Southwark News - October 31st 2024

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Local Democracy Reporter Some Old Kent Road residents have greeted the council’s plan for tens of thousands more homes in the area over the next eighteen years with trepidation – fearing gentrification and saying they would prefer more youth centres.

Under Southwark Council’s vision for the Old Kent Road, 20,000 homes would be constructed in the neighbourhood over the next couple of decades, as well as two London Underground stations, offices and new parks and cycle lanes.In the future, drivers would need permits to park in the area and low traffic neighbourhoods restricting access to vehicles would be introduced on side roads, according to the council’s Old Kent Road area action plan. Labour-led Southwark has branded the proposals, which are set to go before secretary of state for local government Angela Rayner soon, an ‘ambitious growth strategy for the area’.

But when residents were asked about the plans last week, they were less keen – expressing fears the regeneration plans were for wealthy outsiders, rather than locals.

Melissa Caramba-Coker, 38, said: “They are developing it for who? They are not developing it for the community and they are trying to get the rich to come to London.

“I would like to see a community centre, somewhere children can go. […] There’s lots of county lines and child sexual exploitation. If we had a local youth centre, it [would be] a safe space for them.”

Nicole Martins, 40, added: “It’s great to see regeneration but who is it for? […] And who has access to it? […] If we can get a nice facelift, that’s nice. The nervousness is how much it is going to be when it’s done up?

“We need everything that Richmond has got and we need accessible places for people to get support and necessary help like youth clubs.”

According to the council’s action plan, the vision for the Old Kent Road will include a ‘new network of youth facilities’, at locations including 231 Old Kent Road,

Southwark Council wants 20,000 new homes to be built around the Old Kent Road over the next 18 years Giles Law-Ye

Nicole Martins Leyton Square, Frensham Street Park and the Tustin estate. The council has promised that of the 20,000 new homes, 7,000 would be ‘affordable’, including at least 5,000 properties at the cheapest social rents.

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firms and create 10,000 jobs around the Old Kent Road in the next two decades.

According to council documents, adoption of the plan would ‘enhance the case for the funding of the BLE [Bakerloo Line extension]’. The £8 billion pound project would see the Underground line extended southwards to Lewisham and new stations built at Burgess Park, the Old Kent Road, New Cross Gate and Lewisham town centre. Construction is expected to

begin in 2030, but remains dependent on government funding.

Giles Law-Ye, 34, said he thought the area was already well connected with buses, but accepted that the Bakerloo line extension would attract more visitors to the area.

He added: “I think it’s a good development.

I think we also need more housing, like [there is already] near Burgess Park. There is lots of very good housing around there.

It would make the area more attractive.”

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By Isabel Ramirez A man from Deptford has illustrated a book about the history of nursery rhymes, written by a prestigious historian who influenced Netflix's The Crown.

Ben Coppin has been drawing since he was four and said he 'never wanted to do anything else'.

The 27-year-old has lived around the area all his life, moving from Deptford to Rotherhithe and now to Bermondsey. His dad owned a designer clothing shop called 'Revolver', originally based down the Blue then in Surrey Quays for about 13 years.

Ben said he had 'fallen on his feet' getting to work on the project, which brings to life an original book from 1919 by Claud Lovat Fraser.

Nursery Rhymes with Pictures by Claud Lovat Fraser includes around 80 wellknown rhymes, exploring their origins.

In Lovat Fraser's original, only part of it was printed in colour, as it wasn't possible to get full-colour books until the 1970s.

In the new version, released just a few weeks ago, Ben has revived Lovat Fraser's illustrations by adding colour and details which reflect the diversity of today's world.

The book is written by Robert Lacey, a British historian, known for his best-selling biographies including those of Henry Ford, Eileen Ford and Queen Elizabeth II. A royal expert, Lacey was the historical consultant on Netflix's 'The Crown'. He also interviewed and wrote the first-ever book

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Robert Lacey and Ben Coppin

about Princess Diana.

Four years ago whilst writing his last book 'Battle of Brothers', about Prince William and Harry, he met Ben. Lacey needed an illustrator and was impressed

by Ben's talent.

"Ben drew some beautiful cartoons for my last book," Lacey told us.

The 80-year-old author continued: "We became friends and his South London cheekiness made him the obvious artist to

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illustrate these nursery rhymes."

"He’s got such a great sense of humour."

Lacey reveals how the idea for Nursery Rhymes with Pictures, now available in Waterstones, first came about. "I received a Christmas card from the Royal Academy of Arts, where they included one of these nursery rhymes accompanied by Lovat Fraser's original drawing - and I thought it was lovely."

Claud Lovat Fraser died at 31 years old,

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as a result of his injuries in World War I. Lacey revealed he wrote this book to offer a well-deserved tribute to the late artist and honour his work.

He added: "Ben is a similar age to Lovat Fraser when he died, which makes it even more meaningful."

Nursery rhymes largely started getting popular at the start of the Industrial Revolution, which Lacey said was no coincidence. "People had to go to work

in the mornings so they had to get their children to sleep."

The rhymes themselves explore children's fears and anxieties, introducing them to the realities of life in a fun way.

"They also greatly help children with their reading," Lacey said.

Commenting on their masterpiece, Ben assured: "It's more than just a children's book," adding parents will get a lot out of reading it too given the historical element.

Lacey said he hopes to work with Ben on his next project: "I can't say too much but it's another treasure revived from the past for the children of today."

Yesterday (Wednesday 30 October) at 1pm the pair were signing copies of their book at the Paper Cat bookshop in Herne Hill. The book is also available to buy at Waterstones for £20.

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By Isabel Ramirez A BUS lane in Rotherhithe that had the highest number of traffic fines in Southwark does not legally exist, meaning thousands of pounds in fines could be refunded.

Drivers received 4,478 fines worth over £500,000 last year, making it Southwark Council’s most lucrative bus lane.

The Labour-run authority has now been forced into an embarrassing u-turn, admitting that a Traffic Management Order for the bus lane does not even exist.

Local MP Neil Coyle described the situation as ‘absurd’ and pledged to help locals challenging the fines.

Cllr James McAsh, the council’s head of streets, said: “Due to an administrative oversight, we now realise that an order was not renewed in May, making Penalty Charge Notices since then invalid.”

The revelation came to light when local business owner, Mr Robinson, wanted to appeal a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN) he received in December 2023.

"I found the road layout unusual," he told us, citing the bus lane at the junction with Culling Road.

After looking into it, he found that the road layout didn’t match the Traffic Management Order (TMO) - an order that says a bus lane exists.

In a shocking turn of events, it has emerged that no traffic order has been in place since May. As such, the bus lane has not legally existed since then.

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By Isabel Ramirez PlAnS hAve been submitted by sainsbury's for a store on Camberwell Road in walworth, right next to another supermarket.

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If the proposals are approved, it will be the second store on Camberwell Road.

The shop would replace the Carpetright, which is currently next door to a 24-hour Costless off-licence supermarket.

The last date to object to the proposals is 19 November.

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L: A car driving into the bus gate that is not signposted.

R: A sign indicating a 'with-flow' bus lane that does not exist.

The with-flow bus lane sign on Lower Road 'does not match' the road layout.

This means that any PCNs issued from this location after May were 'invalid' and the council will refund them.

An experimental traffic order had been in place since October 2022 but expired after just eighteen months.

The discoveries about the faulty bus lane were verified by a professional McKenzie friend (an individual who assists someone representing themselves in court) and Conservative councillor for Lothingland (Great Yarmouth), Ivan Murray-Smith.

Ivan, who helps people with appealing PCNs, was also concerned that the bus lane signage did not match the road layout.

The sign currently in place indicates a

'with-flow' bus lane which drivers could misinterpret to mean they can drive down it.

But because of the placement of the traffic island (on the right), the road is laid out so that only buses can use it.

As such, anyone driving in the lane is issued with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN), despite the misleading signage.

Cllr McAsh insisted the junction was “supported by clear signage”.

Last year, this Lower Road bus lane issued the most fines in Southwark, worth over £500,000.

As a result of this discovery, the council could be forced to refund thousands of pounds in fines to anyone charged after the TMO expired in May 2024.

Between July 2023 and July 2024, 3,021 PCNs were paid in some form (either in

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life-changing. A crime scene was in place for a short while yesterday and has since been lifted.

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray and remains in custody.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD4614 of 28 October.

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

full or at a discounted amount).

Neil Coyle, MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark called the situation 'absurd.'

Mr Coyle, who has been a voice for residents on the Lower Road issue for some time, said: "The mishandling of Lower Road is shocking and sadly continues with council officers unable to confirm the legitimacy of fines imposed on the route for months or the potentially out-of-date Traffic Management Order.

"If people need help challenging fines they can get in touch but it is frankly absurd that the council is in this position.”

Cllr James McAsh, Cabinet Member for Clean Air, Streets and Waste at Southwark Council, said: “Improving the safety of Lower Road junction is essential for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists alike.

“The changes made to the junction were covered by temporary traffic orders supported by clear signage.

“Due to an administrative oversight, we now realise that an order was not renewed in May, making Penalty Charge Notices since then invalid.

“We have already begun cancelling the Penalty Charge Notices of those affected. Any refunds due will be issued automatically, so anyone affected does not need to contact the Council. The Traffic Management Order is being updated so that we can properly enforce these traffic restrictions, which are so important for keeping road users safe and buses flowing safely.”

Visit ftla.uk for free traffic legal advice, including how to appeal a PCN.

Two people stabbed in broad Minute's applause at Millwall daylight in Bermondsey game to honour lifelong fan

a 25-year-old man has been arrested following a stabbing yesterday afternoon in Bermondsey, which saw two injured.

Police were called at 15:07pm on Monday 28 October to reports of an assault in Bermondsey Spa Gardens.

Officers attended alongside London Ambulance Service and located one boy and one man with stab wounds.

Their injuries are not believed to be

Tony Macklin died on November 6, 2015

By Isabel Ramirez a miNUte's applause is being held at next week's Millwall game for a lifelong fan who died of cancer nine years ago.

Tony Macklin was just 56 when he tragically passed away in 2015.

Born and raised in Bermondsey, the fishmonger and avid Lions supporter went to every Millwall game. To honour Tony's life, his family are planning a minute's applause at

the Millwall v Leeds match next Wednesday (6 November).

The day marks exactly nine years since they lost him.

Son, Jack Macklin, described his dad as 'bubbly, funny and caring.'

He left behind many people who loved him, including his two sons, Jack and Sam, and three grandkids Reggie, Dolly and Freya.

The tribute will be in the ninth minute of the game and will be led by his family.

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Man rushed to hospital after 'stabbing' in Borough

City Police saved man's life on London Bridge

By Herbie Russell city oF london Police Firearms officers have been praised for giving vital CPR to a man who suffered a cardiac arrest on london Bridge.

London Ambulance Service was called to Webber Street following reports of a stabbing.

By Herbie Russell A mAn has been rushed to hospital after reports of a stabbing in Borough.

Emergency services called to Webber Street at 10.01pm on Sunday, October 20.

Paramedics treated a man at the scene before taking him to a major London trauma centre.

A Met Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at around 22:00hrs on Sunday, 20 August, to a male stabbed in Webber Street, SE1.

"Officers attended along with ambulance colleagues. A man, aged in his 20s, was taken to hospital to suffering stab injuries.

"His condition has been assessed as

not life-threatening or life-changing.

There has been no arrest."

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 10.01pm yesterday (Sunday 20 October) to reports of a stabbing in Webber Street, SE1.

“We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crews, a paramedic in a fast response car and an incident response officer.

“The first of our crews arrived in less than two minutes.

“Our crews treated a man at the scene, before taking him a London major trauma centre as a priority.”

Any witnesses yet to speak with police are asked to call 101, quoting the ref 7144/20oct.

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By Herbie Russell SoUThwARK’S oFFiCiAl Remembrance Sunday service will take place in Borough next month.

The National Service of Remembrance will be conducted at St Saviour’s War Memorial, Borough High Street, on Sunday, November 10.

The start time is 10.50am, ten minutes before the nationwide two minutes silence at 11am.

The service will be led by a clergyman of Southwark Cathedral, joined by other religious representatives of the district.

Guests are asked to assemble by 10.45am at the memorial. Following the service the Mayor of Southwark

has invited invites the public to light refreshment in The Bridge Tap, 32 Borough High Street.

There will also be the traditional Remembrance Service at West Lane War Memorial off Jamaica Road, at 10.45am on Sunday 10 November 2024.

The official borough service for Armistice Day will take place at West Lane War Memorial off Jamaica Road, at 10.45am, on Monday, November 11.

It will be led by Fr Mark Nicholls and other religious represenatives of the district.

Guests are asked to assemble by 10.45am and the service will be followed by light refreshments at Bosco Centre, 281 Jamaica Road.

Emergency services were called last Monday week, 21 October, at around 11.20pm with reports that a man had collapsed on the bridge.

City of London Police Firearms officers were the first emergency vehicles on the scene. When they detected no pulse they started giving the man CPR. The London Ambulance Service arrived and after a sustained and prolonged amount of CPR administered, a small pulse was located, and he was taken to hospital.

City of London Police Assistant Commissioner Paul Betts said: “The intervention of the six firearms officers was crucial and I commend them for their actions. The officers’ advanced medical training was vital in being able to secure a pulse and get the man to hospital.”

We have asked for an update on the man's condition.

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By Herbie Russell “in The past, people were carrying Tesco bags and meat pies. now they’re carrying £2,000 laptops.”

Phone-snatching has reached a crisis point in Southwark—now London’s thirdworst borough for phone thefts. Within Southwark, Rotherhithe and Bermondsey are targeted heavily.

Southwark News has already drilled into the data and listened to victims’ shocking accounts. The question remains: why is phone-snatching so prevalent in the north of Southwark, and what are the solutions?

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one possible explanation is the changing demographics of Rotherhithe and Bermondsey. The evolving character of the area, starting in the 1980s, has been accelerated by British land’s £4 billion regeneration project in Rotherhithe and Surrey Quays.

In partnership with Southwark Council, the Canada Water Masterplan will see the construction of 3,000 new homes and 2 million square feet of office space on the 53-acre site. If the numbers are hard to visualise, the 35-storey residential block being built is a towering illustration of the area’s future prospects.

Hundreds of flats have already gone up.

Some apartments, like a three-bedroom flat on the new The Founding site, are being marketed at around £2 million. For some local residents, this explains the influx of phone-snatchers to the area.

One local resident said: “In the past, people were carrying Tesco bags and meat pies. Now they’re carrying £2,000 laptops. The thieves can get more money in one hit than they could all day robbing purses with £20 in them back in the 1980s.”

"This area is seen as rich pickings now," another resident said, noting the suited and booted commuters who pour out of Rotherhithe, Bermondsey and Canada Water stations everyday.

Indeed, since construction began on the Canada Water Masterplan in 2021, phone thefts across Rotherhithe, Bermondsey and Surrey Docks have generally increased. Between November 2020 and November 2022, there were 319 phone thefts in Rotherhithe, Bermondsey and Surrey Docks. In the 21 months since then, that number has risen to 502 - a 57 per cent increase.

Newcomers have been shocked by the extent of thefts. One person, who moved to the area around Canada Water in 2021, said: “It’s marketed as safe but it’s really not. Every evening I went to the local gym I would also see [phone-snatchers]."

He and his partner have now moved to what they described as a "more gentrified" area in East London which they prefer.

“I never got the sense that I could step outside of the home and feel safe," he said.

"I always felt anxious and it’s traumatising to see other people be the victims of this.”

The decliNe of Self-policiNg coMMuNiTieS

many long-time residents of Rotherhithe and Bermondsey say a once self-policing community has disintegrated.

The argument goes that whereas once the working class communities living locally were tight-knit, and worked together to stop miscreant behaviour, they have been replaced by a more transient community with less knowledge of and therefore, less of a stake in, their local community.

However, this is certainly not the area's first wave of regeneration. The London Docklands Development Corporation, set up by Margaret Thatcher’s government, aimed to transform depressed Thameside neighbourhoods—Tower Hamlets,

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Southwark, and what is now Canary Wharf—into prosperous communities.

Why didn’t this result in a wave of crime?

First of all, it should be mentioned that the LDDC regeneration was subject to many of the same criticisms as the Canada Water Masterplan faces today. A 1984 Guardian article said young professionals were snapping up homes at the expense of local people. Local politicians, many of the hard-left ilk, were automatically skeptical about a housing project which came to rely on a mammoth £7.66 billion in private investment.

But ultimately, 5,500 new homes were built in Surrey Docks and 1,600 in Bermondsey Riverside. Older residents might recall long queues snaking from the makeshift council offices set up at Surrey Docks, full of people clutching rent books, each hoping to secure a prized plot on the regenerated land. Many of the families who moved in already had connections to the area and roots in the local docking industry.

Entire communities, already tight-knit and, to an extent, self-policing, were transferred to brand-spanking new homes.

However, this contrasts with the current wave of regeneration. We know that new flats are being marketed to buyers as farflung as Singapore. While 35 per cent of the homes will be affordable, and likely offered to people on Southwark’s housing waiting list, they will be pulled from areas all across Southwark.

The deterioration of these traditional community bonds could be impacting police’s ability to combat phonesnatching. According to Natasha Ennin, Cabinet Member for Community Safety at Southwark Council, people are often unlikely to report crimes to the police.

“What we want to see is more reporting from our residents… When people suffer in silence… that can be quite challenging,” she said. “What we want to do is see increased reporting via the channels that we have.”

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local residents have often been scathing of the local safer neighbourhood policing teams (SnTs), who are widely seen as having lost control of the situation.

One local resident said: “Police don’t seem to have any desire to work out where this [crime] is emanating from. Why don’t you set up a sting? It seems that the criminal intelligence in Rotherhithe is very poor… At the moment there is nothing but disdain for the SNTs.” Another local claimed that much of the local community knew about a safehouse being used to store stolen phones near Redriff School for months before the police finally acted.

One prominent business owner on Rotherhithe Street, which is locally regarded a ‘rat run’ for phone thieves, said:

“Nothing really gets done. If you try and call the police now you can call 999 but you’re gonna get fobbed off.

“I stop a bobby on the street if I see one and I will say 'look, this happened the other day' but they’re just obviously not bothered. It is quite frustrating.”

With thousands of residents set to pour into the area as the Canada Water Masterplan progresses, they will need an equivalent police force to maintain law and order.

Southwark News asked British Land for an update on the police hub intended to replace Rotherhithe police station, which was closed in 2017. When the Canada Water Masterplan secured planning permission, British Land agreed to use “reasonable endeavours to deliver a Police Hub” subject to police approval. Marketing materials later reaffirmed the developer was “committed to… a space for a new police hub”.

In a statement shared last month, a British Land spokesperson said: “Regarding the permanent police hub, we remain in discussions with the Met Police.”

Meanwhile, local police are currently operating from a set of temporary units installed on top of the Seven Islands Leisure Centre, the News understands.

In the meantime, locals will have to rely significantly on a private security firm to maintain the peace. A spokesperson for British Land said: “In line with other British

Land campuses, security will be delivered through a combination of customer service personnel, private security patrols, and CCTV monitoring." It was unable to provide more detail on the number of staff to be employed or when they would patrol the area.

The shortfall in police can be somewhat explained by the recruitment crisis, which is making it hard to fill SNTs. "By March 2025, there will be 310 police officers per 100,000 Londoners," Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley wrote this year.

"In March 2012, this was at 350 police officers. This position is projected to worsen and trend towards our lowest point of the last decade. This is being driven in part by inadequate funding and by low recruitment over recent years due to the rising cost of living in London relative to other parts of the UK, and other challenges."

Police bosses also complain that large protests in central London in recent years see huge numbers of local police taken out of their neighbourhoods to supervise the events.

Another way police could improve their access to local intelligence is by getting more local residents to attend ward panel meetings. These are open discussions where members of the public can discuss police priorities and share information.

However, residents say the panels in the

NEWS 7 area are poorly attended. A Rotherhithe resident complained that these meetings are poorly advertised and rarely attended by more than three people, one of whom is a delegate for the developer British Land.

This is a problem throughout London.

A Criminal Justice Inspectorate’s report found: ‘The force told us that attendance at ward panels is generally very low, and it isn’t using other methods to find out the views of the community to influence these decisions. A small number of people are therefore having a disproportionate influence over policing priorities.’

have ThieveS SNaTched a goldeN opporTuNiTY?

As Rotherhithe and Bermondsey continue to change, with sleek new developments rising and million-pound homes being sold to buyers from all over the world, it seems phone-snatchers have

seized the opportunity to cash in on the area’s growing wealth.

But behind the shiny new buildings and promises of regeneration, residents are left feeling vulnerable and frustrated. The police, stretched thin and often absent, have struggled to keep up with the surge in crime.

Meetings meant to bring the community and law enforcement together are left empty, while thieves on electric bikes roam the streets with little fear of being caught. Some locals say they’re "living in fear," with reports of safehouses and snatchers targeting their once-peaceful neighbourhood.

As hundreds more homes are built under the Canada Water Masterplan, and thousands of new residents move in, the question remains: will the police presence catch up? For now, both old and new residents are left wondering if their streets will ever feel safe again.

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Spot ghosts at the Tower of London

Wander over the river to see how the city's scariest tower does Halloween.

As you walk in the footsteps of the infamous ghosts of prisoners at the Tower of London, spooky installations and surprises await. Designed to spook, not terrify, lose yourself in the eerie atmosphere and create an unforgettable Halloween for the whole family.

Pick up a trail when you arrive and keep track of the ghosts that you spot on your visit. They will be haunting the Tower between 10am-4:30pm each day.

Where: Tower of London, Tower Hill, EC3N 4AB When: Saturday 26 October - Sunday 3 November Admission: £17.40 child; £34.80 adult

Halloween Rave

Dance together with your ghastly ghouls and little witches on a floor filled with foam, bubbles and balloons - topped by the parachute dance!

Get creepily crafty on the Nifty Natty Craft tables and enjoy the baby chillout or play areas. Spooky fancy dress optional.

Where: Woolwich Works, The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 St, Royal Arsenal, SE18 6HD When: Sunday 3 November Admission: Adults £14 | Child (under 18s) £10 | Pre-walking infant free (with ticket)

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Gang members jailed for total of 102 years

By Herbie Russell

Seven gang members whose brutal quest for revenge led to GTA-style carnage on the streets of Peckham have been jailed for a combined 102 years.

Police said the “wave of violence”, which resembled video game levels of chaos, saw rivals stabbed and shot. It was sparked after the thugs’ friend was stabbed.

The perpetrators, hailing from across South East London, were jailed following a hearing at the Central Criminal Court on Friday, October 18.

All were found guilty of conspiracy to commit Grievous Bodily Harm. Smikle was convicted of additional offences including possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession with intent to supply class A drugs.

On Sunday, May 7, Tyreke Smikle and Timothy Newton visited an acquaintance in hospital who had been stabbed in Peckham.

The two men collected a bag of weapons and met with the group to form a revenge plan against those who attacked their friend, police said.

The court was told that the defendants, wearing balaclavas, split up between three vehicles, including a stolen moped. Two vehicles pursued another vehicle to the area between Bonita Mews and the Dog Kennel Hill Estate.Tyreke Smikle fired a shotgun through the driver’s window.

The group was then said to have pulled up alongside another vehicle on a nearby street and fired at a second victim.

They chased the car which crashed and flipped over as it tried to drive away. As the third victim ran off, Tyreke Smikle pursued him into a nearby garden and shot him in the leg at almost point-blank range, police said.

Jailed left to right: Shaquille Marsh, Malachi Davis-Francis, Kai Davis-Francis Witnesses reportedly later saw the group in the possession of a large machete.

No one involved suffered life-threatening injuries.

Detective Constable Luke Martinez, who led the investigation, said: “This group retaliated to violence with more violence, bringing a firearm and other weapons to the streets of London which could have seriously injured or killed someone.

“These shootings took place during daylight hours, with one occurring just metres away from a mother and her child.

“Today’s sentencing has taken dangerous individuals off the streets – I hope it serves as a stark warning to those seeking to threaten the safety of Londoners by brandishing such dangerous weapons.”

Kai Davis-Francis, 25 (18.09.1999) of Lewisham, was sentenced to 17 years and six months in prison.

Timothy Newton, 18 (30.10.2005) of Nunhead, was sentenced to nine years and six months in prison.

Duan Correa, 21 (20.07.2003) of Nunhead, was sentenced to 16 years in prison.

Shaquille Marsh, 26 (19.01.1998) of Dagenham, was sentenced to 14 years and six months in prison.

Tyreece Quartey, 25 (11.08.1999) of Bermondsey, was sentenced to 13 years in prison.

Malachi Davis Francis, 21 (31.05.2003) of Nunhead, was sentenced to 14 years and six months in prison.

Tyreke Smikle, 26, of Rotherhithe, was sentenced to life imprisonment to serve a minimum term of 17 years and seven months.

Tyreke Smikle was found guilty of conspiracy to commit GBH with intent and two counts of wounding with intent, possession of a firearm with intent to

documents submitted to Southwark Council, wrote: ‘In addition to their redundancy and poor condition, the gantries are also unsightly and obscure the view of the original structure, detracting from the character and appearance of the bridge.’

Other works proposed to the southern end include replacing rotten timber finders and repairing or replacing metal signage.

A balcony will also be removed and a glass door replaced with a window.

The existing redundant metal lighting switch boxes and cabling would be

decommissioned and removed prior to the removal of the gantries.

The northern end gantry is accessed via a granite platform at the ‘Dead Man’s Hole area, accessed from a footpath below the bridge's arches.

The proposals have been submitted

by Robert Davies Architects & Historical Building Consultants on behalf of City Bridge Foundation.

Tower Hamlets Council and Southwark Council will consider the planning application as the bridge straddles both local authorities.

The group were sentenced to the following:

Their convictions were as follows:

endanger life, possession of a firearm and possession with intent to supply class A drugs at a hearing at The Central Criminal Court on the 18 July 2024.

Kai Davis-Francis was found guilty of conspiracy to commit GBH with intent at a hearing at The Central Criminal Court on the 18 July 2024.

Timothy Newton was found guilty of conspiracy to commit GBH with intent at a hearing at The Central Criminal Court on the 18 July 2024.

Duan Correa was found guilty of conspiracy to commit GBH with intent at a hearing at The Central Criminal Court on the 18 July 2024.

Shaquille Marsh was found guilty of conspiracy to commit GBH with intent at a hearing at The Central Criminal Court on the 18 July 2024.

Tyreece Quartey was found guilty of conspiracy to commit GBH with intent at a hearing at The Central Criminal Court on the 18 July 2024.

'Unsightly' metal gantries to be removed from Tower Bridge

By Herbie Russell “Unsightly” metal gantries are to be removed from beneath Tower Bridge to restore its historical character.

Platforms and ladders installed in the mid-late 20th century provided access to lighting switch boxes.

Switch boxes have since been replaced with modern cabling so the rusting gantries can be removed from the iconic Victorian structure’s underside.

City Bridge Foundation, in planning

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Throughout October leading up to Halloween, there are ghostly tours and talks inside cemeteries and other eerie locations across the city.

Each event delves into a different topic related to death and the afterlife, whether that’s the scientific side of things (‘Dissection And Dissipation – Life as a medical student in Victorian London’ at the chapel at Guy's Hospital) or the scarier side (‘A Warehouse Of Homicide – The Metropolitan Police Crime Museum’).

Lots of the events are already sold out, so click here to book your tickets.

Where: Various locations When: Until Saturday 2 November Admission: From £12

Jailed left to right: Duan Correa, Tyreke Smikle, Tyreece Quartey, Timothy Newton

Northern abutment ‘Dead Man’s Hole’ viewed from the pedestrian pavement on the jetty to the east of the bridge

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Dulwich residents slam plans for 376 student flats over fears they will destroy the area They are concerned plans will compromise their 'quiet, family neighbourhood' (photo: supplied by residents)

By Isabel Ramirez Locals worry plans for 376 student flats behind East Dulwich station will disrupt the 'quiet' community with noise and strain on services.

Named ‘The Sidings’, the development

by Cresswick would also include 52 affordable homes.

Residents told us that whilst they are not against the entire project, they worried the influx of students would 'irreversibly transform the area' with noise, impacts on services and their 'lack of economic contribution.'

At the time of writing, there were

345 objections and just 17 comments supporting the plans.

One resident living in a house right near the site told us: "It's supposed to be a quiet neighbourhood. If these plans go through, six hundred people will be walking right by my house daily."

"And students pay no council tax."

Amy Lang, who also lives nearby, cited her concerns about the impact on services like transport and the GP: "Adding over 600 new residents to an already congested area will strain our infrastructure and local services."

The 46-year-old mum continued: "Many residents are still unaware of this massive development that could

Old Kent Road collision

By Herbie Russell

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a collision on Old Kent Road.

Emergency services were called to the incident outside Currys at around 4.20pm yesterday (Wednesday, October 23).

A vehicle had reportedly collided with a pedestrian, a man in his twenties, near Peckham Park Road.

The man was treated at the scene and rushed to a major trauma centre as a priority. His condition is not deemed life-threatening.

Police have arrested one man on suspicion of drink driving.

Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance all attended the incident.

London Ambulance Service said the first of its crews arrived in four minutes.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 16:31hrs on Wednesday, 23 October to a report

of a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian on Old Kent Road near to Peckham Park Road, SE15.

“Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance all attended. The pedestrian, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital.

“His condition has been assessed as not life-threatening. One man was arrested on suspicion of drink drive.

He remains in custody.”

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 4.22pm yesterday (Wednesday 24 October) to reports of a road traffic collision in Old Kent Road, SE15.

“We sent a number of resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an incident response officer, members of our Tactical Response Unit and London’s Air Ambulance.

“The first of our crews arrived in four minutes.

“Our crews treated a man at the scene, before taking him to a London major trauma centre by road, as a priority.”

Emergency services were called to a collision outside Currys on Old Kent Road

drastically change our community's character and demographics."

"It feels like decisions are being made by greedy developers who just want to cram as many people as possible into a tiny strip of land, without proper input from those who will be most affected."

"The construction and excavation alone will impact surrounding buildings, causing potential loss of light and privacy."

The height of the buildings was also a concern - as plans suggest they will be twice as high as the current highest in the area (Charter School East Dulwich).

Developer Cresswick says it would increase the amount of “high-quality”

affordable housing in the area and “bring new footfall to local retailers”.

Currently the site of a builder’s merchants yard it would also provide 700m2 of light industrial and affordable workspace.

Andy Moutrie, who has lived in the area for 15 years, commented: "All the residents don't have a problem with it being developed for family homes and affordable housing but this is gonna be a dramatic change. And we’re against it."

He questioned why there was a need for student flats there in the first place, given there are no universities particularly close by. Although the

planning authority Southwark Council said it would not comment on live applications, it said the accommodation will be available to all students not attached to a specific university.

When we approached the developer for comment, Cressick responded by saying it was 'confident' the scheme would benefit the area, adding: "We have undertaken extensive consultation with local residents and businesses.

"We continue to liaise with council officers and local councillors."

Go to planning.southwark.gov.uk and quote '24/AP/2314' to see the planning application

children's sea shanty after boat was stolen

By Herbie Russell

Rotherhithe schoolchildren have celebrated the return of a local boat sculpture with a sea shanty after the original was stolen.

Redriff Primary School inaugurated the refurbished Redriff Footbridge in Russia Dock Woodland on Wednesday, October 23.

When they looked up, they saw the structure was adorned with a sculpture of ‘Knocker White’ Tug Boat pulling a Thames barge.

Local blacksmith Kevin Boys of Surrey Docks Farm made the replica artwork after the original was unfortunately stolen from the contractor’s yard.

The children offered a helping hand with the sculpture, painting the miniature figurines of dockers on the boat red - the same colour as their school uniforms.

The sculpture is a nod to the area’s docking past when steam-powered vessels tugging goods and boats along the water was a common sight.

Redriff Footbridge, named after the school, was refurbished by Southwark Council and Friends of Russia Dockwoodland.

Previous bridge renewals include Albion Footbridge and Alfred Salter Footbridge in 2018 and St John’s Bridge in 2021, with Peter Hill’s Footbridge scheduled for replacement next year.

All the bridges feature unique artwork designed by children from the local schools they are named after, and each school has participated in their respective opening ceremonies.

Russia Dock Woodland, originally developed by the London Docklands

Redriff Primary schoolchildren are happy to have their boat back

Development Corporation, has become a popular nature reserve and green space over the past 30 years.

In addition to the bridge works, the council is planning further upgrades to the pathways and infrastructure in the woodland to ensure its longevity for generations to come.

Southwark Council continues to work closely with the Friends of Russia Dock Woodland and The Conservation Volunteers, who manage neighbouring Stave Hill Ecological Park.

Councillor Portia Mwangangye,

Cabinet Member for Leisure, Parks and Young People, said: “The renewal of these bridges showcases our commitment to preserving and enhancing our beloved green spaces for future generations.

“By involving local schools in the design and unveiling of the artwork, we are not only revitalizing the bridges but also creating a sense of pride and connection within our community. We are grateful to Redriff Primary School and Kevin Boys for their dedication in creating such a meaningful piece for the footbridge.”

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By Herbie Russell vUlneRABle PenSioneRS say a four-year bed bug infestation has them “living like animals” at a nunhead retirement home.

“Thousands” of blood-sucking parasites have invaded almost every room at the Barset Sheltered Housing Unit.

A visit by this paper revealed the shocking state of affairs with residents found covered in scores of painful red bites.

One vulnerable woman emerged from her room brandishing a filthy bed sheet splattered with squashed bugs and droppings. "I'm in a complete mess," she said.

The vermin invasion has fuelled growing “paranoia”. People admitted they were “at each other's throats” due to the stress of their shocking conditions.

Residents, many of whom suffer mental and physical disabilities say they are living under “quarantine” rules that restrict socialising. One person compared it to a "prison".

Southwark Council said it has reviewed all possible treatment options but found they would "likely be ineffective in the current context".

"The current procedures will remain in place, focusing on regular treatment and support for affected individuals," the Labour-run authority said.

But several residents claim pest control visits organised by Southwark Council, which runs the retirement home, have been totally ineffective.

Christopher Hales, 67, said: “There are thousands of them everywhere. We are being quarantined. It’s not a prison it’s supposed to be sheltered housing.”

He added: “We are really stressed out because we’re at each other’s throats saying ‘you’ve got bugs, no you’ve got bugs’. “[There is] paranoia, arguments in the corridors, arguments in the laundry, in the day room. Every day, we speak about it and nothing gets done.”

Residents, who have laid insect traps and

pensiOneRs 'livinG liKe animals' in bed buG-infested nunhead RetiRement hOme

Residents at Barset Sheltered Housing shared their experiences of a bed bug infestation

Residents Patrick Cronin (left) and Carol Buttigieg (right)

A resident displaying the bites they have on their arms bought bed bug spray, believe the vermin invasion has spread to 28 out of 30 flats.

One resident, Marie O’Sullivan, 70, who has an ulcerated foot, hobbled out of her room carrying a dirty bed sheet covered in bug entrails and droppings.

As she opened the door, dozens of bugs started crawling from her room into the corridor. She said: “I’m in a complete mess… there are quite a few.”

Patrick Cronin, 75, said: “You can’t sleep at night because it stinks because you’ve sprayed the bed and everything. We’re living like animals.”

Andre Williams beside the 'Let It Be Me' sculpture

By Herbie Russell A ColoURFUl sculpture has been unveiled displaying the words ‘let it Be me’ in Camberwell.

Andrew Williams, the artist, said he wanted people to be “excited by words” when they pass the installation outside 135 Camberwell New Road.

Mr Williams said: “I wanted to put myself on the plinth to be seen 24/7 on Camberwell New Road, as people walk by or look out from the number 36 bus. “‘Let It Be Me’ is a happy place, to be excited by words, lettering and drawing and to share a joke.”

Andre is part of the London-based collective Intoart, an alternative art school led by learning-disabled and autistic artists and designers.

‘Let It Be Me’ is Williams’ first large scale public sculpture, building on an established series of text-based artworks including, ‘Hard Labour’, ‘It’s a Disaster’ and ‘Change Your Mind’.

During his first site visit for the commission, Andre read out phrases, hearing them out loud and imagining their impact on people encountering the plinth for the first time.

He narrowed it down to ‘Let It Be Me’ and ‘What Dreams May Come’ and chose the more-grounded slogan.

The piece has been placed in the pocket sculpture garden belonging to BUILDHOLLYWOOD, a street advertising company.

Curated by Sarah Staton, Head of Sculpture MA at the Royal College of Aart, and co lead of the Spatial Value research group, the sculpture is the latest instalment of BUILDHOLLYWOOD’s ongoing Your Space Or Mine initiative.

It gives artists and creatives a unique platform for artistic interventions in the street. Andre’s work will be on display in Camberwell until Autumn 2025.

A woman emerged from her room carrying a bed sheet covered with bed bug splatters and droppings

Bed bugs spilling out of a resident’s room into a communal corridor

Communal areas have sometimes been closed off and residents have been told not to visit each other’s rooms.

Carol Buttigieg, 71, tearfully explained that her family, including her grandchildren, were now reluctant to visit.

Residents who can mix say they take turns applying cream to each other to soothe the itchiness of their painful bines.

The infestation reportedly started four years ago but has escalated over the last two.

Southwark Council says it has conducted block-wide inspections and provides bi-

weekly treatments for affected units, along with dissolvable laundry bags and support for vulnerable residents.

A review of pest control procedures concluded that current methods will remain in place, with no alternative approach deemed effective.

The council plans to introduce regular bed bug awareness and prevention training sessions for residents to complement ongoing treatments.

Barset Road Sheltered Housing provides accommodation for elderly and disabled people who live in private bedroom units

but share communal facilities.

Cllr Sam Dalton, Deputy Cabinet Member for Supported Housing, said: “This bed bug infestation is a wholly unpleasant experience for residents at Barset, and I fully recognise the impact it is having on daily living.

"Bed bugs are notoriously hard to eradicate quickly as they require ongoing pest control and treatment, but I can reassure residents that we continue to treat the problem, and will keep reviewing the methods used until we permanently resolve the issue.”

Brave 14-year-old meets Prince Harry after winning award for organ donation campaign

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Colourful sculpture unveiled in Camberwell

Bed bugs caught in one of the traps spotted around the centre

By Isabel Ramirez a yoUNg King's college hospital patient got to meet Prince harry after he was honoured with a prestigious award.

Jude Allen chatted to the Duke of Sussex about his work to raise awareness of organ donation at the WellChild Awards.

The 14-year-old had intestinal failure when he was two years old and has undergone more than 100 surgeries including two multiple organ transplants at King’s College Hospital, that have helped him to live a happy life.

His award was given in recognition of his campaigning work to encourage organ donation.

The WellChild Awards celebrate the courage of children coping with serious illnesses or complex conditions. They also honour the dedication of health professionals who go the extra mile to help sick children and their families.

Jude, who lives with his three brothers in Portsmouth, was picked from hundreds of nominations from

Jude with his mum, meeting the Duke of Sussex across the UK to win the category of Inspirational Young Person.

Kellie Allen, Jude’s mother, said: “Jude’s courage and determination have always shone through throughout his life, and he refuses to let anything stand in his way. We’re so proud of how he has faced every challenge life has thrown at him, and has used every opportunity to show how organ donation can change lives.”

Carly Bambridge, Clinical Nurse Specialist at King’s College Hospital, who has supported Jude and his family, added: “Jude’s incredible strength of character, kind attitude and amazing

spirit have impressed us all at King’s, and this is a very well deserved award. It has been a privilege to see Jude enjoying life to the full following his second transplant.”

Miriam Cortes-Cerisuelo, transplant surgeon at King’s College Hospital was part of the team that carried out Jude’s most recent multiple organ transplant.

She said: “Everyone in the surgical team is very proud of Jude’s achievement.

His resilience, patience, bravery and positive attitude have been exemplary.

It’s a real honour to see him enjoying life and helping other people.”

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Woman, 43, charged with attempted arson at Peckham council estate

By Isabel Ramirez

By Isabel Ramirez

A CAFe and micro-gym will be the final additions to a new £450m development on Bankside.

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A womAn has been charged with attempted arson and criminal damage following an incident at a Peckham council estate.

The external view of Triptych Bankside (JTRE) lease to take extended space in Triptych Bankside with a further 2,080 sq ft. The expansion will allow them to offer further bouldering walls, bookable studio spaces and event space.

Uncommon Deli has also recently opened its new store at Triptych Bankside. Serving coffee and breakfast in the morning, gourmet deli-style sandwiches or salads at lunchtime, to a range of wine and spirits in the evening, the neighbourhood deli has much to offer.

Nigel Fleming, Managing Director at JTRE London, comments: “This is an exceptional milestone in our journey at Triptych Bankside, with high demand across retail, office and residential space reflecting the combination of exceptional design, quality and location. The commercial team at Savills and Lunson

Mitchenall have worked incredibly hard at attracting new retailers to Bankside, a significant achievement in such a testing market.

“We are delighted how the estate has come together, offering residents and tenants alike a range of amenities; from wellness, education and culture, to baked goods and coffee all the way to an all-day eatery and deli. Triptych Bankside really fits within the wider Bankside area as a vibrant and distinctive destination.”

The news follows the opening of Art Academy’s new campus at Triptych Bankside. Set over two floors, the 15,000 sq ft. campus includes teaching facilities including nine studios, an auditorium and specialist workshop spaces. It also has an onsite 2,000 sq ft gallery which is open to the public.

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Police were called to the Congreve Estate following reports of an attempted arson on Saturday, October 19, Officers rushed to the scene at Boarley House, Massinger Street, and arrested a 43-year-old woman. There were no reports of any injuries.

She appeared at Croydon

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JTRE London’s flagship development Triptych Bankside has confirmed that all its retail units are now leased, following the successful signing of Solo60 and Nagare Cafe.

The mixed-use scheme at 185 Park Street provides 9,900 sq ft of retail space, 87,000 sq ft of office space and 169 residential apartments.

Solo60 offers a network of microgyms and therapy spaces for people and professionals to book solo, with friends or to train and treat clients from 60 minutes.

The new studio at Triptych Bankside will be its sixth in London – with its portfolio already including studios in Bank, Shoreditch, Tower Bridge, Spitalfields and Vauxhall. Residents at Triptych Bankside will receive a discount offer to sign up to be a Solo60 member with a planned opening in late October.

Nagare’s new space at Triptych Bankside marks its second shop in London. As well as Japanese-inspired tea, Nagare will offer coffee, Asian baked goods and small homeware products.

Solo60 and Nagare Cafe join existing retail occupiers Uncommon Deli and rock climbing and fitness gym, The Font.

The Font has also recently agreed to the

Magistrates Court charged with criminal damage and attempted arson on Monday, October 21.

A Met Police spokesperson said: "On Saturday, 19 October police were called to Massinger Street, SE17 following reports of an attempted arson. Police attended the scene and arrested a 43-year-old woman.

"There were no reports of any injuries. The woman appeared at Croydon Magistrates Court on Monday, 21 October and was charged with criminal damage and attempted arson."

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Chris Kaba: Peckham MP says 'trust in the police remains a serious issue' after not guilty verdict

Poppy Fields at Tower of London

By Herbie Russell miATTA FAhnBUlleh mP has said “trust in the police remains a serious issue” for her Peckham constituents after the acquittal of the police officer who shot Chris Kaba.

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By Isabel Ramirez The ToweR of London is having an immersive sound and light show to honour those who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars.

Visitors to the immersive afterdark experience will be invited inside the walls of the famous fortress next month to see the historic White Tower transformed with moving images reflecting on the conflicts.

From Friday 8 - Saturday 16 November, Poppy Fields at the Tower

of London will run for nine nights, including Remembrance Day. This unique show will create space for visitors to remember those who lost their lives in the conflicts, as well as those who served. It will also look forward to exploring the collective desire for peace.

Falling poppy petals, silhouettes of soldiers and the World War One military medal “For Bravery in the Field” will be among the artwork lighting up the Tower, accompanied by music and poetry recordings.

Ticketholders will also get special access to see the Crown Jewels without the usual crowds and learn about their removal from the Tower during both world wars.

Discounted tickets are available for veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces, with £1 tickets on offer for those in receipt of certain financial means-tested benefits.

Get tickets online at hrp.org.uk Adult (16+ years): £19.50 Children (5-15 years): £12.50

Sgt Martyn Blake shot Chris Kaba in September 2022 after stopping his car on a residential street in Streatham.

Kaba, 24, who was unarmed, was followed while driving an Audi that police believed was linked to a firearms incident the previous evening.

The unanimous not guilty verdict, which took just three hours to reach, fuelled police anger that Blake was ever put on trial.

Following the not guilty verdict, Miatta Fahnbulleh MP for Peckham, shared a statement saying: “At the heart of this trial are the family and friends of Chris Kaba, who have lost a loved one at a young age.

“They will be suffering immensely through the grief and the pain. My deepest sympathies and thoughts are with them.

We must respect their right to grieve.

“When someone loses their life in connection with the police it is vital that this is fully and properly investigated. We also respect the legal process.

“Trust in the police remains a serious issue in Peckham and across London.

Particularly within our Black communities.

“Authorities must recognise that and

Chris Kaba

refocus efforts. I will do all I can working alongside the community, the police, the government and the Mayor of London to build that trust.”

Kaba’s family, from West Dulwich, said the verdict was "painful proof that our lives are not valued by the system".

Kaba has since been named as the gunman who shot a man in both legs at Oval Space nightclub, Bethnal Green, days before he was killed by the firearms officer.

He was a rapper who performed under the names Madix or Mad Itch and was part of the Brixton Hill-based 67 gang, a UK drill group and organised crime outfit.

Police officers did not know who behind the Audi’s wheel on the night Kaba died.

They did know it had been used as a getaway car in another shooting in Brixton the previous night.

An automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) marker had been placed on the car, which alerted the police.

Mr Blake denied intending to kill the 24-year-old and told jurors he believed one of his colleagues could be killed by Kaba’s car as he tried to escape the police stop.

Three other men have already been convicted for their involvement in the Hackney nightclub shooting and are in prison.

During their trial, the judge named Kaba as the gunman. Kaba died before being charged in connection but was later named on the charge sheet for the trial.

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By Isabel Ramirez

A CoUPle just got engaged on the platform at Denmark Hill train station - where they had their first kiss years ago.

Ian Stoney was keen to recreate that romantic moment with his now fiancé, Laura McKinley, so he enlisted the help of station staff.

The couple met at the Royal College of Art where they both work, Ian as a bronze sculptor and Laura as a glass blower.

On Wednesday (23 October) at 1pm, whilst standing on platform 4, Ian popped the question to a shocked Laura, who said yes!

Station staff made the occasion special by

bringing back a retired member of GTR staff, Christopher Clayton, to make the tannoy announcement as the couple had fond memories of him.

Trudy Habgood, Thameslink station manager for Denmark Hill, said: “Ian approached us yesterday about his plans, so it was a quick turnaround. He arrived at the station first, I gave him a cup of tea to calm his nerves and then it was action stations.

The couple embrace after Laura says 'yes' (photo: supplied by GTR) “When we knew Laura had arrived, Christopher said over the Tannoy ‘If there’s a Laura McKinley at the station, please make your way to the bridge near platform 4.’

L: Ian Stoney proposes to Laura McKinley; R: Station staff were in on the surprise (GTR)

Firefighters tackle Walworth maisonette fire © Google

By Herbie Russell FiReFighTeRS TACKled a maisonette fire Walworth that is now under investigation.

The entrance to Dawes Street, Walworth, seen from the East Street side

Six fire engines and around forty firefighters were called to Dawes Street at 11.52pm on Sunday, October 20.

Part of a maisonette split between first and ground floors was damaged by the fire.

The blaze was under control by 12.55am.

There were no reports of any injuries.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson

said: "Six fire engines and around 40 firefighters tackled a fire at a block of maisonettes on Dawes Street in Walworth.

"Part of a maisonette split between the first and ground floors was damaged by the fire. There are currently no reports of any injuries.

"Control Officers received the call at 2352 and mobilised firefighters from Old Kent Road, Peckham, Dockhead and surrounding fire stations to the scene. The fire was under control by 0055.

"The cause of the fire is under investigation."

Flyover could become 'elevated park'

By Herbie Russell a Flyover in Elephant and Castle could become an ‘elevated park’ under plans proposed by Southwark Council.

The road rising above the Bricklayers Arms roundabout could become ‘greenery’ offering ‘excellent views over Old Kent Road and the city beyond’.

Southwark Council has been seeking local views on the idea amid plans to reconfigure the entire gyratory.

Southwark's cabinet approved the next draft of the Old Kent Road Area Action Plan

(OKRAAP) on Tuesday, October 15.

Demolition of the flyover has previously been considered but ruled out over cost.

Mayor of London Boris Johnson said there were "no plans to convert the Bricklayers Arms flyover into an elevated park such as a New York-style High Line” in 2013.

In 2018 Transport for London ruled out the possibility of building a tube station at the Bricklayers Arms as part of the Bakerloo line extension.

The council ran an online consultation about the Bricklayers Arms that finished on Sunday, October 20.

Kingsdale Foundation School First Class and Top of the Class

‘Pupils achieve exceptionally well in a wide range of subjects and attain highly at GCSE and A level.’ Ofsted 2023 Applications for Sixth Form courses are now being accepted

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

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

Harnessing talent!

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

Scholarships in Mathematics and the Creative & Expressive Arts are on offer for gifted and talented candidates who meet our entry requirements.

Scholars receive free individual or small group tuition provided by expert professionals to the value of ~£1,000 per annum.

Prospective students are invited to come along to our Open Evenings to explore the fantastic opportunities and inspiring state-of-the-art facilities in our dedicated Sixth Form Centre. As our most recent Ofsted Report states : ‘ ‘Pupils are rightly very proud of their school. They really enjoy their learning and talk with enthusiasm about the school’s culture of mutual respect and inclusivity.’ Ofsted 2023

Our Year 12 Open Day dates for 2025 entry are as follows: 4.00-6.30pm Wednesday 6th November 2024 4.00-6.30pm Wednesday 27th November 2024

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‘Here's what the council is doing to tackle mobile phone snatching and anti-social behaviour this winter' 'You told us that crime and antisocial behaviour is C a top priority for you, and that’s why we’ve invested £2m in a new antisocial behaviour task force, with

KIERON WILLIAMS

Southwark Council leader

rime and antisocial behaviour can have a profound impact on all of us.

That’s why I recently met with the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Mark Rowley. We discussed phone snatching – a major issue in London and one we know many people are concerned about.

There’s plenty of advice on how to keep your phone safe, such as knowing its EMEI number, keeping it hidden at transport hubs, considering installing a safety app and being aware of your surroundings, but we will keep pushing the police and mobile phone companies to do more on this.

You told us that crime and antisocial behaviour is a top priority for you, and that’s why we’ve invested £2m in a new antisocial behaviour task force, with uniformed community wardens.

Focusing their time on our estates, town centres and parks, wardens patrol, respond to local concerns, remove weapons from public places, talk to local people and support them to report

antisocial behaviour or crimes. Since April, they’ve taken 19 knives and one firearm off our streets.

After the ‘Casey Review’ last year, it is clear that there is a need for more transparency and accountability from the police to local people. As part of that, we have also set up a new Policing Oversight Board – an independent group dedicated to listening to residents and allowing our communities to shape how policing is conducted in Southwark. We’re looking now for people to join the board – you can make your voice heard.

Also as it gets darker in the evenings, and the clocks go back, we’re busy ensuring that everyone in Southwark feels safe as they travel to work and school or enjoy evenings out.

This is why we have installed new lighting in Burgess Park, part of the School Superzone programme – this is a project inspired by children from Ark Walworth Academy school, who wanted to feel safer walking through the park. It was part funded by the school and the council.

uniformed community wardens. Focusing their time on our estates, town centres and parks'

Many people enjoy the autumn festivities around Halloween and Guy Fawkes night – and this is a busy time for us too. One of the hardest things that residents have to manage is how to get on with their neighbours while they celebrate.

Southwark has a proud history of being a place where people get on well together, and I always urge people to be kind to each other, but one person’s fun bonfire night is another person’s reason to close their windows. We know that pet owners often feel very anxious about fireworks especially, and we take action to ensure that during the time when fireworks are on sale, they are only being sold to those

legally allowed to buy them, and that people do not cross the line into antisocial behaviour.

The council and police have an intensive safety plan for during these autumn nights, to tackle any potential rise in antisocial behaviour or crime associated with fireworks and fire risk generally.

The work includes underage test purchasing of firework sales by our traded standards team, to check that licensed sellers stick to the age limit, to keep young people safe. We will also have increased police, resident services and warden patrols across areas where we see the most problems, and we’ll have our CCTV cameras covering hotspot areas.

'A masked biker tried to snatch my phone, minutes later I was threatened with a knife - but nothing came of it'

i

love cycling around Southwark. it’s cheaper, more reliable, and often quicker than public transport.

During the recent General Election I was dropping some leaflets off with a supporter on Blackfriars Road. I leaned my bike on the railings outside their home whilst I handed the leaflets over. I then saw a masked biker race down the pavement trying to snatch a phone out of someone’s hand. Thankfully unsuccessfully.

Minutes later, someone threatened me with a knife to steal my bike. I reported it to the police, but predictably, nothing came of it.

The statistics show that I am not alone.

99% of bike thefts in Southwark go

Residents can report antisocial behaviour online, and we’ve just launched a brand-new website which we think is much simpler to navigate and will hopefully make it easier for anyone who wants to let us know about problems they’re experiencing, so that we can help them.

All of this work is just part of how we're taking action to keep everyone safe. I very much hope that all of you enjoy the autumn evenings with plenty of treats and fewer tricks.

VICTOR CHAMBERLAIN Leader of the Southwark Lib Dems

unsolved. A quick social media search reveals videos of the all-too-common sight of thieves using hand grinders in broad daylight.

This is the reality of crime in London today – a total breakdown of social trust, with no recourse when you are wronged.

When you can’t even walk down the street without the threat of losing your phone to someone on an illegally modded e-bike, something’s gone wrong.

Liberals can sometimes shy away from crime as an issue, afraid to be seen to flirt with the authoritarianism that Labour and the Conservatives often resort to.

But we can and must articulate a liberal vision of how to restore a low crime, high trust society. Sadiq Khan, who is responsible for crime and policing in our

'The statistics show that I am not alone. 99% of bike thefts in Southwark go unsolved. A quick social media search reveals videos of the all-too-common sight of thieves using hand grinders in broad daylight.' capital, has sorely let us down.

Local Safer Neighbourhood Teams are underresourced, and too often local officers are sent away from their patches in Southwark to cover football matches and protests. We will never tackle crime until we return to real community policing, where everyone knows their local bobbies, who are visible and engaged.

Councils also have a role to play. When youth services have been cut to the bone, when community groups disintegrate due to lack of affordable space, when the state conspires to fail young people at every turn, is it any wonder why the social contract seems so irreparably broken?

The council needs to take its role in this contagion of crime seriously. Our

Labour London Mayor may continue to fail us, but our council can step up to secure long term, preventative solutions.

Fix housing, boost community wardens, invest in local community groups and youth services.

These things will not end crime overnight – but it can give us a fighting chance to rebuild a society where everyone is safe.

OPINION 19

Southwark Council's failure to renew a bus lane that was catching out thousands of drivers begs an important question: what else could they be failing to check?

T

his is the latest saga for Lower Road in Rotherhithe - the site of a project that has been a disaster since it was introduced.

After years of disruption due to construction works, the new cycleway opened there in March, squeezing drivers coming from multiple directions into a single lane of traffic.

This current design, which has been the source of endless complaints around its safety and traffic since it opened in March, was developed to ‘fill the gap.’ It cost £2.8m.

Apart from the obvious congestion and even accidents caused, in May TfL admitted the cycleway design had in fact been a 'temporary fix' due to cutbacks.

Had they gone with the original plan, costing £10m, the road would have been wider (and presumably safer) in places, as some of the pavement would have been used for cycle lanes and traffic islands would have been removed.

If the previous issues weren't bad enough, the News has now exclusively revealed that the bus lane on that road does not even exist (well legally, anyway.)

The bus lane, at the junction with Culling Road, is Southwark's most lucrative, with £500,000 worth of fines issued there last year.

For a bus lane to legally exist it has to have a Traffic Management Order in place to say it exists. These orders automatically expire after 18 months - but the council never renewed this one.

So since May every fine they've issued there is invalid and must be refunded, amounting to thousands of pounds.

This revelation, which the council put down to an 'administrative error', was brought to light after a local business owner wanted to contest his fine.

But who is to say there aren't other 'administrative errors' being made as we speak? The council is efficient when it comes to fining people, and it seems rather hypocritical that anyone who contests their fine using 'incorrect information' is fined £5,000. An oversight like this does make you wonder whether things are being checked properly or not.

What should be commended in this case is the ability and action of scrutinising local authorities, by both the public and the MPs. Neil Coyle, MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, has been actively involved in the Lower Road issue - desperately trying to hold TfL and the council (both Labour-run) to account.

If it wasn't already blatantly clear, this part of the road needs an urgent review.

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The Remarkable Walter Tull

Greenwich Theatre, as part of Black History Month, will be hosting Our Little Hour, which tells the inspirational story of the pioneering, black footballer Walter Tull, writes Michael Holland.

Written by award-winning playwright Dougie Blaxland and composer Chris Anthony, and starring Leon Newman, Neil Reidman and Susie Broadbent, Our Little Hour explores how Walter Tull – grandson of a Barbadian slave – orphaned at eight years old, rose to prominence against all odds.

Walter was the first black footballer to play at the highest level of the domestic game - at Tottenham Hotspur - then went on to achieve yet another historic breakthrough as the first man of his heritage to be commissioned as an Officer in the British Army.

Tragically killed in action just a few weeks before the end of World War 1, Walter’s achievements have earned him a distinguished place in British history and in the hearts of everyone who knows his story.

Dougie Blaxland’s route to becoming a writer was ‘circuitous’, he says, and it was that journey which intrigued me enough to ask for this interview.

After reading English at Kent University and then an MPhil research degree at Bristol University ‘where my thesis was about 18th Century Theatre’, Dougie became a professional cricketer for Kent and then Derbyshire.

Sporting careers are notoriously short so when cricket run itself out the intrepid all-rounder reverted back

Photo by Bert Stern (Ted Stampfer Collection)

Hello Norma Jeane

Marilyn - The Exhibition has recently arrived in Bermondsey and goes way beyond the usual stuff that we all think we know about the legendary Hollywood star, and delves deeper into her other life when she wasn’t playing up to the cameras but doing much more important work that the exhibition brings in to the spotlight, writes Michael Holland.

in Southwark

to his educational qualifications and took up teaching English. ‘I then found myself getting promoted - ending up as Head of two secondary schools in the South West,’ he says.

Howzat?, I wanted to ask, but I was now wondering where the playwriting fitted in.

‘I started writing plays as a teacher when I was responsible for directing school plays and discovered that I couldn’t find plays with parts for young adults - so I started writing my own.’

Adapting to the needs of the students and the school led to Dougie winning numerous writing awards. He also created his own niche of penning plays about his sporting heroes (Colin Milburn Jonny Wilkinson, Chris Lewis…) and after a play about footballer Laurie Cunningham was well received on a UK tour he was approached by Show Racism the Red Card to write a play about Walter Tull.

And to add to that something extra, he chose to turn the play into a musical!

‘Mainly because I had never written the book and lyrics for a musical before and I wanted to break new ground… and also because we felt that music would enhance and add drama and feeling to Walter’s great story.’

Having reached great heights in sport and teaching I was quite surprised to hear Dougie say it was the playwriting that gave him the most satisfaction: ‘I find writing plays the most fulfilling because I have the absolute freedom to explore and write about areas and subjects of my choice. In many ways

it brings together all of my interests: my love of sport, my love of literature, creative arts and my fascination with what makes people tick.’

An explanation I could not argue with.

Dougie Blaxland, said of Our Little Hour: ‘I am so pleased that organisations like Show Racism The Red Card are exploring new ways of engaging people

in their campaign against racism - and I hope that audiences feel inspired by Walter Tull. Orphaned at just 8 years old and subjected to dreadful racial abuse he nonetheless rose to achieve two remarkable firsts: The first Black British footballer to play in the top division of our domestic game; the first Black British Army

Underneath the arches of London Bridge Station the exhibits are displayed chronologically, taking us through Norma Jeane Baker’s life from her birth in 1926 to her sad demise in 1962.

It was tough. She was placed in care at just two weeks old and her childhood was spent as an orphan in homes and foster care until she was eleven and her mum’s friend took her in.

The new moving pictures was where the Norma Jeane’s foster family found their entertainment, and is where she came to idolise Jean Harlow - The Blonde Bombshell. She quickly learnt how to make her face up like her and in her early teens was confident enough to dress how she wanted to dress - Tight jeans and not the obligatory dresses girls were expected to wear.

To avoid going back to the orphanage she married a neighbour, five years older than the 15 year-old Norma. Aged 18 she did her first shoot for an army photographer and appears in the U.S. Army magazine. She now saw a way out of her humdrum existence in the munitions factory but her husband saw her as a housewife - The beginning of a pattern of

weak but domineering husbands, none of whom could hold her back.

Norma Jeane’s career plan was acting and modelling. She had speech training, acting lessons and worked out; she read self-help books and attended evening classes in psychology, politics and history.

After changing her name and signing a contract with 20th Century Fox her career began to take off, slowly at first, but when leading roles came she was never going to look back. She demanded more money, and got it. Her acting skills were confirmed with Golden Globe awards.

Alas, while Marilyn was wowing the world her domestic life was not so successful. Her fame overshadowed her husbands’, who wanted her to stay at home, but that was not in her life plan. All three marriages inevitably ended in divorce.

Marilyn - The Exhibition has a focus on the other side of her life; Her commitment to supporting minorities, homosexuality, her academic reading, her salary that was less than the male stars and being reduced to the dumb blonde roles. WE discover how she

helped the people in her former life.

Marilyn took herself to the East Coast where she would study acting under Lee Strasberg at his Actors’ Studio, a move that riled 20th Century Fox, as did her flirtations with Communism.

Bad marriages took their toll, miscarriages added to the stress, her incarceration on a mental ward due to an incorrect diagnosis was a public nightmare. But she was a fighter and left New York to return to Hollywood and a smaller house where, sadly, she eventually died.

Marilyn’s story is told through iconic photos and dresses, but also by the mundane objects that a modern woman needs to keep up appearances: curlers, stockings, creams, simple scarves, tops and skirts, some of which have been eaten by moths after too many years in poor storage; there are letters, phone books, scripts, contracts, invoices, and props from some of her films. Many of the exhibits have never been seen in public before.

The dress she wore for President Kennedy’s Birthday Gala, when she sang Happy Birthday to him is there

Officer to lead men in combat!’

And now we all have the opportunity to see that story told.

Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, SE10 8ES 22nd - 23rd October.

7.30pm, Wed matinee 2.30pm.

Admission: £17, £14.50.

Booking: www.greenwichtheatre.org.uk up in lights and looking gorgeous, plus the information that it was last sold for $4.2m, highlighting the myth that now surrounds the icon who has been dead for over 60 years.

Yes, of course, many people will go along to see the fantastic outfits, but I hope they spend some time taking in all the normal, mundane exhibits that was also a big part of Monroe’s life.

The collection has been curated and provided by Ted Stampfer who has spent most of his life since the 80s buying up everything he can to do with Marilyn: ‘ I was captivated by her beauty and attitude,’ he says.

An added bonus is that the voice on the audio guide is none other than Bermondsey’s Suzie Kennedy, one of the world’s top Marilyn impersonators.

Arches London Bridge, 8 Bermondsey St, London, SE1 2ER. Tickets from £21.90.

Groups & Schools: via trade@ hospitalityline.co.uk For further details: www.marilynlondonbridge.co.uk.

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Heading south - our pick of upcoming autumnal events

Like Gods Exhibition Eight custom-built, giant letters spelling the words LIKE GODS, a reference to HG Wells’ novel Men Like Gods (1923), are exhibiting in the Deptford Lounge. The letters are bookcases, housing over one thousand books, drawn from the artist Ruth Beale’s father’s extensive collection of science fiction books from the 1950s to the 2010s. LIKE GODS acknowledges the human capacity to “play god”: to presume to imagine the future and reshape the present. It also speaks to a lifelong passion for science fiction, and the act of rescuing and keeping books both personally and publicly. Ruth will also be exhibiting The Stacks, a short film in conversation with her father, David Beale, as he explores the basement bookstacks of Swiss Cottage Library, selecting science fiction titles, and explaining how he accumulated his books over sixty years. This event is part of the Imagined Worlds series at the Deptford Lounge, a month-long celebration of fantasy and sci-fi exploring world-building and utopian and dystopian futures.

Date: Friday 1 to Saturday 30 November 2024. Tickets: Free.9 Giffin Street, Deptford SE8 4RJ deptfordlounge.org.uk/whats-on/event/like-gods-exhibition

Sea Shanty Festival Cutty Sark’s Sea Shanty Festival is back for another year, where you can enjoy traditional maritime music in celebration of the tea clipper’s 155th birthday.

The event will feature the vocal talents of bands and artists from across the UK and beyond, including The HogEye Men, who have been singing shanties and maritime songs for almost 20 years, plus London Sea Shanty Collective, She Shanties, Sonny Brazil, Lucas Vale school and Poetry Vs Colonialism and The Gouri Choudhury Band. Time to grab your mateys and enjoy a day on the docks.

Date: Saturday 23 November 2024 Tickets: Free with entry ticket to the Cutty Sark King William Walk, SE10 9HT www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/cutty-sark/sea-shanty-festival-2024

Bonfire Night at the Old Brewery

Make Joy

Are you looking for a sparkling night of celebration for Bonfire Night? Head down to The Old Brewery on the grounds of the Old Royal Naval College for an evening of festivities, delicious food and warming drinks. Hats and gloves at the ready, gather around the venue’s outdoor heated tables and savour seasonal treats like hot apple cider or mulled wine. And the food menu sees pub classics that welcome the winter season like no other – cyder battered fish and chips, Cumberland sausages nestled on a pile of mash and an apple and berry crumble for dessert. Cosy season is here.

Make Joy is a one-day celebration of yarn and friendship for knitters, crocheters and makers hosted at Woolwich Works. You’ll find a curated marketplace of local London makers, and those from further afield, where you can buy hand-dyed and rare breed yarns, notions and more items for your crafting. Listen to a series of free talks from designers and makers within the craft industry and enjoy a coffee or prosecco while making new friends in the Maker’s Lounge.

Date: Tuesday 5 November 2024. The Pepys Building, Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich, SE10 9LW. www.oldbrewerygreenwich.com/whats-on

Date: Saturday 9 November 2024. Tickets: £5 in advance, £7 on the door The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 Street, Royal Arsenal, SE18 6HD www.woolwich.works/events/make-joy

Women at War This new Painted Hall exhibition features Wrens at Greenwich and Beyond.

The Women’s Royal Naval Service was popularly known as the Wrens, and the WRNS Officer Training Course was established at the Royal Naval College in 1939. This display vestibule marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, in which the Wrens played a vital role. It presents documents and artefacts belonging to Jane Shorey and Nina Wilkin, two of the thousands of Wrens who completed their training at the Royal Naval College during the war years.

©©Nina Wilkin

Dates: Showing until January 2026 Tickets: Included in your ticket to the Painted Hall (£16.50) College Approach, Greenwich, SE10 9LW ornc.org/whats-on/painted-hall-displaywomen-at-war-wrens-at-greenwichand-beyond

Sofar Sounds on the Thames Are you ready to rock the boat with this floating gig on the Thames? The Uber Boat is hosting Sofar Sounds while you ride from Embankment Pier all along the river and up to Greenwich. Live music lovers are invited all aboard for an intimate concert with a mystery lineup of three artists, curated by the Sofar Sounds team. You’ll be able to experience various genres and styles, so there will be something for all fans to bop along to, and the chance to discover your next favourite artist. Boarding is at 7:15pm, but you can arrive early to enjoy a refreshment at Clipper Lounge.

Date: Thursday 14 November 2024 Tickets: £41 Victoria Embankment, WC2N 6NU www.thamesclippers.com/ whats-on-and-offers/sofar-sounds-intimategigs-on-the-thames

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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (LONDON BRIDGE STREET) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

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The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable utility works to be carried out by Conway on behalf of LB Southwark, it has made an order, the effect of which is to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named road.

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Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time on London Bridge Street at the dates and time shown in section 5.

3.

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

4.

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

5.

The prohibition of traffic will be in operation on the 10th of November from 17:00 until 05:00 on the 11th of November 2024 and 17:00 on the 11th of November until 05:00 on the 12th of November 2024.

6.

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

Dated this 31st of October 2024 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: 7091a

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (HYNDMAN ROAD, GREAT SUFFOLK STREET)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (ILDERTON ROAD, HATCHAM ROAD)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable utility work to be carried out by Thames Water or its appointed contractor, it has made an order, the effect of which is to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable works

by BLU-3 or its appointed contractor, it has made an order, the effect of which is to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time on: (a) Hyndman Road, southbound carriageway between Ruby Street and Old Kent Road. (b) Great Suffolk Street, at the side of 200 Union Street.

2.

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be shown by the traffic signs displayed.

4.

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

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time on: (a) Ilderton Road, between Old Kent Road and Patterdale Road. (b) Hatcham Road, between Manor Grove and Penarth Street. (c) Ilderton Road, between Patterdale Road and Hornshay Street. (d) Ilderton Road, at the junction with Hornshay Street. (e) Wagner Street, at the junction with Ilderton Road.

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be shown by the traffic signs displayed.

5.

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

4.

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

6.

The prohibitions will be in place on the following dates: (a) 4th to 6th November 2024 (b) 12th to 25th November 2024

5.

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

7.

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

6.

The prohibitions will be in place on the following dates: (a) 4th November 2024 to 10th January 2025. (b) 22nd November 2024 to 16th January 2025. (c) 17th February 2025 to 31st of March 2025 (d) 1st of April 2025 to 15th of May 2025. (e) 4th November 2024 to 10th January 2025.

7.

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

Dated this 31st of October 2024 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: (a) 7032 (b) 7051 LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (SUTHERLAND SQUARE, ENID STREET, URLWIN STREET, JOHN RUSKIN STREET)

Dated this of 31st of October 2024 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: 7087 LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (DEAL PORTERS WAY)

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable tower crane dismantling works by Centurion Traffic Management or its appointed contractor, it has made an order, the effect of which is to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time on the following roads: (a) Sutherland Square, underneath and either side of the railway bridge. (b) Enid Street, eastbound carriageway closed at the junction of Abbey Street, the westbound carriageway will remain open. (c) Urlwin Street, from railway bridge to Camberwell Road. (d) John Ruskin Street, underneath and either side of the railway bridge.

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable tower crane dismantling works by Nationwide Traffic Management Ltd or its appointed contractor, it has made an order, the effect of which is to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time on Deal Porters Way, at the junction with Surrey Quays Road.

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be shown by the traffic signs displayed.

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be shown by the traffic signs displayed.

4.

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

4.

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

5.

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

5.

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

6.

The prohibition will be in place on: (a) 22:00 on the 4th of November to 06:00 on the 5th of November 2024. (b) 22:00 on the 5th of November to 06:00 on the 6th of November 2024. (c) 22:00 on the 27th of November to 06:00 on the 28th of November 2024. (d) 22:00 on the 6th of November to 06:00 on the 7th of November 2024.

6.

The prohibition will be in place on the 2nd and 3rd of November 2024. If works do not proceed on the original dates, works will be carried out on the 9th and 10th of November 2024.

7.

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

7.

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

2.

Dated this 31st of October 2024 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: (a) 6902 (b) 6996 (c) 7012 (d) 6987

Dated this 31st of October 2024 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: 6878

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK TOWN & COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended) PLANNING (LISTED BUILDINGS AND CONSERVATION AREAS) ACT 1990 (as amended) The planning applications listed below can be viewed on the planning register at https://planning.southwark.gov.uk/online-applications/ You can use facilities at your local library or 'My Southwark Service Points' to access the website.

How to comment on this application: You should submit your comments via the above link. Comments received will be made available for public viewing on the website. All personal information will be removed except your postal address. Online comments submitted without an email address will not be acknowledged and those marked 'confidential' will not be considered. Written comments can be submitted to; Southwark Council, Chief executive's department, Planning division, Development Management, PO Box 64529, London SE1 5LX. Reason for publicity. The applications are advertised for the reasons identified by the following codes: AFFECT - development affecting character or appearance of a nearby conservation area; OR development affecting setting of a nearby listed building(s); DEP - departure from the development plan; EIA - environmental impact assessment (these applications are accompanied by an environmental statement a copy of which may be obtained from the Council - there will be a charge for the copy); MAJ - major planning application; STDCA - development within a conservation area; STDLB - works to or within the site of a listed building; RICH INDUSTRIAL ESTATE CRIMSCOTT STREET AND WILLOW WALK LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 5TE (Ref: 20/AP/2993) Demolition of existing building and the development of a mixed-use development of up to 14 storeys in height plus a basement to provide up to 183 residential units (Use Class C3); flexible retail/restaurant/office (Use Class E) floorspace at ground floor and part first floor levels; plus associated public realm works, landscaping, car and cycle parking, and associated works. The application is supported by an Addendum to the Environmental Statement (ES) in line with the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations. (Within: Bermondsey Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: MAJ EIA (Contact: Connor Fitzgerald ) PAKEMAN HOUSE POCOCK STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK (Ref: 24/AP/3119) Installation of replacement entrance doors to all flats at ground floor and upper levels, and replacement electric cupboard doors at ground floor level (Within: King's Bench CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Glenn Ruane 020 7525 5840)

Proposed internal alterations, garden outbuilding, facade alterations and all associated works at 46 Sunray Avenue (Within: Sunray Estate CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Agneta Kabele 020 7525 3148) 158 PECKHAM RYE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE22 9QH (Ref: 24/AP/3114) Listed building consent for proposed replacement of rear single storey outrigger windows and doors. Additional rooflight and rear terrace brick planter alteration. (Within: The Gardens CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Marco Chan 020 7525 3526) 596-608 OLD KENT ROAD AND LAND AT LIVESEY PLACE LONDON SE15 1JB (Ref: 24/AP/3072) Careful removal and storage of Grade II listed mural prior to demolition of the existing non listed building, and subsequent incorporation of the mural into mixed-use redevelopment of the site as approved under planning application reference 18/AP/3284. Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948)

41 SUNRAY AVENUE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE24 9PX (Ref: 24/AP/2997) Conversion of attic into mezzanine space and introduction of 2 No. rooflights into existing pitched roof. (Within: Sunray Estate CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Agneta Kabele 020 7525 3148)

TOWER BRIDGE TOWER BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK (Ref: 24/AP/2858) Listed building consent for the removal of modern metal gantries and associated works to the underside of Tower Bridge at the southern abutment. (Within: Tower Bridge CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948)

46 SUNRAY AVENUE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE24 9PX (Ref: 24/AP/3138)

56 BURBAGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE24 9HE (Ref: 24/AP/3152)

92 RED POST HILL LONDON SOUTHWARK SE24 9PW (Ref: 24/AP/3094) Replacement windows comprising double glazed aluminium windows and doors and alterations to the rear and the side elevations (Within: Sunray Estate CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Michèle Sterry 020 7525 5453) 158 PECKHAM RYE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE22 9QH (Ref: 24/AP/3113) Proposed replacement of rear single storey outrigger windows and doors. Additional rooflight and rear terrace brick planter alteration. (Within: The Gardens CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Marco Chan 020 7525 3526) Dated: 29 Oct 2024 - comments to be received within 21 days of this date.

STEPHEN PLATTS - Director of Planning and Growth

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (DULWICH VILLAGE, CALTON AVENUE, TURNEY ROAD, COURT LANE)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (FRIERN ROAD)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC. TEMPORARY WAITING, LOADING AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS)

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable highways and resurfacing works by Conways, it has made an order, the effect of which is to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time on: (a) Calton Avenue, from Woodwarde Road to Dulwich Village/Court Lane. (b) Dulwich Village, between Gilkes Place and Boxall Road. (c) Turney Road, from Dulwich Village to Boxall Road. (d) Court Lane, from Calton Avenue to Dekker Road.

3.

Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and rear bay window and construction of part single, part two storey rear extension; removal of existing carport to side passageway and construction of new timber screen with concealed side access, bike store, glass canopy and single storey side extension; construction of rear dormer window; installation of new timber framed double glazed windows and conservation style rooflights; replacement of existing rear deck and steps; and associated works. (Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Louise Dinsdale 07513 137967)

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be: 1) East Dulwich Grove, Lordship Lane, Dulwich Common, College Road.

2) College Road, Dulwich Common, Lordship Lane, East Dulwich Grove.

3) Red Post Hill, Denmark Hill, Champion Park, Grove lane, Lordship Lane, Dulwich Common, College Road.

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable utility work to be carried out by Thames Water or its appointed contractor, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads and will prohibit parking on sections of those roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised signs, cones or road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time on Friern Road, in the southbound lane of Friern road between Number 213 and the junction with Etherow Street. The northbound carriageway lane will be open.

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be shown by the traffic signs displayed.

4.

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

5.

Parking, loading and waiting restrictions will be introduced for the duration of the works on both sides of the carriageway between Etherow Street and number 213 Friern Road.

4.

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

6.

5.

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

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

7.

The prohibitions and restrictions will be in place between the 5th of November and the 21st of December 2024.

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

6.

The prohibitions will be in place on the following dates: (a,b,c & d) From 20:00 to 05:00 each night, starting on the 6th of November until 05:00 on the 9th of November.

8.

7.

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

Dated this 31st of October 2024

Dated this 31st of October 2024 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX

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

Ref: 7046

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (PARKERS ROW, WOLSELEY STREET, CAMBERWELL STATION ROAD, CONTENT STREET, DISNEY STREET, DISNEY PLACE, LARCOM STREET)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (ALBANY ROAD, PORTLAND STREET)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable highways or resurfacing works by Conways, it has made an order, the effect of which is to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time on: (a) Parkers Row, between Wolseley street and Dockhead. (b) Wolseley Street, from Mill Street to Outside Ship Aground Pub (c) Camberwell Station Road, from Camberwell Station Road to 10 metres past Knatchbull Road. (d) Camberwell Station Road, between Woodrow Court and Post Office building. (e) Content Street, directional closure, southbound traffic prohibited for whole length. (f) Larcom Street, between Content Street and Brandon Street (g) Disney Place, whole road. (h) Disney Street, whole road.

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic will be shown by the signs displayed.

4.

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

5.

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

6.

The prohibitions will be in place on the following dates: (a & b) 1st of November 2024 (c) 4th and 5th November 2024 (d) 5th November 2024 to 15th January 2025 (e & f) 4th November to 19th December 2024 (g & h) 4th and 5th November 2024

7.

Thursday, October 31st 2024

(TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CYCLE LANE) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable development works to be carried out by Compass Infrastructure, it has made an order, the effect of which is to prohibit cyclists from entering part of the above named road.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time in the (a) westbound cycle lane on Albany Road between Wells Way and Portland Street (b) southbound cycle lane on Portland Street at the junction with Albany Road.

3.

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

4.

The works will be in operation on the following dates: (a) 4th November to 10th November 2024 (b) 16th November to 19th November 2024.

5.

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

Dated this 31st October 2024 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: 7063 LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (SOUTHAMPTON WAY, WILSON GROVE, JANEWAY STREET, JANEWAY PLACE, HOWBURY ROAD, MINA ROAD, CONTENT STREET, LARCOM STREET)

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

Dated this 31st of October 2024 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable highways and resurfacing works by Conways, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time on (a) Southampton Way, between Peckham Road and Commercial Way. (b) Wilson Grove, between Emba Street and Jamaica Road. (c) Janeway Street, between Wilson Grove and Scott Lidgett Crescent. (d) Janeway Place between Janeway Street and Wilson Grove. (e) Howbury Road, between Evelina Road and Machell Road. (f) Mina Road, between Old Kent Road and Ivy Church Lane. (g) Content Street, directional closure, southbound traffic prohibited for whole length (h) Larcom Street, directional closure, eastbound traffic prohibited

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic will be (a) Southampton Way, New Church Road, Camberwell Road, Camberwell Church Street, Peckham Road. (b) Wilson Grove, Jamaica Road, Cherry Garden Street, Pottery Street, Wilson Grove. (c & d) Emba Street, Janeway Street, Scott Lidgett Crescent. (e) Howbury Road, Evelina Road, Kimberley Avenue, Machell Road. (f) Old Kent Road, East Street, Thurlow Street, Albany Road, Bagshot Street, Mina Road. (g & h) As shown on signs displayed on site.

Ref: (a & b) 7033 (c & d) 7048 (e & f) 7022 (g & h) 7045 LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (TANNER STREET) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable resurfacing works by Zack Contractors, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named roads.

2.

Whilst the works are in progress, or whilst the authorised traffic signs/road markings are displayed, no person shall cause any vehicle to enter, proceed, stop, wait, load or unload at any time on Tanner Street, between Riley Road and Maltby Street.

4.

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

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic will be Maltby Street, Abbey Street and Riley Road.

5.

4.

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

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

5.

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

6.

The road closure will be in place on the following dates (a) 20:00 on the 25th of November until 05:00 on the 26th of November 2024. (b) 26th of November 2024. (c & d) 27th of November 2024. (e) 28th of November 2024. (f) 29th of November 2024. (g & h) 18th of November to the 2nd of December 2024.

6.

The road closure will be in place between the 18th and 29th of November 2024.

7.

7.

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

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

Dated this 31st of October 2024

Dated this 31st of October 2024 Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: 7050

Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: (a) 7061 (b) 7058 (c & d) 7059 (e) 7055 (f) 7060 (g & h) 7022

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PUBLIC NOTICES 27

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK PERMANENT E-SCOOTER & CYCLE HIRE PARKING - B1

The London Borough of Southwark (e-scooter & cycle hire parking places) (No. *) Order 202* The London Borough of Southwark (Charged-for parking places) (e-scooter & cycle hire) (No. *) Order 202* The London Borough of Southwark (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (e-scooter & cycle hire) (No. *) Order 202* 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that it proposes to make the above Orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

2. The effects of the (e-scooter & cycle hire parking places) Order, would be to:(a) revoke The London Borough of Southwark (e-scooter & cycle hire parking places) Experimental Traffic Order 2023, The London Borough of Southwark (Charged-for parking places) (e-scooter & cycle hire parking) Experimental Traffic Order 2023, and The London Borough of Southwark (Free parking places, Waiting and Loading restrictions) (e-scooter & cycle hire parking) Experimental Traffic Order 2023, which in effect removes the trialled e-scooter & cycle hire parking and reverts the associated trialled changes to parking or waiting or loading restrictions to their previous state, in:ASYLUM ROAD, AZENBY ROAD, BARRY ROAD, BARSET ROAD, BELLENDEN ROAD, BOSS STREET, BOURNEMOUTH ROAD, BOWEN DRIVE, BRAGANZA STREET, BURRELL STREET, BYWATER PLACE, CALTON AVENUE, CAMBERWELL GREEN, CARVER ROAD, CHAPTER ROAD, COBOURG ROAD, COLLEGE ROAD, COOKS ROAD, CRAWTHEW GROVE, CRESCENT WOOD ROAD, CROXTED ROAD, DAGMAR ROAD, DRUID STREET, DULWICH WOOD AVENUE, DUNSTANS ROAD, EAST DULWICH ROAD, ELLAND ROAD, EYNELLA ROAD, FOREST HILL ROAD, GALLERY ROAD, GIBBON ROAD, GREEN DALE, GREEN HUNDRED ROAD (note that the existing permanent free ‘short stay’ parking in Green Hundred Road will not be reverted because this was removed as part of the extension to CPZ ‘T’ and replaced with CPZ ‘T’ ‘shared-use’ parking), HALF MOON LANE, HANSLER ROAD, HEBER ROAD, JOHN RUSKIN STREET, KEETON'S ROAD, LAMBETH ROAD, LIBRARY STREET, LIVERPOOL GROVE, LORDSHIP LANE, LYALL AVENUE, MANOR PLACE, MELFORD ROAD, NICHOLSON STREET, NUNHEAD GREEN, OSWIN STREET, PARK HALL ROAD, RAINBOW STREET, RED POST HILL, ROTHERHITHE STREET, SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD, SPA ROAD, ST AIDAN'S ROAD, ST GEORGE'S WAY, THE CUT, THORNCOMBE ROAD, TRINITY STREET, UNION STREET, WAVENEY AVENUE, WILSON GROVE and WYNDHAM ROAD. Please note that, unless otherwise stated, the trialled e-scooter & cycle hire parking places have been replaced with the proposals for permanent e-scooter & cycle hire parking places as detailed in item 2(c) below; (b) introduces permanent e-scooter hire, and e-scooter and cycle hire parking places as additions to The London Borough of Southwark (Charged-For Parking Places) (Map-based) Order 2021; and (c) provides permanent parking places on the carriageway for the use of e-scooter & cycle hire providers (who are participating in the pan-London e-scooter & cycle hire trails) only, 2 metres (‘m’) in width and 6.6m in length (unless otherwise stated) and aligned parallel to the kerb in, at the following locations:ALLEYN PARK (15m in length) east side, opposite No. 33 Alleyn Park (not previously trialled); ASYLUM ROAD (8m in length) north-east side, between its junctions with Old Kent Road and Gervase Street; AZENBY ROAD (8.5m in length) south-west side, o/s No. 93 Azenby Road; BARRY ROAD (9m in length) south-east side, o/s No. 3 Barry Parade, Barry Road (which replaces previously trialled e-scooter & cycle hire parking o/s No. 8 Barry Road); BARSET ROAD south-west side, side of No. 135 Evelina Road; BELLENDEN ROAD south-east side, o/s No. 145 Bellenden Road; BOSS STREET south-east side, south of its junction with Queen Elizabeth Street; BOURNEMOUTH ROAD (10m in length) south-east side, north-east of its junction with Rye Lane; BOWEN DRIVE north-east side, o/s No. 5 Bowen Drive; BRAGANZA STREET north-east side, o/s Kennington underground station; BURRELL STREET east side, side of Nos. 4-5 Burrell Street; BYWATER PLACE south-east side, north-east of its junction with Salter Road; CAMBERWELL GREEN (10m in length) north-east side, o/s Block M, Peabody Buildings Camberwell Green; CARVER ROAD north side, east of its junction with Herne Hill; CHAPTER ROAD south-east side, south of its junction with Braganza Street/Manor Place; COBOURG ROAD (8m in length) north-west side, south-west of its junction with Old Kent Road; COLLEGE ROAD (8m in length) east side, opposite Dulwich Picture Gallery; CRAWTHEW GROVE south-east side, north-east of its junction with Lordship Lane; CRESCENT WOOD ROAD (10m in length) south-west side, north-west of its junction with Sydenham Hill; CROXTED ROAD (8m in length) north-east side, side of No. 1 Kennoldes, Croxted Road; CRYSTAL PALACE ROAD (8m in length) south-west side, opposite No. 7 Crystal Palace Road (not previously trialled); DAGMAR ROAD (10m in length) north-east side, south of Peckham Road; DE CRESPIGNY PARK (8m in length) south-east side, north-east of its junction with Denmark Hill (not previously trialled); DODDINGTON GROVE (5m in length) south-west side, south-east of its junction with Doddington Place/Harmsworth Street (which replaces previously trialled e-scooter & cycle hire parking in Cooks Road southwest side, south east of its junction with Otto Street); DRUID STREET south-east side, south-west of its junction with Tooley Street; DULWICH WOOD AVENUE (10m in length) south-west side, south-east of its junction with Dulwich Wood Park; DULWICH WOOD AVENUE (10m in length) north-west side, east of its junction with Gipsy Hill; DUNSTANS ROAD (8m in length) south-east side, opposite No. 14 Dunstans Road; EAST DULWICH ROAD north-west side, o/s Nos. 54 and 56 East Dulwich Road; EYNELLA ROAD (7m in length) south-east sider opposite its junction with Woodwarde Road; FOREST HILL ROAD south-west side, o/s No. 36 Forest Hill Road; GALLERY ROAD (10m in length) west side, north of its junction with Thurlow Park Road; GIBBON ROAD (10m in length) north-west side o/s No. 54 Gibbon Road (which replaces previously trialled e-scooter & cycle hire parking o/s No. 62 Gibbon Road); GREEN DALE south-west side, north-west of its junction with East Dulwich Grove; GREEN HUNDRED ROAD south-west side, south-east of its junction with Peckham Park Road; HALF MOON LANE (8m in length) north side, o/s No. 15 Half Moon Lane; HANSLER ROAD south-west side, south-east of its junction with Lordship Lane; HEBER ROAD (8m in length) north side, east of its junction with Lordship Lane; KEETON'S ROAD (8m in length) south-west side, south-east of its junction with John Roll Way; LAMBETH ROAD south-east side, south-west of its junction with St George's Road; LIBRARY STREET east side, north of its junction with Borough Road; LORDSHIP LANE (10m in length) south-east side, o/s No. 89 Lordship Lane; LORDSHIP LANE (7m in length) south-west side, o/s No. 340 Lordship Lane; LORDSHIP LANE (8m in length) south-west side, o/s St Thomas More's RC Church, Lordship Lane; LYALL AVENUE north-east side, east of its junction with Bowen Drive; MANOR PLACE north-west side, south-west of its junction with Walworth Road; MELFORD ROAD (7m in length) south-east side, o/s No. 2 Melford Road; NUNHEAD GREEN south-west side, south-east of The Green Community Centre; OSWIN STREET north-west side, o/s No. 1 Oswin Street; PARK HALL ROAD (7m in length) north-west side opposite Nos. 84 and 86 Park Hall Road (which replaces previously trialled e-scooter & cycle hire parking opposite No. 84 Park Hall Road); RAINBOW STREET south-east side, north-east of its junction with Southampton Way; RED POST HILL (10m in length) north-east side, o/s North Dulwich Station; ROTHERHITHE STREET (6.6m in length) south-east side, o/s Surrey House (No. 236 Rotherhithe Street); SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD (8m in length) north-east side, opposite No. 395 Southwark Park Road; SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD (10m in length) south side, o/s Iceland Supermarket Bermondsey (Nos. 220 to 226 Southwark Park Road); SPA ROAD north-west side, o/s Cube House (No. 5 Spa Road); ST AIDAN'S ROAD (8m in length) north-west side o/s Nos. 86/87 St Aidan's Road (which replaces previously trialled e-scooter & cycle hire parking opposite Nos. 76/77 St Aidan's Road); ST GEORGE'S WAY south-east side, east of its junction with Cator Street; STUART ROAD (8m in length) south-east side opposite Nos. 3 and 5 Stuart Road (which replaces previously trialled e-scooter & cycle hire parking in Elland Road north-west side, north-east of its junction with Peckham Rye); THE CUT north-west side, north-east of its junction with Hatfields; THORNCOMBE ROAD north-east side, side of No. 129 East Dulwich Grove; TURNEY ROAD (5m in length) north-west side o/s the space between Nos. 47 and 55 Turney Road (not previously trialled); UNION STREET north side, o/s Nos. 152/154 Union Street; WAVENEY AVENUE south-east side, north-east of its junction with Peckham Rye; WILSON GROVE north-east side, north-west of its junction with Jamaica Road; WYNDHAM ROAD north-west side, north-east of its junction with Toulon Street; NOTES: (1) The measures below in items 3 and 4 are proposed to accommodate the provision of the new permanent e-scooter & cycle hire parking places and in those locations in the carriageway as detailed in item 2(b) above. (2) ‘permit’ refers to parking places for holders’ of valid parking permits within the Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) listed, ‘shared-use’ refers to parking places in which holders of a valid permit for the CPZ listed or ‘pay’ paid ticket holders are permitted to park within the permitted hours. ‘DYLs’ refer to waiting restrictions which operate 'at any time' - all hours on every day of the week, and ‘SYLs’ refer to ‘timed’ waiting restrictions. (3) All measurements are in metres ‘m’ and are approximate. (4) Parking charges are listed on www.southwark.gov.uk/parking 3. The effects of the (Charged-for parking places) Order, would be to:(a) in CPZ 'C1' (i) reduce existing 'pay' by 6.6m in THE CUT (11.5m remain), and (ii) reduce existing 'permit' by 6.6m in UNION STREET (47.5m remain); (b) in CPZ 'C2' (i) reduce existing 'shared-use' by 6.6m in LAMBETH ROAD (10.5m remain), and (ii) reduce existing 'pay' by 6.6m in LIBRARY STREET (28.5m remain); (c) in CPZ 'E' (i) reduce existing 'shared-use' by 6.6m in CHAPTER ROAD (14.5m remain), (ii) reduce existing 'pay' by 6.6m in BRAGANZA STREET (12.5m remain), and (iii) remove 5m existing 'pay' in DODDINGTON GROVE; (d) in CPZ 'EC' reduce existing 'shared-use' by 10m in CAMBERWELL GREEN (15.5m remain); (e) in CPZ 'ED’ (i) reduce existing 'shared-use' by 6.6m in GREEN DALE (23m remain), and (ii) reduce existing 'permit' by 6.6m in THORNCOMBE ROAD (5m remain); (f) in CPZ 'F' reduce existing 'permit' by 6.6m in DRUID STREET (13m remain); (g) in CPZ 'G' (i) remove 5.6m existing 'pay' in BOSS STREET, (ii) remove 8m existing 'permit' in SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD, and (iii) reduce existing 'permit' by 6.6m in WILSON GROVE (32m remain); (h) in CPZ 'GR' split and reduce existing 'shared-use' by 6.6m in SPA ROAD (total of 14.5m remain); (i) in CPZ 'HH' reduce existing 'shared-use' by 6.6m in CARVER ROAD (9m remain); (j) in CPZ 'LG' reduce existing 'shared-use' by 10m in DAGMAR ROAD (51m remain); (k) in CPZ 'NC' reduce existing 'shared-use' by 6.6m in WYNDHAM ROAD (52m remain); Continues on next page....

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(l) in CPZ 'PR' remove 8.5m existing 'shared-use' in AZENBY ROAD; (m) in CPZ 'PW' reduce existing 'pay' by 6.6m in EAST DULWICH ROAD (24.5m remain); (n) in CPZ 'R' reduce existing 'permit' by 6.6m in ST GEORGE'S WAY (27m remain); (o) in CPZ 'S' (i) reduce existing 'permit' by 6.6m in BYWATER PLACE (9m remain), and (ii) reduce existing 'shared-use' by 6.6m in ROTHERHITHE STREET (5.5m remain); and (p) in CPZ ‘T’ reduce existing 'shared-use' by 8m in ASYLUM ROAD (16m remain), by 8m in COBOURG ROAD (246.5m remain), and by 6.6m in GREEN HUNDRED ROAD (71.5m remain).

4. The effects of the (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) Order, would be to:(a) reduce existing free 'short stay' parking: (i) by 1.5m in GIBBON ROAD (10m remain), (ii) by 6.6m in BARSET ROAD (9m remain), (iii) by 7m in LORDSHIP LANE (o/s No. 340 Lordship Lane 24.5m remain), (iv) by 8m in HALF MOON LANE (33.5m remain), (v) by 9m in BARRY ROAD (5m remain), (vi) by 10m in LORDSHIP LANE (o/s No. 89 Lordship Lane 60.5m remain), in RED POST HILL (12m remain) and in SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD (22m remain); (b) split and reduce existing free 'short stay' parking by 6.6m in BELLENDEN ROAD (total of 18m remain), and in FOREST HILL ROAD (total of 46m remain); (c) relocate 11m of existing free 'short stay' parking north-eastward by 6.6m in CRAWTHEW GROVE; (d) remove existing lengths of ‘timed’ waiting restrictions (single yellow lines ‘SYLs’): (i) 1m in BOSS STREET, (ii) 6.6m in MANOR PLACE and in OSWIN STREET, and (iii) 8m in KEETON'S ROAD and in DE CRESPIGNY PARK; (e) convert 10.5m existing length of 'SYLs' to new 'at any time' waiting restrictions (double yellow lines ‘DYLs’) in DE CRESPIGNY PARK; (f) remove 10m existing length of 'at any time' loading restrictions (double kerb blips) and contiguous ‘DYLs’ in BOURNEMOUTH ROAD south-west side (north-east of its junction with Rye Lane); and (g) remove 6.6m existing lengths of ‘DYLs’ in BURRELL STREET and in RAINBOW STREET. 5. For more information about these proposals please contact Rich Martin of the Council's Highways team: Highways@southwark.gov.uk 6. Copies of the supporting documents (this Notice, the proposed Orders, and a statement of the Council's reasons for making the proposals) may be found online at https://consultation.appyway.com/southwark; and paper or digital copies of plans showing the location and effect of the Orders and the supporting documents may be requested by emailing traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk, or inspected by appointment only at: Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH - from the date of this Notice until the end of a period of six weeks from the date on which the Orders are made. Email traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk (or call 077 3132 4742) for booking details.

7. Anyone wishing to make any representations either for or to object to the proposals, may use our consultation portal at https://consultation.appyway.com/southwark; or send a statement in writing to: Traffic Order Consultations, Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure, P.O. Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX or traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk quoting reference ‘TMO2425-025 perm escooter and cycle hire B1’ by 21 November 2024. Please note that if you wish to object to this proposal you must state the grounds on which your objection is made.

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

Dated 31 October 2024 Steven Grayer Interim Head of Service - Highways, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK GOOSE GREEN STREETS FOR PEOPLE The London Borough of Southwark (e-scooter & cycle hire parking places) (Goose Green Streets for People) Order 2024 The London Borough of Southwark (Prescribed routes) (Goose Green Streets for People) Traffic Order 2024 The London Borough of Southwark (Charged-for parking) (Goose Green Streets for People) Order 2024 The London Borough of Southwark (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Goose Green Streets for People) Order 2024 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 31 October 2024 it has made the above Orders under sections 6, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

2. The effects of the (e-scooter & cycle hire parking places) Order, are to provide a parking place on the carriageway for the use of e-scooter & cycle hire providers (who are participating in the pan-London escooter & cycle hire trails) only, 2 metres (‘m’) in width 10m in length and aligned parallel to the kerb in MELBOURNE GROVE south-east side o/s Nos. 1 b-c Melbourne Grove. Note that an existing trial e-scooter & cycle hire parking place on the north-west side of Melbourne Grove (12m in length) will be removed to accommodate the permanent scheme.

3. The effects of the (Prescribed routes) Traffic Order are to consolidate and make amendments to prescribed route restrictions in the Goose Green area (i) at junctions with Grove Lane in Derwent Grove, Elsie Road, Melbourne Grove, and Tintagel Crescent, and (ii) in Melbourne Grove south of its junction with Tell Grove, to convert any existing ‘no motor vehicles’ point closures to part road closures and amend the extent of these restrictions to account for kerb-line adjustment, as follows:(a) that part of DERWENT GROVE which lies between the southern kerb-line build-out of Grove Vale and a point 12m south-east of that kerb-line build-out; (b) that part of ELSIE ROAD which lies between the south-eastern kerb-line build-out of Grove Vale and a point 22m south-east of that kerb-line build-out; (c) that part of MELBOURNE GROVE which lies (i) between the south-western kerb-line build-out of Grove Vale and a point 22m south-west of that kerb-line build-out, and (ii) between a point 2m south-east of the south-eastern kerb-line build-out of Tell Grove and a point 6m south-east of that kerb-line build-out (all vehicles in Tell Grove, except for pedal cycles and taxis, would be instructed to turn right at its junction with Melbourne Grove); and (d) that part of TINTAGEL CRESCENT which lies between the south-western kerb-line of Grove Vale and a point 8.5m south-west of that kerb-line.

The amended ‘no motor vehicles’ restrictions described in 3 (a-d) would all be operational ‘at any time’ and all days of the week, and exemptions would be provided for emergency services vehicles. For the restrictions described in 3 (b) Melbourne Grove (at its junction with Grove Vale and at its junction with Tell Grove), and Tell Grove there are further exemptions provided for vehicles used for road maintenance, refuse collection or cleansing purposes; and for the restrictions described in 3 (a) Derwent Grove (at its junction with Grove Vale) only, there would be further exceptions provided for taxis and (on a discretionary basis) Disabled Persons’ vehicles (registered to Southwark resident ‘blue badge’ holders), rapid response healthcare workers vehicles and SEND vehicles.

4. The effects of the (Charged-for parking) Order, are to:(a) in existing Controlled Parking Zone (‘CPZ’) 'ED' in ELSIE ROAD (i) south-west side (side of No. 56 Grove Vale) remove 6m existing 'Pay by Phone' and permit-holders’ parking ('shared-use'), and (ii) north-east side relocate existing 'Pay by Phone' parking ('pay') 6m in length south-eastward by 10m to a location o/s No. 1 Elsie Road and add new 'pay' parking 6m in length o/s Nos. 1 and 3 Elsie Road; (b) in existing Controlled Parking Zone 'PW' GROVE VALE north side (i) o/s Nos. 29 to 33 Grove Vale remove 25m existing ‘pay’ parking, and (ii) o/s Nos. 31 to 39 Grove Vale extend existing ‘stop and shop’ parking by 16.5m (new bay length will be 32m) in which vehicles may either be left free of charge for up to 30 minutes, or vehicles which have paid the parking charge may be left for up to 2 hours, the first 30 minutes of which parking session would be free of charge provided no same vehicle may return to a parking place within 2 hours (Monday to Saturday 8.30 am - 6.30 pm); (c) in existing Controlled Parking Zone 'ED' MELBOURNE GROVE south-east side o/s Nos. 1b-c Melbourne Grove remove 10m existing ‘pay’ parking (that will be replaced with the e-scooter & cycle hire parking described in item 2); (d) in existing Controlled Parking Zone 'ED' TINTAGEL CRESCENT north-west side add 10m new 'pay' parking opposite No. 1 Tintagel Crescent.

5. The effects of the (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) Order, are to:(a) install new 'limited stay' Disabled Persons’ parking places (‘DPPPs’) which may only be used by vehicles displaying a valid Disabled Persons’ 'blue badge', at all times and every day of the week, for a maximum stay of 4 hours (i) in DERWENT GROVE south-west side (side of No. 34 Grove Vale 6.6m in length) and north-east side (side of No. 36 Grove Vale 6.6m in length), and (ii) in TINTAGEL CRESCENT south-east side (side of No. 98 Grove Vale 6m in length); (b) in GROVE VALE (between its junction with Melbourne Grove and its junction with Elsie Road) (i) amend existing 'at any time' waiting restrictions (double yellow lines ‘DYLs’) to accommodate the kerb-line buildouts (footway widening), the part road closures and parking amendments (described in item 4b above), (ii) south side o/s Nos. 28 to 34 Grove Vale remove 10m existing ‘DYLs’ with ‘timed’ loading restrictions (single kerb blips ‘SKBs’) to accommodate the new raised ‘zebra’ pedestrian crossing (described in item 6 below), (iii) north-east side o/s No. 23 Grove Lane upgrade existing ‘SKBs’ to ‘at any time’ loading restrictions (double kerb blips ‘DKBs’), and (iv) south-east side o/s No. 58 Grove Vale add 9m of new ‘SKBs’ (operating Mondays-Fridays between 9 am and 11 am) to existing ‘DYLs’; (c) on all sides of the following streets amend existing ‘DYLs’ and add new ‘DKBs’ at their junctions with Grove Vale to accommodate the part road closures, the kerb-line build-outs, and parking amendments in:(i) DERWENT GROVE, (ii) ELSIE ROAD, (iii) MELBOURNE GROVE, and (iv) TINTAGEL CRESCENT; and (d) in MELBOURNE GROVE north-east o/s No. 63 Melbourne Grove and in TELL GROVE south-east side (east of its junction with Melbourne Grove) amend existing DYLs to accommodate the kerb-line build-out at this junction.

Notes: (1) ‘at any time’ means at all hours on every day of the week. (2) ‘DYLs’ refer to 'at any time' waiting restrictions, ‘SKBs’ refer to timed loading restrictions and ‘DKBs’ refer to 'at any time' loading restrictions.

(3) All measurements are in metres ‘m’ and are approximate. (4) Parking charges are listed on www.southwark.gov.uk/parking 6. Copies of the Orders, which will come into force on 4 November 2024, and of all other relevant documents are available for inspection at Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure, 3rd floor hub 2, 160 Tooley Street, London SE1 2QH, by appointment only. E-mail traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk or call 077 3132 4742 for booking details.

7. Any person desiring to question the validity of the Order/s, or of any provision contained therein, on the grounds that it is not within the relevant powers of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 or that any of the relevant requirements thereof or of any relevant regulations made thereunder has not been complied with in relation to the Order/s may, within six weeks of the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Dated 31 October 2024 Steven Grayer Interim Head of Service - Highways, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure

To place a public notice, please email em@cm‐media.co.uk or call 020 7232 1639. Deadline is 3pm on Wednesdays

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SPORT 29

claRKe fits fOR fish

Kesna Clarke fires home

By Sports Reporter millwAll lioneSSeS made it three wins in a row with a 6-1 victory against haywards heath Town in the l&SeRwFl Premier division last weekend.

Three-in-arow for ajay ashanike’s side

By John Kelly KeSnA ClARKe scored the only goal of the game against Sutton Athletic at St Paul’s last weekend as Fisher reeled off a third successive SCeFl Premier division win and fourth in all competitions.

Courtney Barrington went close

By Georgia Garnett SoUThwARK AThleTiCS Club had a strong start to their crosscountry season at the first metropolitan Cross Country league meet of 2024-2025.

Yemane Gdey led the way on the men’s side with his 46th-place finish while Megan Catley-Davies earned the top spot for the women in 38th.

Club chair Mat Barber said: “It was a really good race, we had a great turnout with a women’s team and a men’s team and it’s onwards and upwards from here.”

The club stands third in both the men’s and women’s senior second divisions of the Metropolitan Cross Country League after the first race of the campaign at Claybury in North East London earlier this month.

Barber explained how the club attracted new athletes.

“We’ve been able to adapt to allow anybody to take part no matter their ability, we’ve worked really hard to make sure we’re welcoming to people,” Barber said.

“The track is a great safe environment to really push yourself, so I really do think we’re a serious club but a friendly one at the same time.”

The club, which trains at Southwark Athletic Park in Surrey Quays, offers training and competitive

before Ed Sata found Clarke who fired home from fifteen yards in the 54th minute.

Fisher goalkeeper Isaac Ogunseri made a superb double-save to keep Ajay Ashanike’s hosts in front as the visitors wondered how they hadn’t equalised.

The Fish responded to that scare by pushing for a second but they were

denied it when Jake Lovell’s effort hit the post.

Substitute Billy Brown dragged his shot wide and then Sutton were reduced to ten men after England Kurti picked up two bookings.

Fisher are fourth in the table with 25 points from fifteen games.

The Rotherhithe side are at Bearstead (White Horse Lane, ME15

8RG) in the league this Saturday at 3pm.

Meanwhile, Dulwich Hamlet are out of the FA Trophy after losing 5-4 on penalties to Hashtag United after a 1-1 draw at Champion Hill.

Hakan Hayrettin’s side host Wingate and Finchley in the Isthmian League Premier Division this Saturday at 3pm.

sOuthWaRK athletics maKe stROnG staRt tO cROss-cOuntRy seasOn

Southwark Athletics Club opportunities in distance running, sprints, jumps and throws for athletes of all abilities.

They pride themselves on being a welcome space for all, regardless of athletic ability.

The club rebranded from London City Athletics to Southwark Athletics last autumn in order to have an identity that better represented the community that it serves.

Barber added: “People see London City and it’s unclear where London

Lionesses bag a half-dozen

City is - it didn’t relate to people who are actually in the local area.

“We’re training at Southwark Athletics Track in Southwark Park, a lot of the people who are members live in Southwark.

“Emotionally we just feel more connected with it, it’s just that connection to the place that we thought we should highlight.”

The club remains open to new members, with taster sessions running on Tuesdays and Thursdays

at 7pm for £6.

Barber said: “Don’t be put off by the fact that we’re an athletics club, don’t be put off by the fact we’re on track.

"We’re open to everybody no matter what age or ability and they will find several people of equal ability to them that they can work with and get better with.

“That’s one of the key parts of joining a club, you develop with other people rather than being on your own.”

Ted Jones’ side are now five unbeaten after their latest win on the road.

Millwall started strongly and were inches away after Chloe Francis’ effort went just wide.

The Lionesses did take the lead, however, after ten minutes as Ciara Watling finished calmly from an excellent delivery by new signing Esme Johnson.

It was two just after the half-hour mark as Lucy Jellett rounded the goalkeeper to score her first of the campaign.

Just before the half-time whistle, Millwall added another, Watling tucking away an effort from close range.

The hosts pulled one back after the restart after a delivery into the box wasn’t properly cleared.

Millwall continued their attacking drive though and added a fourth as Johnson calmly scored from close range.

Maisie Joyce added Millwall’s fifth with fifteen minutes remaining as she headed home a Chloe Francis cross.

It was six of the best when Jellett applied pressure to the hosts’ stopper whose clearance fell to Francis who stayed composed to clip the ball into the back of the net from 30 yards.

It was the first time since October 2022 that Millwall had won three league wins away from home.

It was also the first time Millwall had scored six away from home in a league fixture since September 2022 when they beat Dulwich Hamlet 6-2 at Champion Hill.

Dubois-AJ duel in serious doubt

By John Kelly dAniel dUBoiS’ expected February rematch with Anthony Joshua is in doubt after eddie hearn said it might be too quick a turnaround.

Greenwich’s Dubois knocked out Joshua at Wembley Stadium in September.

IBF world heavyweight champion Dubois’ promoter Frank Warren said, "I'd have that in a heartbeat”. He added: "He is the champion and it'll be done in his terms.

"Daniel will defend his title in February and if it's not Joshua then it'll be against somebody who is ranked in the top five."

"Our concern at the moment is just timing," Hearn said on Sky Sports. "You've got a few little niggles, you get them looked at and then you can't punch again for four, five weeks. If we're going to fight him in February, we need to start camp in about three weeks' time. It's quite a fast turnaround.

"Ideally we'd like to return around May time. It does feel as though it's coming on quite quickly.

"From a body perspective we could probably do with a little bit more time ideally. Sometimes it's not ideal and you just go for it. But we just need to decide are we going to be ready. "[Joshua] has told me categorically, 'I want the rematch’. But it's just a case of whether he's going to be ready for February and that's something they're going to have to decide.

"It's not ruled out. But we do appreciate it's a fast turnaround."

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Casper De Norre scored the game's only goal

SKY BeT chaMpioNShip Swansea - 0’ Millwall - 1 De Norre 90’ date: Saturday 26 October 2024 attendance: 15,119 (530) referee: John Busby Man of the match: Japhet Tanganga

By Will Scott CASPeR de Norre scored his first goal of the season to win millwall their first three points away from home this season as the lions beat Swansea City 1-0 away in wales on Saturday.

What was mostly a lifeless affair exploded into life late in the second half as Swansea pushed for an opener, and the Swans missed several golden opportunities to score. Jensen made a number of vital interventions to keep Millwall in the game, and was rewarded

Millwall stun Swans with 90th-minute winner for his efforts with a 90th minute winner by the Belgian midfielder.

The game started slowly, with the first chance coming in the tenth minute.

Swansea had a free kick in a dangerous position. Instead of whipping the ball in, Matt Grimes passed the ball to Liam Cullen, who skied his shot from the edge of the box..

Lukas Jensen was first called into action in the 23rd minute. Zan Vipotnik cut past Jake Cooper, but was closed down quickly by Danny McNamara and his shot from just inside the box did not really test Jensen.

Millwall had their first real chance in the 32nd minute. Riley Leonard opted to take a short throw in to Romain Esse, who feinted a few times before floating in a lovely cross that Jake Cooper managed to get on the end of, however his header was well over the bar.

The Lions headed into the dressing room likely the happier side. It was

clear they were set up to defend and counter. They only had 56% pass accuracy and 28.8% in the first half, and were more than willing to sit off and let Swansea have the ball in nonthreatening areas of the pitch.

Swansea came close early on in the second half. In the 46th minute Joshua Tymon got open on the left flank and squared it to Joshua Key, who slid in but could not quite get enough contact on it to get it past Jensen.

After the resulting corner, the Swans won a free kick. Tymon squared it to Grimes on the edge of the box, whose shot was blocked by Duncan Watmore.

The majority of the Swansea.com stadium roared for a handball, but their pleas fell on deaf ears as the referee signalled for a corner instead.

While Millwall were defending well and restricting the Swans, they struggled to generate chances in the second half. Esse was the source of most of their creativity, and won the

Harris: Rotation relies on trust eXcluSive

By Will Scott millwAll BoSS neil harris said rotating his squad relies on trust, as the lions head into a busy period of the season.

Harris’ side are set to play three games in the span of six days before the international break, a daunting task given Millwall’s injury list.

The Lions currently are missing five players through injury, although Shaun Hutchinson and Adam Mayor may be in line to feature against Burnley on Sunday after playing for the Millwall Under-21s on Tuesday.

Harris made four changes to the starting line-up ahead of the Lions’ trip to Swansea last Saturday, and may be forced into more changes this weekend.

Bringing players in and out of a line-

up is a potentially tricky process that is made smoother by his relationship with his players.

“It’s done with a lot of communication and that's communication between me and the players that I get on extremely well with,” Harris said.

“There’s the utmost mutual respect between us and a hell of a lot of trust that I take players out and put them back in at the right time. If I ask them how they are, and they give me an honest answer, that they trust me to make good decisions. Also that I trust players coming into the group.

“Danny McNamara has been bought in for two extremely difficult away games and he's been magnificent in both games. That’s me a huge amount of trust in Danny, and Danny trusts in me.

“That’s what we need. Competition for places, but also the trust that if I

rotate players and put them in, they perform. I need some luck to keep players fit.

“I think it was clear that the changes I made [on the weekend] were players that have played recently for the team.

I didn’t bring players in from the cold, but we weren't as fluid.

“For me we weren’t less fluid because of the four changes we made, the whole team looked a little bit leggy from a week of training pretty much 24/7 in the building.

“Something else that has got to be considered is the three games in six days. I might have to be one step ahead.

I made the changes in the last game for this one. I might need to make the changes in the first game.

“In my head, I've almost got three teams before the Burnley game and then I will adjust my thinking based on results, suspensions and injuries.”

Lions a free kick on the edge of the box in the 60th minute after some excellent skill, but George Honeyman fired it well over.

Key nearly broke the deadlock in the 77th minute. He skipped past Ryan Wintle, then cut outside George Saville onto his right foot but his curling shot was straight at Jensen.

The Swans really should have taken the lead with only minutes left. Firstly, Florian Bianchini had an open header in the six-yard box in the 85th minute but put it wide. Only seconds later, Swansea were in again. Bianchini again had a golden opportunity after the ball was slid to him in the box, but Jensen rushed out to block his attempt, and then saved Joe Allen's follow-up.

Swansea were made to regret their wastefulness. With injury time looming, Femi Azeez broke free down the right flank in the 90th minute in one of Millwall's only attacks in the second half. He squared it to Casper

De Norre, who curled the ball into the net. It was the Dutchman's first league goal this season and it came at a crucial time.

With only four minutes of injury time left, the Swans pushed for an equaliser, but Millwall held firm to secure the win.

Swansea City: Vigouroux; Tymon, Darling, Cabango, Key; Goncalo Franco (Cooper 78), Grimes; Peart-Harris, Cullen (Allen 65), Ronald; Vipotnik (Bianchini 78) Subs not used: Fulton, Abbey, Abdulai, McLaughlin, Naughton, TjoeA-On millwall: 4-2-3-1: Jensen; Leonard, Cooper, Tanganga, McNamara; Saville, Wintle; Esse (Bryan 92), Honeyman (De Norre 72), Watmore (Azeez 72); Langstaff (Ivanovic 72) Subs not used: Roberts, Wallace, Kelly, Emakhu, Harding

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Millwall VS Burnley Championship Saturday, November 3 (3pm) Possible Millwall starting XI: 4-2-3-1 Jensen; Leonard, Tanganga, Cooper, Bryan; De Norre, Saville; Esse, Honeyman, Watmore; Langstaff.

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millwAll midFieldeR Casper de norre revealed his decisive goal against Swansea City on Saturday was an “instinctive” finish.

De Norre scored the games’ only goal in the 90th minute to ensure the Lions left south Wales with a 1-0 win and three points, and it was a well-taken effort.

Winger Femi Azeez intercepted Swansea goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux’s wayward pass, drove down the right wing and then cut the ball back to De Norre, who was making a late run into the box. The Belgian ghosted in between two Swansea defenders and curled the ball into the lefthand corner from the edge of the six-yard box.

De Norre was clearly delighted to score, as evidenced by his enthusiastic celebrations after, and sat down with our paper to tell us more.

“Obviously very happy to score a goal, and it also meant we got three points on Saturday and back-to-back wins,” De Norre said. “So a really good feeling.

“When I saw him [Azeez] take the touch with his head and he had a good run to the ball, I already saw the space between the two defenders.

“So, I was like hopefully he saw it because I'm going to time it to go there at the right moment. That’s what we did. He played the perfect ball and I finished and it was a good goal I think.”

Azeez’s interception, run and cross all happened in a matter of seconds, giving De Norre little time to think about placing the ball.

“It all goes so quick, you’re not thinking about what I'm going to do, it’s just natural,” De Norre said. “I didn't think, oh where am I going to put it.”

“It was just like you get the ball from there and just cross it the other way. It's not that I knew where I was going to shoot just before the ball came, it was just instinct.”

De Norre was given a rest against Swansea after starting the two previous games, and only came onto the pitch with just under 20

The Belgian midfielder on how he scored another winner in south wales minutes left to play.

He typically plays as a central midfielder, however Millwall head coach Neil Harris played him slightly further up the pitch.

“He was saying to me go play as a number ten, see how it goes and maybe you can change [the game] … just go and do your thing,” De Norre said.

It was a decision made in part due to de Norre’s history against Swansea. Strangely enough, the only other goal he’s scored for the Lions was in Millwall’s 1-0 win away from home against Swansea on the last day of the 2023-24 season.

“When we played there last year, it was also a late run into the box and that was the

Casper De Norre celebrates in front of the away end at Swansea.com Stadium

same thing basically,” De Norre said. “So it was just the opportunities were there and maybe in other games they're not there.

“It’s something I have to try and do more and I'm also trying to do more this year: to come late into the box. In Belgium when I scored my goals, it was always by running late into the box and then the one touch finish.

“So I think it's something I can do and something I can help the team with. I have to score more goals. I'm not going to score ten goals this season, but it would be nice if I could score three, four, five goals every year.”

“This was a good start and hopefully

there will be a few more this year.”

Saturday’s win capped off an excellent week for the Lions. They also beat Plymouth Argyle 1-0 last Wednesday, meaning for the first time this season they won two games on the bounce.

They now sit in tenth, only three points off the playoffs after a tricky start to the season.

“It's not been a rewarding start [to the season],” De Norre said. “I think we deserve more.

“On the other hand last week against Swansea I think we probably didn't deserve to win, but it comes around again.

We lost against Luton at home where we

maybe should have won that, we got the points back.

“I think it's been a really good week. To get seven points out of three games, that was huge. All of a sudden you go from being 21st in the league to tenth, three points out of the playoffs. It goes so quick in this league if you get back-to-back wins.

“The home games now against Burnley and Leeds will be two really nice games, but it’s also a little bit more relaxing going into it, knowing you got the points last week. In those games, you can go fully now and you don't have to think, maybe [we need] a point now. You can go for a win and that's good.”

from Japhet Tanganga. His first shot was saved by the goalkeeper, and his follow-up attempt was cleared off the line.

Despite being a goal down, Plymouth did not really pose a threat as the second half went on, and Neil Harris was more than happy for his side to slow the game down and protect their lead.

The Pilgrims threw everyone forward in the dying stages of the match, but Millwall, who were playing in a makeshift back five, stood firm to pick up the three points.

them, it was a sign of things to come.

Millwall broke the deadlock in the thirteenth minute, and it was a fantastic individual effort by Esse. The nineteenyear-old stole the ball off of Bali Mumba near the halfway line, and immediately set off towards Plymouth's goal.

He drove at the Plymouth defence, before slipping the ball through to George Honeyman on the right-hand side of the box. Without taking a touch, Honeyman

squared the ball back to a waiting Esse, who calmly side footed the ball past Daniel Grimshaw.

Plymouth did not look dangerous, and only created a few half-chances. In the 17th minute, Joe Edwards put in a cross for Ryan Hardie, but his header from the edge of the six-yard box was straight at Lukas Jensen.

Azeez had a lot of joy on the left flank, and had a pair of opportunities near the end of the first half.

In the 43rd minute, Bryan broke up a Plymouth attack, then passed the ball through to Azeez, who ran at the Pilgrim's exposed back line. He drove into the penalty area, but fizzed his shot just wide of the right post. Seconds later, he got on the end of an Esse cross, but directed his header straight at the goalkeeper.

The Lions were firmly in control of the game as the first half drew to a close, and it was more of the same in the second half.

Azeez nearly doubled Millwall's lead in the 52nd minute after being put through on goal by a beautiful ball over the top

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SKY BeT chaMpioNShip Millwall - 1’ Esse 13’ Plymouth Argyle - 0 date: Wednesday 23 October 2024 referee: Sam Allison attendance: 13,954 (1,428) Man of the match: Romain Esse

Romain Esse wheels away in celebration after scoring against Plymouth Argyle

By Will Scott RomAin eSSe scored his third league goal of the season to pick up a vital three points for millwall at home against Plymouth Argyle last wednesday.

It was another typically dominant home outing by the Lions, but this time the result matched the performance. They limited a limp Plymouth side to only a few half-chances, and on another day could have scored another one or two goals.

It was an especially important win as heading into the game Millwall were on a three-game winless streak, and had only scored one goal in that span.

However, Millwall almost got off to the worst possible start. Darko Gyabi thought he'd won Plymouth a penalty within 20 seconds after he was tripped over in the box, but much to the delight of The Den it was ruled out for offside by the linesman.

Millwall soon wrested back control of the game. Femi Azeez and George Honeyman combined well on the left flank and won a succession of free kicks. While the Lions were unable to generate any chances from

millwall: Jensen; Leonard, Cooper, Tanganga, Bryan; Saville, De Norre (Kelly 78); Esse (McNamara 84), Honeyman, Azeez (Wintle 70); Ivanovic (Langstaff 78) Subs not used: Roberts, Wallace, Emakhu, Massey, Harding Plymouth: 4-2-3-1: Grimshaw; Edwards, Szucs, Gibson, Mumba; Randell, Gyabi (Obafemi 80); Whittaker, Bundu (Issaka 61), Wright (Al Hajj 61); Hardie (Gray 61) Subs not used: Forshaw, Houghton, Marosi, Ogbeta, Palsson

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coop impressed by young lions’ hunger eXcluSive

By Will Scott millwAll deFendeR Jake Cooper praised the hunger of his squad’s younger players.

The Lions have recently had an influx of young talent, including Mihailo Ivanovic, 19, and Femi Azeez, 23, who were both signed during the summer transfer window. Nineteen-year old academy product Romain Esse has also grown increasingly important this season.

As a senior member of the squad, Cooper has helped bring them into the fold.

“We have a good core here,” Cooper said. “I think for the senior boys, we get the dressing room moving in the direction that we want it to.

“I think you have to buy into that if you're coming to the club, or you just get left behind. The new lads that we've signed and the young boys coming through have really bought into the way we like to run things and the way we work and the work ethic we have around the place.

“They’ve been a credit so far and they've been great to work with. They seem hungry and have, like I said, fitted in with the ones that are already here.”

Millwall have been in good form recently, winning two games on the bounce. Cooper partly attributes this to the strong bond within the squad.

“We play a lot of games together,” Cooper said. “We follow the NFL a lot, actually.

“We have a fantasy NFL [league]. I think ten of us play that, and we love that at the minute, that's a big hit in the dressing room.

“We'll play games and cards together on away journeys…we have a bond that is going really well at the minute and it's progressing into performances on the pitch and results.”

Harris not intimidated by tough run of fixtures eXcluSive

By Will Scott neil hARRiS welcomed the challenge of playing two of the Championship’s best sides at The den in the span of four days, saying “we’ll impose ourselves on them.”

The Lions are heading into one of their toughest stretches of fixtures this season before the international break. They host second-place Burnley on Sunday, before welcoming third-place Leeds United the Wednesday after next. They then travel to nineteenth-placed Stoke City three days later.

All in all, they will play three games in the span of six days. It will be a bruising schedule, especially considering the quality of the opponents, but Harris thinks his team will be up to the task.

"We’re Millwall Football Club, we'll welcome any travelling teams to the Den with open arms and then we'll impose ourselves on them," Harris said.

"That's what we're going to do against Burnley and Leeds. Two brilliant games for us as a team as the underdog and two brilliant games for our fans to enjoy against top level opponents.

"We’ll show them the respect they deserve as football clubs with the league position, but once the whistle goes, absolutely no respect in the way that we want to play the game and the way we want the

game to go.

"We are a really horrible Millwall side to play against and ultimately that's what Millwall teams are.”

Millwall head into Sunday’s game with momentum after winning two games in a row, their first consecutive victories of the season.

They beat both Plymouth Argyle and Swansea City to pick up an important six points that saw them climb from 20th in the table to tenth.

However, Harris is not putting too much stock into the Lions’ rapid rise in the table.

“That’s just football isn’t it, especially at this stage of the season where the league table is still really tight all the way through,” Harris said.

“On Tuesday night, I was sitting, watching a game and watching the results in the background and we could have been looking at being in the bottom four or the bottom three and then four days later we were tenth in the league.

“It just shows the importance of building consistency. It goes from possibly not picking up as many points as we hoped, and then all of a sudden, four days later you’re third in the form guide. That's just the crazy level of football, isn't it?

“So that just shows we've got to be the best version of us as often as we can to get as many points as we can as quickly as we can, to get our season going.”

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Neil Harris points to the fans after Millwall's 1-0 win against Swansea City