Southwark News - November 21st 2024

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Issue 1712

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Jensen reflects on overcoming difficult start to the season

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push to protect pie and mash

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dulwich ltn cameras take £26m in fines

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© Glory Uhunarabona

2 NEWS Mould in the bathroom keeps reappearing despite her efforts to clean it, Glory says

PROPERTY Page 17 OPINION Pages 18-19 ARTS Page 21 CLASSIFIED & FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS Page 22 PUBLIC NOTICES Pages 22-28 SPORT Pages 29-32

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By Herbie Russell A BerMonDsey family remains in a black mould-ridden flat four months after Southwark Council admitted their conditions were “unacceptable”.

Glory Uhunarabona, 45, who has endured an eight-year housing nightmare, said “nothing has changed” since being promised a move five months ago.

Local MP Neil Coyle, whose constituency office is two hundred meters away, said he’d seen “first-hand the damp and mould conditions”.

“I hope Glory is moved soon but fully expect the Housing Ombudsman’s involvement due to the multiple failures Glory has experienced,” he said.

The mother-of-four said: “I’ve asked what’s going on and when are we moving. We have suffered enough.”

Southwark Council has said it still intends to offer her a new home. It has advised her to accept its offer of temporary accommodation in the meantime.

But Ms Uhunarabona, a dinner lady who has lived in the grim conditions since 2015, is unwilling to move to a hotel while repairs are done.

She was previously relocated to temporary accommodation in Bromley and Wandsworth but when she returned, the mould had not been removed.

Instead, she discovered her furniture had been destroyed in her absence, costing £4,200 to replace.

“I’m not going to accept [temporary

accommodation],” she said. “They keep moving us around and the situation is never resolved.”

Neil Coyle, MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, said: “Glory was moved into a hotel by the council previously when they were supposed to fix her home, but the same problems have returned and with no response from council officers when I’ve asked for further repairs or a move.

“I’ve visited Glory’s home and seen first-hand the damp and mould conditions. I hope Glory is moved soon but fully expect the Housing Ombudsman’s involvement due to the multiple failures Glory has experienced.”

Ms Uhunarabona now hopes Southwark Council will eventually fulfill their promise of a ‘direct offer’.

This is when high-priority tenants are offered a home without having to bid for properties on Southwark Homesearch.

In August, Southwark Council said it had suspended the policy following a Southwark News investigation.

Three families stuck on the housing waiting list had threatened legal action, saying there was little information on how people were selected for direct offers.

Despite being on Band 3, the highest priority for rehousing, they were left languishing on the waiting list while other residents ‘jumped the queue’.

However, Southwark Council says it will still “honour” its promise of a “discretionary direct offer” for the Uhunarabona family.

Ms Uhunarabona’s desperation is exacerbated by the health issues her children have experienced, possibly due to their living ‘TOMMY TEDDY’

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Bermondsey mum's eightyear mould nightmare continues four months after council admission Glory Uhunarabona in her family bathroom where mould has steadily grown over eight years conditions.

She is especially concerned about her eightyear-old daughter who has been hospitalised with respiratory distress and chest infections.

Glory also showed us several photos of her children suffering nose bleeds in the past, which she believes was caused by the damp.

Nosebleeds can be caused by respiratory irritation, according to health professionals and academics.

Teachers at the children’s school have grown so concerned that they have also written to Southwark Council.

One letter expressed concerns for their 'physical health and mental wellbeing' and that moves to temporary accommodation may have prevented them from achieving their potential.

Cllr Rachel Bentley, of North Bermondsey, said: "Glory's story is an example of everything

that’s wrong with housing in Southwark. Her family’s experience is unacceptable, and it’s a pattern we see again and again.

"I've been raising her case for months and will continue to support her until she gets the safe home that they need and deserve."

Cllr Sarah King, Cabinet Member for Council Homes, said: “We have offered Ms Uhunarabona temporary accommodation and reassured her that giving access to us for repairs will not affect her housing options or position.

“We hear Ms Uhunarabona’s concerns and we will continue to try and find a resolution to her housing matters that she is comfortable with, including honouring any discretionary measures that were discussed with her. No changes in policy will affect this and she is still welcome to bid on homes.”

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By Isabel Ramirez

THe oLDesT surviving pie and mash shop in London has backed the campaign to protect the famous dish, claiming it would be 'good for London'.

An Essex MP is at the forefront of the campaign, which calls for traditional pie and mash with liquor to get protected status, like champagne and Cornish Pasties.

If the dish, which has a deep-rooted history in Southwark especially, was given Traditional Speciality Guaranteed (TSG) status by the government, it would stop producers outside of London from being able to call it 'traditional pie and mash with liquor.'

Originating during the Victorian era, the dish was popular with the working class because it was cheap, hearty and easy to transport.

The first recorded pie and mash shop was Henry Blanchard's "Eel Pie House" at 101 Union Street in Southwark in 1844.

Having opened in 1891, M.Manze on Tower Bridge Road is the oldest eel and pie shop still in business today. The business, which also has shops in Peckham and Sutton, is backing the campaign for the protected status.

Manzes girl Junie Thurkle, who works in the Tower Bridge shop, told us getting the dish officially recognised would be good for them - and London. There are now just 34 pie and mash shops in the capital.

Despite being the oldest surviving one, Junie

said they are now competing with 'artisan popups' who claim to serve the traditional dish.

Whilst there is no single way to make traditional pie and mash, TSG status means decision-makers would need to see a recipe agreed upon.

Junie commented: "We've all got our family secrets and techniques."

Most original pie and mash shops are passed down through generations. Unfortunately, for the shops to continue someone must be willing to take it on. Last year we learned Manze's in Deptford was being forced to close in 2025 because owner George Mascall is retiring.

Junie, who is not part of the Manzes bloodline but is very much family, raised another issue: "A lot of the areas that the original shops are based in are up-and-coming and they can't afford the rent."

And it's no wonder when it is still so cheap. At Manzes Tower Bridge Road you can sit in and get a pie, mash and liquor for £6.55 - although it used to be 'pennies.'

The meat pies started as eel pies but changed when eels became too expensive.

"Even the liquor used to be made with stock from the eels," Junie revealed.

Despite its deep connection to Southwark and the East End, pie and mash are also popular in Essex since it's a common destination for Eastenders to move to.

Richard Holden, the Conservative MP for Basildon and Billericay led a parliamentary

debate on the matter last month. It was wellreceived by all the speakers - with MPs from both the DUP and Reform agreeing that the matter needed addressing.

Mr Holden said: "With British staples like Cornish Pasties, Bramley Apple Pies and Melton Mowbray Pork Pies already enjoying protection, it's now time we protect this important dish to be recognised and celebrated, as it is enjoyed by families for decades to come."

Following the positive debate he was encouraged to submit a formal application to the government.

Traditional pie, mash and liquor from Manzes Tower Bridge.

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dulwich ltn cloBBers driVers with up to £26 million in fines

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By Herbie Russell SoUtHWArK CoUnCiL has raked in as much as £26 million from traffic cameras encircling a controversial dulwich Village Low traffic neighbourhood, new figures show.

A spokesperson for One Dulwich, an LTN-sceptic campaign group, said the huge numbers showed the council was “cynically treating drivers like cash machines”.

Since the cameras were installed in February 2021, the Labour-run authority has raised between £13 million and £26 million in penalties, according to Freedom on Information requests by the One Dulwich group.

Fines can range between £60 and £120 depending on how quickly they are paid.

Between January and August this year alone, six cameras penalised drivers 16,963 times, totalling up to £2 million.

One camera on Dulwich Village generated 7,090 penalty charge notices (PCNs), an average of 41 cars each weekday.

Another on Townley Road resulted in 5,019 PCNs, averaging 29 cars a weekday.

Two cameras – Dulwich Village Northbound and Burbage Road Junction Gallery Road – are thought to account for half of all penalties.

Those cameras slapped drivers with a whopping 116,607 out of 218,418 penalty charge notices since February 2021.

A One Dulwich spokesperson said: “Very few drivers deliberately incur fines, so this can only mean that signs warning drivers of timed restrictions are totally inadequate.

“We have told Southwark Council on numerous occasions that their signage is difficult to read, badly positioned and often obscured but they refuse to do

Photo taken in Gallery Road of the roundabout in Dulwich Village approached from the south anything about it. The Department for Transport also seems so far unwilling to intervene.”

The council has nearly completed paving over the controversially closed main junction in Dulwich, turning it into a cycleway and “public realm” space.

The Dulwich Village junction has been a controversial area ever since the council made it an LTN in June 2020.

The affluent Southwark neighbourhood

has been riven with disputes over its implementation.

Some have praised the LTN as increasing safety for pedestrians, including schoolchildren, and encouraging people to use healthier forms of transport.

When Southwark News visited in January, after the council began paving over the junction, cementing its status as a public space, some locals were enthusiastic about the redesign.

Local resident David Arkell, 60, said: “I’ve been here for fifteen years and this has always been a really, really dangerous junction… so now it’s cut off it’s quiet, it’s nice.”

Local mum Lucy Luo, 40, said turning the junction into a public space, where children gather and music is played, would "be nice, especially in summertime".

However, other residents, say it has others argue it has made pensioners’

lives a misery. Elderly people reliant on cars have previously claimed the LTN has made them more socially isolated and quadrupled journey times to their doctors.

One Dulwich has previously argued the council's LTN schemes have failed to encourage sustainable travel, pointing to government data suggesting minimal increases in cycling and walking.

Southwark Council was approached for comment.

By Robert FIrth

oVer 150 new homes have been approved on rotherhithe’s former gasworks site by Southwark Council despite residents’ concerns about contaminated land.

The last remaining gasholder will be dismantled to make way for the development, which will be made up of three six-storey blocks surrounded by three-storey homes.

A planning committee on Tuesday (November 12) was told that retaining the gasholder would have resulted in 34 fewer homes on the site on Salter Road.

Steve Miller, who lives close to the former gasworks, said he and over 50 other residents were concerned about toxic contamination on the site. He told the meeting: “Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons have been found in high volume and there is presence of heavy metals, asbestos, nitrogen and cyanide.

“These are all highly toxic and have serious long-term health impacts such as liver and kidney damage,

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Over 150 new homes approved on former gasworks despite residents’ concerns about contaminated land

How the new homes could appear, looking South West from Surrey Water

The last remaining gasholder in Rotherhithe will be dismantled central nervous system effects and cancer.

"Very little contamination exploratory work has been done on this site to date. We have families with small children living up to three metres away from this site. This is terrifying.”

A contamination consultant from

CampbellReith Consulting said he understood residents’ concerns, but emphasised that as part of the planning application the site would have to be investigated for contaminants and cleaned up before any construction work took place.

He added that the gasworks had mainly been used for gas storage,

with only the North West of the site used for gas purification, which is considered the more polluting activity.

Of the 151 new homes planned, 63 will be affordable—comprising 43 of the cheapest social rent homes and 20 shared ownership homes, where a person buys a share of a property

and pays rent on the remaining share owned by a landlord.

A planning committee made up of councillors Richard Livingstone, Emily Tester, Cleo Soanes, Richard Leeming and Martin Seaton approved the scheme unanimously.

Conditions imposed on the development mean the site must be investigated and cleaned up prior to construction of the new homes.

Residents will be provided with their own independent contamination expert by the council, in addition to the contamination consultant provided by the applicant, Notting Hill Genesis.

Julian Wain, assistant planning director at Notting Hill Genesis, said: “Our aim is to make best use of the former gasometer site.

Development of the site provides a fantastic opportunity to deliver much needed new affordable homes for Southwark.”

The Rotherhithe gasholder was built in 1935 for the South Metropolitan Gasworks, which made use of the site from the 1850s until the gasworks closure in 1959.

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2,000-year-old roman route to doVer unearthed Beneath the old kent road

By Isabel Ramirez

answer other archaeological questions in the borough.”

The section of Roman road uncovered was well preserved and measures 5.8 metres wide by 1.4 metres high. Distinct layers can be seen, which tell the story of the road’s construction. It has a solid foundation of compacted gravel sealed by

By Isabel Ramirez

As Marker Way will feature in postal addresses, British Land needed to get this name approved by Southwark Council. They also followed Southwark Council guidance when choosing the names for Rafter Walk and Dock Office Gardens.

These names reflect the themes and ideas gathered from a series of 22 workshops British Land held at 14 locations across the area earlier this year.

The developer worked in partnership with agencies City ID and Plot Studio to gather perspectives from every corner of the local area, including hearing from the next generation with Redriff Primary School.

Six big themes emerged from the workshops to inspire names for new streets and spaces: Our Place/History, Our Community, Our Culture, Our Identity, Our Wellbeing and Our Secret.

These six themes, along with a long list of words and phrases that relate to them, will be used as new streets and spaces are created over the next few years.

Where a new street or public space will also be a postal address, British Land will select names from this framework to submit to Southwark Council, who will make the final decision on names following consultation with the emergency services.

Southwark Council is keen for the suffixes of place names to suggest how spaces should be used. For example, “Walk” should be used for a pedestrianonly route, while “Way” refers to a path for pedestrians and cyclists.

For further information on the new place names, people can keep an eye on canadawater.co.uk and Canada Water’s social media channels.

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throughout the Roman road south of the Cantium Retail Park where a section was excavated in the early 1990s, south of the line of the modern road.

"In the planning for this project, we’d expected to solve this question but the extent of survival of the road is remarkable. We hope this project will

two layers of chalk.

This was topped with another layer of compacted sand and gravel. The original surface of the road would likely have been made from the same material and sat at a similar level to the modern road, however, this has been lost. The base of the modern road rests directly on the Roman fabric.

Old Kent Road has a vibrant past dating from prehistory to the modern day. Among the most influential literary characters to walk Watling Street were the pilgrims of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales in the Middle Ages, followed by many notable others, for example: James Bond who drove along it in ‘Moonraker’ and Doctor Who was often depicted here in various regenerations.

The recent discovery was made during early works to bring low carbon heating to 3,000 more council homes along Old Kent Road by Southwark Council and Veolia, with hopes to reduce the borough’s carbon footprint by a further 11,100 tonnes of carbon each year.

It will be marked by a sign on the nearby Old Kent Road bridge, which has undergone its own transformation from old to new with a colourful makeover celebrating the area’s diversity; a bespoke mural titled ‘A Home from Home’ made in collaboration with the local community.

A SeCtion of roman road, believed to be 2000 years old, has been uncovered under old Kent road.

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Known as Watling Street, the road ran from the Roman port at Dover (Dubris) through London (Londinium) to the West Midlands, connecting Britain with the wider Roman world.

It was discovered during some archaeological work to expand Southwark's low-carbon heat network.

Watling Street was built shortly after the Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43.

Roman roads are characteristically straight, so archaeologists had a good idea of where they should be. Yet until now, it has reportedly been difficult to find to confirm Watling Steet’s exact route.

The road is the first physical proof that sections of the 2000-year-old route survive directly beneath its modern counterpart Old Kent Road, identified by a team of archaeologists from MOLA (Museum of London Archaeology).

Dave Taylor, MOLA project manager said: “It’s amazing this section of road has survived for almost 2000 years. There has been so much activity here over the past few hundred years, from sewers to power cables, tramlines and of course the

Roman road preserved directly underneath Old Kent Road building of the modern road.

"We’re excited to find such a substantial chunk of Roman material remaining.”

The team was supported by Veolia and archaeological consultant RPS, as well as the council's in-house archaeology officer, Dr Chris Constable, who said: “I’m pleased this project has answered our questions

Police appeal for potential witnesses to 'murder' at Southwark Underground Station

By Herbie Russell deteCtiVeS Are appealing for two people who potentially witnessed an alleged murder at Southwark Underground Station.

Police have released CCTV images of two people who could have critical information about an incident that occurred at 9.30pm on Sunday, August 22.

Trainee Detective Sergeant Tony Gittins said: “I would like to stress these people are not suspected of any criminal activity,

but they may have important information that will help our investigation.

“If this is you, or you know anyone pictured, please text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 772 of 22 August."

Rakeem Miles, 23, of East Street in Southwark was initially charged with GBH with intent. Following the victim’s death, the charge was amended to murder.

To report anonymously, call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

BritiSH LAnd has announced the first names of the new places in the Canada Water Masterplan development, including the red boardwalk.

Over 700 people shared what the area means to them and fed their insights into the ‘Naming what’s new’ project. rafter Walk is the new 170m boardwalk officially opened on Saturday, 2 November, as part of Canada Dock. In the working docks of the 19th and early 20th centuries, rafters were workers whose job was to manoeuvre timber in the water from the ships up to the ponds where it was kept to season, hopping between the floating deal planks. dock office gardens is the space behind the Dock Office, the Grade IIlisted red brick building, adorned with a clocktower, located near the new Canada Water Leisure Centre and accessed via Surrey Quays Road.

The Dock Office was the hub of activity in the bustling docks and now serves as British Land’s project hub for the Canada Water development. The gardens have been planted with more than 90 varieties of plants, inspired by the pioneering botanists of the 19th century. “Gardens” was a popular place name suffix in the Victorian and Edwardian eras.

Marker Way will be a new street that when completed will connect Deal Porters Way with Lower Road, providing access to the new Canada Water Leisure Centre. It’s named after dock workers who used to mark the timber and cargo packages as they came ashore at Surrey Docks, to show where they’d come from and where they were going.

Rafter Walk

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Police are searching for two potential witnesses

Dock names make a comeback in new places announced in Canada Water

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Family of East Street Market victim says he was 'warm, kind and generous' tHe fAMiLY of Hilkiah McLeggan, the man killed in the east Street Market attack, has paid tribute to the “warm, kind and generous” 77-year-old.

Hilkiah McLeggan, known to family and friends as Mac or LLoyde, died following the stab attack on East Street Market at 10.30am on Sunday, November 10.

Musse Ali, 66, appeared in court charged with Mr McLeggan’s murder and two counts of attempted murder, on Tuesday, November 12.

The family of Hilkiah, who was pronounced dead at the scene, said: “Hilkiah McLeggan (Mac or Lloyde to his friends and family) was a warm, kind, and generous man who would do anything for his friends and family.

“He was a hard-working man who worked on past his retirement because he knew he could offer more of himself and enjoyed being amongst his colleagues who were also his friends.

“He was a great support to so many and would offer his help without hesitation to support their needs. His family and friends are devastated and are struggling to make sense [of] this terrible event.

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Hilkiah McLeggan

“The family would like to express their gratitude to everyone that has expressed their condolences and those that have set up a special memorial at East Street Market that he frequented so often for many decades.

“The family would also like to thank all the wonderful people at East Street Market who on Remembrance Sunday showed such bravery in apprehending the suspect to prevent any more lives and hearts being broken.

“Heartfelt gratitude is expressed to those that stopped to come his

aid including the LAS in an attempt to save him and those that prayed for him in his final moments.

“The family would also thank the police who are supporting them while they try to process their grief and ask for privacy while they come to terms with such a tragic, senseless and devastating loss.

“The family encourage those who have been affected by this to seek help and support if needed. Our best wishes are extended to the other victims and their family. We hope they have a positive outcome and wish them well on their recovery.”

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east street market traders say safety 'a lottery' and call for security guards amid rising crime in walworth

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NEWS 9 The aftermath of the East Street Market attack

Ray Jones has sold nuts along East Street Market for 51 years

East Street Market was open for trading as usual on Tuesday

By Herbie Russell eAsT sTreeT traders claim safety is a “lottery” in an area blighted by rising crime, following a tragic stabbing attack at the historic market.

Horrific scenes left 77-year-old bystander Hilkiah McLeggan dead while two others were seriously injured on Sunday, November 10.

Police have charged Musse Ali, 66, with murder. It is not being treated as a terrorist incident.

“Frightened” stall owners have now called on Southwark Council to employ security guards along the Walworth market.

They claim East Street has long been “mobbed” by drug users, shoplifters, and violent criminals committing offences with near impunity.

However, another business owner said violence was “rare” and does not “happen here more than anywhere else”.

But Shakil Dip, 42, insisted stall owners had been sitting on a “ticking time bomb” of criminality for years.

He said Southwark Council, which manages the market, was warned that more security was needed at a meeting last year but failed to act.

The clothing trader said: “There are drunk people, druggies, mentally ill people, plus thieves… so for me, we are sitting on a ticking bomb.

“I always say that we feel like when you come to the market it’s kind of a lottery for us if we will come back safely. Anything can happen, but these things are ignored.

They are ignored day after day.”

Mr Dip said he’d recently witnessed a physical altercation involving a customer but police, when called, were not always responsive.

“We call the police and they ask: ‘Are you bleeding?’. We need to bleed to get support,” he said.

Billy Moussa, 61, a bedding salesman,

Shakil Dip has called for Southwark Council to install permanent security along the market

said: “It’s not wrong, is it? Anywhere you go you find security. You go to Costa they’ve got security.”

Ray Jones, a nut trader, said: “We’re mobbed with thieves. What about that day when five people queued up here?

“They masked themselves up and everything, went in there, picked up handfuls of gear, and walked out with it.”

On Tuesday, November 12, with the market back open, the police presence was heightened with officers in hi-vis patrolling the street and speaking with locals.

Borough Commander Seb Adjei-Addoh was on site, and Southwark Council deployed community wardens and offered wellness support to traders.

Cllr Natasha Ennin also thanked “brave” market traders and passersby, sharing her "deepest condolences" with the victims' "family and friends affected by this tragic incident".

But traders have questioned what will happen in the coming weeks when the heightened police presence eventually phases out.

“The council says for a few days there will be patrols, and after it goes back to normal, but that is not a solution,” Mr Dip said.

However, Gregory Morgan, who sells hats, said extra security “would not make a difference”.

The 54-year-old said: “I’ve been here for over twenty years. When a one-off incident happens everybody reacts, but, in general, the place is secure.

“I wouldn’t say it’s a problem everywhere. It happens here no more than anywhere else.”

He added: “It’s just an unforeseen incident that happened, which is very rare.”

Some traders even suggested anti-

terrorism barriers should be installed, as happened at Borough Market after the London Bridge terror attack in 2017.

But Mr Morgan said: “Nobody has ever driven a truck down here…it really doesn’t happen around here.”

Detective Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh said: “I completely understand the concern of the local community in and around East Street market following the horrifying attack that took place on Sunday.

“While it is difficult to provide reassurance following such an event, I want to reiterate that this was an isolated incident".

Violent crime is not a problem for East Street alone, but the Walworth area generally.

Since November 2020, 2,591 incidents of violence against the person have made North Walworth the worst area in Southwark for assaults, harassment, and more serious violent crime.

Such incidents are also becoming more common; rising to 57 per month over the last eighteen months compared to 53 in the eighteen months prior.

If Southwark Council were to employ permanent security, it remains to be seen how that would be funded.

Some traders believe the Labour-run authority should foot the bill given recent price hikes for stalls.

In March 2023, marketeers, some facing a 28 per cent increase in stall overheads due to council measures, protested outside Southwark Council’s Tooley Street offices.

Southwark Council had not only increased pitch prices by 10 per cent but also introduced extra charges for sellers using electricity.

The council argued that rampant inflation and soaring energy costs forced its hand.

Sarah Gregory Morgan is sceptical about whether there is any need for security guards Jane Baker, taken

But some traders say the cash-strapped council, which has struggled to balance its overall budget in recent years, should cover the cost of extra patrols.

“The council should do it,” Mr Dip said.

“They increased the prices of our pitch, they increase everything, and we are giving this so in return we can ask for the security.”

With the market back open, stall owners selling everything from electronics to vegetables said they were happy to be back among the “tight-knit” community.

But there are fears the attack will deter visitors to the market, which has already seen a dramatic drop in footfall in recent years.

Mabinty Mansaray, 50, said: “It’s frightening. I’ve been here in East Street for 28 years, and I’ve never seen anything like this happen. I think we’re going to lose a lot of customers because people won’t want to come spend.”

The jewellery stall owner added: “It’s gonna take a while for people to trust coming back to the market.”

Southwark Council is committed to revitalising the market, which, founded in 1880, was once the lifeblood of SE17.

East Street Community CIC, a company tasked with reviving the shopping area, had received £12,800 in council funding as of February 2024.

The organisation has suggested a raft of changes designed to increase footfall and capitalise on affluent newcomers to the area.

Ideas include pedestrianising the street, a ‘night market’, food ‘pop-ups’, and introducing live music and theatre.

Traders have been divided over the plans.

But Evaewa Kocznur, an East Street trader for ten years, previously said adopting a Borough Market-style atmosphere could be “positive”.

“For the customers, it’s gonna be more fun and more of a pleasure to come to the market,” she said.

But Ray Clarke, 47, a clothing trader, was also sceptical. “This place will never change,” he said. “You don’t get tourists here; you get local people.”

He added: “Basically, people come here for the cheap fruit and the cheap veg.”

These concerns were echoed by Cllr Irina Von Wiese, who said that East Street must not follow Borough Market’s footsteps – a swanky retail area where sandwiches sell for over £10.

“Local residents actually don’t go anymore, not only because they can’t find anything they need, and it’s so expensive, but it’s so crowded,” she said.

Councillor Natasha Ennin, Cabinet Member for Community Safety and Neighbourhoods, said: We know last weekend’s tragic events have shaken the community, but we want to reassure everyone that East Street Market remains a safe space.

"This isolated incident should not overshadow the vibrant community market that it is.Through our longstanding partnership with local traders, we’re addressing specific improvements to enhance security, and progress is already underway.

"We’re increasing community warden patrols to ensure that shoppers and residents can feel safe visiting as they always have. In addition, we are exploring broader policing measures in the long term.

"Reassuringly, the market is well covered

by CCTV which helped with the police’s response to Sunday’s incident. We’re grateful for the resilience of business owners who have returned to business as usual. Please know that we are dedicated to supporting traders throughout this."

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Strawberries and wholegrains on the menu for nursery school children thanks to free healthy breakfast scheme Cllr Jasmine Ali joins the kids for breakfast

Carlo Schiesaro and his wife Valentina were stunned at how much the cost had gone up.

By Issy Clarke More nursery school children in Southwark are starting their day off on the right foot with a free healthy breakfast thanks to a funding boost from the council.

Last year, it announced that it would be giving an additional £175k to a scheme which gives nurseries money to give children free healthy breakfasts and snacks.

More than 2,000 children now get a nutritious meal to fuel their day thanks to the funding boost, which has seen 54 nurseries introduce or expand free breakfasts.

It’s the first time the council has increased funding for nursery breakfasts as part of their efforts to tackle child hunger.

Nurseries get to decide whether they use the money to give children breakfast, more snacks or a different meal depending on their specific needs.

The money pays for 3 breakfasts a week for children eligible for 15 hours of funding, which increases to 5 breakfasts for those who get 30 hours of funding.

Pippa Baker, Head of Nell Gwynn Nursery School, said: “It’s been brilliant having the funding uplift, which has helped us increase the healthy food options we can offer our children.

By Isabel Ramirez London Bridge and East Dulwich Post Offices could be at risk of closure, along with 113 other branches.

This comes as the Post Office revealed on Wednesday (13 November) that its Directly Managed branches weren't making a profit.

A Post Office spokesperson said: “We are considering a range of options to reduce our central costs.

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London Bridge and East Dulwich Post Offices could be at risk of closure

"We have more of a range of fruits and wholegrain breads. We have more sensory-seeking options for our children with neurodiversity, like crackers and carrots. Our children now enjoy things like blueberries and strawberries, which were previously too expensive.

“Our children enjoy sitting together and having breakfast. It’s a social experience. When children are hungry, they can’t settle properly.

Their behaviour and concentration is inevitably impacted.

A free healthy breakfast equips them to be able to get on with their school day while giving peace of mind for some of our families who are struggling with the cost of living.”

Cllr Jasmine Ali, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children, Education & Refugees, said: “A free healthy breakfast sets children up for success in learning and play for the rest of the day. This extra money for free healthy breakfasts in nurseries means money back in parents’ pockets for other necessities as the cost-of-living crisis continues.

“In Southwark, we know very well the benefits of universal meals in educational settings. We’ve been delivering free healthy school meals for over a decade. Thanks to the Labour government offer, we will get on with rolling out free healthy breakfasts too.”

"This includes considering the future of our remaining Directly Managed Branches, which are loss-making. We have long held a publicly-stated ambition to move to a fully franchised network and we are in dialogue with the unions about future options for the DMBs.” Although no specific branches have been listed in the announcement, East Dulwich and London Bridge are both Directly Managed stores and could therefore be under threat - along with 113 others.

The news has already sparked action

Bermondsey residents slam 275 per cent hike in council bike locker fees, calling increase "unjustified"

By Isabel Ramirez

Residents of a Bermondsey estate are calling out Southwark Council for an "unjustified" increase in bike locker rental costs, which have more than tripled compared to last year.

Bike lockers, previously managed by a private company called Cycleloop, provide secure bike storage, but since the council took over management, the cost of renting a locker has shot up by 275 per cent.

Carlo Schiesaro and his wife Valentina were stunned to receive a letter informing them that the annual fee had risen from £40 to £150. The council attributed the steep hike to “high maintenance costs.”

While Carlo appreciates the security the lockers provide, he argues that the price is excessive. "I would maybe pay double because they're good, but this is just not justified," he said. "Where did they get the number from?"

Residents say the bike lockers 'work well' but can't justify the cost.

from the Southwark Liberal Democrats, who have launched petitions to save East Dulwich and London Bridge branches.

They argue that their closure would leave many residents without easy access to essential postal and banking services, which are particularly important for elderly residents and small businesses. As a commuting hub, it is also a vital resource for those who travel into the area for work.

Cllr Victor Chamberlain and Cllr Rachel Bentley have also jointly written to the Chief Executive of the Post Office to urge a rethink. In their letter, they draw particular attention to the fact that a nearby Post Office on Blackfriars Road had been closed 'temporarily' last year, but is still closed to this day.

In 2022, the Labour group in Southwark voted down a suggestion from the Liberal Democrats for the council to campaign to re-open community Post Offices.

Cllr Victor Chamberlain, Liberal

The Schiesaros, who have used the lockers for years on the Pynfolds Estate, find them essential, especially with limited options for bike storage.

"They work really well, and we know our bikes are secure as only we have the key," Carlo added.

With no alternative bike storage on the estate, residents are forced to either absorb the high cost or bring their bikes into their flats, an impractical solution for many. The estate has around 12 lockers for over 100 flats, making them highly soughtafter. "There is no alternative," Carlo pointed out. "The council knows we need them, so maybe this is why they put the cost up."

Other residents, like Caitlin, face the frustration of waiting for a locker.

“I’m on the waiting list, but with these prices, it’s a tough decision,” she said.

Despite demand, Southwark Council has stated plans to phase out lockers in favour of expanding their bike hangar scheme.

A council spokesperson explained: "To date, we have installed 750 cycle Democrat Leader of the Opposition and Borough and Bankside Councillor said: “The closure of London Bridge and East Dulwich Post Offices would be a devastating blow to our area. These facilities provide services that are indispensable to our residents, especially older adults.

“Asking people to travel further for basic services would place an unfair burden on some of our most vulnerable residents. I urge the Post Office to listen to the community’s concerns and keep this essential service open for the people of London Bridge and the surrounding areas.

Cllr Rachel Bentley, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader of the Opposition added: “We have launched a community petition to make clear the strength of support for saving the branches – we need to show that this is an issue residents care about and that we are not prepared to lose another service.”

hangars, providing nearly 4,000 bike spaces. By 2026, we plan to add over 1,000 more hangars, bringing the total to over 6,000 spaces."

However, not all residents are convinced that bike hangars are a suitable alternative. Unlike individual lockers, each hangar is communal and holds up to six bikes, costing £40 per year per bike. Caitlin noted the potential security risks, saying, “It is only marginally safer than locking your bike up on the street. I've heard of people getting their bikes stolen inside the hangars."

For parents like Caitlin, bike hangars also pose practical issues. "They’re not tall enough for a child basket or trailer," she explained, "whereas the lockers are big enough for that."

The council's changes leave residents questioning whether their security and storage needs are being adequately considered.

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By Herbie Russell fLYing droneS are ‘saving lives’ by transporting blood samples in an nHS first for London.

Apian, a healthcare logistics company founded by NHS doctors, and Wing, a global drone delivery company.

Apian and Wing have previously partnered on medical drone delivery in Dublin and rural parts of the UK. Lawrence Tallon, Deputy Chief Executive of Guy’s and St Thomas’, said: “This drone trial to deliver blood samples should speed up test results for some of our most vulnerable patients, ensuring they have the very best care. It combines innovations in healthcare with sustainability to give us an NHS fit for the future.”

The RA508 crash site in Radevormwald

Photo of an NHS drone flying over London

King Charles spends his 76th birthday in Deptford foot hub

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King CHArLeS celebrated his 76th birthday by opening the first-ever Coronation food Hub in deptford last week.

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Moving the samples between Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital takes 30 minutes by road but just two minutes by drone.

The service is helping patients undergoing surgery who are at high risk of complications from bleeding disorders.

Mike Kane MP, Minister for Aviation, Maritime and Security, said: “This is exactly the kind of transport innovation that could make a massive difference to society.

“Not only will these drone services make testing times faster and help to save lives, they will also reduce emissions and congestion, helping to clean up the air we breathe.”

The six-month trial, which required Civil Aviation Authority airspace approval, is the NHS’ first attempt in London.

If successful, it could become a blueprint for drone delivery of other medical items across the country.

The service sees a partnership between

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Manfred Weichert pouring over the flight map notes

The hub, the first of two planned under the Coronation Food Project, aims to reduce food waste while addressing food insecurity amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

On his special day, Thursday, November 14, the King visited Deptford to officially launch the hub and attend a surplus food festival alongside London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Following this, he inaugurated a second food hub in Merseyside via video link.

The Coronation Food Project, which has already provided 2.2 million meals across the UK, is part of the monarch’s broader efforts to support sustainable food initiatives and tackle pressing social issues.

In line with royal tradition, King Charles—like his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II—has two birthdays: his actual birthday (November 14), and an official celebration held in June.

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By Herbie Russell THe MysTery of a missing WWii navigator from Herne Hill has been revived by the discovery of handwritten notes from a crash site.

Herbert Harding was presumed to have died in the North Sea after his Lancaster III bomber lost contact with mission control on March 12, 1945.

But jottings scrawled on a flight map, recovered from a downed craft almost eighty years ago, suggest the sergeant lost his life in German territory.

Manfred Weichert, a Cologne-based history buff, wants to track down the veteran’s relatives and finally lay the South Londoner’s memory to rest.

“It’s my last chance, I see, of a possibility of maybe finding some distant relatives of the sergeant,” the 73-year-old said.

79 years ago, Herbert George Harding, 21, took off from Metheringham for a bombing raid on Duisburg.

As Allied forces pressed deeper into Nazi territory, the RAF hoped to shatter the enemy’s remaining industry, targeting the already heavily-bombed West German city.

Mr Weichert said: “After take-off, radio contact was apparently lost and the aircraft was never seen again. The RAF indicated that the Lancaster crashed over the North Sea, and all crew members are considered missing from that point on.

“However, I have researched that the RA508 crashed in Radevormwald in Germany.”

It is believed that the craft was damaged near Cologne, forcing it to veer off the planned route before crashing into a meadow and exploding.

The Brits' remains were placed in a wooden box and buried in a nearby bomb crater with a road soon built over it.

“The crew was never recovered,” Mr Weichert said.

Impoverished wartime children picking through the wreckage recovered a flight

map used by soldiers to navigate the skies.

The paper fragments were handed into Radevormwald’s historical archives, allowing Mr Weichert to access them.

On one of the papers were notes, believed to be written by navigator Sgt. Herbert George Harding, resident of 174 Mayall Road, Herne Hill.

Born on 17 April 1923, in the old Borough of Camberwell, the unmarried man was the son of Herbert James Harding and Lilian Christina Harding, née Lucas.

Mr Weichert continued: “To this day, I have not been able to find any living relatives of his.

“I realise that after almost 80 years there is only a small chance of finding his relatives but would like to take advantage of it.”

Relatives of Herbert Harding, or those with information they would like to share, should contact: news@southwarknews.co.uk

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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.

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TV's Judge Rinder to raise homelessness awareness locally

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Diego Solarte, 44, from Stockwell, has been jailed for nine years

By Herbie Russell tV JUdge robert rinder will join people ‘sleeping out’ to raise homelessness awareness outside Southwark Cathedral.

Judge Rinder, famed for his Channel 4 reality courtroom series, will be interviewed on stage at the Cathedral shortly before fundraisers bed down for the night on Friday, November 29.

The Robes Project SleepOut is an annual event where people spend a night outdoors to help fundraise for the charity’s Winter Night Shelters.

Attendees will hear from Rinder about his participation in the Robes SleepOut, and some reflections from his career in television and broadcasting.

At 8pm, shortly before the live interview, the South London Jazz Orchestra will play in Southwark Cathedral.

Several dancers from Swing Patrol have also volunteered to join the proceedings.

Southwark homelessness rose thirteen per cent in just one year, the fifth highest rate in London, according to recent data.

In 2023/2024, 3310 households approached the Council presenting as homeless, Government statistics have confirmed. In the previous year the figure was 2936, a rise of 12.7 per cent.

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A PAedoPHiLe taekwondo coach from South London has been jailed for nine years for sexually abusing his students.

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Diego Solarte, 44, from Stockwell, was sentenced following a trial at Inner London Crown Court on Thursday, November 7.

Between 2018 and 2021, Solarte “used his position of trust” to target young girls in public classes and private settings.

The first victim-survivor came forward in September 2021 while Solarte was employed by her family as a Taekwondo instructor.

Under interrogation, Solarte claimed the allegations were made up by the child to avoid classes.

A second victim-survivor bravely came

forward to police in May 2022 while the first investigation was still active.

She had reported to her school counsellor that Solarte had touched her inappropriately.

In interviews with detectives, Solarte denied the accusation, saying he was not sexually interested in children.

In court, the jury heard heart-breaking testimonies revealing the grooming, manipulation and betrayal victims experienced.

Detective Constable Mel Jordan praised victims’ “bravery” and said they should “serve as a sign to any other victims that they will be listened to and supported”.

In a joint statement, the families of victim-survivors thanked police for their “compassion, dedication and relentless pursuit of truth” in “a truly dark moment”.

Detective Constable Mel Jordan, from

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Albion pub in Rotherhithe in 2020

By Robert Firth A BuLLDoZeD rotherhithe pub’s ‘Courage’ sign is set to find a new home on the side of a block of luxury flats by tower Bridge.

Punters campaigned to save the 12ft long letters from the bin when it was announced The Albion pub was to be demolished in 2019 and replaced with apartments.

Plans have now been submitted to Southwark Council to display the cleaned-up sign on the side of the Anchor Brewhouse – a former brewery turned into posh apartments by Shad Thames.

The letters, which used to have neon lights illuminating the edges, will be lit up by three wall lights mounted to the side of the building by Tower Bridge under the proposals.

Brewing at the building which backs on to the River Thames ceased in 1981 and the Anchor Brewhouse was restored, adapted and converted into upmarket flats between 1985 and 1989. Two-bedroom apartments in the sought-after location market for £2.4 million.

Planning documents submitted to the council by the Anchor Brewhouse

Management Company say the location for the sign has been chosen to be ‘highly visible from both Tower Bridge and Shad Thames.

Documents continue: “Southwark Council were [sic] instrumental in finding a home in the public realm. The applicant put in an appeal for the sign and it was gifted to Anchor Brewhouse.

The sign has been cleaned but deliberately left imperfect, and consents have been secured from the office leaseholder, the Vault bar and the City Bridge Foundation. […] Given the heritage of the sign, and the intention of celebrating its history, it makes sense that lots of people would be able to see it.”

Michael Robertson, a resident who campaigned to save the letters, told Southwark News in 2023 that he wanted the sign to stay in the community, rather than be sold off to a ‘swanky bar in Hoxton’.

The Albion’s ‘Courage’ sign was originally commissioned by Courage Brewery, which ran the Anchor Brewhouse prior to brewing ending at the site.

The council will make a decision on the application to mount the letter on the side of the Anchor Brewhouse at a later date.

A DePTForD wildlife area teeming with fish and plants will receive £9,000 funding for its restoration.

Deptford Creek, part of the Creekside Education Trust, is one of six community projects getting a total £50,000 from the Port of London Authority (PLA).

Grace Rawnsley, PLA’s Director of Sustainability, said: “We want to see a clean, healthy, thriving River Thames.

“We understand the valuable contribution residents and experts can

M&S Brixton reopens

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The M&S store on Brixton Road

offer, and we’re committed to supporting innovative projects that will revitalise and enhance the river’s natural environment.”

Deptford Creek volunteers will use the money to conduct water quality testing, fish surveys and habitat enhancement.

Other organisations set for a cash injection include the Fulham Reach Boat Club, the Furnival Sculling Club in Hammersmith, and London Metropolitan University.

The PLA’s Thames Environment Fund is an annual program that has awarded a total of £114,000 to twenty community environmental projects over the last four

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THe M&s store on Brixton road was reopened yesterday (Wednesday, november 20).

From 9am, customers were welcomed inside the redesigned supermarket for the first time since it closed seven months ago.

The transformation is part of M&S’s £30 million investment into their London stores, as announced earlier this year.

Deptford Creek years.

The PLA, which aims to decarbonise the River Thames by 2040, wants to make it free of sewage, waste and other pollution, and support greater biodiversity and recreational uses.

Customers can expect more M&S Food products available, including fresh produce from the retailer’s 'Select Farm' partners.

There are also Christmas sandwiches, plus bread and pastries from a transformed in-store bakery offering hot drinks to take away.

Since the Brixton store closed in April, two new London foodhalls have also opened, at Friern Barnet and Sidcup.

The retailer also renewed its stores in Chancery Lane, Teddington and Blackheath.

Mark Aldridge, Store Manager at M&S Brixton, is celebrating his 20th year working with the company.

He said: “The team and I have been counting down the days until we can welcome our regular and new customers back to Brixton Road!

“We cannot wait to see customers’ reaction as the store looks completely different.”

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'Courage' sign could be fixture Deptford Creek gets £9,000 funding boost on former Brewery building

By Herbie Russell

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the Met’s Child Abuse Team, who led the investigation, said: “I want to acknowledge the bravery of the victim-survivors, whose courage has been unwavering throughout this process, especially considering their young age.

"Coming forward is not only a tribute to their strength, but serves as a sign to any other victims, that they will be listened to and supported.

“Solarte used his position and trust of the victims’ families to take advantage of young girls in both in public classes and private settings, where they should have been at their safest.

“We understand that this case will have shaken the local and Taekwondo community. Safeguarding children is our top priority. " If you or someone you know has been groomed or sexually abused, please come

forward. You are not alone, and there are officers ready to support you.”

The families of the victim-survivors made a joint statement: “We are eternally grateful to the officers who worked tirelessly to bring justice for our children.

We would encourage anyone who is in a similar situation of being a victim, supporting a victim or being a witness of abuse to come forward to the police.

“In a truly dark moment of our children’s lives, Detective Constable Jordan’s compassion, dedication, and relentless pursuit of the truth gave us a way forwards.

"The abuse our children have experienced has left a wound that will never fully heal, but knowing that justice has been served, and there are incredible officers protecting the safety of others, brings us comfort.

“Detective Constable Jordan did not only seek justice—but created a platform for our children to have a voice and speak out against abuse.

"We thank wholeheartedly each and every member of the team and the lead investigator, Detective Constable Mel Jordan, for their work and professionalism throughout this ordeal.”

Children and young people are the most vulnerable in society, and the Met is committed to keeping them safe in person and online.

As part of the New Met for London plan, our officers are working closely with third sector partners, including The Children’s Society to help young people, parents and carers spot the signs of sexual abuse and predatory behaviour online and offline.

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18 OPINION

Comment 'I will won't shy away from challenging Southwark Council or Transport for London'

i

HoPe LoCAL people have seen i do not shy away from challenging people or organisations when necessary.

This included the former leader of my own party. Politicians are often accused of ‘careerism’ but it would have been easier to stay quiet than to speak out, but I’m not the shy and retiring type, nor would it have been right to ignore problems. So it should be no surprise that I’m challenging the council and Transport for London over the problems on Lower Road and the negative consequences for local people and businesses of the road changes earlier this year.

The council have finally admitted that they got the stats wrong, the signage wrong, and caused the road to become less safe. It has not been ‘free’ to make these mistakes.

Accidents have occurred. Huge costs have been involved. Now people face

lengthy delays, worse air quality from increased congestion, and businesses have seen a drop in customers.

Spending extra hours in traffic is a deterrent to using local shops.

As News readers know, I have been pushing the council to address these failings working with the Rotherhithe Labour Councillors who share concerns. Our emergency meeting with officers this week finally got an acknowledgement of some of the problems and an admittance their data was inaccurate after months of pressing for more information. I understand the whole transport team is now under review, which is necessary given the lack of competence in administering the system and the significant costs to the council of at least £200,000.

Heads have rolled for less.

I hope a new, full review of the road changes can take place. It affects the 20,000 people living on the Rotherhithe

from

Westminster

NEIL COYLE

MP for Bermondsey & Old Southwark peninsula daily. It affects tens of thousands more every day using the Rotherhithe Tunnel, local shops and travelling through our community. The roads must be safe for everyone and local people should not suffer worse congestion or poorer air quality as a result of TfL or council mistakes. I hope the review is done better than the original plans and that it delivers the improvements we all need.

Sticking with transport issues, last

week’s News claimed the Bakerloo Line extension had been set back by the Budget. This is inaccurate. I was pleased to see HS2 back on track for Euston which a Southwark firm has the contract to deliver. I also hoped for a specific announcement on Bakerloo funding, but the project is in exactly the same position with its route and land legally protected, local planning authorities ready and huge public support, including from both

Southwark and Lewisham councils.

I hope we have further news on resources soon but will also challenge The News for their misrepresentation!

As the weather chills and evenings darken I’m also still out and about every week listening to local people across the community and continue to welcome News readers invitations to specific streets or estates with concerns. Just email me at: Neil.

Coyle.MP@parliament.uk please.

OPINION 19

A

Pie and mash could be getting protected status

n essex MP, richard Holden, is currently on a mission to get pie and mash traditional Speciality guaranteed (tSg) status by the government. this would stop producers outside of London from being able to call it ‘traditional pie and mash with liquor.’

At first glance, you could argue there are more important things to be getting on with as an MP than protecting a plate of food. But when we spoke to staff at M. Manze Tower Bridge - the longest-running such shop in London - they felt it could be exactly what they need to survive another 100 years.

Tourists who long for the Danny Dyer old-school London boy experience want traditional pie and mash.

But with so few shops left in the capital, 34 to be exact, they may come across the many pop-ups who claim to sell the real stuff. Junie Thurkle, who works in the Tower Bridge shop, said they often hear from people who have had a 'bad experience' at places like these "because it's not the real recipe."

So it might be a good idea in theory. However, for a dish to obtain TSG, a recipe must be agreed upon.

Considering that most pie and mash shops are passed down through generations and each family tends to have its own secret recipe, this might be its downfall.

Southwark Council is leading the charge on kids' nutrition

T

he latest nHS data show that one in ten (9.6 per cent) reception-age children have obesity. Weight problems, and their associated health risks, only become more common as children move through school. obesity among Year 6 children is at 22.1 per cent, according to the most up-to-date statistics.

Thankfully, Southwark Council is addressing this crisis head-on, as it has done for over a decade. The Labour authority’s leadership harks back to 2013, when it started providing universal free school meals to primary schools - a radical step at the time.

It took a decade for the Mayor of London to match this brave move, but he finally did in 2023, when free school meals were rolled out across the entire capital. This freed up cash for Southwark, allowing it to fund more free school meals in secondary schools. The latest good news is that Southwark is giving £175,000 to nurseries to expand their healthy breakfast schemes.

Not everyone agrees with the principle of universal free school meals. People rightly point out that this means even children from wealthier families, who do not need extra financial support, are getting statefunded dishes. On the other hand, giving the meals to all children ensures nobody falls through the gaps and cuts out costly bureaucracy associated with means testing.

At a national level, the government, with serious NHS funding, new rules on fast food advertising, and bans on smoking outside schools and hospitals, is taking children’s health seriously. When it comes to kids' health, there are reasons to be optimistic

CRYPTIC PUZZLE Clues Across

4 Take exception to something (6) 8 Beg the wretch to get some knowledge (7) 9 Alarm at being right in the battle (6) 10 Acted as if they had given a preliminary treatment (9) 11 Does one usually start to age about a fever? (4) 13 Caught sight of about five? Or more? (5) 14 Cultivates the soil, disregarding the dangers (7) 16 Conscience can produce knowledge without study (7) 18 A banquet is produced quickly round the east (5) 19 We hear they listened to the crowd (4) 21 Does every shopkeeper deal in the slave market (9) 22 Fame about a spoken part of speech? (6) 23 Sticks together about fifty drawings (7) 24 Get rid of the humbug, and pour off the wine (6)

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1 Mere upset before sound gentlemen coming out (9) 2 Gave food round the second and praised the whole (9) 3 Case which gives you a chance to branch out? (5) 5 The board will lose nothing in locking for a poet (4) 6 Take your future wife into your employment? (6) 7 Names held by champions (6) 9 Wild fear about the left (5) 11 The period to sit in very wretched conditions (9) 12 The world parliament generally is behaving in a strange way (9) 15 A thickskinned nut (5) 16 One way in which the red has divided (6) 17 Smooth ninetynine can give a contrary meaning (6) 20 I am in business for perfection (5) 21 Castor for one (4)

QUICK PUZZLE Clues Across

4 Grasscutting implement (6) 8 Seaman (7) 9 Decorous (6) 10 Baking dish (9) 11 Blessing (4) 13 Expiate (5) 14 Solicit (7) 16 Method of calculating by symbols (7) 18 Dazzling light (5) 19 Couple (4) 21 Type of beetle (9) 22 Suffocated (6) 23 Dissimilar (7) 24 Calls forth (6)

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1 Spider (9) 2 One with a different opinion (9) 3 Gay (5) 5 Restore to health (4) 6 Walk stealthily (6) 7 Wandering (6) 9 Uses vigorously (5) 11 Earthmoving vehicle (9) 12 Exclusion from society (9) 15 Think deeply (5) 16 Fierce Indian (6) 17 Male escort (6) 20 Coil of yarn (5) 21 Give up (4)

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Across: 1 Credibility 9 Ice 10 Nevermore 11 Sugar 13 Nudists 14 Neater 16 Myself 18 Imagine 19 Truer 20 Nationals 21 Pan 22 Reassessing Down: 2 Rye 3 Donor 4 Bovine 5 Luridly 6 Trousseau 7 Dissensions 8 Cease firing 12 Guarantee 15 Editors 17 Debate 19 Tasks 21 Pun

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the pirates of penZance

© Mark Senior

WHen We think pirates, instantly tricorns, eye patches and skull and crossbone flags spring to mind. in Sasha regan's, all-male version of gilbert & Sullivan's late Victorian classic we get breeches, thigh-slapping and swashbuckling antics, yes, but buckles and swords, no. the only flag is the Union Jack and there is a monotone hue about costumes, whether the scene one of pirates aboard ship, maidens on the point of paddling or police planning their approach, that lends a painterly air to the show. this simplicity of colour scheme comes as a surprise and a triumph, honing our focus to the oft-familiar songs, vocals, characters and amusing demeanour of the all-male cast, writes Eleanor Thorn.

A brisk piano (Giannis Giannopoulos) sets the tone when we meet a crew of orphan pirates. Frederic (Cameron Mcallister), in his 21st year, is preparing to relinquish himself of his indenture with a crew of orphan pirates, but discloses their innate weakness – they are “too tender-hearted” with a reputation on the high seas of leniency towards anyone who claims they too are orphans. Frederic is champing at the bit to depart, to find out what the fairer sex looks like, while his conscience invites a quandary: pirates and Ruth (Robert Wilkes) suggest taking her with him to marry. As instinct is telling him he may

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well find fairer, he spies a group of sisters out on a day trip.

Amid a flurry of handkerchiefs and parasols, these boy-maidens await their “papa” for a picnic. Frederic, in a bid to protect their modesty at the mere suggestion of a paddle, declares

himself, only to instantly fall in love, a feeling reciprocated by Mabel (Luke Garner-Greene). Romance and flirtatious warbling ensue. The arrival of Ruth, pirates and the maidens’ father, the Major General (David MaKechnie), keeps the tempo high. “I am the very model of a

modern major general” sung as he rides his broom steed has us chuckling. With the pirates keen to marry the maidens, he demands their pity for he is, he says, an orphan. This “innocent fiction” wins him back his daughters and an honorary eye-patch.

tHe BArBiCAn theatre with its 60s’ Brutalism juxtaposed with modern theatre-going comfort and decor is an appropriate setting for, the Buddha of Suburbia, a play set in a similar era, writes Michael Holland.

But as they dance and sing and enjoy an abundance of sex where every orgasm is comically accompanied by fireworks, there is always racism around the next corner, always National Front violence on the streets. The jokey skits are separated by poignant realism.

But Rice, who also directs, has made this a happy production where comedy is at the fore. The Buddha of Suburbia has an arranged marriage but this one has a different trajectory than what we expect. The play merrily meanders with pit stops for major incidents, and any sadness that visits Karim’s world is outweighed by hilarious scenes of pretentious theatre people, a South London orgy with a Pink Floyd soundtrack, and Karim doing his utmost to negotiate his mixed race and mixed sexuality. The ever-changing story is kept ever-interesting with historical facts that give context to the madness of a dysfunctional family. And as we leap from one tale to another we are drip-

Ruth’s upset dampens not the joyous wedding party but she is yet to get revenge. Major General Stanley, sleepless and racked with guilt at his deception, has the police (with moustaches on sticks) vow to capture the pirates. But Frederic has not completed his indenture, announce Ruth and the Pirate King (Tom Newland), for born on a leap year, he has only had five birthdays rather than 21!

Pirate again, he vows to kill the General.

Police and pirates alternately quake in fear and gain the upper hand till Ruth declares the pirates “all noble men who have gone wrong”, and a benevolent Major General allows his daughters to marry them.

Police and pirates make ample use of London’s only surviving Victorian music hall with its two-tier stage perfect for prancing pirates and creeping constabulary. The only females in the production team, director Sasha Regan, founder of the Union Theatre in Southwark, and choreographer Lizzie Gee, have done a fine job with this bunch of buccaneers. We went with our eleven year old who found it an absolute delight.

Wilton’s Music Hall, Graces Alley, London, E1 8JB until Saturday 23 November.

Monday - Saturday at 7.30pm; Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pmAge Recommendation: 6+ Booking: http://www.wiltons.org.uk/ 020 7702 2789 Tickets: from £12.50

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a fantastic night out in a wonderful theatre This stage adaptation of Hanif Kureishi’s book, by Emma Rice with Kureishi, tracks the journey of Karim escaping Bromley boredom, plus all the characters whose life he touches on the way.

The play opens with Karim (Dee Ahluwalia) summarising the 1970s and the problems his dual parentage (English mother - Katy Owen, Indian father - Ankur Bahl) creates.

The story of the family’s history is told in sketches on a multi-level set that, although seemingly random, combine to make a satisfying whole in a general air of joy as Karim navigates a way through his bisexuality along with the teenage troubles of the times for young brown men.

fed the secrets and the lies that actually keep the family functioning instead of imploding in a clash of cultural beliefs.

All the performances are excellent, each actor bringing their character to over-the-top life, but none more so than Ewan Wardrop’s theatre director Matthew Pyke; a brilliant portrayal of a pompous stereotype.

Having never read the book or seen the 1993 BBC series I have nothing to compare this adaptation to, but I can say that it is a fantastic night out in a wonderful theatre, and for that I can only say well done to Emma Rice and Hanif Kureishi for creating something excellent for the stage.

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Times: Mon - Sat 7.15pm; Thur & Sat matinees 1.30pm.

Admission: £25 - £85.

Booking: www.barbican.org.uk

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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 RI Works Ltd, it has made an order, the effect of which is to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named road.

2.

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

3.

The alternative route for affected traffic is via Simms Road.

4.

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

5.

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

6.

The prohibition of traffic will be in operation on the 18th of December 2024.

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

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (COPPERFIELD STREET, RISBOROUGH STREET)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable utility works 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 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 on Overhill Road, between Lordship Lane and Belvoir Road.

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be Overhill Road, Lordship Lane, Underhill Road, Belvoir Road, Overhill Road.

4.

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

5.

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

6.

The prohibition will be in place between the 4th and 6th of December 2024.

7.

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

Dated this 21st of November 2024

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable utility works by Murphy Power Distribution Ltd 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.

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 Copperfield Street, between Great Suffolk Street and Sawyer Street, and Risborough Street, between Copperfield Street and Loman Street.

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The alternative routes for affected traffic will be Sawyer Street and Loman Street.

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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 prohibition will be in place between the 9th and 20th of December 2024.

7.

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

Dated this 21st of November 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: 7076

Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: 7079

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ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (COLOMBO STREET)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

(SUSPENSION OF CYCLE LANES)

1.

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

1.

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 Colombo Street at the junction with Meymott Street.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable utility works by Vodafone or its appointed contractor, it intends to make an order, the effect of which will be to suspend the use of part of cycle lanes in the above named road.

2.

3.

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

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 within the cycle lanes on Southwark Bridge Road, between Great Suffolk Street and Great Guildford 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 routes for affected cyclists 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.

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.

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The prohibitions will be in place between the 2nd and 4th of December 2024.

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The prohibition will be in place on the 14th of December 2024

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

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

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Dated this 21st of November 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: 7080

Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: 7098

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (AMELIA STREET, FIELDING STREET) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

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

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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 (a) Amelia Street, underneath the railway bridge. (b) Fielding Street, underneath the railway bridge.

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

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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 prohibition will be in place from (a) 22:00 on the 5th of December until 05:00 on the 6th of December 2024. (b) 22:00 on the 4th of December until 05:00 on the 5th of December 2024.

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

Dated this 21st of November 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) 7040 (b) 7044

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Thursday, November 21st 2024

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; 221 NEW KENT ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 4AD(Ref: 24/AP/2385) Variation of Condition 1 (Approved Plans) for planning permission ref no. 23/AP/1991 'Minor material amendment by variation of Conditions 1 (Approved Plans), 36 (Approved Building Height), 37 (Approved Quantum of Work/Maker Space) and 38 (Approved Number of Hotel Rooms) of planning permission 19/AP/5389, the development description for which was: "Demolition of existing warehouse building and erection of a part 3, part 6 and part 9 storey building providing 200 hotel rooms (Class C1) and 1,354sqm of work/maker space at ground floor (and mezzanine) (Flexible Class B1) as well as ancillary cafe/restaurant and bar facilities (Class A3/A4), along with associated landscaping, servicing yard and access works." The amendments sought by this application are: - Façade alterations Alteration to accessible room sizes - Alterations to position of room sizes and layouts - Alterations to the plan across all levels - Alterations to the roof with relocation of biodiverse roof and provision of railings above the mezzanine for safe maintenance Reason(s) for publicity: AFFECT MAJ (Contact: Ewan Lawless 020 7525 1264) ATRIUM HAYS GALLERIA COUNTER STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 2HD (Ref: 24/AP/3096) Erection of a temporary bar/restaurant structure and x3 associated food huts, and planning permission for the associated change of use of part internal atrium for a temporary period of 12 months. (Within: Tooley Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Mumtaz Shaikh 020 7525 0585) 1 LONDON BRIDGE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 9BG (Ref: 24/AP/3057) Installation of a communal roof terrace at 4th floor level which includes the installation of an access door, fixed planters and balustrading. (Within: Tooley Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: AFFECT (Contact: William Tucker 020 7525 2436) ATRIUM HAYS GALLERIA COUNTER STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 2HD (Ref: 24/AP/3097) Listed building consent for planning permission and listed building consent, for the erection of a temporary bar/restaurant structure and x3 associated food huts, and planning permission for the associated change of use of part internal atrium for a temporary period of 12 months. (Within: Tooley Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Richard Craig 020 7525 0436)

9 DANECROFT ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE24 9PA(Ref: 24/AP/3296) Construction of a single storey rear extension.

(Within: Sunray Estate CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Megan Stevens 020 7525 3542) 47 CHAMPION HILL LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8BS(Ref: 24/AP/3305) Listed building consent for the demolition and rebuild of lean-to side garage due to failure rebuilding at slightly increased length. Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Rosie Poser ) 225-227 QUEENS ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE15 (Ref: 24/AP/2864) Listed building consent for 4 x extremal Air Source Heat Pumps rear of the garden Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Rosie Poser ) 163 HAVIL STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 7SB(Ref: 24/AP/3363) Listed building consent for Installation of a new door in the existing southern garden wall facing the pedestrian route from Havil Street through to Sedgmoor Place. Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Marco Chan 020 7525 3526) UNIT 26 HAYS GALLERIA COUNTER STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 2HD (Ref: 24/AP/3359) Replace 3No. 4 x 4m jumbrellas with 3No. new 5x5m jumbrellas to match, reposition 2No. existing 4x4m jumbrellas, install new swing sign & bracket to match existing. (Within: Tooley Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Marco Chan 020 7525 3526) 63 CAMBERWELL GROVE LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 8JE(Ref: 24/AP/3337) Retrospective listed building consent for the replacement of rotten timbers with C24 treated timbers, for the first floor pitched roof (Within: Camberwell Grove Conservation Area CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948) 163 HAVIL STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE5 7SB(Ref: 24/AP/3362) Installation of a new door in the existing southern garden wall facing the pedestrian route from Havil Street through to Sedgmoor Place. Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: William Tucker 020 7525 2436) UNIT 26 HAYS GALLERIA COUNTER STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 2HD (Ref:

24/AP/3124) Replacement 3No. 4x4m jumbrellas with 3No. new 5x5m jumbrellas to match, reposition 2No. existing 4x4m jumbrellas and display of swing sign and bracket to match existing (Within: Tooley Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Hajnalka Berwick-Sayers 020 7525 3701) UNIT 26 HAYS GALLERIA COUNTER STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 2HD (Ref: 24/AP/3125) Display of swing sign and bracket to match existing (Within: Tooley Street CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Hajnalka Berwick-Sayers 020 7525 3701) 118 BURBAGE ROAD LONDON SOUTHWARK SE24 9HD(Ref: 24/AP/3348) Variation of Approved Plans pursuant to planning permission 24/AP/1051 for 'Non-Material Amendment to planning application 23/AP/2261 dated 08/10/2023 for 'Partial demolition with façade retention, alterations to doors and windows, a part 1, part 2-storey front, side, and roof extensions, 2x ground floor rear extensions, 2x dormers, 3x rooflights, and excavation forming a basement with light well to provide additional living accommodation to an existing detached dwellinghouse with associated hard and soft landscaping; removal of 3 trees.' The amendments include: -Reduction in overall basement size. -Black metal balustrade to rear lightwell in lieu of glass balustrade. -Reduction in size of rear dormer serving Master Bedroom at 2nd floor level.' The amendments include the following: 2no. rooflights to Eastern roof and 1 no. bathroom window to the Eastern elevation. (Within: Dulwich Village CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Agneta Kabele 020 7525 3148)

CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDLB (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948) FLAT 3 187 BERMONDSEY STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 3UW (Ref: 24/AP/3269) Replacement of existing roof access hatch with new opening glazed rooflight and access stair to existing roof terrace; replacement of existing railings to roof terrace to residential apartment. (Within: Multiple CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Tracy Chapman 020 7525 1948) Dated: 19 Nov 2024 comments to be received within 21 days of this date.

STEPHEN PLATTS - Director of Planning and Growth

BUS SHELTER PAVEMENT OUTSIDE 222-224 BOROUGH HIGH STREET LONDON SE1 1QN (Ref: 24/AP/3313) Advertising consent for an internal illuminated sequential advertisement capable of static and dynamic content display with automatic rotation of images (Within: Liberty of the Mint CA) Reason(s) for publicity: STDCA (Contact: Samuel Hepworth 020 7525 5465) FLAT 3 187 BERMONDSEY STREET LONDON SOUTHWARK SE1 3UW (Ref: 24/AP/3270) Listed Building Consent for replacement of existing roof access hatch with new opening glazed rooflight and access stair to existing roof terrace; replacement of existing railings to roof terrace to residential apartment. (Within: Bermondsey Street

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (THE GARDENS)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (ELCOT AVENUE)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable utility works by Southern Gas Networks 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 road.

1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable utility works 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 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 on The Gardens, between numbers 28 and 36.

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 Elcot Avenue, outside number 32.

3.

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

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be Elcot Avenue, Commercial Way, Friary 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.

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 between the 9th and 13th of December 2024.

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The prohibition will be in place on the 19th of December 2024.

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

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

Dated this 21st of November 2024

Dated this 21st of November 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: 7069

Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: 7078

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Thursday, November 21st 2024

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (NOTLEY STREET)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (GOODRICH ROAD, SOUTHWARK PARK ROAD)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC)

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable highways and resurfacing works by Ardmore 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 Notley Street, at the junction with Caspian Street.

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be Edmund Street, New Church Road, Caspian Street or Caspian Street, Brisbane Street, Elmington Road, Benhill Road, Edmund Street.

4.

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

5.

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

6.

The prohibition will be in place between the 4th and 6th of December 2024.

7.

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

Dated this 21st of November 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: 7096

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) Goodrich Road, between Lordship Lane and Crystal Palace Road. (b) Southwark Park Road, from the junction of Galleywall Road to the junction with Raymouth Road.

3.

The alternative routes for affected traffic will be: a) Goodrich Road, Lordship Lane, Heber Road, Crystal Palace Road or Lordship Lane, Crystal Palace Road. b) Tower Bridge Road, Abbey Street, Jamaica Road, Southwark Park Road.

4.

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

5.

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

6.

The prohibitions will be in place on (a) 2nd and 3rd of December 2024 (b) 20:00 on the 5th of December until 05:00 on the 6th of December 2024.

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

Ref: a) 7099 b) 7038

Transport for London Public Notice

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable bridge inspection works by Amey 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.

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 Southwark Bridge Road, from the junction with Southwark Street to Union Street and Union Street at the junction with Southwark Bridge Road.

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.

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 between 22:00 on the 11th of December until 06:00 on the 12th of December 2024.

7.

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

Dated this 21st of November 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: 6904

Notice of Application for a Premises Licence made under Section 17 of the Licensing Act 2003 Please take notice that I / we TOWER BRIDGE BLEND LTD Have made application to Southwark Council for a new Premises Licence in respect of 224 - 226 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UP The relevant licensable activities and proposed times to be carried on, or on from the premises are The retail sale of alcohol: The provision of regulated entertainment: The provision of late night refreshment: Opening hours:

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

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (SOUTHWARK BRIDGE ROAD, UNION STREET)

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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.

Dated this 21st of November 2024

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

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1.

Days Monday - Sunday Monday - Sunday

Start time 08:00 08:00

Finish time 00:00 00:00

Monday - Sunday

23:00

00:00

Monday - Sunday

08:00

00:00

A register of all applications made within the Southwark area is maintained by: The Licensing Service, Hub 1, 3rd Floor, 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH A record of this application may be inspected by visiting the office during normal office hours by appointment on 020 7525 2000; details are also available on our website at http://app.southwark.gov.uk/licensing/licenseregister.asp It is open to any interested party to make representations about the likely effect of the application on the promotion of the licensing objectives. Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Service at the office address given above (or by email via licensing@southwark.gov.uk) and be received by the Service within a period of 28 days starting the day after the date shown below.

Note: It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application. A person guilty of such offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level 5 on the standard scale.

Date of application: 14th November 2024

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 THE GLA ROADS AND GLA SIDE ROADS (SOUTHWARK) RED ROUTE CONSOLIDATION ORDER 2007 THE A202 PECKHAM ROAD (E-SCOOTER BAY) VARIATION ORDER 2024 1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that on 15th November 2024 it made the above named Order, under section 6 of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984. The Order will come into force on 22nd November 2024.

2. The general nature and effect of the Order will be to introduce a 5 metre long no stopping at any time except hired e-scooters only parking bay on the southern footway of Peckham Road outside Nos. 36 to 38 Peckham Road.

3. The roads which would be affected by the Order are the A202 Peckham Road.

4. A copy of the Order, a map indicating the location and effect of the Order and copies of any Order revoked, suspended or varied by the Order can be inspected by visiting our website at https://haveyoursay.t.gov.uk/tro and selecting the relevant borough and reference the Trafc Order relates to or by appointment during normal ofce hours at our ofce at the address below. To arrange an appointment please email trafcordersection@t,gov.uk. Copies of the documents may be requested via email at trafcordersection@t,gov.uk, or by post at the following address quoting reference NMR/REGULATION/STOT/GK/TRO/GLA/2024/0270: • Transport for London Streets Trafc Order Team (NMR/REGULATION/STOT) Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road London, SE1 8NJ Please note due to hybrid working access to post is restricted and requests for documents may be delayed.

5. Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that they are not within the relevant powers conferred by the Act or that any requirement of the Act has not been complied with, that person may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order is made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Dated this 21st day of November 2024 Matt Standell Performance and Planning Manager, Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (EVELINA ROAD)

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

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

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable highway 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 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 on Evelina Road, between Howbury Road and Hollydale Road.

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

6.

The prohibition will be in place from (a) 20:00 on the 10th of December until 05:00 on the 11th of December 2024 (b) 20:00 on the 11th of December until 05:00 on the 12th of December 2024.

7.

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

Dated this 21st of November 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: 7047

(TEMPORARY RESTRICTION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to continue the operation of a mandatory bus lane, it intends to make an order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is to prohibit certain categories of vehicular traffic from entering part of the above named road as detailed in the schedule to this notice.

2.

Except as provided in Article 3 of this order, no person shall cause a vehicle to be in a bus lane in a length of road specified in an item in column (2) of the table in the Schedule during the times specified in that item in column (3) of that item unless that vehicle is proceeding in the direction specified in column (4) of that item and is of a type specified in column (5) of that item.

3.

Exemptions - bus lane.

3.1

The controls specified in Article 2 do not apply so as to prevent a vehicle being in a bus lane if and for as long as necessary(a) to enable a person to get on or off the vehicle; or (b) taxis and motorcycles to use the bus lane between Ann Moss Way and Culling Road (c) to enable goods to be loaded on to or unloaded from the vehicle; if and in so far as the activity is not prohibited by the provisions of any other Order.

3.2

The controls specified in Article 2 do not apply in respect of a vehicle which is being used for a purpose which is within an exemption to a restriction or prohibition imposed by any other Order or which is permitted by any other Order.

3.3

The controls specified in Article 2 do not apply in respect of a vehicle crossing a bus lane to get to or from any road adjacent to the bus lane or any vehicular access to premises adjacent to the bus lane.

3.4

The controls specified in Article 2 do not apply in respect of a vehicle being in a bus lane if the vehicle is being used:(a) in the service of a local authority for the purpose of collecting refuse; (b) for the purposes of the provision of a universal postal service (as defined in the Postal Services Act 2011e) provided the vehicle bears the livery of a universal service provider (as defined in the aforementioned Act); (c) in connection with the removal of any obstruction to traffic; (d) in connection with the maintenance, improvement or reconstruction of any road; (e) in connection with the maintenance, improvement or construction of any street furniture including bus stop infrastructure; (f) in connection with any building operation or demolition; (g) in connection with the laying, erection, alteration or repair in or near the bus lane of any sewer or of any main, pipe or apparatus for the supply of gas, water or electricity, or of any electronic communications network (as defined in section 32 of the Communications Act 2003f), providing the vehicle cannot be used for that purpose without being in the bus lane and in so far as the activity is not prohibited by the provisions of any other Order.

3.5

The controls specified in Article 2 do not apply in respect of a vehicle being in a bus lane: (a) so as to avoid an accident; (b) to allow a person to get or give help in consequence of an accident or emergency or otherwise take action for public safety; (c) to such an extent and for such a time as is needed to comply with any requirement resulting from works or an emergency in any part of the road adjoining the bus lane; (d) if it is being used for ambulance, fire brigade or police purposes.

4.

Definitions and Interpretation (a) "carriageway" has the same meaning as in section 329(1) of the Highways Act 1980b; (b) “Council” means the Council of the London Borough of Southwark; (c) “bus”, “local bus”, "traffic lane", “contra-flow” and “with-flow lane” have the meanings given in Schedule 1 to the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016c; (d) "bus lane" means a traffic lane on a length of road which is specified in column (2) in the table in the Schedule below and in respect of which traffic signs are in place indicating the controls specified in this Order; (e) "enactment” means any enactment, whether public general or local, and includes any order, bye-law, rule, regulation, scheme or other instrument having effect by virtue of an enactment; (f) “kerb-line” means the imaginary line which is the projection of the line formed by the edge of the carriageway of a street; (g) “times of operation” means in relation to a bus lane specified in an item in column (2) of the table

5.

This order under section 14(1) Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 would be in place for up to 18 months, beginning on the 6th of December 2024 until the 28th of May 2026.

6.

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

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK PECKHAM ‘OFF-STREET’ CAR PARKS CHANGES The London Borough of Southwark (Off-street parking places) Consolidation Order 2024 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that on 21 November 2024 it has made above Order under sections 35 and 124, and Part IV of Schedule 9, of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

2.The general effect of the Order is to:(a) extend the area of the existing PECKHAM TOWN CENTER CAR PARK (Cerise Road, SE15), by an additional 8 ‘off-street’ pay-by-phone or PayPoint parking places, by including the ‘off-street’ area directly south-east of the junction of Cicely Road and Moncrieff Street; (b) the above-mentioned extension will be completed under the overall update and consolidation of the London Borough of Southwark (Off-street parking places) Traffic Management Orders, so as to:- (i) remove the mention of car parks which are no longer managed or owned by Southwark Council, (ii) include the charges introduced in April 2024 by Public Notice under section 35C of the 1984 Act for parking and season ticket fees and the updated operating times (as detailed below) in the Council’s two ‘off-street’ Car Parks: Choumert Grove Car Park, and Peckham Town Centre Car Park, and (iii) include a map-based schedule for the Council’s two ‘off-street’ Car Parks: Choumert Grove Car Park, and Peckham Town Centre Car Park to improve the clarity of the parking and ‘no waiting’ restrictions within these car parks.

3. The charge for parking in either Choumert Grove Car Park or Peckham Town Centre Car Park is currently a flat rate of £2.50 per vehicle per hour (or £3.75 for diesel vehicles, per hour). Choumert Grove Car Park and Peckham Town Centre Car Park are open and operating Mondays to Saturdays (excluding bank holidays) between the hours of 08:30 am and 06:30 pm.

Visit the website: https://www.southwark.gov.uk/parking-streets-and-transport/parking/places-park/car-parks for more information on the ‘off-street’ car parks in Southwark, and to view the current ‘off-street’ parking charges and car park opening hours.

4. Copies of the Order, which will come into force on 25 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.

5. Any person desiring to question the validity of the Order, 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 may, within six weeks of the date on which the Order was made, make application for the purpose to the High Court.

Dated 21 November 2024 Steven Grayer Interim Head of Service - Highways, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure

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Dated this 21st of November 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: LBSLR11 Schedule – Bus Lane

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (WESTMORELAND ROAD, SONDES STREET)

‘OFF-STREET’ WAITING RESTRICTIONS

(TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to enable utility works by Compass Infrastructure 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.

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) Westmoreland Road at the junction with Portland Street (b) Sondes Street, at the junction with Portland Street.

3.

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

4.

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

5.

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

6.

The prohibition will be in place on the following dates: (a) 4th to the 8th of December 2024. (b) 17th to the 19th of December 2024.

7.

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

The London Borough of Southwark (Off-street Waiting Restrictions) (Vanguard Court) Order 202* 1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that it proposes to make the above Order under section 6 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

2. The general effect of the Order will be to introduce new ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions (double yellow lines) on both sides of the ‘off-street’ UNNAMED ACCESS ROAD - located between No. 34 and Nos. 36 to 38 Peckham Road - extending between its junctions with Peckham Road and Vanguard Court (a total of 81 metres), to deter unsociable parking.

3. For more information about these proposals please contact the Council's Highways team Highways@southwark.gov.uk.

4. Copies of the supporting documents (this Notice, the proposed Order, and a statement of the Council's reasons for the proposals), 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 Order is made. Email traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk (or call 077 3132 4742) for booking details.

5. Anyone wishing to make any representations either for or to object to the proposals, may use the form labelled 'Parking - Road traffic and highway schemes - responding to statutory consultation notices' at www.southwark.gov.uk/statutoryconsultationnotices or send a statement in writing to: the Traffic Orders Officer, Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure, P.O. Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX or traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk quoting reference ‘TMO2425-027 offstreet DYLs’ by 12 December 2024. Please note that if you wish to object to the proposal, you must state the grounds on which your objection is made.

Dated this 21st of November 2024

6. 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.

Ian Law Traffic Manager, London Borough of Southwark, Network Management, Environment, Neighbourhoods and Growth 160 Tooley Street, PO Box 64529, London, SE1 5LX Ref: 6962

Dated 21 November 2024 Steven Grayer Interim Head of Service - Highways, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK RISBOROUGH STREET AREA IMPROVEMENTS The London Borough of Southwark (Waiting restrictions) (Risborough Street area improvements) Order 202*

LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (LOWER ROAD)

1. Southwark Council hereby GIVES NOTICE that it proposes to make the above Order under sections 6 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended.

(TEMPORARY WAITING AND LOADING RESTRICTIONS) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to continue the operation of ‘at any time’ waiting and loading restrictions, it intends to make an order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which is to prohibit parking, loading and waiting as details in section 2 of this order.

2.

The effect of this order is as follows: a) In Lower Road: • on its SW side between a point 10m NW of its junction with Culling Road and the boundary wall of 140 and 142 Lower Road (opposite Tawny Way) • on its SW side between the boundary wall of 192 and 194 Lower Road and the centre of 202 Lower Road (either side of Rotherhithe New Road junction) • on its NE side between the SE side of its junction with Neptune Street and the NW side of its junction with China Hall Mews • on its NE side between a point opposite the rear of the NW footway on Hawkstone Road and the NW side of its junction with Croft Street. convert all existing timed waiting restrictions (single yellow lines) and ‘at any time’ loading restrictions to ‘at any time’ waiting and loading restrictions. b) ‘At any time’ waiting and loading restrictions implemented o/s No. 253 Lower Road to accommodate the removal of an existing bus stop. c) suspension of pay parking in Lower Road south west side (i) 20.5m o/s Nos. 172 to 178 Lower Road d) Suspension of pay parking in Lower Road, 5.5m o/s No. 202 Lower Road.

3.

This order under section 14(1) Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 would be in place for up to 18 months, beginning on the 6th of December 2024 until the 6th of June 2026.

4.

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

2. The general effects of the Order, in the vicinity of the development site known as Nos. 17-21 Risborough Street, the purpose of which would be to facilitate the priorities of the area and clear obstructive parking around new access points, would be to convert existing ‘timed’ waiting restrictions (single yellow lines) to new ‘at any time’ waiting restrictions (double yellow lines) at the following locations:(a) in COPPERFIELD STREET south side across its junction with Risborough Street (2.5 metres west and 2 metres east of the junction); (b) in LOMAN STREET north side across its junction with Risborough Street (14 metres west and 3 metres east of the junction); and (c) in RISBOROUGH STREET on both sides and between its junction with Copperfield Street and its junction with Loman Street.

NOTES: (1) ‘at any time’ means at all hours on every day of the week. (2) All measurements are in metres and are approximate.

3. For more information contact the Council's Highway Development team Highways@southwark.gov.uk 4. Copies of the supporting documents (this Notice, the proposed Order, and a statement of the Council's reasons for the proposals), and paper or digital copies of plans showing the location and effects of the Order, 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 Order is made. Email traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk (or call 077 3132 4742) for booking details.

5. 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 the form labelled 'Parking - Road traffic and highway schemes - responding to statutory consultation notices' at www.southwark.gov.uk/statutoryconsultationnotices or send a statement in writing to: the Traffic Orders Officer, Highways, Southwark Council, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure, P.O. Box 64529, London SE1P 5LX or by e-mail to traffic.orders@southwark.gov.uk quoting reference ‘TMO2425-028 Risborough St area‘ by 12 December 2024. Please note that if you wish to object to this proposal you must state the grounds on which your objection is made.

Dated this 21st of November 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: LBSLR11

6. 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 21 November 2024 Steven Grayer Interim Head of Service - Highways, Environment, Sustainability & Leisure

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LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14(1) (LOWER ROAD, REDRIFF ROAD, ROTHERHITHE OLD ROAD) (TEMPORARY RESTRICTION OF TRAFFIC, TEMPORARY PROHIBITED TURNS) 1.

The Council of the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that to continue the operation of cycle lanes and the operation of prohibited turns, it intends to make an order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, the effect of which would be to prohibit vehicular traffic from entering parts of the above named roads as detailed in the schedule to this notice and to prohibit turns detailed within this order.

2.

2.1

The effect of the order would be: No person causing any vehicle, except pedal cycles, to proceed in a north-eastbound direction in Culling Road shall, upon reaching its junction with Lower Road, cause that vehicle to turn right into Lower Road.

Provided that nothing in this Article shall apply to a pedal cycle entering into the cycle lane referred to in item 2 of the Schedule to this Order.

No person causing any vehicle to proceed in a north-westbound direction in Lower Road shall, upon reaching its junction with Neptune Street, cause that vehicle to turn right into Neptune Street.

No person causing any vehicle to proceed in a south-westbound direction in Neptune Street shall, upon reaching its junction with Lower Road, cause that vehicle to turn right into Lower Road.

No person shall cause any vehicle other than a pedal cycle to enter into or proceed in a cycle lane specified in the Schedule to this Order at any time.

Exempt pedal cycles from the prohibited right turn from Redriff Road onto Lower Road.

Exempt pedal cycles from the prohibited right turn from Ann Moss Way onto Lower Road, allowing access to the southbound cycle lane.

2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 3.

Nothing in Articles 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 of this Order shall apply in relation to:(a) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform; (b) any vehicle being used for ambulance, fire brigade or police purposes; (c) any vehicle being used in connection with the laying, erection, alteration, or repair in or adjacent to a prescribed street of any sewer, main, pipe or apparatus for the supply of gas, water, electricity, or of any electronic communications network; or the placing, maintenance or removal of any traffic sign, if the vehicle cannot be used for that purpose in any other street or part of that street; or (d) any person who causes any vehicle to proceed in accordance with any restriction or requirement indicated by traffic signs placed on the highway pursuant to section 66 or section 67 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

4.

Nothing in Article 2.4 of this Order shall apply in relation to any vehicle entering into a cycle lane specified in the Schedule to this Order, insofar as the design of any segregating measures in place in relation to that cycle lane physically allows such activity, for as long as is necessary:(a) to enable access to or exit from any road adjoining that cycle lane, or to enable access to or exit from any premises adjoining that cycle lane by way of a vehicular access or footway crossover, provided that, in both cases, the vehicle leaves the cycle lane immediately thereafter; (b) to enable a person to board or alight from the vehicle; (c) to enable goods to be loaded on to or unloaded from the vehicle, if and in so far as the activity is not prohibited by the provisions of any other Order; (d) for the purpose of collecting refuse; or (e) for the purposes of the provision of a universal postal service (as defined in the Postal Services Act 2011d) provided the vehicle bears the livery of a universal postal service provider.

5.

Definitions and Interpretation (a) "motor vehicle" has the same meaning as in section 136(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984; (b) "pedal cycle" has the same meaning as in Schedule 1 to the Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016 ; (c) causing includes permitting; (d) “cycle lane” means an area of carriageway within a length of street specified in the Schedule to this Order which is indicated by a traffic sign as being a cycle lane for the use of pedal cycles only, subject to the provisions of this Order;

6.

This order under section 14(1) Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 would be in place for up to 18 months, beginning on the 6th of December 2024 until the 28th of May 2026.

7.

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

Dated this 21st of November 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: LBSLR11A Schedule (1) Item

(2) Lengths of street

(3) Direction of travel and type of cycle lane

(4) Hours of operation

1.

LOWER ROAD all that part of the south-western side of the carriageway as is bounded on the south-west by the south-western kerb-line of Lower Road and on the north-east by a line drawn 3.5 metres north-east of and parallel to the south-western kerb-line of Lower Road, as extends from a point 4 metres south-east of the south-eastern kerb-line of Gomm Road to a point 34.5 metres south-east of that kerb-line.

two-way mandatory segregated cycle lane

At any time

2.

LOWER ROAD all that part of the south-western side of the carriageway as is bounded on the south-west by the south-western kerb-line of Lower Road on the northeast by the south-western edge of the island site located to the north-west of its junction with Orange Place, as extends from a point 27 metres northwest of the north-western kerb-line of Orange Place to a point 3.5 metres north-west of that kerb-line.

two-way mandatory segregated cycle lane

At any time

3.

LOWER ROAD all that part of the south-western side of the carriageway as is bounded on the south-west by the south-western kerb-line of Lower Road and on the north-east by a line drawn 3 metres north-east of and parallel to the south-western kerb-line of Lower Road, as extends from a point 3 metres southeast of the south-eastern kerb-line of Orange Place to a point 12 metres north-west of the north-western kerb-line of Hawkstone Road.

two-way mandatory partially-segregated cycle lane

At any time

4.

LOWER ROAD all that part of the south-western side of the carriageway as is bounded on the south-west by the south-western kerb-line of Lower Road and on the north-east by the south-eastern edge of the site located to the south-east of its junction with Rotherhithe Old Road and subsequently by a line drawn 3 metres north-east of and parallel to the south-western kerb-line of Lower Road, as extends from a point 2.5 metres south-east of the northwesternmost wall of Surrey Quays London Overground Station to a point 1.5 metres south-east of the common boundary of Nos. 128 and 130-132 Lower Road.

two-way mandatory segregated cycle lane

At any time

5.

LOWER ROAD all that part of the north-eastern side of the carriageway as is bounded on the north-east by the north-eastern kerb-line of Lower Road and on the south-west by a line drawn 3 metres south-west of and parallel to the north-eastern kerb-line of Lower Road, as extends from the north-western wall of Nos. 187-207 Lower Road to a point 25 metres south-east of the north-western wall of Nos. 187-207 Lower Road.

two-way mandatory segregated cycle lane

At any time

6.

LOWER ROAD all that part of the north-eastern side of the carriageway as is bounded on the north-east by the north-eastern kerb-line of Lower Road and on the south-west by a line drawn 3 metres south-west of and parallel to the north-eastern kerb-line of Lower Road, as extends from a point 2 metres southeast of the north-western wall of No. 229 Lower Road to a point 11.5 metres north-west of the north-western kerb-line of Plough Way.

two-way mandatory partially-segregated cycle lane

At any time

7.

LOWER ROAD two-way mandatory all that part of the north-eastern side of the carriageway as is bounded on the north-east by the north-eastern kerb-line of Lower Road and on the segregated cycle lane south-west by a line drawn 3 metres south-west of and parallel to the north-eastern kerb-line of Lower Road, as extends from a point 7.5 metres southeast of the south-eastern kerb-line of Plough Way to a point 4 metres north-west of the north-western kerb-line of Chilton Grove.

At any time

8.

LOWER ROAD two-way mandatory all that part of the north-eastern side of the carriageway as is bounded on the north-east by the north-eastern kerb-line of Lower Road and on the segregated cycle lane south-west by a line drawn 3 metres south-west of and parallel to the north-eastern kerb-line of Lower Road, as extends from a point 5.5 metres southeast of the south-eastern kerb-line of Chilton Grove to a point 5 metres north-west of the north-western kerb-line of Croft Street.

At any time

9.

REDRIFF ROAD all that part of the south-eastern side of the carriageway as is bounded on the south-east by the south-eastern kerb-line of Redriff Road and on the north-west by a line drawn 2 metres north-west of and parallel to the south-eastern kerb-line of Redriff Road, as extends from a point 30 metres northeast of the north-eastern kerb-line of Lower Road to the north-eastern kerb-line of Lower Road.

south-westbound mandatory with-flow segregated cycle lane

At any time

10.

ROTHERHITHE OLD ROAD north-westbound all that part of the south-western side of the carriageway as is bounded on the south-west by the south-western edge of the westernmost island site mandatory with-flow located at its junction with Hawkstone Road, and on the north-east by a line drawn 1.5 metres north-east of and parallel to the south-western edge of segregated cycle lane the westernmost island site located at its junction with Hawkstone Road, as extends from a point 10 metres south-east of the south-eastern kerb-line of Hawkstone Road north-westward for a distance of 10 metres.

At any time

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wonder goal not enough

Esme Johnson (centre) celebrates with her team-mates

Lionesses knocked out by savvy Spurs

By Myles Thornton at The Den eSMe JoHnSon scored an outstanding goal against tottenham Hotspur WSL Academy at the den but it wasn’t enough to prevent Millwall Lionesses exiting the Capital Women’s Cup senior section last weekend.

Spurs were 2-0 up three minutes before half-time when Johnson won possession on the left before cutting inside to send a curling shot from the left edge of the box into the far top corner.

It was a goal worthy of a better result but Ted Jones’s hosts couldn’t force an equaliser to take the game to penalties.

Millwall were under early pressure and Shay Bennett and Alice Wood combined to deny Spurs an opener.

The visitors continued to press and took the lead 25 minutes in. Millwall goalkeeper Annis-Clara Wright made a save before another shot hit the crossbar and at the third time of asking Tottenham were ahead through Maia Lazaro.

Spurs doubled their advantage in the 36th minute as Fran Hamer volleyed home after a corner.

Johnson then scored her second goal of the season and Ciara Walting could have made it 2-2 after goalkeeper Erin Radbourne had gifted her possession inside the box, but she shot over.

Lucy Jellett struck a shot wide from

distance after another mistake at the back before Johnson had one last chance for the hosts but Radbourne denied her.

The defeat brought Millwall’s sixgame unbeaten run to an end.

“It was a performance we were proud of against a really good side.

We probably deserved the draw and to maybe take the game to penalties,” Jones said. “They have youth internationals, so they’re a very good side.

“We were defensively very good but we just didn’t get that luck going forward.

“If we keep playing like that in the league we will keep picking up wins.”

Spurs boss Nick Hardy was impressed with how his side stood

up to the strong home challenge.

He said: “I have an immense amount of pride for the girls, it was a new experience, certainly different, a lot of players in the squad have never experienced that kind of level of competition before, especially playing at the stadium like this.

I’m pleased for them all and, for us, our day-to-day work is about development, although this is a slightly different environment, this was another great opportunity to continue that growth and add to our game, individually and collectively.”

The Lionesses return to L&SERWFL Premier Division action this Sunday when they face Dorking Wanderers at Meadowbank Football Ground (RH4 1DX) at 3.30pm.

lamBeth tigers partner with london fa to strengthen pathway

By John Kelly

THe LonDon football Association has partnered with Lambeth tigers fC, a grassroots football team based in Lambeth and Southwark, in a new initiative to improve playing choice and experience within grassroots football.

As part of the London FA’s rebranded ‘London For All’ strategy, the partnership seeks to unite communities and inspire positive change through football across London.

Lambeth Tigers FC, known for its strong ties to the professional football scene in London, aligns perfectly with the “Improve Playing Choice and Experience” pillar of the London For All initiative, one of five key pillars guiding the 2024-2028 strategy. As part of the collaboration, Lambeth Tigers FC hosted an impactful mixed training session, bringing together current

Lambeth Tigers FC players and former Tigers who have since gone on to sign with professional football academies, including Chelsea, Arsenal, and Crystal Palace.

The session demonstrated the club’s commitment to offering its players the best possible opportunities, from grassroots training to the potential

for professional development. During the event, Lambeth Tigers FC passed a symbolic football to the next community club involved in the initiative, highlighting unity and mutual support across London’s grassroots football community.

Paul Bickerton, CEO of London FA,

said: “Today is a proud day as we unveil London For All, the culmination of months of planning and collaboration with our members, the FA, and local communities. Lambeth Tigers FC exemplify this mission, demonstrating how clubs can offer valuable pathways for young players, both within their communities and in the professional game. Together, focused on ensuring that grassroots football is inclusive, diverse, and accessible for all.”

Co-owner of Lambeth Tigers FC, David Marriott, added: “We’re proud to be part of the London For All initiative. The club has always been focused on providing our players with the best opportunities, and we’re fortunate to have strong relationships with professional teams in the area. It’s a privilege to put on a session with current and former Lambeth Tigers FC players and see some old faces that have gone on to do so well.”

Clarke strikes for Fish point

By John Kelly KeSnA CLArKe scored again as fisher had to settle for a 1-1 draw with Kennington in the SCefL Premier division at St Paul’s last weekend.

Ajay Ashanike’s side fell behind ten minutes in when Sam Wright crossed for Kimsley Gatakata to finish.

Fisher pressed for a leveller before the break as Courtney Barrington shot into the side-netting before Salim Nassor dragged an attempt wide.

Charlie Yiadom-Konadu tested goalkeeper Joe Mant who tipped his curling effort away but the Fish finally levelled in the 51st minute through Clarke’s seventh goal of the season.

Barrington found Jake Lovell on the right and he beat the defender before sending in a low cross that Clarke swept home.

Fisher are in action in the second round of the Kent Senior Trophy this Saturday.

They travel to the Jubilee Sports Ground (TN12 0DS) to take on Staplehurst Monarchs at 3pm.

Surrey skipper Gordon departs

By John Kelly

SUrreY CAPtAin Amy gordon has left to join Kent for the 2025 season.

The 23-year-old all-rounder played for South East Stars in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy and Welsh Fire in The Hundred. She made 88 appearances for Surrey.

"I'm absolutely delighted to be joining Kent Women, the most successful women's county side in history," Gordon said.

"I've always heard great things about the team and the culture at Kent, who have always put a lot of work into their female pathway and their first-team squad.

"I'm excited to put a Kent shirt on for the first time and get going as one of the Horses."

Whyte gives Tyson verdict

By John Kelly

diLLiAn WHYte reckons the Mike tyson-Jake Paul fight last weekend was “good for boxing”.

The fight received criticism as it pitted 58-year-old Tyson against YouTuber Paul, 26. Paul won a unanimous decision after eight two-minute rounds.

Brixton’s Whyte, though, saw the positives for the sport.

"I don't think it's bad for boxing at all because Jake brought a lot of new fans to the game," former WBC interim heavyweight champion Whyte said. ”Obviously, we know it's a YouTuber versus an old legend in Mike Tyson, but I think it's good for boxing because if we can keep at least five million of the fans, then that's five more million new fans for hardcore boxing which is great.”

Whyte added: "Boxing is quite addictive but I think Mike should call it a day.

"He doesn't need to achieve anything anymore. He doesn't need to try and prove anything to anyone.

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danny mac: 'i always get nerVous Before games – eVen friendlies' EXCLUSIVE

By Will Scott DeFenDer DAnny Mcnamara admits he gets nervous before every game he plays, “even in friendlies”.

McNamara, 25, joined Millwall in the 2020-21 season and has made 137 appearances at right-back and leftback.

Having missed out on starting the Lions’ first eight league games, McNamara has earned more playing time after Neil Harris shifted to a more solid style of football. The Millwall boss has come to rely on McNamara’s defensive excellence in tricky away games.

Aside from against Leeds United, in which he replaced the suspended Joe Bryan, all of McNamara’s starts this season have come on the road.

McNamara relishes the opportunity to test himself in challenging environments.

“I always get nervous before games,”

McNamara said. “Even in friendlies I get nervous, but I think I've played enough games now where they're good nerves.

“I can control the nerves and it’s exciting. I love going into games, I like playing against tough opponents, good wingers. It's a challenge for me and it brings the best out of me, so I've enjoyed every minute of it.

“It’s my game, I love playing against top wingers. I back myself against any winger in this league. I enjoy it. It's obviously a challenge, but a challenge that I thrive off and it's good for me.”

McNamara has helped his side keep clean sheets away from home against West Brom and Swansea City, and is a vital part of one of the best defenses in the league.

The Lions have kept five clean sheets in their last seven matches, and have only conceded six goals in their past twelve league games.

McNamara credits Millwall’s defensive form to Harris’ influence in the dressing room.

“We’ve kept a lot of clean sheets,”

McNamara said “I think it's our mentality as a group.

Neil coming in, he's a massive believer in keeping clean sheets and being resilient and I feel like he's rubbing off on.”

“I feel like obviously we’ve done that pretty the whole of this season, bar a couple of silly games. We just love it, keeping in our shape and it's exciting going into games hoping that we keep a clean sheet. Yeah, it's a task but we’re capable of it.”

The week before the international break was McNamara’s busiest yet. He started two games and came off the bench in a third, playing 198 minutes of football in the span of six days.

Despite the physical strain of playing so many minutes in such a short time, McNamara prefers playing more than once a week.

“I've always said that I like playing Saturday and Tuesday or Saturday and Wednesday,” McNamara said. “It just keeps that momentum going.

“If you have a bit of a bad result on a Saturday, you’ve got to wait a week

McNamara in action against Stoke City

to put it right, whereas if you play Saturday and play on Wednesday, it's a short gap so if things go wrong on Saturday, you can put it right on Wednesday. I’m a fit lad and I enjoy playing week in, week out.”

McNamara’s fitness will soon be put to the test. Coming out of the international break, the Lions are set to play three games in seven days, including two away trips to Oxford and Portsmouth.

“This international break we've had a few days off, which is nice to switch off with the family, spend some quality time with them, but then your focus now this week is to look ahead for the games coming up,” McNamara said.

“We've got three games this next week. So it's going to be a tough week, it’s going to be a busy week. We’re all ready for it and we've all got the mentality to go again.”

Harris pleased with attacking depth after Coburn, Bradshaw return EXCLUSIVE

By Will Scott neiL HArriS was pleased to have Josh Coburn and tom Bradshaw back at his disposal after both strikers had been sidelined for nearly two months with injuries.

Bradshaw has scored 43 league goals for the Lions

Coburn, 21, joined the Lions on loan from Middlesbrough late in the summer transfer window but picked up a calf injury in September after starting just two games for Millwall.

He returned to first-team training in early October and was deemed fit enough to make a substitute appearance against Burnley on November 3. Coburn came off the bench against Leeds United three

days later, then started against Stoke City three days after that, scoring against The Potters.

Coburn started up front alongside Bradshaw, who had previously been out since late August with a hamstring problem.

Bradshaw had previously played for the under-21s and was only fit enough to play the first half.

Heading into the Lions’ clash with Sunderland on Saturday, Harris finally has all four of his senior strikers fit and healthy.

“For the first time we've had four fit centre forwards for a game, but having said that Bradshaw was not fully fit, but four that I could play,” Harris said.

“I think early in the season, the first couple of games I don’t think we had three or four forwards that could start a game physically because Mika had just come in the building.”

“It’s a strong position which gives me options. I think the importance of centre forwards is combinations of who can play together and who can affect the game from the start and who can affect the game off the bench. Who I personally think is able to affect the pitch mentally and quality-wise.

“It’s just more options for us, which is lovely to have. We lost a couple of very early games, certainly Bristol City and Watford games, because we didn’t have strength in depth

because of late business or injuries at the time. Now to have opportunities to be able to make positive changes is really important for us.”

Millwall VS Sunderland

Championship Saturday, November 23 (3pm) Possible Millwall starting XI: 4-2-3-1 Jensen; Leonard, Tanganga, Cooper, Bryan; De Norre, Saville; Esse, Honeyman, Watmore; Coburn.

Last meeting: Championship (April 20, 2024): Sunderland 0-1 Millwall (Ballard OG, 71') Match odds: Millwall 7/5 Draw 2/1 Sunderland 11/5

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'i'Ve shown on the pitch i'm good enough to play here'

EXCLUSIVE

By Will Scott LUKAS JenSen did not have an easy start to life as the Lions’ shot-stopper.

Jensen was brought in to replace Matija Sarkic, who tragically passed away last summer, and conceded seven goals in his first two games.

Since then, he’s gone from strength to strength and is the backbone of one of the Championship’s best defences.

Jensen, 25, sat down with our paper to explain how he turned his season around.

The Dane's career got off to an unusual start. He joined Burnley in 2019 after a successful trial but had to wait until the 2022-23 season for first-team minutes when he was loaned to Accrington Stanley in League One. The following season, he joined fellow League One side Lincoln City after being released by Burnley, before eventually moving to the Championship after the Lions signed him in the summer.

Getting used to Championship-calibre forwards was an adjustment for Jensen.

“I played 45 games last year, so I had a good idea of what starting was going to be like, but you never know how the level is going to be, and I think that was the biggest thing I had to adapt to,” Jensen said.

“The Championship is a step up from League One, and I could definitely feel there's a difference in the quality of the players.

“So I had to adapt quite quickly, but it's not something you do overnight, it takes time, and I think everyone can see that. Once I got going, I believe I'm good enough to do it.

“It took the whole pre-season and it took a couple of games or three games into the season, but once I had figured out how the level was and how I could play my game, I think I’ve shown on the pitch that I'm definitely good enough to play here.”

Jensen found his difficult start tough to handle mentally.

“When you are a defender or a goalkeeper, especially a goalkeeper, and you keep conceding goals, the eyes are going to be on you”, Jensen said.

“I didn't have the best two games when I came here so as I said, I've been very sorry for that. But again it is something I had to adapt to and I had to figure out how to play this way.

“You’re going to be stressed about it because you concede many goals, we conceded seven in two games and that's not good at all.

“But since then we haven't conceded many goals and that's what I'm looking at now: where are we now compared to where we started.

Lukas Jensen applauding fans after Millwall's 1-1 draw with Stoke City “I think we're in a very good place, we’re unbeaten in seven games and that's what I'm looking at. We haven't conceded many goals and from my perspective, that’s really good.”

Jensen’s difficult start was made even harder because he was playing with an unfamiliar back four.

“You want a team that's been playing together for a long time,” Jensen said.

“When you have new players coming into the team, it takes time for them to adapt to playing in this sort of environment and team as well.

“That’s what happened in the first four or five games and we had a few players missing. I was coming in myself. We had to get to know each other and that takes time. So once we figured that out, I think

we've been really good.”

Since starting centre-back Japhet Tanganga returned from suspension against Hull City, the Lions have only conceded six goals in thirteen league games.

Their recent form has been especially good. They have kept clean sheets in five out of their last seven games. Jensen attributes their defensive strength to Neil Harris’ tactics.

“We’ve got a really good structure,” Jensen said. “The manager and the staff are setting us up well to who we're playing against.

“We take pride in not conceding goals.

If you take the first two games away, we figured out how to play and make it work for us.

“We're a team that has to be hard to beat and then when we're playing at our stadium, that's going to make it even harder because we’ve got the fans behind us and that's what we have to do throughout the season.

“If we're a team that's hard to beat, don't concede loads of goals, that gives us the best opportunity to go and win the game.”

Millwall’s excellence at the back means the Lions’ forwards typically only need to score once to secure three points, and they have made a habit of winning 1-0.

Before their 1-1 draw with Stoke City, the Lions had won 1-0 in four consecutive matches.

“It’s really stressful when you’re winning 1-0 because you know it’s one mistake then the ball could be in the back of your

net,” ” Jensen said. “I'm not just talking about me; I'm talking about the whole team.”

Jensen has now kept seven clean sheets, the fifth-most in the Championship. The Dane is well on track to hit his target of nineteen and is aiming to challenge for the Golden Glove at the end of the year.

“Last year I got nineteen clean sheets so when I came into the season, I set myself a target of how many clean sheets I want to get or how many can I expect to get,” Jensen said.

“This year, I don't expect to get as many, but if I get as many that’ll be lovely.

Goalkeepers go into the season to win the Golden Glove. If I can be close to winning the Golden Glove, I'll be absolutely buzzing. So that's my goal.”

during the international break.

Winger Romain Esse featured in both of England Elite League Squad’s games, and opened the scoring during their 4-0 win against Germany on Friday November 15.

In the fifteenth minute, Sammy Braybrooke found Esse on the edge of the area who turned and skilfully evaded several defenders before curling the ball past the goalkeeper.

Esse also played a part in the fourth goal, as he supplied the cross that Sydie Peck headed down to Will Lankshear, who tapped the ball into an open net.

He also came off the bench in the 74th minute during England Elite League Squad’s 1-1 draw against Poland on

Tuesday.

Midfielder George Saville made two substitute appearances for Northern Ireland as they secured promotion to League B of the Nations League.

He came off the bench in the 76th minute during Northern Ireland’s 2-0 win against Belarus, and in the 76th minute again during their 2-2 draw against Luxembourg.

Neil Harris expects the trio to be available on Saturday.

“There's no reason why they shouldn't be,” Harris said. “In the previous windows they've come back and been available to start.

“We’ve had nothing last night or first thing this morning from Serbia or

Northern Ireland or from individual players that spoke to staff, so presumably those guys are gonna come back and be fine and ready to train later in the week and be available.

“Romain, we’ll judge when he plays this evening and where he's at come the weekend. You just have to be really reactive in these moments, as we do after every training session.

“So I always go one day at a time. I have a thought process as to what my team looks like on Saturday at the moment, but I have to see if everybody's fit, comes through training, comes from the under21s game today and comes through international duty.”

Lions striker makes international debut

By Will Scott StriKer MiHAiLo ivanovic made his international debut for Serbia last Monday, coming on in the 82nd minute during their 0-0 draw against denmark in the UefA nations League.

Ivanovic has made eight appearances for the Lions, scoring once

Lukas Jensen reflects on overcoming a difficult start to the season

Ivanovic, 19, was included in Serbia’s previous two senior squads, and was an unused substitute in their matches against Switzerland and Spain. Ivanovic has previously played for the Serbia under-17s and under-18s.

The Serb joined Millwall on transfer deadline day for a club-record deal worth around £2.5 million.

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By Will Scott neiL HArriS emphasised the need for patience with injured duo Billy Mitchell and Adam Mayor as they continue their recovery ahead of Saturday’s clash with Sunderland.

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MiLLWALL BoSS neil Harris said he is looking forward to his side's clash with league-leaders Sunderland on Saturday, and wants the Lions to "try and go humble another huge football club in this division".

Before the international break, the Lions defeated third-place Leeds United and fourth-placed Burnley at home, with both games ending 1-0.

They are set to take on a Sunderland side who are currently on an eight-game unbeaten streak, although they have drawn their last three games.

Harris relishes the prospect of taking on another top-four side at The Den. "I'm looking forward to it," Harris said. "We just beat Burnley at home, just beat Leeds at home.

"You get to the fifteen games, they [Sunderland] are at the top of the league for a reason. I think 15 games in, it's a relatively fair reflection.

"Sunderland are top and they’re good at lots of different things and that's why they’re top of the league and they’ve got some real individual ability as well.

"So another huge crowd at The Den, it will be a brilliant atmosphere, Sunderland travel and support their team really well. It's going to be a cracking atmosphere.

"The players are ready for it and we’ve just got to try and go humble another huge football club in this division."

Millwall head into Saturday's game on a seven-game unbeaten run, conceding just twice during this period. Their impressive form has catapulted them up the table into eighth, only two points off the top-six.

When asked how he keeps the momentum going, Harris said: "Sometimes it doesn’t have to be about me, sometimes it's about the players themselves and leadership in the group.

"At this stage, some of the players have played in the under-21s, some of the players have trained, some of the players are on international

Harris urges patience with injured duo

duty. There's a lot of players on different schedules, so there's time apart for a lot of players, which I think is healthy at times.

"So when everybody comes back into the building on Thursday morning on the same schedule, then there's a lot of excitement and banter within the group, and it’s really positive. Then it's down to me to affect the mindset of the group in the following 48 hours leading to the game.

"We're in a really strong place at the moment and ultimately the lads are really enjoying it. They want to spiral that, they want to keep that momentum going. To be on a juggernaut train during a successful period, there's no better feeling in the football industry."

Neither Mitchell nor Mayor have played for the first team this season after picking up injuries during preseason. The duo featured for the under-21s last Thursday against Sheffield Wednesday, with Mayor playing the full 90 minutes and Mitchell playing 65 minutes.

Harris stressed the importance of a cautious approach to their recovery.

"He’s getting there," Harris said.

"We have to remember with Billy, his last appearance for the football club was on May 4 at Swansea last season.

"Adam is the same. Adam and Billy are going really, really well. Adam is in front of Billy match-minutes wise. But they're going really well.

"We have to make sure we get it right with these lads. As much as you want players available, you also don't want anyone to break down and lose them over a period. We’ll be mindful with them.

"If needs must, at times you have to put players in slightly earlier, like Tom Bradshaw on the weekend. It was important that Tom impacted the pitch for 45 minutes. So sometimes your hand is forced a little bit.

"If my hand is not forced with Billy and Adam then we’ll be as patient as we possibly can be. But Billy obviously was so influential at the end of last season in a really positive run for us. It would be great to have him available sooner rather than later."

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