robbery. The charity urges people to watch out for 'thefts' specifically 'snatch thefts'. In the UK, the maximum sentence in Theft cases is seven years' imprisonment. an unrecorded crime?
is seven years' imprisonment. an unrecorded crime?
The fact that phone-snatching
problematic for both journalists and police. How can we know the extent per 1,000 people)
The fact that phone-snatching isn't considered a distinct crime is problematic for both journalists and police. How can we know the extent of the problem if nobody is recording how often it happens.
In June 2024, a member of the public submitted a Freedom of Information (FOI) request about phone-snatching in London. They wanted to know how often these crimes resulted in a conviction or charge.
The Met Police data team said they could not fulfill the request. The officer said: ‘There is no ‘flag’ or code that can be used to record data in relation to phone snatching therefore this information is not held in an easily retrievable format. To try and answer your request, every crime reported within the time frame mentioned above would need to be manually read to see if it falls within the scope of your request.’
Southwark News has encountered similar problems. In researching this article, Southwark News submitted several information requests to the Met Police. After several weeks, we received a call from a Met Police Data officer. It was illuminating.
He also pointed out that phonesnatching was not being recorded, instead directing us to the rates of phone robberies and thefts. He also said he would struggle to tell us what the conviction rates for these crimes were.
He explained that officers would mark on police records when a case resulted in a 'positive outcome' but would not generally specify whether this had been a conviction.
"We do everything up until the charge and then it’s up to the courts and tribunal service," he said. "It’s a little bit disjointed in getting that final bit of the jigsaw."
A young person riding a bike wearing black clothing and a bandana (Main image)
Inset: A map of Southwark’s neighbourhood wards.
Sonny Stringer (Below), ‘London’s most notorious phone snatcher’, pictured riding through Central London
robbery. The charity urges people to watch out for 'thefts' specifically 'snatch thefts'. In the UK, the maximum sentence in Theft cases
© City of London Police
man with faCial disfigurement speaks out after Claiming he was denied entry from a restaurant
EXCLUSIVE
By Isabel Ramirez
a man with a facial disfigurement has decided to speak out after he says a restaurant asked him to leave because he was ‘scaring customers.’
Oliver Bromley suffers from Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF 1), a genetic condition that causes tumours to grow on nerve endings.
In the UK, the condition affects around 1 in 2,500 births.
In some people like Oliver, it causes disfigurements.
At the time of last month's incident, the 42-year-old was getting specialist treatment. Tired of hospital food, he said that day he was 'feeling better' so went to a local restaurant to get something different to eat.
"I went in and saw a 'cash-only' sign so I went to get some cash out," he continued, "I then went back into the restaurant to place my order and the gentleman behind the counter said 'Unfortunately there's been some complaints about you - the way you look, you're scaring the customers.'
Having lived with the condition for many years, Oliver said he often had people staring and even taking a step back from him. "But I've never been treated in such an overtly discriminatory way before.
"They asked me to leave and that was obviously very upsetting.
"I hadn't been in there long enough for people to make any complaints about me so that was hard to believe."
Oliver said he left very upset and went to sit in the local park to gather his thoughts. "I called my mum and my wife who are very supportive. My wife came down and comforted me.
"People assume it's contagious, and I can understand why one might think that, but it's not.
"It's just more obvious than an illness that is hidden."
Regarding what Oliver claimed happened to him, we asked Trading Standards and Southwark Council if they could help, but they said it was for the police to deal with.
He reported it to the police, who categorised it as a hate crime. But a Met
Police spokesperson said they could not do anything other than make enquiries and document it.
"They told me with all the best will in the world they couldn't take it furtherso it feels like there's not many options available," he said.
time, but let's try and prevent it from happening again.
"Someone suggested that I reenact the situation with a hidden camera but I'm not too sure I would be comfortable doing that."
When the News got in touch with Nerve Tumours UK, the national charity, that supports people living in the UK with a diagnosis of Neurofibromatosis Type 1, they confirmed that Oliver's experience was not an isolated incident.
They wrote to the restaurant offering to train and educate them about the illness but unfortunately, they received no response.
Karen Cockburn, Charity Director of Nerve Tumours UK said, “We were extremely disappointed to hear news of the dreadful, but sadly not uncommon, incident that Oliver Bromley experienced whilst attempting to purchase lunch.
"We work tirelessly to raise both the profile of the condition and the work that we do to help patients, but also to educate the wider public about the condition. If Oliver felt that he had been discriminated against, he could have a case under the 2010 Equalities Act, in which ‘severe disfigurement’ is a protected characteristic.”
On a more positive note for the NF community, the trade association UK Hospitality expressed that whilst the restaurant in question was not a member of theirs, they were interested in working with the charity to raise awareness across the hospitality industry and ensure this does not happen to anyone else in future.
As for how he feels people should approach anyone with this conditionOliver said: "In my experience, it's better not to be reminded of it on a daily basis," he continued, "but if you are genuinely interested or are a campaigner you might do so gently."
"It's often the case that if we have this condition and we are treated similarly to how I was, we just have to grin and bear it."
118 bus route to be axed under TfL plans
By Herbie Russell
transPort for london has announced plans to scrap the 118 bus route from Brixton Police station to morden.
To make up for it, the 45 bus route would extend to Morden, essentially taking over from the 118.
The 45 would however be reduced at its northern end, leaving from Camberwell Green/Denmark Hill rather than Elephant & Castle.
The 59 route would also be altered to finish at Clapham Park/Atkins Road rather than Streatham Hill/Telford
Avenue.
TfL says that more buses are operating between Brixton Hill and Streatham than are needed by customers.
Fewer customers are relying on the 45 route’s final stretch of the journey from Camberwell to Elephant and Castle, TfL added.
TfL said the changes would “simplify the bus network” and help it make “financial savings that can be reinvested in other parts of the London bus network”. There is still time to share your feedback on the proposals with TfL. Visit https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/4559-118-proposals to have your say.
For Oliver Bromley, the issue is not so much a witch hunt against the restaurant but more a point of educating people working in establishments that it is not only morally wrong but also against the Equalities Act to discriminate against anyone just because of how they look.
Proving that a restaurant is guilty of contravening the Act is difficult and police resources are unlikely to be used for such an incident.
He explained: "I'm not interested in gaining anything out of this, I've got no grudge against them I'm not trying to name and shame them - or get any form of retribution. I was angry at the
"However, on the whole, I don't think it's appropriate to be asking questions. You know, you don't ask somebody in a wheelchair 'Can you tell me a bit about how you landed in a wheelchair’ - you just speak to them normally.
"We need to start normalising disability and difference."
For more information on neurofibromatosis and other similar conditions please visit nervetumours.org. uk
Four hospitalised after Tower Bridge incident
By Isabel Ramirez
f our Peo Ple were rushed to hospital following a road incident on tower Bridge last weekend.
On Saturday evening, September 21, emergency services attended the scene on Tower Bridge Road, after reports of a traffic collision. Ambulance crews treated four people before taking them to hospital. One of the four was taken to a major trauma centre. No arrests were made.
Oliver Bromley, 42.
Cost of Living
Many residents are struggling with increases in the cost of living. You may be eligible for support that you are not claiming. Below are things you can do to help reduce your costs and increase your income. You can find more on our website: www.lambeth.gov.uk/costofliving
Check to make sure you’re not missing out on benefits
Cost of living support available now
Get
help with food costs
Seek debt advice
Up to 7 million people in the UK are eligible for benefits but not claiming them. Use a benefits calculator to see whether you are one of them: https://www.gov.uk/benefitscalculators
Lambeth Council and local charities are here to help during the cost of living crisis.
There are also local benefits that can help you with paying council tax and housing costs. You can find out whether you are eligible on our website: www.lambeth.gov.uk/ extra-support
There are many places in Lambeth where you can access food in a crisis or a sit-down meal at a community centre. The Lambeth Larder website has a directory of the support available: https://www.lambethlarder.org/
Lambeth Council has agreed a £10 million package of vital support for those hit hardest by the cost of living crisis.
We can help you with:
If you’re currently in debt, we’d recommend you speak with one of the boroughs advice agencies: www.lambeth.gov.uk/getbenefits-advice
• Council tax support and rebates
• Access to benefits and grants
Get help with health costs
The NHS provides support for those on a low income who require health treatments that are usually paid for, including prescriptions, dental and eye treatments as well as transport to appointments. More details can be found: bit.ly/495zPPI
For further information visit our website lambeth.gov.uk/ costofliving
Improve the energy efficiency of your home and apply for discounts
You can register for an appointment with Groundwork, who work in partnership with the council. They can provide advice on decreasing your energy bills and improving the energy efficiency of your home: https://london.greendoctors.org. uk/
SCAN
You can also contact StepChange on 0800 138 1111
• Making your home energy efficient, reducing your bills
• Access to Foodbanks and low-cost food
• Emergency Support Scheme - support for residents in an emergency, crisis or disaster
• Job and business start-up support
• Holiday activities
The Pharmacy First scheme also supports residents in receipt of means tested benefits with free, over the counter treatments for minor ailments in 33 pharmacies in the borough. More details can be found: bit.ly/3w4DvCX
Emergency Support
Financial pressures can cause many residents anxiety, stress or depression. If you are concerned about your mental health, please speak to your local GP or health service. You can also contact Mind’s Information Line for details on support available near you by calling 0300 123 3393.
The Emergency Support Scheme helps Lambeth residents that are facing hardship, a crisis, emergency, or disaster. This includes struggling to pay bills or afford food.
Visit www.lambeth.gov.uk/ESS for more information
Move to a social tariff
ME
Social tariffs are cheaper broadband and phone packages for people claiming some benefits. You can see information about the tariffs available to you on the Ofgem website: bit.ly/4briKS4
The council also has a range of support available to residents struggling with the cost of living. You can find out about support you might be entitled to and other information on our website: www.lambeth.gov.uk/costofliving
steps Beside london Bridge with Bizarre slanted design Branded 'worst in london'
By Herbie Russell
commuters anD tourists say a “terrible” slanted stairway by london Bridge station is “dodgy” and “the worst in london”.
The bizarre steps leading down to the South Bank offer pretty views of the Thames - but bemused pedestrians insist they are “not practical”.
Tom Cleaver said: “Well, they’re facing the wrong way. They are sort of slanted in a way which makes it a bit difficult.”
The 25-year-old, who works as a journalist in Cyprus, added: “Thankfully, nobody has quite stacked
it yet, but that’s because most people seem to be quite focused on the job.”
The strange design received huge attention after an X user’s comments slamming the stairs went viral.
The post branded them the “worst staircase in London” and received nearly one million views.
Neil Clayton, a solicitor, said he used the steps twice a week and was “used to it” but had heard of colleagues tumbling down.
“It’s just not very well designed,” the 47-year-old said. “It looks lovely, doesn’t it? But stuff can look lovely but be dangerous.”
Nick, a 50-year-old stockbroker,
thought they looked “aesthetically, quite cool” but agreed they could be difficult to traverse.
He said: “It sounds a bit weird, but because of Covid I don’t like to hold the handrails, so when I come down I have to be careful. I sound like an old man!”
Lisa Maechling and Victoria Lesca, two medical students in France, had just been discussing the weird walkway when approached by the News.
Lisa, 20, said: “The stairs were terrible. Not practical… they are not good!”
Victoria, 22, said: “They are great [to look at], but with the angle of the stairs it’s difficult to walk, and you need to
Pedicab storage unit catches fire in Borough
By Herbie Russell
a storaGe unit containing pedicabs caught fire believed to have been caused by lithium batteries failing in Borough.
Three people escaped including one who jumped from a first floor on Saturday. One person was taken to hospital
London Fire Brigade (LFB) said lithium batteries can cause “ferocious” fires and issued safety advice.
The incident took place on Union Street from around 4.55pm to 5.50pm on September 21.
The ground floor, used for pedicab storage and repair, was destroyed by fire. A first floor was damaged by heat and smoke.
‘The most likely cause for the fire is believed to be the catastrophic failure of multiple lithium batteries,’ LFB said.
The batteries, often used to power e-bikes, e-scooters and pedicabs, store large amounts of energy in a very small space. If that energy is released in an uncontrolled way, it can cause a fire or explosion.
Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters were deployed from Dowgate, Dockhead, Whitechapel and surrounding fire stations.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Personal light electric vehicles, such as pedicabs, along with e-bikes and e-scooters, can be a fun and sustainable way of getting around London.
“However, e-bikes and e-scooters in particular have become one of London’s fastest-growing fire risks which is why London Fire Brigade has been running its #ChargeSafe awareness campaign.
"From previous investigations, we know many of the fires we’ve attended have involved second-hand vehicles or the bike has been modified using parts
bought online. It’s important to get a conversion carried out by a professional or a competent person.
"It’s also important to make sure the conversion kits, batteries and chargers you’re purchasing for the bike is from a reputable seller.
“At this time, there is not the same level of regulation of products for e-bikes and e-scooters sold via online marketplaces or auction sites when compared to high street shops, so we cannot be confident that products meet the correct safety standards.
concentrate.”
Anthony Agbelusi, visiting from the US, said: “I found it interesting, kind of interesting the way it’s angled. I thought it was funny.”
The 45-year-old added: “You almost have to step sideways… even if you’re rushing.”
A Canadian tourist rushing along with family only gave his name as Alan - but still had time to say they were "dodgy".
The stairs leading down to Queen’s Walk could have competition for the title of the capital’s worst.
Nancy’s Steps, named after Nancy from Charles Dickens’ novel Oliver
Twist, are just metres away on London Bridge’s western side. In the 1968 film adaptation, she is brutally murdered by her husband Bill Sikes on a set of stairs leading up to the bridge.
A plaque claims the scene of the killing in the original novel is Nancy’s Steps. In reality, the novel version had the killing take place in their home. In fact, people have pointed out that the current London Bridge was only built in the 1970s – 130 years after the novel was written.
Despite enquiries with property companies about people's complaints, the News did not receive any response.
Launderette fire damages sixstorey building in Waterloo
By Herbie Russell
a launDerette fire damaged a six-storey building in waterloo with around forty residents evacuating.
London Fire Brigade (LFB) tackled the incident on Waterloo Road from around 7.27pm to 8.36pm on Sunday, September 23. The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by self-heating textiles. There were no reports or any injuries.
Crews from Lambeth, Dowgate and Soho fire stations attended the scene.
An LFB spokesperson said: "These types of fires often involve textiles that become contaminated with oil,
most commonly linseed, massage and cooking oil on tea towels, tablecloths and chef whites. Make sure you check the manufacturer's cleaning recommendations of your textiles before washing.
"Sometimes when materials are cleaned and put in tumble dryers, the heat from the tumble drying cannot escape. This can result in a high enough temperature allowing it to build up to a point where it smoulders and eventually ignites.
"If you are washing and then drying on a hot cycle, always use the cooling cycle on the tumble dryer so it cools down and allow the heat to dissipate properly, before stacking laundered items together.”
Tom Cleaver said the steps are ‘facing the wrong way’ Lisa Maechling and Victoria Lesca, two medical students in France, had just been discussing the weird walkway.
Neil Clayton, a solicitor, said he used the steps twice a week and was “used to it” but had heard of colleagues tumbling down
The storage unit was housing
© LFB
9.15-10.30am
Co-educational secondary (ages 11-18)
Year 6
Open Events
2024
Mornings
Tuesday 1st October 9am – 10:30am
Wednesday 2nd October 9am – 10.30am
Tuesday 8th October 9am – 10.30am
Evening
Thursday 3rd October 5pm – 7pm
Sixth Form Open Event
Thursday 14th November 5pm– 7pm
www.trinity.futureacademies.org
56 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1QS
T: 020 3126 4993
E: admissions@trinity.futureacademies.org
Providing students with the master key to their future
Harris Boys’ Academy is an incredible school where students make outstanding academic progress as well as becoming brilliant young men. Through our Active Citizens traits: Confidence, Curiosity, Resilience, Respect and Ambition, we nurture each individual student to ensure they leave us with the Master Key to their future. Education is the key to social mobility, and we passionately believe everyone should have the same life opportunities, regardless of their background.
Our academic outcomes place us consistently in the Top 5% of all schools nationally. Our wonderful teachers, students and parents all work collaboratively to ensure everyone achieves exceptionally well at our school. No student is ever left behind at Harris Boys’ Academy and our expertise in teaching boys is vital to our success. We are a small school, and every student is known as an individual and every student
receives the same challenge, care and support from our school community.
Students get amazing experiences and get to develop their character through our Personal Development programme which highlights includes over 50 different weekly extra-curricular clubs, a thriving Duke of Edinburgh programme with nearly 200 students taking part and a wide range of awe inspiring trips including London Zoo,
school’s work to develop pupils’ character is exceptional
26th September 2024 from 17:00 – 19:00
These experiences are complimented by a thought-provoking and contextualised PSHE and RSE curriculum, delivered by highly trained staff, to help build the whole package around the students.
If you are interested in learning more about Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich,
Sky Studios, the Houses of Parliament, Barclays Bank, the Globe Theatre, the Science Museum and many more.
£900,000 Borough market anti-terrorism Barriers ditChed in 'Big win' for traders
By Herbie Russell
traDers at swanky Borough market have won a hard-fought battle against £900,000 antiterroism barriers that would have stopped delivery trucks driving right up to their stalls.
After the 2017 London Bridge Terror Attack, police and Southwark Council drew up plans to close Stoney Street to stop potential terrorists from running down innocent civilians.
Reacting to the news, Maxi Secci, a cheese trader, said: “Oh that’s fantastic. That’s great to hear. At least we can do nighttime loading so that’s grew news to us!”
Cllr David Watson, who backed the traders in negotiations, said the council’s decision to ditch the 24/7 vehicle ban was “a win for residents and businesses”.
Stall-owners at the artisanal covered market, which dates back over 1,000 years, feared for their businesses when the closure was looming.
Several traders, including Maxi Secci, an Italian cheese merchant, said banning nighttime deliveries would make running the business “impossible”.
“If Stoney Street gets closed at night, we get a lot of our deliveries at night, so it’ll make it pretty much impossible for us,” he said.
Lamor Hilton, an oyster seller, agreed: “In the nighttime, after hours, we have some deliveries come in and yeah we need it.”
Stefano Troiani, a honey retailer, said the disruption to deliveries would impact “very negatively” on business.
However, not all traders were completely against the plans. Tom Ward, a butcher, said the morning motor traffic was
“generally quite chaotic”.
But following a new traffic regulation order, Stoney Street will remain open from midnight until 10am, allowing deliveries to come through.
However, it will be closed, as before, throughout the rest of the day meaning shoppers can peruse the shops in peace.
Plans to close Stoney Street permanently were backed by counter-terrorism police and Southwark had set aside £900,000 to follow them through.
Southwark Council conducted a consultation with traders in October 2022 but did not explicitly ask them whether they were for or against the Stoney Street closure.
However, the council’s research did show that, of the 50 businesses surveyed, 45 were reliant on motorised vehicles for deliveries.
David Watson, Liberal Democrat Councillor for Borough and Bankside, said: “This is a win for residents and businesses around Borough Market. The Council had sought to close Stoney Street permanently, which was almost universally opposed by the local community.
“I’m pleased I could broker a compromise that retains access. The Council should now work urgently with local stakeholders to develop a plan to tackle the dangerous overcrowding in this area.”
Max Secci, owner of L’Ubriaco Drunk Cheese hard warmed that the closure would be ‘messy’ for businesses
The Stoney Street entrance to Borough Market
Elimhouse Community Association Southwark
86-88, Bellenden Road, Peckham, London SE15 4RQ.
COMMUNITY CENTRE MANAGER REQUIRED SOUTHWARK, LONDON
Salary - £38,296 (inclusive of on cost) 35 hours per week
Popular community centre in Southwark, which runs a full-time Day Centre for elderly people, requires a Centre Manager. Trustees are seeking to employ an enthusiastic and experience person. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the community centre. Some of the main tasks are, maintaining an active programme of activities and delivering high quality day care from older people, particular BAME elderly. You will also be responsible for services delivery, community engagement, staff supervision, premises management and fund raising. As principal officer of the organisation you will participate with trustees in forward planning of community care services and leisure time activities of benefits to the community and the long existence of the organisation. The person appointed will have experience in community development, working effectively with people in an organisation and the wider community to achieve positive result.
Closing Date: Thursday 24th October 2024 by 12 noon. Info contact: Tel: 0207 358 9502: Email: elimhousecas@gmail.com
shoppers and workers reaCt to sadiQ khan’s proposal to pedestrianise oxford street
By Adrian Zorzut Local Democracy Reporter
shoPPers anD workers have shared their views on the mayor of london’s proposal to partially pedestrianise oxford street.
Shoppers the BBC’s Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) spoke to along the popular shopping strip were broadly supportive of Sadiq Khan ’s plans to ban traffic between Oxford Circus and Marble Arch but questioned whether it would work.
Michael Atkinson, 32, who is visiting from Australia said the plans “make sense” but questioned how people would get around within the pedestrianised area. He said: “Because I’m not from here I’ve got to think about which side the cars are coming from because in Australia they come from the left. In some places they come from the right.
“So, blocking cars will help tourists walk around and feel safer but you do need them to get around.”
Monica Sanchez, 50, visits Oxford Street every fortnight to go shopping. She said she feels “50/50” about the proposal. She said: “Anything that reduces traffic is good but how do people then travel?”
Monica also backed Westminster City Council’s proposal to instead introduce
footpaths and green spaces but favoured the Mayor’s approach. She said: “London is a big city. There are a lot of cars, traffic and noise. If they did
Oxford Street pedestrianisation - Image from Mayor of London
Michael Atkinson, 32, who is visiting from Australia said the plans 'make sense'
Monica Sanchez, 50, visits Oxford Street every fortnight to go shopping
around the country. Plans for this exciting project will be developed in collaboration with businesses, residents and other stakeholders, to ensure the project can best serve all Londoners, and build a better, fairer and greener London for everyone.”
The plans require Mr Khan to receive permission from Angela Rayner as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to establish a new Mayoral Development Corporation, which would have greater planning powers. This would be subject to a consultation.
Monica said:
“London is a big city. There are a lot of cars, traffic and noise. If they did more greenery and pedestrianisation, that would be good. There aren’t many pedestrianised places in London.” Ahmed said:
“Completely stopping the buses, the cars, that will be difficult for people to travel.”
walking on Oxford Street.” Lloyds said Westminster City Council’s plan “was more like it”.
Phong Ho, 44, said any plans to reduce car fumes on Oxford Street was “a positive thing for me”. She said: “I love the idea personally. I’ve lived in cities where there has been pedestrianisation and I think it’s a good thing for the environment, it’s good for our health, and genuinely, I like how it looks”.
The HR worker, who visits the office on Oxford Street at least twice a week, said any plans to modernise the street shouldn’t impact the surrounding traffic and areas.
Zehra Dara, 24, who uses a wheelchair, said she hopes Sadiq Khan can make Oxford Street easier to get around for people with disabilities.
She said: “Right now Oxford Street is a bit crowded, as you can tell. There are a lot of steps and uneven roads so it’s quite hard for me to go around in my chair. I feel quite uneasy, quite unsafe sometimes and if I’m by myself
I wouldn’t be able to go around. And it’s also people are inconsiderate sometimes.”
‘It will be difficult for people to travel’
Businesses the LDRS spoke to said they had mixed feelings about the scheme.
Ahmed Khalil, 25, a shop assistant at a souvenir shop on Oxford Street called Rockaway, said pedestrianising parts of Oxford Street should be coupled with allowing delivery drivers and suppliers to use the street late at night.
Ahmed said: “Completely stopping the buses, the cars, that will be difficult for people to travel.”
Mercy Sagbale, 29, said it “makes more sense” to keep traffic flowing through Oxford Street. The duty manager at the restaurant 25-80 Oxford Street is worried banning cars may negatively impact how her restaurant receives stock.
She said: “People will not be able to get their stock as often. [Like] most of the restaurants in central, we get our deliveries on a daily basis, sometimes
2 and 3 days. Bringing deliveries and stock will be way more difficult but in general.”
Mercy said she hopes pedestrianisation will bring more customers to the less-explored areas off Oxford Street, where her restaurant is located. She said: “People will be able to walk around and see the business more. They will see what we’ve got, especially in areas that they don’t usually walk towards on a normal day. They’ll walk and say this is here, let’s try this.”
She also said businesses shouldn’t be asked to pitch into the project financially saying many are still struggling with the economic impacts of Covid lockdowns. She said: “A lot of businesses aren’t doing well, especially this summer. The business, things haven’t been going very well. I feel it’s fair enough for the Government to pay for it and they should leave businesses out of it to pay for it.”
But City Hall said the Mayor’s proposal would “turn Oxford Street into a more
attractive and thriving modern retail and leisure destination” attracting more tourists, increasing footfall and spending. They claimed it would also boost capital’s night-time economy.
Beyond banning traffic from the area and plans to introduce more changes towards Tottenham Court Road in future, it is not clear what precisely the proposal would entail.
Mr Khan’s team says previously plans had been blocked by Conservativerun Westminster Council in 2018. The council changed hands to Labour in 2022. A spokesperson for the Mayor said: “Oxford Street was once the jewel in the crown of Britain’s retail sector but there is no doubt that it has suffered in recent years and urgent action is needed to give the iconic high street a new lease of life.
“This is why the Mayor has announced bold new plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street, to increase visitor numbers and encourage people to stay longer, boosting growth in London and
The project is expected to cost around £150 million, with City Hall officials hoping it could be paid for by a combination of local businesses, new revenue streams and private funders, reports PA. Restrictions already in place mean between 7am and 7pm vehicular access to parts of Oxford Street is limited to taxis and buses, except on Sundays.
‘IT WAS ONLY SHARED WITH US LAST THURSDAY’
Stuart Love, the chief executive of Westminster City Council, said the Mayor’s proposal had only been presented to the council last Thursday. He said “further details” including how City Hall will deliver the project, how long it will take, and how concerns from local residents and users would be addressed were required.
He said: “We will want to know how they will benefit from any proposals, particularly given the practical challenges pedestrianisation may have for the wider area. As a custodian of the West End, our role will be to ensure that local voices are heard loud and clear.”
The central London council has so far led the transformation of Oxford Street with its own £90m plan, which the LDRS understand would be paid for by Oxford Street landowners, with their agreement. The scheme was ready to go and had the backing of local residents and businesses, the LDRS also understands.
It included improved public spaces, wider footways, improved seating, more trees and other planting, attractive lighting, clearer signage and reduced congestion across the area. Labour for Westminster echoed those remarks in a statement published on Monday.
The local Labour group said City Hall must share how it plans to overcome the “practical challenges” of pedestrianisation for the wider area. The group, which has promised to work constructively with the Mayor and the Government, said: “Information about today’s scheme and announcement by the Mayor have emerged very recently as part of the new Government’s growth agenda.
“While it has only been shared with us in the last few days, there needs to be significant consultation where we will work hard to influence what comes next on behalf of local people.” Westminster City opposition leader Paul Swaddle said: “This is about listening to local residents, and the impacts of any proposal.”
The local Conservative leader added: “The plans we drew up in 2018 reflected that and have broadly been continued under Labour. The revised, yet to be revealed, plans remove all control from the locally elected Council, and local voices simply won’t be heard. Westminster City Council and [council leader] Adam Hug need to stand up and fight this.”
Zehra Dara, 24, who uses a wheelchair, said she hopes Sadiq Khan can make Oxford Street easier to get.
Ahmed Khalil, 25, shop assistant at a souvenir shop on Oxford Street called Rockaway.
Mercy Sagbale, 29, is a duty manager at the restaurant
what’s on
princess essex promotes working-class and womanhood
a nne oDeK e’s Princess essex opens with the staff of well-todo mrs Bugle singing, ‘i do like to be beside the seaside’, with her maid Joanna at the front, who introduces us to her hometown of southend with news that we are not beside the seaside because the water is an estuary - ‘that’s the river thames’ - she roars, then updates us on who southenders hate: people from Kent and cockneys, writes Michael Holland
Joanna escorts Mrs Bugle to the town’s Kursaal, a wonderful place of entertainment and joy for locals and visitors down from London. The Great Batwa is the latest attraction, a pygmy brought from Africa by the intrepid explorer, Colonel Harris, to be paraded around for the rich and the paying public. He is a savage dressed in a grass skirt who can only grunt and eat scraps of bread thrown at him.
Joanna, a black woman, sees herself in Batwa, feels sorry for his plight and sets out on a mission to rescue him.
When she manages to get him alone she finds a well-dressed, well-spoken man who is in no need of being rescued, and puts poor Joanna in her place by calling her a half-caste with no real roots.
While at the Kursaal, Joanna hears that there are plans for a Beauty Pageant at a time when she feels a need for being loved and wanted, so she and Batwa conspire to get her a place in the line-up but not as a local servant girl - Joanna is going to be Princess Dinubolu, a name she chose ‘because it sounds Africanny’.
Of course, there is opposition to having a ‘negro’ girl in the contest that is actually called an International Beauty Pageant, with contestants from the USA, Japan, Germany, etc. ‘Let one in and we’ll be swarming with ‘em every time’, says a local councillor. But there are many people who want her in,
namely Mr Bacon, the Kursaal owner who knows this will boost muchneeded funds for his ailing business.
King Edward VII appears via a song - Dirty Bertie - that announces him as a gadabout and womaniser. He wants to see this exotic lady and try out his oleaginous charms on her.
They do not work, and when she refuses his advances he calls her a ‘pathetic novelty’. The crowd booed him off stage and out of town.
Beware the underwhelming hologram
Odeke has written a good play based on a true story that allows her to promote the working-class and womanhood at every opportunity, plus getting the Globe audience to catcall in all the right places whenever the male characters say something misogynistic - Great fun, actually. And as Odeke also plays the Princess she can show off her massive stagecraft skills.
Eloise Secker is quite brilliant as Violet, having the audience laughing
Founded by director Max Lewedel, Icarus Theatre Collective have been developing the concept of Creative Captioning for the last few years with the help of the Arts Council England in an attempt to make theatre more accessible and inclusive to audiences, whether hearing or deaf, especially those who might be daunted by the prospect of engaging with the language of Shakespeare.
Initially it was a somewhat confusing way of telling the story as our attention flitted from actor to screen. After some time, we began to engage with the magic of the dynamics which meant that sometimes we read the screens, reflecting on the poetry of Shakespeare’s written text and the abundances of quotable lines within, and sometimes we watched the actors and listened to their words.
Frida particularly loved the projected animations that appeared alongside the text to illustrate the storytelling.
‘Men willingly believe what they wish’ declared Caesar, and indeed the timing of this production is excellent given recent historic events, from the January 6 storming of the Capitol to the rise of fascist autocracies and assassination attempts on the former President/ Republican presidential nominee, all of which has been broadcast to our young people on mainstream and social media.
single gesture. It was clear that this was to be an unorthodox interpretation of Caesar’s downfall.
Back onstage, much fake-news trickery occurs as loyalties in the neoRoman Capitol are tested to the limit and the Republic must be saved at all
with just a look as she displays excellent comedic traits. Matthew Ashforde as the spivvy Mr Bacon also excels. For me, Princess Essex falls into the syrupy waters of schmaltz at the end, but going by the sighed ‘Aaaaaaahhhhs’ it was evident the crowd loved the sentimentality.
Shakespeare’s Globe, Bankside, SE1 until 26th October.
Admission: £5 - £75.
Booking: www.shakespearesglobe.com
costs. Therefore, the Ides of March scene where Caesar comes-a-cropper feels sanitised and underwhelming as he is played as a hologram. Rioters are roused by Mark Anthony as he manipulates the mob and the dogs of war are let slip, but they are meekly tame, akin to watching people playing Tour of Duty or laser quest, especially when you’ve recently watched a president get shot in the ear on live TV. Not wishing to stab anyone in the back, we both felt this production was laudable in its intention to ping Shakespeare into the 21st Century via new technologies for modern audiences. Icarus even has further plans to incorporate British Sign language into future productions. Full credit must go to the cast and projection designer Will Monks who keep pace with all the technology onstage. We both agreed that this bold production will certainly appeal to screen-savvy youngsters studying Shakespeare. ‘As long as they can stop TikToking long enough to enjoy the play!’ added Frida. Or, as Caesar puts it best, ‘The fault, dear Brutus, is not in not in our stars, but in ourselves’.
Southwark Playhouse Borough, 77-85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6BD until 5th October.
Box Office: southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/ productions/julius-caesar020 7407 0234
Admission: £24-28 Standard; £20-24 Concessions
Anne
Photo by Johan Persson
friDa was excited by the promise of a futuristic take on shakespeare’s bloody tale of Julius caesar. an evening of doomed ambition, megalomania and betrayal lay in wait for us at southwark Playhouse as we falteringly negotiated the traffic at elephant and Castle, our very own rubicon moment.
emperor caesar would have rebuked us no doubt, ‘ambition should be made of sterner stuff!’ but look where that got him, write Frida Gray and Ed Gray.
Safely inside the Playhouse the houselights dimmed before the buzzing audience and we were transported to NeoRome, a futuristic vision of the UK, for the
feast of Lupercalia. Hunger Games-meetsMad Max leather clad actors cavorted lustily with one another as the stage lit up with screens flashing messages between the actors as they summoned up their own Bard-speak captions in neon text with a
review: Julius Caesar - southwark playhouse
Photo by Adrian Warner
Playhouse Julius Caesar
a fun evening out with great music
in a face in the crowd, marcia Jeffries (anoushka lucas) has one main ambition: to use her morning radio show for good; to medicate the loneliness of ordinary people, and to hear those who are usually ignored. the starting point of this musical, then, is a happy one: that popular ideal among journalists that everybody has a story to share, if only you let them, writes Mary Bradshaw.
It is on this quest where she will meet ‘Lonesome Rhodes’ (Ramin Karimloo), in custody for drunk and disorderly behaviour, and perpetually ‘on the road’. She manages to convince him that ‘freedom is overrated when you’re hungry,’ and before long his natural affinity behind the studio microphone gets him a regular slot on the show.
The tale is a remake of a 1953 film of the same name, adapted into a musical by playwright Sarah Ruhl and Elvis Costello (music and lyrics). It is directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah, The Young Vic’s Artistic Director, and will chart Lonesome’s transformation.
From the get-go his is an antiestablishment voice of the people, speaking to those who feel disenfranchised, so you can probably see where this is going. Yes, his influence will catapult, he’ll be put on TV, and little by little he’ll forget his distaste for a money-grabbing mainstream media. Things will get dangerous as he becomes obsessed with his ability for mass control. And yes, in the outside world, the 2024 US presidential election is looming.
Politics and entertainment now start to collide, Lonesome becomes a campaign-trail coach, and begins spouting whatever nationalistic nonsense comes into his head. It’s a world of slogans and showmanship where the showmen are addicted to the spotlight and just won’t stop talking.
One of the most impressive aspects of this Young Vic musical is Anna Fleischle’s 1950s-style set design, flexible enough to be a TV studio, a moving train carriage, a swimming pool and a jail, with minimal changes.
The orchestra are in full view, and their jazz, country, and rock tunes do much to keep the momentum and the
cheer. The lighting and costume, too, are a sight to behold.
The show is, thankfully, never overacted (often the danger in musical theatre), and Lucas and Karimloo make a good pair. Yet they go too far the other way: their tumultuous emotions, which should keep us on the edge of our seats, lack gumption, and the second half begins to feel a bit flat just when things should be coming to a head.
But where this musical misses the mark in places, it makes up for with good humour – including ‘The Ajax Sisters’ trio, singing clichéd commercial harmonies – and its stunning set and costumes.
Overall, A Face in the Crowd lacks energy and sincerity at times, but is a fun evening out with great musical numbers.
A Face in the Crowd runs to 9th November 2024
Monday – Saturday, 7.30pm Matinées on Wednesday and Saturday, 2.30pm
Booking: https://www.youngvic.org/ whats-on/face-the-crowd
this house of Cards Crashes
‘met him on a monday and his name was Bill, a do ron ron ron a do ron ron…’ is how tom stoppard’s the real thing opens in his tale of who’s doing who in a ménage à trois, quatre or even cinq, writes Michael Holland. Max(Oliver Johnstone) builds a house of cards as he awaits the return of his wayward partner Charlotte (Susan Wokoma) from a business trip that Max knows was actually a tryst with her lover. She enters and the cards crash to the ground in a tumble of metaphors.
Cut to playwright Henry (James McCardle) stressing out to his partner over an upcoming invite to Desert Island Discs where he has to choose a number of records that he would want to be castaway with and doesn’t want the world to know his musical tastes only reach as high as cheesey pop. First World Problems already at their peak here.
Annie(Bel Powley) arrives and we soon find that she and Henry are lovers and Annie is on the verge of admitting everything to all concerned so they can be together. Annie is visually fizzing as she decides on her next move.
The drama levels rise rapidly as we believe that at any moment now the whole sordid business will be made public and lives and relationships will come crashing down.
But she does nothing. The drama is replaced by a conflict between how men and women think differently
told through witty dialogue and the odd rambling speech. Something that has been done many times before.
And, of course, it was done before by Stoppard when this awardwinning play first opened in 1982, so we can’t blame him for it being resurrected for a modern audience who will not get all the references from those times.
But all is not lost, there is still the witty wordplay of Tom Stoppard, always a joy if sometimes too wordy, and the play within a play provides an excellent gotcha near the beginning. Plus, there is a little something to be said for the set(Peter McKintosh) even if it hardly changes.
Max Webster directs his cast as best he can when they have only to sit around talking most of the time, hence, perhaps, getting the stage crew to add some movement to proceedings during scene changes. Others arrive to join in the flaunting and flirting but, ultimately, I’m not sure if by the end anybody cared about who was doing who.
The Real Thing does show the tawdry business of infidelity but with this group of oh so clever people taking it all very well, cheating on a loved one hardly looks such a bad thing at all.
Old Vic, The Cut, SE1 until 26th October.
Admission: £15 - £75.
Booking: www.oldvictheatre.com
Old Vic Real Thing James McArdle (Henry) and Susan Wokoma (Charlotte)
Photo by Manuel Harlan
Young Vic Ramin Karimloo and Anoushka Lucas
Photo by Ellie Kurttz
What's coming up in south London
Laugh on the Thames
Uber Boat by Thames Clippers presents the first-ever run of comedy shows on the River Bus.
For three nights this season, you can enjoy evenings of stand-up comedy while you sail past London landmarks, including the Cutty Sark and the Royal Observatory Greenwich.
The line-ups include two BAFTA nominees, a Taskmaster winner, a Mock the Week and QI panellist and a record-breaking adventurer who once paddled a paper boat along the Thames.
The 4 October event sees Ben Norris, Sarah Kendall and Tim FitzHigham, 8 November features Mike Gunn, Jimmy McGhie and Michael Legge, and enjoy the likes of Keith Farnan, Jenny Collier and Funmbi Omatayo on 5 December.
Friday 4 October, Friday 8 November, Thursday 5 December 2024
Tickets: £20
Round trip from Embankment Pier www.thamesclippers.com/whats-on-and-offers/river-bus-comedy-night
An Evening Without Kate Bush
Heathcliff, it’s me. Except, it’s not. Kate Bush won’t be at this show, but you can be. Howl with the “Hounds of Love”and dance on the moors with “Wuthering Heights”.
Whether you’ve been a fan for decades or recently joined the phenomenon, ‘An Evening Without Kate Bush’ is your chance to release your inner Bush.
Following its sold-out Edinburgh Fringe premiere – as well as London seasons, and UK and Australian tours – Sarah-Louise Young and co-creator Russell Lucas are back paying homage to the music, fans and mythology of Kate Bush.
Saturday 5 October 2024
Tickets: From £18
The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 Street, Royal Arsenal, SE18 6HD www.woolwich.works/events/anevening-without-kate-bush
some of the country’s most beautiful theatres – although there was one recently when there
Extra date added for Yiruma at the O2
For his first-ever European Tour, South Korean composer and pianist Yiruma promises an exceptional performance at Indigo at The O2. He will perform his music on piano, accompanied by musicians.
Known for his captivating and romantic melodies, Yiruma has become an essential presence in classical music over the past 20 years, in particular through his piano compositions, including the song, “River Flows in You”.
Enjoy an evening with one of today’s most streamed classical artists.
Tuesday 15 October 2024
Price varies 205 Peninsula Square, SE10 0ES www.theo2.co.uk/events/detail/yiruma
Introduction to Kung Fu
Come and learn the basics of Kung Fu with the Confucius Institute for Dance and Performances at Goldsmiths University’s free taster workshop on Friday 27 September at the Deptford Lounge.
Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this event is for anyone looking to improve their physical and mental strength, and try out this martial art.
Discover the power of Kung Fu with a skilled instructor and get ready to kick, punch and unleash your inner warrior.
Friday 27 September 2024
Tickets: Free but it is recommended you book a slot online 9 Giffin Street, Deptford, SE8 4RJ deptfordlounge.org.uk/whats-on/event/introduction-to-kung-fu-workshop
Swan Lake
Imperial Classical Ballet returns to the UK to enchant you with its production of Swan Lake this October, which features a live orchestra with over 30 musicians.
Swan Lake is a tale of two young women, Odette and Odile, who resemble each other so strikingly that one can easily be mistaken for the other. Odette is turned into a swan by an evil curse.
Prince Siegfried chances upon a flock of swans while out hunting. When one of the swans turns into a beautiful young woman, he is instantly captivated – will his love prove strong enough to break the evil spell that she is under?
Swan Lake captures the full range of human emotions – from hope to despair, terror to tenderness, melancholy to ecstasy. Experience a memorable evening of ballet with Swan Lake and Churchill Theatre.
Saturday 12 October 2024. £25 to £46
Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley, BR1 1HA trafalgartickets.com/churchill-theatre-bromley/en-GB/event/dance/swan-lake-tickets
western and wolland
By Debra Gosling
in 1865, the quiet inhabitants of Grange walk must have been mildly alarmed at the new ginger beer factory in their midst. Behind the walls of the building, all they could see were fluffy clouds of steam – and all they could hear was the whoosh and the whirr of machinery.
Where once had stood ramshackle cottages was now a large factory, complete with chimneys, stables and workers scuttling around in white aprons. It was a hive of industry, with the clunk of stoneware bottles being filled and loaded into wooden crates, ready for dispatch to corner shops and ale houses. The chimney churned out warm aromas of yeast, ginger and lemon that drifted across the district, mingling nicely with the vinegar, tan and cow dung!
Western and Wolland (W&W) is a company long forgotten and largely overlooked until now. It is hard to believe a firm that had successfully traded for 40 years has just disappeared without a trace, save for the odd excavated bottle.
The story begins in Cullompton, a tiny village in Devon, where the Westerns and the Wollands originated. Both families were in trades connected with yeast; Thomas Campion Wolland was a licensed victualler, running a pub called The Dolphin. His son John was a master miller, and the rest of the family were bakers. William and Eli Western’s folks were maltsters and corn chandlers, supplying all bakery needs. Both families upped sticks and moved to Bermondsey in the late 1850s. Why? Surely rural Devon, with its green fields and relaxed ways, was preferable to smoky, dirty, smelly Bermondsey? That was not quite how it was.
Cullompton had earlier suffered a huge fire, wiping out many homes and businesses, which were followed by
riots over speculative corn prices. On top of all that, incidents of disease and epidemic were on the up in this small village. Its tanning industry did plenty of business with the London leather trade, so already there was a connection.
The mid-Victorian era was a time of great change, as the Industrial Revolution had produced the railway, time-saving machines and a sense of enterprise. It was the Great Exhibition of 1851 that inspired many entrepreneurs to try a different career. There was a revival of drinking mineral water and the new machines could make it fizzy, add flavours, refresh and revive. The young men of Cullompton wanted a piece of the action.
grain and flour to the general public. Two decades later the chandlery would become Samson’s Castle pub, so still, it had a link to yeast and beer!
In the earliest years, the ginger beer was bottled in stoneware containers, with the W&W logo (horse’s heads enclosed in a horseshoe) impressed on the side. The inspiration for the logo came from William Western, another family member, who brought his saddlery from Cullompton to Duke Street in the West End.
In 1855, W&W started their ginger beer and lemonade enterprise in Shoreditch, working from old, tired premises while negotiations were underway to buy land in Grange Walk. It was a good site for the industry, as the ginger root needed for the drink was easily at hand with the spice trade so close at Shad Thames.
By 1865 the factory was up and running in the new building, with houses attached to accommodate the Cullompton families.
The younger members of the Wollands became travelling salesmen, extolling the virtues of their ginger beer, lime seltzer water and lemonade.
Ten years after moving to Grange Walk, the firm expanded by renting premises at 211 Grange Road, where they had offices and a corn chandlery, selling sacks of
The trouble with stoneware bottles is that they are porous, which meant the bubbles escaped and the ginger beer would be flat upon opening. How could the fizz, like a genie in a bottle, be captured?
In 1875 Hiram Codd, a cork salesman, had the answer. He invented a glass design featuring an inbuilt marble with a rubber ring to keep it airtight. It worked by filling the bottle upside down, whereupon the bubbles would force the marble to the top of the bottle and ring, thus making an airtight seal. It could only be “opened” by pushing the marble down into a chamber within the bottleneck. Dirty hands and filthy fingernails made bottle opening a bacterial nightmare, so a wooden cap that flipped to reveal a bottle opener was sold.
Sadly, very few of these caps have survived but the term “soda pop” derives from the noise the bottle made upon opening. They were popular with kids, who liked to break them to get the glass marbles out to play with, forcing Codd to use ovalshaped marbles that did not roll. The design inspired the term “Coddswallop” a derogatory term used by hardened beer
drinkers to refer to the soft drinks in the “Codd” bottles.
Deposits for returnable bottles were only introduced quite late in the ginger beer industry. Before the idea was enforced, W&W had to rely on its customers to return bottles but of course many did not bother, or they were smashed, which lost the business money. Again, Codd came to the rescue with his idea of a bottle exchange.
For a small fee, bottles were collected from around London and deposited in a bank, where they could be collected, washed and reused.
Such a bank existed in St Thomas Street, beneath the arches. A quick means of identifying the bottles was needed. W&W had their name engraved, but for the bottle collector, a quick identification was needed. In 1891 they began to sell their wares with colour-coded lips, with each mineral water maker in the area having their own colour. W&W chose a lovely cobalt blue and as they are very rare, they
now sell for a king’s ransom.
Making lemonade and ginger beer was a pleasant enough job but it was still a dangerous occupation. The fizz in the bottles sometimes escaped by exploding, especially in the summer. All that gas and the heat of the glass combined was a risk. It was not unusual for a worker to sustain injuries from shattered glass or go home with an eye missing.
The fizz finally ran out of business in 1896, by which time Eli Western had retired to Gloucestershire and the younger members of his family had jobs on the railway. The Wollands continued to live at Grange Walk but they too had joined the railway; given that they knew much about steam engines it was the obvious choice.
The premises of Western and Wolland remained in the family’s estate until 1930 when Bermondsey Borough Council purchased the ground, demolished the old and fire-damaged factory and built the Aylwin Estate in its place.
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – ROUPELL STREET
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Thames Water to carry out repair and maintenance 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 that length of Roupell Street which lies between the party wall of Nos. 10 and 11 Roupell Street and the party wall of Nos. 13 and 14 Roupell Street.
2. Ban vehicles proceeding in Theed Street from turning left into Roupell Street.
3. The one-way system in Roupell Street between Theed Street and Cornwall Road will be suspended so as to allow vehicles access and egress to properties and premises, provided that the vehicle does not interfere with or disrupt the works.
4. An alternative route for vehicles will be available via Cornwall Road, Exton Street, Waterloo Road, Blackfriars Road and Meymott Street.
5. The above road closure banned turn and suspension will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
6. The order will come into force on 7th October 2024 and will 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 will only have effect between 7th and 9th October 2024 but if the works cannot be completed or carried out between those dates, then the order will also have effect on subsequent dates within the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 27th September 2024 Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS – WANDSWORTH ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable development works to be carried out, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth, with the agreement of Transport for London and the London Borough of Wandsworth, have made an Order the effect of which will be:-
(a) at certain times to temporarily:-
(i) suspend that length of the northbound bus lane in Wandsworth Road which lies between Cellini Street and Carnation Way;
(ii) suspend that length of the southbound bus lane in Wandsworth Road which lies between 105 Wandsworth Road and Cellini Street;
(iii) suspend the southbound cycle lane on Wandsworth Road between Miles Street and Nos. 143-161 Wandsworth Road);
(iv) ban vehicles proceeding in a westerly direction in Miles Street from turning left into Wandsworth Road;
(v) impose a one-way system in that length of Wandsworth Road which lies between Parry Street and Wyvil Road, from north to south (towards Wyvil Road), and
(b) at certain other times to temporarily:-
(i) ban vehicles proceeding in a westerly direction in Miles Street from turning left into Wandsworth Road;
(ii) impose a one-way system in that length of Wandsworth Road which lies between Wyvil Road and Miles Street, from south to north (towards Miles Street);.
(iii) impose a one-way system in that length of Wandsworth Road which lies between Parry Street and Miles Street, from north to south (towards Miles Street).
2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles will be available via Nine Elms Lane, Battersea Park Road, Queenstown Road and Wandsworth Road
3. The bans and suspensions 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 7th October 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 and suspensions referred to paragraph 1(a) above will have affect between the 7th October and 10th November 2024 and that the bans referred to in Paragraph 1(b) above will have affect nightly between 11th and 15th November 2024 from 9 pm to 6 am 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 27th September 2024
Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE GRAFTON SQUARE
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable works involving the operation of a crane 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:(a) vehicles from entering that length of the north-western arm of Grafton Square which lies between Old Town and the south-western kerb-line of Liston Road; (b) pedestrians from entering that length of the south-eastern footway of that length of the north-western arm of Grafton Square which lies between Old Town and No. 4 Braidwood Court (an alternative route for pedestrians would be available on the opposite footway).
2. The ban on vehicles entering the length of Grafton Square referred to in paragraph 1(a) above will not apply to any vehicle requiring access to or egress from premises in that length of Grafton Square, providing that vehicle does not interfere with or disrupt the works.
3. Alternative routes for vehicles will be available via Liston Road, Fitzwilliam Road, Rectory Grove and Old Town and vice-versa.
4. The bans will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
5. The order will come into force on 7th October 2024 and will 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 will only have effect on 7th and 8th October 2024 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 duration of 1 month.
Dated 27th September 2024 Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS ROSENDALE ROAD FOR CARRIAGEWAY RESURFACING AND PLANNED MAINTENANCE
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable carriageway resurfacing and planned maintenance 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 entering or waiting (including waiting for the purpose of loading or unloading a vehicle) in that length of Rosendale Road which lies between Park Hall Road and Tritton Road.
2. Alternative routes will be available for affected vehicles via (i) Park Hall Road, Clive Road and Tritton Road and vice versa; and (ii) Tritton Road, Martell Road and Robson Road and vice versa.
3. The restrictions 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 30th September 2024 and will continue for a maximum duration of 6 months (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the earlier.
Dated 27th September 2024
Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS AND TEMPORARY PARKING, STOPPING, WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONSCOLMER ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable telecommunication works to be carried out,
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH AND LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK UFFORD STREET, CHANGES TO PARKING PLACES, WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONS AND THE INTRODUCTION OF A BAN ON VEHICLES TRAVELLING NORTH-EAST BEYOND THE JUNCTION WITH SHORT STREET. THE INTRODUCTION ON WEBBER STREET OF WEST-BOUND ONE WAY WORKING WITH CONTRA-FLOW CYCLES BETWEEN UFFORD STREET AND GRAY STREET
[NOTE: This Notice is about changes on Ufford Street to the existing parking places and waiting and loading restrictions, a ban on vehicles heading north-east past the junction of Short Street and entering that length of Ufford Street which lies between its junction with Boundary Lane and its junction with Short Street (its boundary with the Lonon Borough of Lambeth), and a banned left turn onto Webber Street from Ufford Street and a westbound one-way system on Webber Street between the junctions of Ufford Street and Gray Street with a cycle contra-flow and changes to the existing parking places and waiting and loading restrictions.
1. NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Councils of the London Borough of Lambeth and the London Borough of Southwark on 19th September 2024 made the Lambeth (Charged-For Parking Places) (Amendment No. 43) Order 2024, the Lambeth (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Amendment No. 47) Order 2024, the Lambeth (Moving Traffic Restrictions) (Amendment No. 3) Order 2024 and the London Borough of Southwark (Prescribed Routes) (Ufford Street) Traffic Order 2024. The Orders will come into force on 7th October 2024.
2. The general effect of the Orders will be to:
(1) on Ufford Street (in the London Borough of Lambeth): (a) introduce a ban on motor vehicles (except for local access) travelling north-eastward past the junction of Short Street (except for local access); (b) remove a section of permit holder parking opposite the junction of Short Street and replace with no waiting at any time restrictions; (c) ban vehicles (except cycles) from turning left onto Webber Street; (2) on Webber Street (between Ufford Street and Gray Street): (a) introduce a westward one-way working with a contra-flow for cyclists; (b) ban vehicles from proceeding south-eastward past the south-east kerb-line of Ufford Street;
(c) remove parking places and replace with no waiting at any time restrictions; (3) on Ufford Street (in the London borough of Southwark) to: introduce a ‘no motor vehicles’ restriction in that part of Ufford Street which lies between its junction with Boundary Lane and its junction with Short Street (a length of approx. 49 metres, which currently lies on the shared boundary of the London Borough of Lambeth and the London Borough of Southwark), except for local access.
Note: the moving traffic restrictions in Ufford Street and Webber Street, will be enforced by traffic signs and by camera.
3. The Orders are necessary to improve the environment for residents and the wider community by reducing through motor traffic, improving junction safety and maintaining and improving safe cycle and pedestrian access.
4. If you have any general enquiries, please email transportstrategy@lambeth.gov.uk
5. A copy of each of the Orders and other documents giving detailed particulars about them are available online at: https://streets.appyway.com/lambeth or www.lambeth.gov.uk/traffic-management-orders and for inspection 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 last day of a period of six weeks beginning with the date on which the Orders are made. To arrange inspection please telephone 020 7926 0209 or email: Trafficorders@lambeth.gov.uk. Documents are also available on request at Public Realm Projects (parking design), Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Sustainability and Leisure, 3rd Floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH. Please telephone 077 3132 4742 or email: traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk to arrange an appointment.
6. If any person wishes to question the validity of the Orders or any of their provisions on the grounds that it or they are not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that any requirement of that Act or any instrument made under that Act has not been complied with, that person may, within 6 weeks from the date on which the Orders are made, apply for the purpose to the High Court.
Dated 27th September 2024
Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – COLDHARBOUR PLACE
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable telecommunication 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 that length of Coldharbour Place which lies between a point 15 metres east of Coldharbour Lane and the southern boundary wall of No. 5 Coldharbour Place.
2. An alternative route is not available as Coldharbour Place is a no through 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 17th October 2024 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the earlier. In practice it is anticipated that the order would only have effect between 9.30 am and 3.30 pm on 17th October 2024 and but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may have effect on subsequent times within the maximum duration of 1 month.
Dated 27th September 2024
Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE – ALASKA STREET
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable bridge inspection works to a railway bridge to be carried out safely, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles and pedestrians from entering that length of Alaska Street which lies between Waterloo Road and a point 37 metres south-west of Cornwall Road.
2. Alternative routes for vehicles and pedestrians affected by the closure would be available via Waterloo Road, Exton Street and Cornwall Road and vice versa.
3. The ban 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 15th October 2024 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the order would only have effect on the 15th and 16th October 2024, between 10 pm and 6 am but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during tha time, the Order may have effect on subsequent dates within the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 27th September 2024 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – PENSBURY STREET AND PENSBURY PLACE
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable the installation of high voltage equipment in Wandsworth Road, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an order the effect of which would be to temporarily
(a) ban vehicles from entering that length of Pensbury Street which lies between Wandsworth Road and a point 10 metres north-west of Wandsworth Road (alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Pensbury Street, Pensbury Place, Wandsworth Road and vice versa); (b) ban vehicles from entering that length of Pensbury Place which lies between Wandsworth Road and a point 10 metres north-west of Wandsworth Road (alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Pensbury Place, Pensbury Street, Wandsworth Road and vice versa).
Highways Network Manager LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
2. Whenever the bans referred to in paragraph 1 above apply, the one-way system in Pensbury Place between Wandsworth Road and Pensbury Street would be temporarily suspended to allow access to and egress from that length of road.
3. The bans and suspension 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 13th October 2024 and would continue for a maximum duration of 2 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the earlier. In practice it is anticipated that the works would take place on Sunday 13th, Sunday, 20th and Sunday 27th October 2024 with only one closure in operation at any one time,
Dated 27th September 2024 Ben
ban motor vehicles except for (40 minutes no return in 2 hours) loading/unloading from entering Goding Street south of New Spring Gardens Walk.
(2) convert single yellow lines to double yellow lines, (a) the west side, south of New Spring Gardens Walk, (b) the east side,
of New Spring Gardens Walk, (c) the east side, from a point opposite
kerb-line of
for 20 metres. (3) the east side, convert business permit holder bays, (a) to double yellow lines, (b) a 10 metre E-scooter and dockless bike bay.
(4) the east side, convert solo motorcycle bay to double yellow lines. (5) The east side, convert 10 metres of shared use parking place to a solo motorcycle bay.
3. Where it appears essential for certain purposes, the Council’s Assistant Director of Infrastructure, Environment, Public Realm & Climate Change Delivery, or any person authorised by him, may modify, or suspend any of the Orders or any of their provisions under section 10(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
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. The Council will consider in due course whether the provisions of the Order should be continued in force indefinitely by means of a permanent Order made under section 6 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. Any person may object to the making of the permanent Order within a period of 6 months beginning with the date on which the experimental Order comes into force or, if the Order is varied by another Order or modified pursuant to section 10(2) of the 1984 Act, beginning with the date on which the variation or modification or the latest variation or modification comes into force. Any such objection must be made in writing and must state the grounds on which it is made quoting reference Goding Street Pedestrianisation and be sent to Trafficorders@lambeth.gov.uk or to Parking and Enforcement Group (Parking, Network Management & Fleet), 3rd Floor, Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1EG. Any objection may be communicated to, or be seen by, other persons who may have an interest in this matter.
6. If any person wishes to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that it or they are not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that any requirement of that Act or of any instrument made under that Act has not been complied with, that person may, within 6 weeks from the date on which the Order is made, apply for the purpose to the High Court.
Dated 27 September 2024
Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO PARKING PLACES – STREATHAM WELLS CPZ
[NOTE: This Notice is about proposals to implement the Streatham Wells CPZ including introducing waiting restrictions, shared use parking places, electric vehicle charging bays, cycle hangars, free shopper bays and disabled parking bays and making changes to existing restrictions. Objections or other comments may be made – see paragraph 7.]
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* and under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
2. The general effect of the Orders would be to: -
(1) Introduce (a) double yellow line waiting restrictions, (b) single yellow line waiting restrictions and (c) shared use residents and payment parking places operating Monday to Friday between 10am to 4pm in Angles Road, Conifer Gardens, Culverhouse Gardens, Farm Avenue, Gleneldon Road, Gracefield Gardens, Grasmere Road, Harborough Road, Ivyday Grove, Leigham Avenue, Leithcote Gardens, Madeira Road, Newcome Gardens, Oakdale Road, Pendennis Road, Pinfold Road, Sunnyhill Road, Valley Road, Wellfield Road, and Woodleigh Gardens (a) Double yellow line waiting restrictions operating at any time, (b) Single yellow line waiting restrictions and (c) shared use residents and payment parking places operating Monday to Friday between 10am to 4pm.
(2) introduce shared use residents, business, and payment parking places operating Monday to Friday between 10am to 4pm in Angles Road, Conifer Gardens, Farm Avenue, Gleneldon Road, Gracefield Gardens, Grasmere Road, Harborough Road, Madeira Road, Newcome Gardens, Pendennis Road, Valley Road, Wellfield Road, and Woodleigh Gardens.
(3) introduce time limited free parking places operating Monday to Saturday 7am to 7pm 1 hour stay no return within 2 hours in Harborough Road, and Sunnyhill Road.
(4) introduce Disabled bays operating at any time in Gracefield Gardens.
(5) introduce a Doctor parking place operating Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm outside Nos 2-10 Gracefield Gardens.
(6) introduce cycle hanger parking places in Conifer Gardens outside the flank wall of No. 67 Gracefield Gardens, Gracefield Gardens outside the flank wall on No. 47 Leithcote Gardens, outside No.135 Sunnyhill Road, outside No. 79 Wellfield Road, and outside Nos. 43-45 Woodleigh Gardens.
(7) introduce new electric vehicle (EV) permit holder charging bays operating at any time outside Nos.34 and 36 Conifer Gardens, Gracefield Gardens outside the flank wall of No. 7 Newcome Gardens, Grasmere Road outside the flank wall of No. 92 Gleneldon Road, Leigham Avenue outside No. 10 Wavel Court, opposite No. 40 Oakdale Road, outside No. 24 Pinfold Road, outside No. 148 Sunnyhill Road, outside Nos. 146-148 Valley Road, and outside No. 168 Wellfield Road.
(8) convert existing EV charging bays to permit holder charging bays operating at any outside No.7 and No.18 Angles Road, Culverhouse Gardens outside the flank wall of No.2 Ivyday Grove, outside Nos. 94-96 Harborough Road, Madeira Road outside Nos. 1-12 St. Anselm’s Court, outside No. 25 Valley Road, and outside Nos. 14-16 Woodleigh Gardens.
3. Any trial schemes enacted through ongoing experimental traffic orders will continue to progress through to the appropriate evaluation and completion of each scheme.
4. The Orders are necessary to introduce a new Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ).
5. If you have any enquiries, please telephone Lambeth Council’s Parking Design Team on 020 7926 6799 or email: cpzconsultation@lambeth.gov.uk
6. 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.
7. 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 Streatham Wells CPZ), 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 25 October 2024. Any objection may be communicated to, or be seen by, other persons who may have an interest in this matter.
Dated 27 September 2024
Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager
Notice of application for a Premises Licence.
Notice is hereby given that Mark Westcott has applied to Wandsworth Council for a new premises licence at Craft Tooting 143 Mitcham Road, London SW17 9PE for The sale of alcohol (on & off the premises) between 10.00-Midnight, Sunday-Thursday and 10.00-00.30 Friday-Saturdays. Recorded music between 9.00-23.00 Sunday-Thursday and 9.00-Midnight Friday-Saturdays.
Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 14th October 2024 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk
The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden,Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.wandsworth.gov.uk
It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
Notice Under The Town and Country Planning Acts
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council is considering applications as set out below under the following categories
ADV = ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT
FUL = FULL PLANNING PERMISSION
LB = LISTED BUILDING CONSENT
SPF = SHOPFRONT
VOC = VARIATION OF CONDITIONS
Written representations should be made within three weeks of the date of this advertisement to the Director of Planning, PO Box 734, Winchester SO23 5DG. Any comments made are open to inspection by the public and in the event of an appeal may be referred to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. Confidential comments cannot be taken into account in determining an application.
Application plans can be viewed online at www.lambeth.gov.uk/searchplanningapps – search using the reference number at the end of each application listing.
Holy Trinity Church Hall Trinity Rise London SW2 2QP Variation of Conditions 2 (approved plans), 4 (hours of operation), 6 (materials), 9 (entrances), and 12 (Event Management Plan) of planning permission 17/02974/VOC (Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 16/04836/VOC (Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 15/04169/FUL (Erection of a two-storey Community Hall with basement for storage to the rear linked via glazed walkway to the south of the existing Church together with the provision of 20 covered cycle parking space) granted on 12.10.2016) granted 09.08.2017.
Variations sought:
1. Condition 2 - substitution of approved drawing ref: 14002-00-02b with new drawing ref: 14002-00-02b Rev C to reflect relocation of the heat pump to the southern elevation of the community hall.
2. Condition 4 - to vary condition 4 to allow for a period of one hour for employees/volunteers of the community to clear, clean and close the community hall.
3. Condition 6 - to vary condition 6 to take account of the further details of materials submitted with this application.
4. Condition 9 - to vary condition 9 to allow the western and southern entrances to be used only before 9pm.
5. Condition 12 - to vary condition 12 such that an Event Management Plan will only be required for events involving over 250 persons.
24/02721/VOC
also an associated application for Listed Building Consent related to these works with reference number: 24/02817/LB). 24/02682/ADV
1 St Matthew's Road London SW2 1ND Application for Full Planning Permission for the erection of a single storey lower ground floor rear extension with green
1 & 3 Victoria Rise London SW4 0PB Excavation/extension at the rear of the existing basement including 3 roof lights, and the removal of the bathroom to include the installation of a staircase, and removal/new trees to the rear garden. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 24/02609/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 24/02608/FUL). 24/02609/LB
110 Streatham Hill London SW2 4RD Removal of existing 3x Antennas and installation of 6x Antennas, 2x Dishes and associated works. Existing equipment cabin to be upgraded internally.(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 24/02711/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 24/02710/FUL) 24/02711/LB
212 Acre Lane London Lambeth SW2 5UG Refurbishment of the property, involving the erection of a single storey ground floor rear and side extension, part rear extension to the first floor, the replacement of the ground floor front and first floor rear windows with double glazed windows, the replacement of the front door, including the rear ground floor window with french doors, the installation of a rear window at first floor level and re-instating slate roof tiles to the rear extension. Internal alterations involving the conversion of the kitchen into a utility room and shower/sauna room, and bathroom into a bedroom, along with other associated works. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 24/02630/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 24/02629/FUL). 24/02630/LB
159 - 163 Clapham High Street London SW4 7SS Sub-division of the ground floor unit (Use Class E) to create an additional unit (Use Class E), together with the installation of a new entrance door. 24/02684/FUL 516 And 518 - 522 Wandsworth Road London SW8 3JX Variation of condition 2 (Approved Drawings) and condition 5c (Details of the new staircase and balcony) of planning permission 19/04643/FUL (Change of use of ground floor of nos. 518-522 from public house (Use Class A4) to coffee shop (Use Class A3) and refurbishment of lower ground floor to provide new WC and shower facilities. Conversion of existing single flat over first and second floors of nos. 518-522 into 2 self-contained flats, involving the
of a
extension at 1st floor level, including the construction of a rendered wall to enclose the existing terrace and installation of 2 dormer roof windows. Reconfiguration of existing storeroom at no.516 to provide cycle storage, and reinstatement of link between nos.
granted on 25.08.2020.
Variation sought: To facilitate minor material amendments including changes to the balcony/staircase, reinstatement of rear ground floor windows, change to colour specification of render to rear elevation and installation of bollard in courtyard. Substitute approved plans with the submitted drawings and reference the relevant drawings and condition discharges in relevant conditions. 24/02751/VOC
98 Trinity Rise London SW2 2QS Replacement of windows with timber double glazed units to the front elevation and uPVC to the rear elevations. Replacement of main entrance door in timber and rear exit door in uPVC. 24/02743/FUL
71 Clapham Common South Side London SW4 9DA Alterations to existing shopfront with the erection of a rear extractor duct and installation of external seating area. 24/02274/FUL
Market Row London SW9 Refurbishment of first floor to provide office (Use Class E(g)(i)) and restaurant (Use Class E (b)), including removal of internal walls and roof; and erection of second storey roof extension to provide bar (Use Class Sui Generis) and/or restaurant (Use Class E (b)), together with the alteration to Unit 5 to use as entrance to first and second floors, including the replacement of the shopfront, new stair and lift, plus provision of cycle store; and addition of two staircases, alteration to existing staircase, and additional bike stands on path,
number: 24/02714/FUL). 24/02715/LB 154-166 Clapham High Street And 162 Stonhouse Street London SW4 Variation
permission ref : 23/03098/VOC (Variation of Condition 2 (approved
(approved plans) of planning permission 18/01832/FUL (Retention of
A1 (shops) to use Class C3 (residential) on upper floors and part of
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
AMESBURY AVENUE - PROPOSED INTRODUCTION OF A RESTRICTED ZONE, REMOVAL OF PARKING PLACES AND THE PROVISION OF NEW LIMITED TIME FREE PARKING PLACES AND A LOADING PLACE.
(This notice is about a proposal to remove lengths of existing residents and shared use parking places, to provide a
as part of a public realm improvement scheme.
4. If you have any enquiries about this matter, please email the Council's Low Traffic Neighbourhoods team: lowtrafficneighbourhoods@lambeth.gov.uk
5. A copy of the proposed Orders and other documents giving detailed particulars about it, the road humps (speed tables”) and changes to the zebra pedestrian crossing (including maps) are available for inspection online at: https://consultation.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 last day of a period of six weeks beginning with the date on which the Orders are made or, as the case may be, the Council decides not to make the Orders. To arrange an inspection please telephone 020 7926 0209 or email: Trafficorders@lambeth.gov.uk
6. All objections and other representations relating to the proposed Order and the road humps (“speed tables”) and the changes to the zebra pedestrian crossing described in this notice, must be made in writing and all objections must specify the grounds on which they are made (quoting reference Ref 72), and can be made using our consultation portal at https://consultation.appyway.com/lambeth or sent by post to Barbara Poulter, Parking and Enforcement Group (Parking, Network Management & Fleet), London Borough of Lambeth, PO Box 80771, London, SW2 9QQ or by email TMOReps@lambeth.gov.uk by 18th October 2024. Any objection may be communicated to, or be seen by, other persons who may have an interest in this matter.
Dated 27th September 2024
Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
5. A copy of each of the Order and other documents giving detailed particulars about
https://streets.appyway.com/lambeth or
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. The Council will consider in due course whether the provisions of the experimental Orders should be
means of permanent Orders made under sections 6, 45 and 46 of the Road Traffic
making of the permanent Orders, within a period of six months beginning with the date
or, if any of the experimental Orders are varied by another Order or modified pursuant to section 10(2) of the 1984 Act, beginning with the date on which the variation or modification or the latest variation or modification comes into force. Any such objection or any representation must be made in writing and all objections must specify the grounds on which they are made, using our consultation portal at https://streets.appyway.com/lambeth or sent by post to Barbara Poulter, Parking and Enforcement Group (Parking, Network Management & Fleet), London Borough of Lambeth, PO Box 80771, London, SW2 9QQ or by email to: TMOReps@lambeth.gov.uk Any objection or representation received may be communicated to, or be seen by, other persons who may have an interest in this matter.
7. If any person wishes to question the validity of the Orders or of any of their provisions on the grounds that it or they are not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that any requirement of that Act or of any instrument made under that Act has not been complied with, that person may, within 6 weeks from the date on which the Orders are made, apply for the purpose o the High Court.
Dated 27 September 2024 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
PROPOSED EXTENSION TO THE STREATHAM HILL EAST CONTROLLED PARKING ZONE (CPZ)
[NOTE: This Notice is about proposals to extend the Streatham Hill (MR) CPZ operating Monday to Friday between 10am and Noon including introducing waiting and loading restrictions, shared use parking places, cycle hangars, a disabled parking bay, and convert existing electric vehicle charging bays to electric permit holder parking bays. Objections or other comments may be made – see paragraph 7].
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 to introduce: (1) Single yellow line restrictions operating Monday to Friday between 10am and Noon in, (a) Hitherfield Road, (b) Leigham Vale, (c) Mount Nod Road, (d) Mountearl Gardens, (e) Romeyn Road, (f) Rosedene Avenue, and (g) Stockfield Road. (2) Double yellow line restrictions
Leigham Court Road; (d) Stockfield Road, the south-west side, at the side of No. 38 Leigham Vale. (6) A disabled persons parking place outside Nos. 36 and 38 Rosedene Avenue. (7) Covert existing electric vehicle parking place to a (MR) permit holders only electric vehicle parking place in Mountearl Gardens (a) outside Nos. 13 to 27 Mountearl Gardens, and (b) opposite Nos. 29 to 57 Mountearl Gardens.
3. Any trial schemes enacted through ongoing experimental traffic orders will continue to progress through to the appropriate evaluation and completion of each scheme.
4. The Orders are necessary to introduce an extension to the existing Stretham Hill controlled parking zone (CPZ).
5. If you have any enquiries, please telephone Lambeth Council’s Parking Design Team on 020 7926 6799 or email: cpzconsultation@lambeth.gov.uk
6. A copy of each of the draft 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). To arrange an inspection please email: Trafficorders@lambeth.gov.uk
7. 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 Streatham Hill East CPZ), and can be made using our consultation portal at https://streets.appyway.com/lambeth or sent by post to Barbara Poulter, Parking and Enforcement Group (Parking, Network Management & Fleet), PO Box 80771, London SW2 9QQ by 25 October 2024. Any objection may be communicated to, or be seen by, other persons who may have an interest in this matter.
Dated 27 September 2024 Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager
•
•
•
•
surrey head CoaCh looks four-ward
By John Kelly
surrey heaD coach Gareth Batty has immediately set his sights on four-in-a-row after the Kia oval side became the first in 56 years to win three successive county championship titles.
Surrey defeated Durham by ten wickets in their last home game of the campaign before their closest rivals, Somerset, were beaten by Lancashire by 168 runs.
Surrey became the first team since Yorkshire in 1968 to win three titles in a row.
Surrey are second on the all-time list of title wins with 23, ten short of Yorkshire.
“It’s a whole squad, group of staff coming together and putting in a heck of a lot of work over a long period of time,” Batty said. “To do it three times in a row is very satisfying. We shall enjoy today and then start the hard work tomorrow to do it all again.
“Every time you get over the line it’s the hardest one because other teams are trying to close the gap, trying to improve their squads, improve their players.
“I feel like we are still keeping some distance, in a healthy, confident way, not in an arrogant way, because we’re working incredibly hard trying to improve our performances year in and year out.
“The T20 Blast we used 25 players in fifteen games and in the Championship it was 24 or 25. Some counties don’t have that size of squad.
“So to have the rotation of players, to have the tenacity, the belief, the skill set, to come in and still be playing as a wonderful XI is a credit to every single person. It’s the staff, it’s the players, it’s the drive.”
Alec Stewart is stepping away from his role as director of cricket at the end of the season.
Batty added: “He is irreplaceable. Anyone who thinks they can do what Alec
Stewart has done here is delusional.
“He is the heartbeat, he is the brains - everything here comes through Alec.
Three on the bounce is fitting.
“Alec will be here for years and years, just in a slightly different capacity we hope, but I think it’s very fitting for a man who has dedicated a huge proportion of his life - and his family also - to this club.
“You don’t often get a cuddle and a bit of a tear from Stewie, but when the Lancs boys got the final wicket there was a big outburst of emotion.
“It was wonderful to see an iconic English cricketer get some rewards for
his dedication and the club will forever be thankful to him.”
Dan Worrall and Sam Curran took four wickets each as Surrey dismissed Durham for 177 in their second innings.
Surrey needed 25 to clinch their eighth win of the campaign and skipper Rory Burns and Dom Sibley hit the target in five overs.
Surrey had lost to Somerset in Division 1 and in the Vitality Blast semi-finals the previous week.
“Last week was a tough week losing to Somerset in the Championship and at T20 Finals Day but it showed the
Hamlet into play-off spots
By John Kelly
Dulwich hamlet are up to fourth in the isthmian league Premier Division table after their 5-2 win at home to horsham last weekend.
Dulwich were 3-0 up at the break thanks to a double from Danny Mills and Louis Ramsay’s goal.
The visitors made it 3-1 and 4-2 but Luke Wanadio twice extended the lead to give the hosts a comfortable win in front of an attendance of 2,919 at Champion Hill.
Hakan Hayrettin praised his side for a comprehensive firsthalf performance, but was disappointed not to get a clean sheet.
“What was important was we had them watched, we knew how they played. We stopped them from playing because they’re an exceptional team,” Hayrettin said. “They like to rotate and come out with the ball from the back and through the thirds. We stopped that and they went a bit longer.
character of the group that we were able to come back to The Oval and get a tenwicket win in three days on a good cricket wicket,” Curran, who took five wickets in the match, said.
“The message after last week from the coaches and Rory Burns was to forget about it and move on and I thought the reaction of the group was really impressive. The group is really close and we have bounced back. It shows why we’re such a good team. I thought Dan Worrall was magnificent, not just in this match but throughout the season. He’s a top bowler and an amazing guy.”
“Our game plan worked in the first half. We deserved to be in front, we scored some excellent goals, hit the crossbar as well. It was a good performance in the first half, in front of an amazing crowd, as usual, at Champion Hill. “Of course I’m unhappy we conceded two sloppy goals but we’ll just have to keep working on that until we get it right.”
Dulwich have thirteen points from seven games. They travel to Bowers & Pitsea this Saturday for a 3pm kick-off.
By John Kelly
Daniel DuBois said he felt “unstoppable” as he destroyed anthony Joshua to retain his iBf heavyweight title in front of 96,000 fans at wembley last weekend.
Greenwich’s Dubois, 27, dominated Joshua, 34, knocking him down a number of times before finishing him with a counter right hook in the fifth round.
“I became Daniel in the Lions’ Den
and I had to come through that. I was unstoppable tonight,” Dubois said.
“He could have thrown everything at me and I would have come through it.
“He was going to have to nail me to that canvass. It was a good firefight, I just enjoyed it. I enjoyed the whole moment, winning and coming through and fulfilling my potential, tonight anyway.
“It felt almost like a dream for me tonight in the ring. I just had to seize the moment.
‘Gutting end of an
By Alex Smith
south east stars were beaten by sunrisers who completed their turnaround from perennial wooden spoon winners to become the last-ever rachael heyhoe flint trophy winners at uptonsteel county Ground, leicester last weekend.
Sunrisers failed to win a match in the first three editions of the competition –first held in 2020 – but Kate Coppack’s 4-27 and Cordelia Griffith’s half-century set up a 27-run DLS victory.
Coppack’s career-best ripped out the Stars top order to leave them 53-4, but Alice Davidson-Richards formed half-century partnerships with Aylish Cranstone and Phoebe Franklin on her way to 93. Stars eventually reached 212, which Griffith attacked with her fourth 50 in her last five innings – and by the time
“They were all saying I was going to get knocked out. We all saw who got knocked out. I did the business and I’m glad I proved everyone wrong. This is the start of my journey.”
Dubois initially gained the IBF belt when Oleksandr Usyk vacated it for his rematch with Tyson Fury.
Usyk, 37, holds the WBO, WBA and WBC titles.
Dubois lost to Usyk in controversial fashion in Poland last year. Dubois
dropped Usyk with what appeared to be a good body shot, but the referee deemed it a low blow and allowed the Ukrainian five minutes to recover. Usyk stopped Dubois in the ninth round.
“I want to get my rematch and to put the wrong right,” Dubois said.
He added: “It feels great. I feel like the champ. I’m going to keep this belt, just keep this train running. So on we go.”
Usyk and Fury were among a host of fighters at Wembley.
Usyk’s promoter Alexander Krassyuk has left the for open for a rematch with Dubois.
He said: “You never know, but why not?
“Some people had questions regarding the [first] fight. There was one moment in the fight which left some issues regarding the low blow.
“Why not if Dubois is still ready to go?
Double undisputed, triple undisputed? Come on, this is the history in the making.”
the rain came they were on 121-3 and comfortably ahead of the 94 DLS par score.
It meant Sunrisers are effectively eternal Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy with counties replacing the regions and the Metro Bank One Day Cup becoming the women’s 50-over competition in 2025.
“It is gutting,” South East Stars director of cricket Emma Calvert said. “It is the end of an era and a sad way to end that era. We wanted to go out there, put on a performance and win the trophy but we
have no control over the weather.
“DLS is a funny thing. I backed us to take those wickets and see it through to the end. But what happened happened and congratulations to Sunrisers. I have seen how much effort has gone in to building that program and it is an incredible end to that journey.
“Alice Davidson-Richards is an incredible player, we all know that. She is disappointed more than anyone because although she put on that performance her team didn’t win and that is what means the most to her.
“We are incredibly excited to become Surrey but in this moment it feels quite hard. The girls are so excited to start the journey with the three feathers on our chest.
“We have been on a journey and to get to two finals this year is an incredible end. November 1 is the official day we go live as Surrey, but before then we’ll have words tonight and have our awards and really celebrate what we have achieved.
“Although we haven’t lifted a trophy today, we have achieved a lot and I think it is worth celebrating that.”
Photo by Mark Sandom
Sam Curran took fi ve wickets against Durham
Qpr display frustrates Boss
By John Kelly
marti cifuentes said his Queens Park rangers side didn’t play the way he wanted them to in their 1-1 draw against millwall at loftus road last saturday.
Duncan Watmore gave the Lions the lead in the 34th minute before Michael Frey equalised six minutes later.
Millwall had a glorious chance to win the game late on when George Honeyman somehow failed to make good contact with the ball in front of an open goal from Romain Esse’s low cross.
QPR are fourteenth in the Championship table with seven points from six games.
“We are frustrated,” Cifuentes said. “I don’t think we played a great football game, not according to the way I want to play, the standard I want us to play at.
“It was difficult for some moments during the game, we got our moments as well of course but we need to improve.
“I know it is not easy, every game is different and even though Millwall are not as high in the table as they would like, they have been creating a lot of chances in their games and perhaps deserve to have more than they have got.
“I knew it would be a difficult game if we were not able to impose our style and, unfortunately, in the first half we played very slow.
“We got better in this part in the second half but it was difficult for us to put the ball on the ground and play our game.”
Cifuentes added: “Perhaps today is one of those days where I look back and maybe last season we could have lost this game.
“I think the team is having this resilience, this work ethic, and this is part of football as well.
“When things are not going your way, you need to be able to compete as well as you can.
“It is going to be a good game for us to learn from.”
Frey has scored four goals in seven games in all competitions this season, directly earning his side four points in the league.
Cifuentes: ‘I don’t think we played a great game’
“Michi had a very good game in a very difficult match,” Cifuentes said.
“I am satisfied with his job, not only for the goal which was an excellent finish, but as well the work he did as a target. He did really well.”
Goalkeeper Paul Nardi was pleased with how the R’s stood up to Millwall’s physical challenge.
“The feeling is always a
disappointment to do a draw at home, we want always to win. There was a space to win so a little bit disappointed,” Nardi said.
“But at the end we can also lose this game, so a strange feeling.
“We knew before the game there would be a lot of crosses, a lot of setpieces. But the guys did very well in the defensive set-pieces. We had to be
ready in every moment because they can cross from 30, 40, 50 metres. The plan was good for this.”
QPR travel to Blackburn Rovers for an early 12.30pm kick-off on Saturday.
The R’s now have a week to prepare for next weekend’s trip to Blackburn following three games in seven days, something Cifuentes is grateful for.
“It has been a tough week but this
is nothing new in the Championship,” he said. “We are going to try now to recover a bit and then we are going to go again.
“We need to prepare. We know Blackburn are playing good football and we need to be aware that we need to be much better than we were today if we want to get some points up there.”
‘Passive’ Addicks suffer rare Valley defeat under Jones
By John Kelly
nathan Jones said his side were “passive” and lacked aggression in their 2-1 defeat against Blackpool that ended the addicks’ unbeaten home start to the campaign in league one.
Luke Berry’s 96th-minute goal was too little, too late as Steve Bruce’s visitors won their first away league game of the season thanks to Gassan Ahadme’s own goal and former Charlton midfielder Albie Morgan’s strike in the first half.
“I was really disappointed with the first half. Credit to Blackpool,
they were much better than us. In transition it looked like they were going to score every time they attacked,” Jones told Charlton TV.
“We weren’t aggressive or frontfooted, we were passive. I don’t want us to be that way. That was the reason we didn’t get a foothold in the game. We nded up 2-0 down and then it's very difficult to win a football game from that position.
“Second half I thought we had all the territory and opportunities, we made positive changes and looked better. They had less chances in the second half, we were more gung-ho than the first half."
Jones felt referee Charles
Breakspear needed to let the game flow better.
Jones said: “I’m really disappointed with the way the game went. No malice on Blackpool or anything, but the referee has to control things better. There was probably 200 sporadic events, every time anyone came together it was a foul and it delayed it, twelve, thirteen minutes extra-time but there was no flow in the game.
“We should’ve had two penalties, if you get 50 per cent of those you get a point, one we might not have deserved."
Jones added: “I thought we were better after we made the changes.
Second half we had all the territory.
The disappointing thing from there was that we didn’t create any clearcut chances, to have got something from the game.
“A lot of frustration today, we have to look at ourselves and do better.”
Conor Coventry wasn’t looking for any excuses after Charlton saw their 10-game unbeaten run at home in the league end.
He said: “It was frustrating. We have to blame ourselves. We gave ourselves too much to do. We need to accept that we weren’t good enough and that's what's frustrating.
“We came out in the second half
and showed character and intent, but the damage was done.
“We know that we've got to be better, we weren't good enough as a group. We’ll sit down with the staff, and we'll look at it, seeing what we can do better. All we can do is improve. It’s going to be a long season. We’ve got make sure that doesn’t happen again.”
Coventry added: "We probably did look better in the second half. I felt that our intensity was off something we're usually so good at, that was the main problem.”
Charlton are at Stevenage on Saturday for a 3pm kick-off.
R’s goalkeeper Paul Nardi thwarts Millwall forward Macaulay Langstaff
© Brian Tonks
show me the honey!
EXCLUSIVE
By Ed Pracy
“it was worth four chances, that one,” says George honeyman on his late opportunity to clinch the game for millwall at loftus road. when asked how his toe didn’t manage to find the ball, the midfielder replies: “to be honest, i haven’t got a clue. there must have been a millisecond loss of concentration or something.” These things happen in football, but
Honeyman won’t let it slide that easily.
“When I went to go to sleep on Saturday, every time I shut my eyes I kept seeing the ball come across and it has been eating at me over the past couple of days,” he says. “I love the lads, I love the staff and I want to produce wins for everyone. When it’s there on a plate, you kind of can’t believe that you haven’t done it.”
For the gaffer, though, Honeyman’s disappointment at his late miss is evidence of his elite attitude. “George’s anger at not scoring his goal just tipifies him as a bloke,”
Neil Harris says. “When he came off he
was so gutted he hadn’t scored because he wants to win and that’s the attitude that I want from the players.”
The positive relationship between player and manager is palpable. They both only have good things to say about each other, and Harris believes it’s only a matter of time before Honeyman starts adding goals to his game.
“Neil’s been really positive,” Honeyman says. “The gaffer has always been great with me. He’s saying that I’m getting the chances and that I'm too good a player not to be scoring goals, so they’ll come.
Dons aiming to Plough on
By John Kelly
afc wimBleDon are searching for venues for their next home fixturesafter pumping over 100,000 litres of water out of Plough lane.
The pitch was left underwater from flooding after the River Wandle’s banks broke last weekend.
Wimbledon’s third-round tie in the EFL Cup against Newcastle United, originally due to be played at Plough Lane on Tuesday, has been moved to St James’ Park next Tuesday.
The club are trying to find a different venue for Saturday’s League Two game against Accrington Stanley.
"I woke up to images from my stadium team. I thought it was AI [artificial intelligence]," Dons managing director James Woodroof said.
"The entire stadium, the concourse and ground floor, was under water. It was horrendous. The pitch has significant damage.
"We filled four tankers, which house 27,000 litres each – over 100,000 litres."
The excavation of the pitch was starting this week.
"We are deep in investigation mode into what has happened here. Essentially it's a natural disaster," Woodroof said.
"The River Wandle was full. There was too much water and nowhere for it to go, and the pressure has been so enormous that this area of the pitch has been the unfortunate victim.
"We really need to understand what the damage has been beneath that surface."
Wimbledon fan Graham Stacey set up a JustGiving page that has so far raised £50,000. Newcastle have said they will donate £15,000.
Woodroof said: "We are really thankful for all the support.
"It typifies the spirit of this football club, this relentless resilience and community spirit is extraordinary.
"Time after time this football club has
moving down south: “Honestly, before I came to Millwall, I was scoring four or five goals a season playing in different positions. I have had that luck in my career but I’ve just gone through some sort of drought at Millwall, which is not easy because you want to feel like you’re contributing in more ways than one. So, I’m very much looking forward to putting that right and I kind of have to.
“If I want to keep playing number ten for the team, I’m going to have to chip in with some goals throughout the season. I’m under no illusions about that and the sooner I can get off the mark this season the better, and maybe it can just relax me a bit around the box.”
Instead of feeling the pressure that comes with playing in such a pivotal position, which requires both positional awareness and technical flair, Honeyman seems to be relishing his chance at playing behind the striker.
“I’m really enjoying it. I think we’re playing some really good football. We’ve got a good understanding with a few players of when I’m expecting the ball in the pocket. Obviously I’ve been playing with Duncan for years and how Rom and Macca have been getting on makes it easier. It’s easy playing in there with lads like that, with how well they move, how unselfish everyone is. It’s a team sport and as long as we’ve got that, then we’re going to produce some good performances and hopefully some good results. I like being in the middle of the pitch because I feel more involved in the game and I feel I can get the best out of me there, so I’m really enjoying being there.”
“I almost need a goldfish mentality where I forget about the last one and just make sure I put the next one in. It's a little bit easier said than done, especially when there’s a gap between games, but I feel the full support of the manager and I just want to repay him, the staff and the players with some goals in return. If we went and won the game, I maybe wouldn’t have felt as bad but the fact that we ended up drawing wasn’t ideal.”
The former Sunderland and Hull City player is keen to point out that scoring had always been a part of his game before
The fluidity of this Harris team when going forward is also something that excites Honeyman: “I think any Millwall fan will tell you I’ve played a number of positions for the club and Duncan and Romain are so good at finding space that we’re very natural together. If one wants to come inside, we’ll go on the outside, and the manager is very keen to have that as long as we keep our shape when we lose it. I think as long as I’m in there and there’s Rom and Duncan on the wing, that will just continue to happen and I think it should. It has a kind of natural flow to it. You don’t (think) too much about it, you just kind of feel how the game’s going and where you can best get the ball at the time. I think it’s a good option to have because it keeps the opponent guessing, really.”
With the relationship Honeyman has with players on the pitch and staff off it, it feels like only a matter of time before good things happen to the mackem man this season.
Femi adds to Lions’ issues
By John Kelly
there was another potential injury blow for millwall after femi azeez limped off in the lions under-21 side’s 3-0 win over colchester united at calmont road on tuesday afternoon.
Forward Azeez, a summer signing from Reading who has made five appearances for Neil Harris’ senior side, limped off after 35 minutes and was replaced by Jack Howland.
Harris is already without injured forwards
Josh Coburn and Tom Bradshaw, as well as left-back Calum Scanlon, who could be an option to play further forward.
Ra’ees Bangura-Williams set up Henry Hearn for a 23rd-minute opener for Kevin Nugent’s side. It was Hearn’s seventh goal in five games this season.
Bangura-Williams doubled the lead from Howland’s cross three minutes before halftime.
And Howland got on the scoresheet from the penalty spot in the 88th minute.
There were a number of senior players in the side, including Aidomo Emakhu. It was good for Aidomo to get those 90 minutes today. He had a few little opportunities and it’s just good to get the 90 minutes,” Nugent said.
“Femi was just unfortunate, I think he got a bot of a whack.
“In terms of attitude they come in with us and help out the lads and they’re good players.”
Nugent praised senior players Wes Harding and Murray Wallace, who were the centre-back pairing.
Nugent said: “They want to be in the first team obviously, but it’s a pleasure having them. They’re two of the best pros you’re every going to meet.
“To have those players out on the pitch with you to help you learn your trade, I can’t think of two better players for that to happen with. Around the place, their professionalism, how they warm up before the game. Everything about it - they’re absolutely spot-on.
Wimbledon’s pitch looked more like a golf course
George Honeyman in action against QPR
SURREY HEAD COACH LOOKS
Chris nets a Barrowful
But Blues boss doubts striker can form Jackson partnership
By John Kellly
christoPher nKunKu bagged his first Chelsea hat-trick on tuesday night - but it still could be a case of two into one won’t go for Blues boss enzo maresca.
Premier League game this season - the 2-0 defeat to Manchester City on the opening day - but has still scored six goals in eight games in all competitions.
But the problem is the defensive balance.
"We can think to place with Nicolas, Christo, Joao, Cole Palmer, Noni [Madueke], fantastic! But then who is defending? Me and you!?”
Nkunku scored twice before the break and once in the second half as the Blues beat Barrow 5-0 at Stamford Bridge to book their place in the fourth round of the EFL Cup.
Joao Felix’s free-kick hit the post and went in off Barrow goalkeeper
Paul Farman for an own goal as the hosts went in 3-0 up at the break against Barrow, who are top of League Two.
Pedro Neto scored his first Chelsea goal from Mykhailo Mudryk's pass two minutes into the second half.
Nkunku has only started one
Jackson, 23, has four goals in five Premier League games this campaign as he remains Maresca’s choice to start as the loan striker in his current preferred 4-2-3-1.
"They're both doing fantastic. Not only because they score, but because they work off the ball. The way they sacrifice for the team. This is very important for them,” Maresca said.
"This is a nice problem when you have two strikers that continue to score. It's nice you can decide which one and because they are in a good moment we can use them."
Maresca was asked if both could start. He replied: "It could be [time].
Chelsea made eleven changes to the side that defeated West Ham United at London Stadium last weekend.
Maresca added: "If we have the chance, we try to share minutes with all of them.
"Happy for Pedro, happy for Christo and for Joao, for all of them. They all deserve to play from the start in the Premier League but they are not playing in this moment. But the way they take the chances when we give them minutes is fantastic."
Maresca also took the opportunity to send on eighteen-year-olds Tyrique George and Josh Acheampong in the
Sorry to burst your bubble: Christopher Nkunku could be back on the bench against Brighton this Saturday
63rd minute. George, a winger, was making his second Blues appearance after he played against Servette in the Conference League last month.
It was a first-ever appearance for defender Acheampong.
Reds keen on Guehi
Maresca said: “I was happy with Tyrique and with Josh, I thought they both did very well.
“In these types of games, for them it was important to be brave, don’t be shy. It doesn't matter if you make a mistake, that’s football. They both did very good. Tyrique missed a chance but then he created another one for himself.
“I really liked the way Josh showed himself with the ball, stepped in, was brave and showed personality. I am happy for both of them.”
Go to southlondon.co.uk to see the draw for the fourth round.
Marc Guehi
By John Kelly
liVerPool are the latest side to be linked with a move for crystal Palace defender marc Guehi.
Guehi, 24, was the subject of multiple bids of up to £65million from Newcastle United during the summer.
Eagles chairman Steve Parish said he couldn’t see Palace losing both Guehi and Joachim Andersen in the last window, and it was the Danish defender who left for Fulham in a £30million transfer.
Arnie Slot’s Liverpool are in the market for a long-term successor to Virgil van Dijk. Club captain Van Dijk is into the last year of his current contract and turns 34 next July.
Newcastle were still pursuing Guehi after the season had started, but the England defender insisted last month he could ignore the potential distraction.
"I can, I've been doing it my whole life, really,” Guehi said. “I've never really been one to be looking too much into myself, if that makes sense.
"But I think it's always important to focus on what truly is important, and that's the game at the weekend, making sure that for the rest of the season as a team we're at it."
Guehi, who was one of the best defenders at Euro 2024, has less than two years left on his contract.
He added: "I think there's a real culture of togetherness here [at Palace], and that is from everyone, from the academy, the women's [team] and the men's [team] as well. Everyone's really on the same page, a real family.
"Very cliche to say, but honestly it's just an amazing place to be at."
