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The vast majority – about 83 per cent – are men and middle-aged or older
By Noah Vickers Local Democracy Reporter
The number of people recorded sleeping rough in London has hit yet a new record high for the time of year, according to the latest statistics.
Data published on Friday showed that a total of 4,612 people were recorded rough sleeping between October and December 2024 – a rise of five per cent on the same period in 2023.
It is the highest number of people ever recorded sleeping rough during those months of the year, and is only slightly lower than the 4,780 people recorded in JulySeptember 2024.
Sir Sadiq Khan’s office said the mayor is doing “everything in his power” to turn the worsening crisis around, pointing out that he announced an unprecedented £10m investment in homelessness hubs earlier this week.
The Labour Government said it had “inherited a terrible rough sleeping situation across London” from the Conservatives but insisted it was “taking action to get back on track to ending homelessness for good”.
The statistics, collected by City Hall’s Combined Homelessness and Information Network (CHAIN), reveal that of the 4,612 rough sleepers recorded in the final three months of last year, some 2,115 were sleeping rough for the first time – though most of that group were only recorded sleeping rough for a single night, rather than remaining on the streets.
Among those for whom it was possible to determine their citizenship, most were not UK nationals.
Only 47.1 per cent were British citizens, with the second-largest cohort being Romanian immigrants (8.9 per cent) and the third-largest group made up of people from Poland (5.3 per cent). Some 4.6 per cent were from India, another 4.6 per cent from Eritrea and 3.6 per cent had come from Sudan.
The vast majority of rough sleepers – about 83 per cent – were men. Most were also middle-aged or older, though about a third of the total (34 per cent) were aged 35 or under.
Some 1,767 of those recorded rough sleeping in the period were also assessed as having a mental health need – though an assessment was only carried out for about three quarters of the total, so the true figure
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“That the latest rough sleeping figures for London have continued to rise is incredibly concerning,” said Emma Haddad, chief executive of the homeless charity St Mungo’s.
“Behind every number is a person who has spent the night on the pavement in winter. Our teams are supporting people off the streets as quickly as possible, and they will continue to do so. But we simply have to change the system so that people are getting help that prevents them having to sleep rough in the first place.
“A homelessness system focused on prevention means no one released from prison or hospital or care onto the streets; no one evicted from their accommodation because the landlord wants to double the rent; no one unable to find anywhere affordable to live because housing benefit has been frozen.
“There are tangible things that would prevent people having no choice but to sleep rough, and we know they are achievable by working together.”
Responding to the data, a spokeswoman for the Mayor of London said: “The number of people sleeping on the streets in our capital and across the country is a shameful legacy of the last Government, and will take time to turn around.
“The mayor is doing everything in his power to help Londoners off the streets and into more secure accommodation. Just this week, he delivered the biggest ever single investment of £10m to tackle the capital’s rough sleeping crisis – more than any London mayor – to expand the number of homelessness hubs across the capital. He has also quadrupled City Hall’s rough sleeping budget since 2016, supporting over 18,000
people off the streets to date.
“Sadiq remains committed to his mission of ending rough sleeping in the capital by 2030, but is clear that every sector from society will need to step up and play its part.”
A spokesman at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said:
“The Government has inherited a terrible rough sleeping situation across London but we are taking action to get back on track to ending homelessness for good.
“This includes tripling our emergency winter funding, including over £5m extra for London, to help more rough sleepers off the street and into safe and secure housing.
“This is alongside the largest-ever investment in homelessness prevention services for this year to prevent rough sleeping and see more homeless families out of temporary accommodation.
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By Isabel Ramirez
Peckham’s anTon ferdinand performed an emotional tribute to his late mum for week four of dancing on ice, revealing she was ‘like royalty’ in the area.
On Sunday’s episode, viewers saw the footballer return to Peckham where he grew up on the Friary Estate with his brother, Rio. Walking down Rye Lane with his pro-skating partner Annette Dytrt, Anton reflected on his upbringing: “This was the making of me.”
“My mum used to bring me and Rio here to pick up vegetables and meat for Sunday dinner.”
“I feel more comfortable here than I do probably anywhere in the world,” the 39-yearold said.
The Ferdinand brothers lost their mother to cancer in 2017, a loss Anton still feels deeply.
Best known for his time playing centreback for West Ham, Sunderland, and Queens Park Rangers, he recalled how she was his
By Isabel Ramirez
a dead seal has been found washed up on rotherhithe beach, months after experts warned of a ‘surge’ in sightings of the marine mammal in London.
Local resident Jack Murphy told the News he spotted the carcass on Tuesday, January 28, and it had clearly been there for some time.
“There was a horrible smell coming from the poor creature,” he said. “When I got up close, I saw that its face was decomposing.”
The discovery comes as seal numbers in the Thames Estuary continue to rise. The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) revealed last year that nearly 600 harbour seals and 3,000 grey seals now inhabit the area. Since monitoring began in 2003, both species have shown a steady increase in population.
In November, wildlife experts predicted a surge in sightings as the animals explore different parts of the Thames. However, this particular seal had already been reported to the council a week earlier, on January 21.
“So that poor seal has been there for a week,” Jack commented.
Authorities urge the public to report any washed-
anton’s dancing on ice tRibute to his peckham mum
biggest supporter: “I spoke to my mum every morning – she was my soundboard.”
“I miss my mum,” he added tearfully.
For this week’s routine, Anton chose to skate to She’s Royal by Tarrus Riley, explaining that the song perfectly captured who she was.
“My mum gets spoken about now in such high regards through Peckham. In the estate, she was like royalty. Not because of me and Rio and what we achieved – but because of her.
“I think the song She’s Royal epitomised her.”
The judges were both moved and impressed by his heartfelt performance, awarding him and Annette a score of 34.
There is a Southwark Blue Plaque for his brother Rio Ferdinand at the boys’ childhood home on the Friary Estate. The plaques are voted on by Southwark Newspapers reader At the Friary Estate, where Anton and Rio grew up, a Southwark Blue Plaque honours Rio Ferdinand’s contributions to football. Dancing on Ice airs every Sunday on ITV1 at 6:25pm. Catch up on the series so far on ITVX.
Dead seal found washed up on Thames beach after sightings soar
up animals directly to the Port of London Authority (PLA).
Kelda Hudson, the PLA’s Technical Adviser (Ecology), advised caution when encountering dead wildlife: “As with any wild animal carcass, there is a risk of it carrying harmful bacteria due to decomposition, so we ask that people keep their distance.
“If you spot a happy, healthy seal, please report it to ZSL for their records. If you are unsure about its health, it should be reported to the PLA’s Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) on 0208 855 0315. The PLA will assess the situation and, if necessary, contact British Divers Marine Life Rescue or the RSPCA.
“If the animal is dead, then again, report it to the PLA’s VTS, and our Marine Services team will investigate and arrange its removal if possible.”
Anton Ferdinand with his proskating partner, Annette Dytrt (ITV, Dancing on Ice)
Rotherhithe beach
v iolent cR iminals who used claw hammeR in wave of R obbe R ies jailed foR 31 yea R s
By Herbie Russell
Two vioL en T robbers who used claw hammers and fists to steal cash and jewellery from terrified employees have been jailed for 31 years.
James Dixon, 42, and Thomas Loring, 41, were jailed for a total of 31 years for a crime wave that spread from the Old Kent Road to Chelsea.
The court heard that Dixon and Loring were part of an organised crime network in South London that targeted shops and cash transit vans, leaving victims with “serious injuries”.
In one incident in March 2024, two shop workers in their 70s were attacked with a claw hammer during a robbery at an antique jewellery shop in Chelsea, where around £200,000 worth of products was stolen.
Dixon and Loring were arrested after an attack on a cash transit worker at a Post Office on the Old Kent Road on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. They punched and kicked the individual, stealing £26,000.
The pair were brought to justice after specialist officers reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV footage, using evidential profiling, analysis of DNA and vehicle monitoring technology.
Dixon, of no fixed address was sentenced at Kingston Crown Court on Wednesday, 22 January to seventeen years’ imprisonment. He had previously pleaded guilty in October to conspiracy to commit
robbery, conspiracy to steal, robbery of cash and possession of an offensive weapon.
Loring, of Mottingham, was jailed for fourteen years. He was found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery following a trial in November.
Detective Inspector Kelly Schonhage of the Met’s Flying Squad, who led the investigation said: “It is simply not right that any individual considers themselves free to steal
and bully those around them, just as James Dixon and Thomas Loring left in their wake a series of serious injuries and distress following violent robberies across London and Kent.
“We know from our investigation that this criminal network was proficient, competent and wellorganised, with an in-depth understanding of forensics. But thanks to the painstaking work of officers, the victims of Dixon and
Loring have been given the justice they deserve.
“We continue to use innovative methods, data and technology to build intelligence about robbery and combat violent crime in the capital which our New Met for London plan highlights is a priority for the Met.”
Senior Security Manager at the Post Office Mark Dinsdale said:
“We’re grateful to the Metropolitan Police and their officers for all their
work to bring these serious criminal offenders to justice.
“Where Postmasters, or our own cash delivery drivers, are the victims of crime this has a devastating impact on them and also a knockon-effect on our branches’ ability to provide everyday cash and banking services to local communities.
“We will continue to work closely with the Metropolitan Police to support their efforts to prevent or detect criminal behaviour.”
What are the likely cuts to Met police numbers?
By Noah Vickers Local Democracy Reporter
PoT en T ia L cu T s to the number of officers in the Metropolitan Police could be significantly less severe than feared, according to an analysis by the London assembly.
Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said in December that the force was facing a £450m funding shortfall, which could possibly require cutting 2,300 officers in the coming financial year.
But an analysis by the Assembly’s budget and performance committee suggests that any such cuts could be drastically mitigated.
In a letter to Sir Sadiq Khan, the committee’s Conservative chairman, Neil Garratt, pointed out that the latest version of the mayor’s budget includes an extra £78m for “police officer pay”.
Neither the mayor’s office, nor the Met, is saying at this stage how exactly that additional funding will be used, or what it could mean for total officer numbers.
In his letter, Mr Garratt said that the extra cash nonetheless “suggests that the planned reduction in officer numbers may be somewhat mitigated”. He added: “For example, we were told that the budget assumption of the average cost of a police officer [in a single year] was £77,000. The additional £78m proposed funding for police officer pay could therefore
fund around a thousand police officers, and reduce the previous planned reduction of 2,300 to 1,300, depending on the timescales involved.
“However, these are our own estimates which are not reliable given the limited information available.
MOPAC [the Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime] has not provided an official account of its planned officer reductions. We urge it to do so as quickly as possible.”
Dan Worsley, the Met’s chief finance officer, told the committee earlier
this month that Scotland Yard was still “working through what the [Government’s] additional police grant monies means for us, and what the conditions are attached, in terms of what that means for our net recruitment plans, and so I don’t have an end-point [of officer numbers] for the 2025/26 financial year, until we’ve worked through how that money will be applied”.
A spokesman for Sir Sadiq said in response to the committee’s analysis that “no final decisions to reduce any services or officer numbers at the Met have been made” and stressed that “the mayor is working closely with the new Government and the Commissioner, with ongoing constructive talks with ministers about the funding the Met needs to ensure we can continue building a safer London for everyone”.
He also said that, “in setting out the worst-case scenario, the Met is not proposing any savings in areas that have direct contact with the public, like emergency response or neighbourhood teams”.
He added: “Neighbourhood and frontline policing remain a key priority and the Met will continue to invest in reforming how they fight crime locally.”
Sadiq Khan on a visit to Tottenham to see how Operation Denali is reducing violent crime
Convicted: Thomas Loring (left) and James Dixon (right)
Marnie Swindells on how winning The Apprentice helped grow her Camberwell gym
By Isabel Ramirez
former aPPrenTice winner marnie swindells, who used her prize money to open a boxing gym in Camberwell two years ago, reflects on how the show transformed her life ahead of the new season.
The Peckham-based entrepreneur, who won the BBC series in 2023, revealed she is still in regular contact with Lord Sugar and his team.
Speaking to Prime Casino, Marnie said: “Lord Sugar and his team have been incredibly supportive over the last two years.”
After securing the £250,000 investment, she opened Bronx Gym on Vicarage Grove, welcoming both residents and well-known
boxing figures.
Last year, she expanded the gym by opening a second floor, a move she says wouldn’t have been possible without Lord Sugar’s backing.
In the past, it has not been uncommon for the mogul to take a step back from the businesses he invests in, but Marnie confirmed he is still very much involved in hers.
“The gym and its surrounding businesses have flourished since I won the show, and I’m in regular contact with his team—I even managed to get him in the ring!” she said.
Reflecting on Bronx Gym’s journey, the 30-year-old added: “Bronx has always been my baby, and I’m so proud of how far it’s come.
“Last year was a turning point for us. We opened the second floor of the gym—a step that wouldn’t have been possible without Lord Sugar’s investment—and I also launched Bronx Promotions, which is something I’m incredibly proud of.”
Looking ahead to the new season of The Apprentice which starts this week, Marnie offered her support to the latest batch of contestants.
“I wish all this year’s candidates the very best of luck. I hope they enjoy the experience as much as I did. Being on the show is truly life-changing, and I couldn’t be happier with how everything has turned out.”
The Apprentice returned to BBC One on Thursday, 30 January at 9pm. Catch up on BBC iPlayer.
Two Southwark pubs declared among top 100 best in the country
By Issy Clarke
Two Pubs in south London have been featured in a prestigious ranking of the top gastropubs in the uk.
The Camberwell Arms on Camberwell Church Street placed 38th in Estrella Damm’s 2025 Top 50 Gastropubs, while The Anchor & Hope in Waterloo made the extended list coming in at 51st.
The Camberwell Arms, led by chef Mike Davies who also runs Frank’s Cafe in Peckham, was praised by organisers for its seasonal dishes and its housemade bread, ice cream, smoked fish and ferments.
Meanwhile,The Anchor & Hope was noted for its generous portion sizes and ‘Mediterranean’ feel.The Unruly Pig in
Woodbridge, Suffolk was declared the best pub overall, while trendy Soho spot The Devonshire picked up second place.
Top 50 Gastropubs was created in 2009 to recognise the most outstanding pubs in the UK as well as give diners the best recommendations. The list is voted on by more than 100 hospitality professionals and finalised by a panel of expert judges.
The Anchor & Hope is credited as one of the first modern gastropubs
The Camberwell Arms makes its own inhouse ferments, pickles and bread
Marnie Swindells (Prime Casino)
why does peckham still not have a constituency office? and what it means foR voteRs
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By Herbie Russell
Peckham’s new MP says finding a constituency office has been ‘harder’ than she ‘thought it would be’. Her struggles in finding a constituency office tell us a lot about mP safety, the changing role of parliamentarians, and how technology influences politics.
Miatta Fahnbulleh said it had been hard to find a site that is within budget, accessible, and approved by security services. The Labour MP had promised to establish a constituency office during the race to be chosen as Labour’s candidate in autumn 2022.
A constituency office is a local space where residents meet their MP for assistance with issues or concerns. Democracy campaigners stress the importance of a physical space where MPs can meet their constituents. Tom Brake, Director of Unlock Democracy, previously said while there was “no requirement for an MP to have a physical presence in their constituency...it is often the only source of information on issues like benefits and immigration which is readily accessible.”
The absence of a permanent base
where Peckham residents can meet their elected representatives face-toface has been a sore point locally for some time. Fahnbulleh’s predecessor Harriet Harman, MP for Camberwell and Peckham between 1982 and 2024, was criticised for not having a permanent base. It is telling that all five of Labour candidates vying to replace Harman promised to establish one.
Harman refused to tell the News when she had last had a constituency office. But her website indicates she last had a permanent constituency office at the old Southwark Town Hall on Peckham Road. In March 2009, Southwark Council relocated to new offices on Tooley Street. It is unclear what happened to her constituency office after that.
Andy Harris, a camper van trader who lived in Harman’s constituency, previously said: “I don’t think they can shirk their responsibilities to their constituents, and that involves meeting them face-to-face. I would feel a lot more confidence in the democratic process if I was able to talk to my elected representative.”
Six months after being elected, the News asked Fahnbulleh how close she was to finding a permanent constituency office. The Minister
for Energy Consumers said: “We are getting there. We’ve been looking at spaces around Rye Lane and Nunhead.
“It’s proved a bit harder than I thought it would be to find the right space that is within our budget, a space that is accessible for people in the community, and that the security services think is the right space.”
Currently, residents can contact the MP’s team and organise an in-person session at a temporary location on Fridays. “In the absence of an office, I think we’ve got a nice setup,” she said. When the constituency office eventually opens, there will not be open drop-in sessions. Constituents will still be expected to book slots.
Ms Fahnbulleh explained: “We can’t for security reasons, so very few MPs now do that because there have been too many cases – David Amess, Jo Cox.”
Fahnbulleh was referring to two horrific incidents where MPs were killed while conducting their role as public-facing servants. David Amess, Conservative MP for Southend West, was fatally stabbed at his constituency surgery in October 2021. In 2016, Jo Cox, Labour MP for Batley and Spen, was shot and stabbed by a neo-Nazi white supremacist on her way to meet constituents at a routine surgery.
The simple headline data is
Neil Coyle following the last advice surgery of 2024
Miatta Fahnbulleh out and about in her Peckham constituency
© Neil Coyle
But the statistics bubbling beneath the surface are also worrying. The Metropolitan Police said in 2019 that there had been “a clearly increased volume” of incidents affecting MPs. Their data showed that MPs reported 151 alleged crimes to the police in 2017, rising to 342 in 2018: a 126% increase.
Southwark has its own unique history of MPs facing threats, ranging from the menacing to the ludicrous. In 1999, the News broke the story that Simon Hughes, former Liberal Democrat MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, feared he would be assassinated at one point. The party grandee was given Special Branch protection and an armour-plated car after a tip-off that a hit had been placed on him for his role in bringing the three killers of Jamie Robe, a seventeen-year-old kicked to death on a Rotherhithe estate, to justice.
More recently, Neil Coyle, the Labour MP who toppled Simon Hughes, was allegedly egged by an “aggressive” man who “forced his way” into the office. Coyle’s response – branding the alleged culprit a “Gollum lookalike” – put a humorous spin on the affair. But Mr Coyle did add: “Local people know they can see me – and I try to be as accessible and open as possible, but attacks like this force the security services, MPs and the police to limit access.”
In recent years, a steady stream of MPs have stopped holding open surgeries. In 2020, Labour MP for Brent Central Dawn Butler closed her constituency office after receiving racist threats.
In 2022, the NN Journal reported that Northamptonshire’s MPs had “quietly dropped” the events. Last year, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
In February 2024, the government announced that MPs facing threats to their safety would get extra security, as part of a £31m package to help protect the UK’s democratic processes from disruption. Possible measures could include the provision of bodyguards for MPs most at risk. But the move away from open forums for constituents reflects another sea change, caused by shifts in technology and, consequently, what an MP does. Up until the 1990s, contacting your MP would have meant writing a letter, taking it to the post office, posting it, before waiting days or weeks for a response. Yes, you could visit the surgery. But even that – the effort of finding their address in a local newspaper, or in a phone directory - took a degree of effort that might put some constituents off.
Nowadays, contacting your MP is instantaneous. Contact details can be found online with a few strokes of the keypad, and an email shot off with barely a moment’s thought. Miatta Fahnbulleh’s team has dealt with an astonishing 3,500 pieces of casework in its first six months in office. Many of these will be highly complex, requiring huge investments of time and contacting other authorities and stakeholders, each with its own backlog of correspondence to get through.
beReaved families to be spaRed ‘cRuel’ Rent buRden afteR hayes campaign
said he would not hold face-to-face surgeries in his constituency over fears people would “flow through doors with knives in their pockets”.
The situation is varied in Southwark.
Following David Amess’s death, Neil Coyle moved to a booking-only system. But he found the numbers of people coming to see him fell after that. So he moved back to an open door policy on Fridays at 3.30pm.
“[A booking system] becomes an additional barrier and people don’t want to wait and this appears to make it more accessible and we are seeing triple the numbers we would otherwise see,” he said. Mr Coyle said his three caseworkers, equivalent to two-and-a-half based on hours of work, were enough to keep on top of it. The MP said he still does home visits on a regular basis and does a mobile surgery, involving door-todoor knocking.
We approached the other three MPs for Southwark on this. Helen Hayes, MP for Dulwich and West Norwood, said she too stopped advertising the dats and locations of surgeries “following security advice” after the murder David Amess. Instead, she runs “regular open drop-in surgeries across my constituency most weeks of the year... any constituents who would like to attend an advice surgery should email helen.hayes. mp@parliament.uk and a member of my team will be in touch with details.”
Ellie Reeves, MP for Lewisham West and East Dulwich, does have a constituency office, but following security advice does not allow visitors without an appointment, her team said. Florence Eshalomi, MP for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green, did not respond to our request for comment.
According to MPs and aides who spoke to POLITICO recently, MPs risk becoming “glorified social workers” or “super-councillors” with little time to focus on big policy issues. Holly Lynch, a former Labour MP, reportedly told the outlet she saw an “almost exponential growth in the amount of casework” when she represented the West Yorkshire seat of Halifax between 2015 and 2024.
There are even suggestions that this trend has been to the detriment of our MPs’ calibre. Veteran political journalist Michael Crick argued an increasingly local focus had produced “some pretty parochial people who are, frankly, not up to the job of being government ministers,” according to POLITICO.
Neil Coyle MP disagreed. “The role of the MP has always involved the caseworkers and the constituency work. It was Winston Churchill who said - Country first, constituency second, and party third - in your order of priorities as an MP. So he was making the point before it was fashionable to say we are all social workers.”
Miatta Fahnbulleh’s strategy appears to be compromise. She is not dropping surgeries altogether, but instead asking constituents to email ahead and book a slot to see her. This system will continue when she eventually gets a new office. She argues this works for everyone.
“If people get in touch, then we try and get people in as soon as possible and actually, broadly, when they get in touch with us, they’re seeing us within a week,” she says.
She continues: “To be honest, that’s a bit better because that means we can do a bit of prep because we know what people are coming in [for]. Sometimes people just want to have a face-toface but, more importantly, they’ve actually got an issue that we need to sort out and, for me, the priority is, if someone comes to see me, I want my casework team to already have a bit of information so that we can actually use that to reassure them and… critically move the casework forward really quickly.”
By Herbie Russell
b ereaved fami L ies saddled with rent payments after the death of a tenant are to be protected thanks to campaigning by the mP for dulwich and west norwood.
Helen Hayes was inspired to propose changes to the Renters’ Rights Bill by a “cruel and completely unnecessary” ordeal suffered by her constituents.
The Bill, described as “the largest reform to the private rented sector in over thirty years” by Labour, is currently being debated in the House of Lords.
Helen Hayes MP said: “No family should have been treated like my constituents. They tragically lost their son to suicide in his first year of university, shortly after he signed a tenancy for his second year.
“My constituents, like parents of university students across the country, signed a guarantor agreement. Their son died before he was even able to move into the flat, yet the letting agency insisted they remained liable for rent payments and responsible for finding a new tenant.
“This was cruel and completely unnecessary. Landlords can insure against the loss of rent in the event of the death of a tenant, so there is no excuse for placing this additional strain on someone who has just been bereaved.”
Following Hayes’ campaigning, the Government has returned with new amendments to the Renters’ Rights Bill.
The amendments will ban landlords from chasing guarantors for rent payments in the event of a tenant’s death. Loss of rental income will instead be a matter for the landlord’s insurance policy.
On January 15, former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn praised Hayes for the “very good job” she had done towards clause 15.
“I pay tribute to her for the work she has done in trying to alleviate the pain caused when someone dies and all the demands then descend unexpectedly on those who were rent guarantors,” he said.
The Labour MP first raised the issue with then-Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden during Prime Minister’s Questions on July 5, 2023.
“My constituents not only have to live with the devastating loss of their son, but face terrible financial hardship because of this cruelty,” she said.
She introduced amendments to the Renters (Reform) Bill, which was introduced but later dropped by the Conservative government.
The Bill will also ban Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions, create a private rented sector database, and allow tenants to appeal “excessive” rent increases “designed to force them out”.
Miatta Fahnbulleh out and about with her constituents
Helen Hayes, MP for Dulwich and West Norwood, speaking in the Houses of Parliament
proposals for express bus from elephant and castle to lewisham launched by mayor khan
By Issy Clarke
a ProPosed express service from elephant and castle to Lewisham via the old kent road was launched today by mayor of London sadiq khan.
When we asked whether the Bakerloop would delay or replace the Bakerloo line extension, Mr Khan said he hoped it would be the “precursor” adding it would help “make the business case for the Bakerloo line extension.”
The long-awaited Bakerloo line extension is estimated to cost between £5.2bn and £8.7bn based on figures from 2021.
If built, it would extend the underground route to Lewisham, with new stations being built at Old Kent Road and Burgess Park.
There were some hopes that the government would declare funding for the project in the 2024 Autumn budget but as of yet no cash has been set aside. A public consultation has been launched on the new bus route which will run until 14 March. Londoners are invited to share their views on the proposed express service which stops at Waterloo, Elephant & Castle and Lewisham via Burgess Park, Old Kent Road, New Cross Gate, Lewisham station and Lewisham town centre.
It follows a commitment by Sadiq Khan in his 2023 manifesto to expand the existing ‘Superloop’ network of express buses
Sadiq Khan and MP for Bermondsey Neil Coyle marking the start of the consultation outside a prototype
connecting outer London. The ‘Bakerloop’ is one of 10 new proposed bus services which together will double the size of the existing Superloop network.
Pointing to the examples of the Northern Line extension to Nine elms and the Elizabeth Line, Mr Khan said: “The new homes and businesses that are built there have been paying back the cost of construction by the new revenue being generated.”
He continued: “What the Bakerloop is about is firstly giving people in Southeast London an express bus service, but also it gives confidence to developers that they can build houses because of better infrastructure.”
He added that obtaining capital funding
from the government for the Bakerloo line extension remained “at the top of our mission”, alongside the Docklands Light Railway extension and the West London Orbital.
The original Superloop network launched in 2023 and comprised of seven buses designed to improve interconnectivity between London’s suburbs. Other bus routes are expected to be launched this year as part of Mr Khan’s ‘Superloop 2’ project, including connections from Leytonstone to South Havering, Streatham to Eltham, and North Greenwich to Thamesmead, among others. Subject to consultation, the new Bakerloop could be up and running as early as Autumn this year.
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business gRoup believes mayoR should be given extRa powe R s to help delive R the b ake R loo l ine e xtension
By Noah Vickers
Local Democracy Reporter
biLLions of pounds to help pay for extensions to London’s Tube network could be unlocked if the Government granted sir sadiq khan new fundraising powers, a major business group has argued.
In a new report, BusinessLDN has called on ministers to allow the mayor to raise money for projects like the Bakerloo line extension to south-east London or Docklands Light Railway (DLR) extension to Thamesmead, essentially by “borrowing against” the schemes’ future economic benefits.
The long-awaited Bakerloo line extension is estimated to cost between £5.2bn and £8.7bn based on figures from 2021.
If built, it would extend the underground route to Lewisham, with new stations being built at Old Kent Road and Burgess Park.
The group points out that improvements to transport in different parts of London –such as the opening of the Elizabeth line in 2022 – have increased the value of homes in those places and made them more attractive for businesses.
Their report argues that the Government should therefore allow Transport for London (TfL), under the leadership of the mayor, to borrow money to pay for Tube and railway extensions – on the understanding that the funding will later
be paid back using the local tax windfall resulting from those projects.
To gather up that windfall, the mayor would need to be empowered to collect a proportion of locally-paid residential taxes, like Stamp Duty Land Tax, as well as the extra business rates generated in the area.
This funding mechanism is a type of ‘land value capture’ known as ‘tax increment
financing’. A version of it – focused on business rates – was used to partly-fund the Northern line extension to Battersea Power Station.
According to modelling in BusinessLDN’s report – which was co-authored with the consulting firm WSP – the mechanism could be used to raise more than £4.5bn over 25 years to help cover the costs of
three key projects. For the Bakerloo line extension, the report says that up to £2.2bn could be raised, and about £1.5bn for the DLR extension. The report adds that a further £1bn could be raised for the West London Orbital scheme, which is a proposed London Overground line running from Hounslow up to Hendon.
John Dickie, BusinessLDN’s chief
executive, said: “Investment in transport is critical to boosting productivity and growth across London and the UK.
“Against a backdrop of stretched public finances, the Government needs to consider innovative approaches to get shovels in the ground. Letting local government borrow against the future tax revenues that investment will generate, to fund that investment in the first place, is a commonsense way of supporting growth.
“This model has the potential to be applied across the UK, including London where it could help to get key projects –such as extensions to the DLR and Bakerloo lines as well as the Overground network – off the drawing board and unlock new homes, create skilled jobs and spur growth.”
A TfL spokesperson said: “We welcome this report by BusinessLDN which identifies a number of potential ways in which innovative funding mechanisms could help unlock a range of public transport improvements across London.
“While these may need further development and discussion with various Government bodies, it helpfully demonstrates that by identifying wider funding opportunities, key transport schemes which would deliver growth and opportunities across the city could be funded more easily and support the wider UK economy.”
The Government was approached for comment.
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politician allowed to open nightclub in venue wheRe alleged Rape took place
People congregated at night outside the venue where the new club intends to open
By Robert Firth Local Democracy Reporter
a new nightclub will be allowed to open at a venue which was shut down last year after an alleged rape inside the premises.
Eddie Hanson, Deputy Mayor of Camden, had his application to open Vision Lounge on the Old Kent Road approved by Southwark councillors at a meeting on Thursday (January 30), despite opposition from local residents, the Met Police and the council’s own licensing team.
Club 701, the previous venue to operate out of the building which is unrelated to Mr Hanson, was stripped of its licence
at the time.
Residents told the licensing meeting that they had endured 10 years of disturbances from previous clubs operating out of the same premises, including crime, indecent exposure and unlicensed food vendors setting up barbecues in the street nearby to serve drunken customers.
Pip Hayman, who spoke on behalf of a group of residents living near the venue, said: “When the nightclub [venue] goes into operation it really feels like residents in the area need to bolt down and prepare for an apocalypse-like environment.
“Drug taking has been a common
problem… It’s quite common at 3am in the morning for residents to be woken up by someone vomiting against their window. We’ve also had instances of indecent exposure.”
He added: “When the nightclub operates in this area you get different food vendors turn up with barbecues and they will sit at different points around the local area serving patrons coming in and out.”
Mark Lynch, from the local police’s licensing team, told councillors that the venue wasn’t suitable for a nightclub due to its location in a residential area and the history of antisocial behaviour and crime linked to previous clubs operating out of the building.
Wesley McArthur, from the council’s
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own licensing team, told the meeting that the venue had been ‘a cause of complaint’ under various licences and managers for the last 20 years.
He said: “It’s a very hard property to manage. Nobody has lasted long there and every person who has taken over the premises has encountered problems or indeed caused problems.”
Eddie Hanson said he had invested thousands of pounds into the planned club and said he had 20 years of experience in the nightlife business as a promoter, manager and door picker. He added: “We appreciate our neighbours. We want to work with our neighbours. We want to ensure our neighbours are part of our journey.”
and not cause disruption
The exact conditions of the licence will be published at a later date.
Mr Hanson applied for the club to be allowed to open until 5am on weekends.
Speaking after the meeting, Pip Hayman said he was disappointed with the councillors’ decision. He said: “What more could be presented to a group of Southwark councillors to make them realise that this is not an appropriate licence to be granted?”
by the council in February 2024 after an alleged rape there. The club was open without the correct authorisation
Cllr Renata Hamvas, Chair of the Licensing Committee, said that she and fellow Labour councillors Ellie Cumbo and Sunny Lambe had ‘put faith’ in Mr Hanson to manage the premises effectively
to residents.
Eddie Hanson, who is a Labour councillor in Camden, was given permission to open the new nightclub by Southwark councillors
s entences totalling 30 yea R s afte R shooting ca RR ied out in b R oad daylight in walwoR th
Police claimed after shooting that injured man ‘drove himself’ away from scene
By Kevin Quinn
Two men were handed down sentences totalling 30 years after a shooting was carried out in broad daylight last summer in walworth.
Twenty-three-year-old Amari Bailey from Peckham was entenced to 12 years’ imprisonment and three years’ extended licence. His co-defendant Kemar Edwards, 25, from Plumstead received 18 years’ imprisonment and three years’ extended licence.
Both were found guilty at the Old Bailey on Wednesday (January 29) of Section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent.
Edwards was also found guilty of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of a firearm when prohibited.
The court heard that Bailey spotted the victim, aged 24 at the time of the incident, who was alleged to be a ‘rival gang member’, and pursued him on a stolen
Police cordon erected following Walworth shooting
moped for 20 minutes.
Bailey contacted Edwards and told him where to find the victim. Edwards then rode an e-scooter to the victim’s location in Bradenham Close, Walworth and shot at him three times using a hand gun.
The shooting took place just before 5pm on Saturday June 24, 2023, at Bradenham Close, just off Albany Road on the newly developed area of the former Aylesbury Estate.
The 24-year-old victim was sitting in a vehicle when he was spotted by Edwards and shot at, causing serious injuries to his arm and knee.
When the News reported on the incident days later the police made the extraordinary claim the victim was believed to ‘drive himself’ away from the scene.
They, along with ambulance workers, discovered the 24-year-old suffering from gunshot wounds in nearby Merrow Street.
He was taken to hospital where his condition was assessed as serious but not life-threatening.
At that early stage in the investigation, officers said they believed the victim drove himself to Merrow Street - a five-minute drive away - following the shooting.
The gun used in the shooting was never recovered, but following an extensive investigation, and meticulous CCTV enquiries, police said the two suspects were identified as Edwards and Bailey.
Police said Edwards and Bailey were wearing a balaclava and motorbike helmet respectively during their offending, making
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Detective Constable John Davis, of the Trident South Specialist Crime Command team, said: “We would like to thank members of the public who informed police on hearing the shooting, their evidence assisted in proving that Edwards fired the shots in a CCTV blind spot.
“Edwards and Bailey are extremely dangerous individuals, who had the arrogance to brazenly carry out a targeted shooting in the street in broad daylight on
a summer’s afternoon.
“This posed a significant risk to the wider public. They are now safely behind bars for a substantial amount of time for their offending. Trident will investigate all shootings to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.”
A warrant was executed at an address in Greenwich on Friday, 15 December 2023, where Edwards was arrested and later charged.
Bailey was interviewed on Monday, 5 February 2024, and later charged.
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Amari Bailey, 23, from Peckham sentenced to 12 years
Kemar Edwards, 25 from Plumstead, sentenced to 18 years
paRents’ safety feaRs afteR having to step oveR blood tRails on school-Run
By Harrison Galliven Local Democracy Reporter
ParenTs in new addington have said they fear for the safety of their children after a week in which a stabbing left blood trails on the school run and two murderers were sentenced for one of the most shocking crimes London has seen in recent years.
The Croydon neighbourhood is still reeling from the murder of Sarah Mayhew whose body was cut up and scattered in a local field, her killers being sentenced to a whole-life order and life sentence respectively.
Even as they tried to come to terms with that, parents were forced to step over blood trails on the school run, following a stabbing at the weekend which left a man with life-changing injuries.
While the strong community remains united in the face of the area’s violent history, concerns remain about public safety in the South London neighbourhood.
One local parent named Shar told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) they faced the grim consequences of violent crime as they made their way to Applegarth School on Monday morning, saying some parents and kids had to step over the blood trails.
She said: “It’s horrible to think we live in a place where this happens. It’s not too far away from us. A couple of my friends walked on the blood, it was right outside their houses.”
Bob Bradley, who has lived in New Addington since 1971, told the LDRS: “It never used to be like this, crime is getting worse. They need to put life back into New Addington because there’s nothing anymore for the kids.”
Emergency services were called to Lodge Lane, New Addington, at 10.50pm on Sunday, February 2, following reports of a knife attack. Upon arrival, police found a man in his 40s with heavy blood loss who was rushed to hospital.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police told the LDRS that a 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the stabbing and is currently in custody.
They added: “We understand the concerns in the community following the incident and have had an increased police presence in the area. Temporary powers were also granted, allowing officers to increase stop and search in the area. This order has since been revoked.”
Many residents feel violent crime has become all too familiar in the area. One resident, Gary Pearson, took to Facebook to ask: “When is it going to stop?” While another, Mlo Dox, said: “Just another day in Croydon.”
One resident, who lived just doors away from the recent attack on Elmside, near the Fieldway tram stop, told the LDRS how she heard the sirens but went back to bed as she had ‘got used to the sound’.
The resident, who did not want to be named, said: “This is usually a quiet area, but I just know what has happened, I hear a siren. It happens too much, why in this area?”
This latest incident is part of a disturbing trend of violence linked to the area, including the tragic murder of Sarah Mayhew, 38, whose remains were
discovered in Rowdown Field last year.
Previously convicted murderer Steve Sansom and New Addington native Gemma Watts were handed lengthy sentences in relation to her murder at the Old Bailey last week.
Builder Steve Sansom, 45, was out on a life licence when he murdered Ms Mayhew and scattered her remains across Rowdown Field. Sansom, who had previously murdered a taxi driver in 1998, and his partner Gemma Watts, 49, both pleaded guilty to murder and perverting the course of justice by dismembering Ms Mayhew’s body.
Mrs Justice Cutts sentenced Sansom to a whole-life order, meaning he will never be released, while Watts was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 30 years.
New Addington was also the focus of
the court’s attention in December, when Shane Canavan, 23, and his half-brother Joshua Langley, 29, of Purley, were sentenced to life for murdering Bradley Hutchins, 22, and seriously injuring Calum Hutchins, 19, in September 2023.
The impact of Hutchins’ murder on the area is evidenced by a moving memorial left by residents outside the New Addington Fire Station. Photos and keepsakes belonging to the 22-year-old are reminders of how easily young life can be lost.
The wider Croydon borough has also suffered continuously from the devastating effects of knife crime. Schoolgirl Elianne Andam’s murderer Hassan Sentamu was only two weeks ago found guilty of murder for stabbing the 14-year-old to death on Wellesley Road in front of her traumatised friends. He is due
to be sentenced in March.
New Addington, meanwhile, has been associated a number of times with particularly disturbing crime. The murder of 12-year-old Tia Sharp by her grandmother’s boyfriend Stuart Hazell, who hid her body in the loft while holding press conferences about wanting to find her safe, was arguably the most distressing example. But having also dealt with the murder of Isabelle Lewis whose body parts were scattered on Addington Court Golf Course, and Lisa Pearce who was found murdered after neighbours had been involved in a desperate search for her – New Addington has a difficult history.
While some still appreciate New Addington’s quieter aspects, many feel the area is losing its sense of safety and community with incidents of knife crime perceived to be a regular occurrence nowadays. For many, this is due to the loss of public and community spaces.
Long-time resident Mr Bradley mourned the loss of local amenities like the Milne Park pitches near where he used to live, saying they are now poorly maintained. He also noted what he feels is a lack of police presence in the area despite the clear issue with crime.
“The police don’t have much of a presence up here. It’s probably because
they don’t have a police station any more because of the cuts. That was a bad decision.”
Despite the growing concerns, some residents hope for a safer, more supportive community. The area, which has many council houses and a large number of people living in temporary accommodation, also hosts a number of local charities working to support those with housing and household issues. Before leaving to take her child home from school, Shar told the LDRS: “Everyone is really happy and helpful. Everyone does look out for each other despite everything.”
Memorial for Bradley Hutchins
Photo by Facundo Arrizabalaga/MyLondon
Shar, who’s child attends Applegarth School said children had to pass by trails of blood on the way to school following the stabbing on Sunday evening.
Photo by Facundo Arrizabalaga/MyLondon
Lifelong New Addington resident Bob Bradley says some residents “Don’t recognise problems, they just walk by” Facundo Arrizabalaga/MyLondon
Victim Bradley Hutchins – pic from Met Police
Jailed Shane Canavan – Met Police
Jailed Joshua Langley Met Police
Victim Sarah Mayhew
Photo from Met Police
Jailed Steve Sansom – Met Police
Jailed Gemma Watts – Met Police
‘on couR se’ to become fiR st majoR city to eliminate hiv infections?
By Noah Vickers
Local Democracy Reporter
The baTTLe against hiv will need to be stepped up if London is to meet its goal of ending new transmissions by the end of the decade, one of the uk’s top public health experts has warned Professor Kevin Fenton, who serves as Sir Sadiq Khan’s statutory health advisor, told the London Assembly that testing for the virus will “require strengthening and scaling [up]”.
The mayor in 2018 signed London up to the ‘Paris Declaration on Fast-Track Cities Ending the HIV Epidemic’, with all signatories aiming for zero new cases of HIV, preventable deaths and stigma by 2030.
According to the latest data, a total of 980 people were diagnosed with HIV for the first time in London in 2023, of whom 691 were men and 288 women. Just eight years previously, in 2015, the overall figure was about twice as high –at 1,977.
A further 563 people in London in 2023 were also confirmed as having HIV after first having been diagnosed with the virus abroad. The equivalent figure in 2015 stood at roughly the same level, at 573 people.
Speaking at a meeting of the Assembly’s health committee on Thursday, Professor Fenton said the last four decades have seen “remarkable” improvements in preventing and detecting HIV, as well as supporting people living with the virus.
“The journey to ending HIV transmission, however, will be challenging for a number of reasons,” he said. “As incidents decline, it means that it’s going to become harder to identify people who may be living with HIV or acquiring HIV infections
“As new infections decline, we can expect to see [that] the people who do acquire HIV are more likely to have
complex lives.
“They may be having higher levelsof-risk behaviours. They may be poorly engaged with existing treatment and care services. They may be dealing with many of the social and structural drivers of transmission, including poverty, insecure immigration status and other key structural factors.
“So as we progress towards 2030, the ambition to end HIV transmission is the right one, but it means that what got us to this point will not be sufficient to get us to 2030.
“It will require strengthening and scaling [up] our HIV testing efforts, really expanding our work on HIV PREP access and utilisation – because we know PREP is so powerful in preventing acquisition of HIV, and more people need to benefit from PREP, including young gay men, gay men from black and minority ethnic backgrounds and heterosexual backgrounds.”
PREP stands for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis. It is a preventative drug which works by stopping HIV from getting into the body and replicating itself.
Professor Fenton was speaking to the Assembly as part of its investigation into the spread of HIV in London. He told members that migration patterns had affected the prevalence of HIV among different London communities.
“While we have maintained the relatively strong declines of new HIV diagnoses among gay men in London, we are seeing new patterns emerging, of which the most recent increase in infections acquired through heterosexual intercourse, especially black people from high prevalence countries in sub-
Saharan Africa, has been a key feature,” he said.
“We believe that this rise in new diagnoses has been the result of inmigration to the UK. But we’re also comforted that most of those who’ve been diagnosed in the past year have evidence of being on effective treatment, and have been virally-suppressed, suggesting that people in-migrating to the UK are diagnosed, already in care, and therefore at low risk of transmitting infection to others – and are getting access to effective treatment services.”
New 150 person nightclub gets approved opening until 3.20am
By Robert Firth Local Democracy Reporter
souTh London has a new 150 person nightclub after a council dropped its objections to the venue.
Gaffe, also known as Commune Studios, off Wandsworth Road will be able to open until 3.20am on Fridays and Saturdays going forwards.
The venue, which describes itself as ‘a new home for the heads’ on Instagram, will hold club nights on weekends and be rented out for activities like DJ workshops and birthday parties the rest of the time.
DJs including Hodge, Parris and Seb Odyssey are expected to play at the club over the next month, according to listings platform Resident Advisor.
Luca Marchal, the man behind the club, told a Lambeth Council licensing meeting that he wanted to create a permanent space where artists could perform, after successfully hosting a limited number of events at the venue in 2024.
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Speaking on Tuesday (January 28), he said: “It’s a place where… the LGBT+ community have [sic] found a safe haven for expression and where photographers and film-makers are building their portfolios.
“We’ve had to turn away so many
incredible events due to our limited licence which just shows how much South London needs cultural venues like this, especially when they’re disappearing at an unprecedented rate across the UK.”
After the club’s bid to open
permanently was blocked by councillors in 2024, Mr Marchal brought back the application to the council with extra security measures including ID scanning and beefed up security.
Hannah McInerney, a promoter who held sober rave Club Soft at Gaffe in
November last year, told the meeting that attendees reported they had ‘never felt so safe’ in a venue.
She added: “I was really impressed with the soundproofing. I stood outside the venue and I thought you could barely hear anything. […] It’s clear that the Communal [sic] Studios team have been very thoughtful at ensuring the venue had [has] minimal impact on the surrounding area.”
One resident, whose flat is next to railway arches where the club is located, said he had some noise concerns and complained there was broken glass on the floor the day after events.
Councillors David Robson, Sarina da Silva and Adrian Garden approved the application with conditions, including that the venue provides a ‘safe space’ for customers and passers-by during its opening hours.
Cllr Robson, chair of the committee, said: “The applicant has taken time to submit a well thought out application and was satisfied the business model put forward and license conditions will promote the licensing objectives.”
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a f un but safe Reimagining
bursTinG onTo the London theatre scene scissorhandz: a musical reinvented promised a dazzling celebration of individuality, eccentricity, and pop-culture brillianc, writes Luigia Minichiello...
With an award-winning cast and visionary creator-director Bradley Bredeweg at the helm, this musical adaptation of Edward Scissorhands embraced themes of acceptance, selflove, and celebrating our differences.
After a smash-hit debut in Hollywood, where it played to sold-out crowds, Scissorhandz arrived in the UK with the same quirky magic—but did it truly deliver?
I went in expecting a bold blend of dark humour, camp, and spectacle—perhaps even a moral punch—but while the show was undeniably entertaining, it ultimately felt a little too safe. At its core, Scissorhandz is an homage to anyone who has ever felt like an outsider. However, the script felt thin, the narrative lacked depth—although this could reflect Tim Burton’s original film, which was more about atmosphere and emotion than intricate storytelling. Still, the humour never quite reached the subversive, high-camp heights I had hoped for. It seemed like a version polished for mainstream appeal rather than something truly daring and boundary-pushing. The cast delivered solid performances, complete with slick dance routines. Standout stars included Scissorhandz inventor Dionne Gipson and Emma Williams as Peg, whose powerhouse vocals stole the show. Belting out contemporary bangers, they kept the audience engaged, with a soundtrack featuring pop icons
like Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Alanis Morissette. The use of live musicians added to the feel-good energy of the production. There were moments that hinted at something more playful and interactive—cast members moved through the audience, even sitting on laps, and a TV interview scene saw the host ad-libbing and engaging with the crowd. If these elements had been explored further, they could have elevated the show into something more exciting and immersive.
Given Michelle Visage’s involvement as a co-producer, I had high hopes for extravagant, over-the-top costumes akin to RuPaul’s Drag Race. Instead, they felt more East Street Market than high-fashion spectacle that would slay, missing an opportunity to truly lean into the show’s potential for visual excess. Ultimately, Scissorhandz is a fun, high-energy ride, perfect for fans of the original film and lovers of feelgood musicals. But if you’re seeking something truly daring, subversive, and packed with an unforgettable “wow” factor, you might leave feeling it fell just short of its full potential. The production value and performances were strong, but it felt like a missed opportunity to deliver something truly unique. Would I recommend it? Absolutely— for a lighthearted night at the theatre. Just don’t go in expecting a revolution.
Southwark Playhouse Elephant, 1 Dante Place, London, SE11 4RX until 29th March. Full Details and Booking: 020 7407 0234 / southwarkplayhouse.co.uk
havisham is the hot gossip in brockley
This is the story that dickens left out…
‘If you knew my story, your heart would break too. A cobwebbed tale of heartbreak’ 1825. A young woman, newly liberated from the deep-rooted effects of an abusive childhood, arrives in London. She is full of hope and ready to embrace a fresh start. However, she soon finds herself as ‘the leading lady in drama she can’t comprehend.’ The gaslighting is subtle, the manipulation slick. Can Miss Havisham discern her fate? Or is she destined to relive the devastation of her trauma?
Havisham offers a fresh perspective of Charles Dickens’ greatest work of Gothic characterisation – Miss Havisham from Great Expectations. Miss Havisham is the embodiment of stuck trauma and malignant rage. But how did she arrive at this place and what are the tragic secrets of her calamitous past…?
Heather Alexander (writer / performer) started her career as an original member of Arlene Phillip’s Hot Gossip on Kenny Everett’s Video Show. West End Theatre roles include: Heather Brooke Ashton in Noises Off and opposite David Jason at The Strand Theatre in Look No Hans.
Emul8 Theatre Company challenges boundaries, seeking to engage the audience in a dialogue around themes of justice, female empowerment, and freedom of expression.
Brockley Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London, SE4 2DH
Box office: www.brockleyjack.co.uk or 0333 666 3366 (£1.80 fee for phone bookings only).
Tuesday 11 to Saturday 15 March 2025 at 7.30pm. Tickets: £17, £15 concessions (suitable for 14+)
new productions have begun
shakesPeare’s GLobe announced the cast of sam wanamaker Playhouse productions opening in the new year: cymbeline, directed by Jennifer Tang, and Three sisters, a translation by rory mullarkey, directed by caroline steinbeis.
Cymbeline runs from 10 January –20 April. The cast comprises Aaron Anthony as Guiderius / Lord, Madeline Appiah as Woman / Cornelia / Belaria, Nigel Barrett as Lucius / Philario, Amanda Bright as Pisania, Gabrielle Brooks as Innogen, Silas Carson as Duke / Frenchman, Angelina Chudi as Ensemble / Cover, Nadi Kemp-Sayfi as Posthumus Leonata, Martina Laird as Cymbeline, Jordan Mifsúd as Cloten, Pierro Niel-Mee as Iachimo, and SarojaLily Ratnavel as Lady Helen / Arviraga.
Director Jennifer Tang says: “It is a privilege to be collaborating with such a talented, generous, and accomplished company of actors and artists to bring Cymbeline to life. What a wonderful opportunity to introduce new audiences to one of Shakespeare’s
hidden gems or, for those who already know the play, I hope the unique approach we’re taking will offer fresh and surprising insights into the world of Cymbeline—and our own.”
Three Sisters runs from 31 January – 19 April. The cast includes Michael Abubakar as Tuzenbach, Kelvin Ade as Fedotik / Cover, Rachel Barnwell as Ensemble / Cover, Ishia Bennison as Anfisa, Natalie Klamar as Natalya Ivanovna, Richard Pyros as Vassily Solyony, Paul Ready as Aleksandr Vershinin, Shannon Tarbet as Masha, Michelle Terry as Olga, Ruby Thompson
as Irina, and Stuart Thompson as Andrei.
Director Caroline Steinbeis says: “It’s my absolute pleasure to be bringing you the first production of a Chekhov play at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. A more perfect match of a space and a text has never been. We have carefully put together this remarkable acting company to unlock a brand-new version of the text by Rory Mullarkey. I know audiences can look forward to an amazing night shared with this team of actors at the top of their game.”
Booking and Full Details: www.shakespearesglobe.com
Photo by Danny Kaan
Heading south - our pick of upcoming winter events
A Journey Within Inner Light
Greenwich’s Firepit Studio has launched its latest exhibition, Healing Light: A Journey Within, which brings together three London-based Chinese artists who explore the transformative power of art as a means of healing and self-discovery. Through diverse mediums such as jewellery design, painting and multimedia installations, the exhibition delves into the profound journey of finding inner peace, love and light. The free exhibition is part of Firepit’s Lunar New Year events series and is showing until Thursday 27 February. The artists – Jie Fu, Jin Tian and Octavia Yang – each present a unique interpretation of the shared theme, offering viewers an invitation to reflect on their personal paths of emotional restoration and spiritual awakening. And on Thursday 13 February, there will be a celebration party for the artists, a chance for you to meet and chat with them, as well as having an opportunity to experience some live drawing and performance. This is free to attend but booking is recommended.
Dates: Showing from now until Thursday 27 February 2025. Tickets: Free Firepit, 10 Cutter Lane, SE10 0XX www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-journey-within-inner-light-part-of-the-firepit-lunar-new-yearexhibition-tickets-1195931225489
Saturday Super Store Tours
Gain an insight into the treasures of the Royal Museum Greenwich’s collection with a tour of the stores at the Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre. Expect to discover hidden treasures as the specialist tour guides lead you through a sprinkling of the 2.5 million objects and archives in the collection. Come face to face with intriguing stories relating to the Titanic, Antarctic expeditions and naval battles as well as some lesser-known narratives. The tour lasts for around one hour and is designed for adults, but younger enthusiasts of history and heritage are welcome, too.
Date: Saturday 1 March 2025, 1:30pm. Tickets: Adult £12 Prince Philip Maritime Collections Centre, Nelson Mandela Road, SE3 9QS www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/prince-philip-maritime-collections-centre/saturdaysuper-store-tours
Queering history with DeptFOLK
Framed around unearthing and fabricating local queer history and traditions, DeptFOLK invites The Library at Deptford Lounge users to a series of creative writing and performance workshops every Friday throughout LGBT History Month. You can expect to explore your own queer Deptford or take inspiration from historic underground gay bars, riotous Gut Girls and pioneering activists. Alongside creative writing that explores queerness and folklore, there will also be fun with costume-making and the learning of a few Morris Dancing moves. DeptFOLK is a queer art collective exploring folk traditions and local history, and is made up of musicians, published writers, Morris dancers, filmmakers and researchers who all live or work in Lewisham.
Dates: Friday 7, Friday 14 and Friday 21 February 2025, 5:30pm. Tickets: Free The Library at Deptford Lounge, 9 Giffin Street, SE8 4RH www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/queering-history-with-deptfolk-tickets-1145371660469
Pasta Evangelist’s Pasta Academy
In this class, an expert chef will take you on a journey through the southern region of Puglia for Pasta Evangelist’s Pasta Academy. The region sits at the heel of Italy’s boot, and perhaps most recognisable of all among Pugliese cuisine is the region’s orecchiette (‘little ear’) pasta shape. In this masterclass, you’ll learn how to prepare this special shape entirely from scratch with just two ingredients but limitless amounts of love and tradition. Also included in the class are complimentary antipasti with your chef and new classmates on arrival and unlimited Prosecco available throughout the class. You’ll then sit down to enjoy the pasta you’ve created as a meal at the end of the evening. Buon appetito.
Date: Monday 10 February 2025, 8pm – other dates available
Tickets: £68
The Pasta Academy, 44-46 Greenwich Church Street, SE10 9BL pastaevangelists.com/collections/pasta-academy/products/pastaacademy-greenwich-taste-of-puglia-monday-feb-10th-2025-20-00
Tuesday Concerts: Milda Daunoraite
Enjoy a musical interlude on your Tuesday lunch break with Lithuanian-born pianist Milda Daunoraite. Performing at Charlton House and Gardens, the concert is free to attend and first come, first seated. The programme sees Milda perform Schubert, Wanderer Fantasy in C major, Op.15, Liszt, Bénédiction de Dieu dans la solitude and Harmonies poétiques et religieuses S.173, and Ginastera Sonata No.1, Op.22 with Allegro marcato, Presto misterioso, Adagio molto appassionato and Ruvido ed ostinato.
Date: Tuesday 11 February 2025, 1pm
Tickets: Free Charlton House and Gardens, Charlton Road, SE7 8RE www.greenwichheritage.org/events/tuesday-concerts-milda-daunoraite
“They all convene at this place, the local Friday night disco, The Pavilion or Pivvy: once a grand old theatre for the upper echelons, now a drafty old cavernous wasteland for the hoi polloi. I’ve seen more blood, puke and tears than anyone should ever have to and I’m back every Friday night to witness more.” Set in a small town in a forgotten corner of Wales, Pavilion showing at Greenwich Theatre is a show full of big personalities – and every one of them out for the final Friday night disco at the Pavilion. Like the local school and the public library, it’s about to be shut down. Pavilion is a dark comedy by Emily White, which premiered at Theatr Clwyd in September 2019, and is directed by Georgina Lamb.
Dates: Saturday 15 to Tuesday 18 February 2025, times vary. Tickets: £11 Greenwich Theatre, Crooms Hill, SE10 8ES greenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/pavilion
Pavilion at Greenwich Theatre
History
banged up: a history of southwark’s gaols
By Debra Gosling
The smeLL of mildew growing on the damp walls, the stench of the unwashed, the sobs of those awaiting the scaffold, rats running across your manacled feet.
As you sit listening to the screams of those being tortured for their faith you see the shadow of the grim reaper patiently waiting in the wings for you to expire from starvation. This was life in the Southwark gaols for centuries.
For the local people, one of the most entertaining prisons was Horsemonger Lane Gaol, which was situated on the site that is now occupied by the Inner London Crown Court in Newington Causeway. Known as ‘the Slaughterhouse’ it was built on land purchased by the Surrey Justices in 1791 and extended down Horsemonger Lane (now Harper Road). Public hangings were a regular feature and swarms of people would gather to watch the less fortunate drop from the gallows that were situated on the roof of the big house. Many rooms were rented out for people to get a grandstand view of all the happenings but the residents of the houses in Trinity Street would not stoop to such levels. If you look at the back of the houses they are built so that there are no views of the gaol from the windows.
The executions were a family day out for a lot of people; Granny would bring her knitting, the kids would have a picnic whilst Mum and Dad sold fruit, ale and souvenirs to visitors. As could be expected, sometimes there were more casualties than just those on the gallows. In 1781 a husband and wife team of counterfeiters, Sarah and Benjamin Herring were led to the scaffold where Sarah naturally became hysterical. As the nooses were placed around their heads her husband gave her a goodbye kiss. Not wanting to miss any detail, the crowd surged forward, crushing two adults and a child into an unrecognisable mess.
After a good day’s entertainment, the crowds would clear off and leave the wardens to cut down the bodies and bury them in the courtyard of the prison. This courtyard and its mouldering, miserable corpses are now part of Newington Gardens, although the local kids more affectionately know it as Jail Park. But not all those hanged ended up in the kid’s playpark; some were sent to Guy’s Hospital where the students used them for dissection. Such was the fate of nineteen-year-old Sarah Fletcher, who was hanged in 1813 for the murder of her newborn child. Naturally, inmates were always trying to escape from Horsemonger Lane. In 1758, burglar Samuel Cripps conspired with his fellow cons to murder the wardens, or Turnkeys as they were known. But word got round of the plot and Cripps and his mates had their cells turned over at midnight on the eve of their escape, revealing a hole in the wall and the iron bars sawn through. Forty years later two smugglers had better luck when they rushed the Turnkey at the outside gate where accomplices were waiting with getaway horses. Apparently there were a hundred fellow smugglers lurking
King’s Bench Prison - Principal Entrance by Thomas Shepherd c.1828 (Creative Commons)
around the Borough with pistols to ensure their escape.
A much older gaol but just as notorious was the Clink Prison on Bankside, which is recorded as being on site since 1161. It was described in 1580 as ‘a fearsome place where prisoners are left to rot’. Built in the grounds of the Bishop of Winchester’s Palace, most of its nasty little cells were underground and therefore beneath the high tide mark, giving it that authentic damp, dripping atmosphere. It really came into its own in the sixteenth century when the area around it was known as ‘Dead Man’s Place’. If you were a conscientious religious objector then this was the place for you, or so the authorities liked to think. If praying on your knees to God had given you a back problem the rack would sort it out. Pious fingernails too long? A kindly warden would pull them out for you until you confessed all your religious beliefs. Once you did that you just got stuck in the pillory for the rest of your life.
The prison was thankfully burned down during the Gordon Riots but some of the original cells have survived in the basement of the Southwark Tavern. The pub was built in 1857 but the downstairs bar is much older and contains the Clink’s holding cells that date from the seventeenth century.
Another local pub that hides a few of the Clink’s secrets is the Anchor Bankside. Those lucky enough to escape from the prison could take refuge in its hidey-holes and recover
with a much-needed pint.
Debtors also had a bad time of it in sunny Southwark. The Borough Compter was a grimy little gaol that occupied a site in Borough High Street roughly where the war memorial now stands. Prisoners had to share their bed of straw with other inmates and had just twelve inches of space to themselves. For a pillow they were given a comfy block of wood. The cell was cold, dirty, full of infection and there was no food to eat. Prisoners lay dying on their soiled straw and each morning the stench was so awful that as the ward door was unlocked inmates would rush undressed into the fresh air of the yard. The only good thing about the Compter was the bad security which enabled prisoners to get away and gave the printers a bit of business making up the many ‘wanted’ posters.
Yet another Southwark prison was the King’s Bench, now the site of the Scovell Estate. It was the largest of all the debtor’s prisons and was surrounded by a high wall. It looked out onto the open countryside of St George’s fields where the air was fresh, unlike the inside of the gaol. Writer Walter Besant described the place as ‘a living grave’. One prisoner wrote that the prison ‘stinks more than the Lord Mayor’s dog house’. So bad were the conditions that it was reported in 1624 that eighty prisoners had died there of starvation. There was a courtyard where, if they had the energy, inmates could play sports or stroll along the Parade, showing off their fine wardrobe of rags.
Some incarcerated in this stinking hellhole just couldn’t keep their head down and do their time. Many tried to escape or at least gave their gaolers as difficult a time as possible. One prisoner named Alexander Dunn certainly kept his keepers on their toes. Just like Steve McQueen in the Great Escape, Dunn constantly decamped from the prison and was constantly returned. Once brought back he stoned the windows of his cell and within an hour of being moved to another one he’d undone all the locks and hinges on the door ready for the off again. He was once again moved but he tore up the floorboards, put them in the middle of the room with his chair and bed and set light to the lot. In the end he was sent to a more secure, less furnished prison.
Debtors relied on the charity box but were allowed to continue their trade within the prison’s walls. They had to find sixpence a day for their keep, which got them a pound of bread and half a pint of ale. Many times their gaolers would keep the sixpence on some pretence and as the debtor couldn’t afford a solicitor he just had to go without. In fact, more than half of debtors ended up in the King’s Bench for being unable to pay their attorney’s extortionate bills in the first place! The Bench closed in 1880.
The most famous debtor’s prison has to be the Marshalsea, which was only second in importance to the Tower. Dating back to 1381 the first Marshalsea was on the site of Albion House, which is at the junction of Borough High
Street and Mermaid Court. It housed not only debtors, but also anyone who dared to defy or ridicule the authorities. In the sixteenth century Bishop Bonner was imprisoned there for burning Protestants to death. As can be imagined, to some he was a monster and to others a martyr, so when he died he had to be buried at midnight, the vestry fearing he would be dug up and bits of him sold on as relics.
In 1824 the prison moved along the road to a site just north of St George the Martyr church and was separated from the churchyard by a high wall. This prison was set out like a barracks with whole families living in rooms around a central courtyard. Conditions were bad and there was widespread extortion and corruption. Once imprisoned, debtors couldn’t make a living so their debts just piled up. Whereas a criminal could serve his sentence and get out, a debtor more often than not was in the pokey for life. Many lived and died in the prison and were buried in the grounds of St George the Martyr. The Marshalsea was finally closed down in 1842, but one wall has remained standing and is part of the St George’s churchyard open space. Up against the walls can be seen the worn headstones of the poor, the good and the great along with those of well-off businessmen from the Borough High Street. These are the same businessmen who crammed their debtors into the Marshalsea, but ironically have ended up buried alongside them in the churchyard.
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Transport for London Public Notice
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION
ACT 1984
THE A2 GLA ROAD (OLD KENT ROAD/NEW CROSS ROAD, LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC, STOPPING AND SUSPENSION OF BUS LANE) ORDER 2025
1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.
2. The purpose of the Order is to enable carriageway works to take place at A2 Old Kent Road.
3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from:
(1) entering, exiting or proceeding on Ilderton Road between its junctions with Old Kent Road/New Cross Road and Wagner Street;
(2) entering, exiting or proceeding in a south- easterly direction on Old Kent Road between its junctions with Rotherhithe New Road and White Post Street, local access to be maintained between Rotherhithe New Road and Hillbeck Close;
(3) proceeding in a north-easterly direction on Leo Street between No.814 Old Kent Road and its junction with Old Kent Road;
(4) stopping on Old Kent Road between its junctions with White Post Street and Sylvan Grove;
The Order will also permit:
(5) all vehicles to use the western Bus Lane on Old Kent Road/New Cross Road between its junctions with Chestereld Way and Sylvan Grove;
(6) two-way operations on Gervase Street between its junction with Leo Street and Old Kent Road.
The Order will be effective from 7.00 AM on 10th February 2025 until 11.59 PM on 9th September 2025 or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs.
4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:
(1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes;
(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.
5. At such times as the prohibitions are in force an alternative route will be indicated by trafc signs. For Ilderton Road from Old Kent Road northwestbound via Old Kent Road, St Jame’s Road and Rotherhithe New Road to normal route of travel.
Dated this 7th day of February 2025
Matt Standell
Performance and Planning Manager, Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road
Transport for London Public Notice
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT
1984
THE A243 GLA ROAD (ACE PARADE, ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF STOPPING) ORDER 2025
1. Transport for London having consulted the Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames hereby gives notice that it intends to make the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.
2. The purpose of the Order is to enable electrical vehicle charging point installation works to take place on A243 Ace Parade.
3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from:
(1) stopping in the Parking and Disabled Persons' vehicles bay opposite Nos.10-18 Ace Parade;
(2) stopping in the Loading and Disabled Persons' vehicles bay outside Nos.68 Ace Parade;
(3) stopping in the Parking and Disabled Persons' vehicles bay outside Nos. 816 Ace Parade;
(4) entering, exiting or proceeding on Ace Parade between its junctions with Hook Rise South and Elmcroft Drive;
(5) entering, exiting or proceeding in an easterly direction on Elmcroft Drive between its junctions with Hook Road and the ingress/egress to the private car park. Local access will be maintained.
The Order will be effective at certain times 7:00 PM on 14th February 2025 until 7:00 PM on 14th February 2026 or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs.
4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:
(1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes;
(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.
5. At such times as the prohibition is in force an alternative route will be indicated by trafc signs via Hook Road, Hunters Road and Fullers Way South to normal route of travel.
Dated this 7th day of February 2025
Matt Standell Planning and Performance Manager, Transport for London, Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ
Application for a premises licence to be granted under the Licensing Act 2003
Name of applicant: DYX KINGSTON LIMITED / SANXIA RENJIA
Postal address of premises: 6 Jerome Place, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 1HT
Application details: “This application is for the provision of regulated entertainment (Films, Indoor Sporting Events, Live Music, Recorded Music) and the sale by retail of alcohol, Monday to Sunday from 10:00 to 23:00 and Sundays from 12:00 to 22:30. The applicant seeks to mirror exactly the same licensable activities and hours of the old licence which has lapsed.
Full details of the application can be inspected on the licensing register, online at kingston.gov.uk or in person at the address given below.
Deadline for representations: 21.2.2025
Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Authority by post: Licensing Team, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Guildhall 2, High Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1EU or by email: licensing@kingston.gov.uk
It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
Notice Under The Town and Country Planning Acts
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council is considering applications as set out below under the following categories;
ADV = ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT
FUL = FULL PLANNING PERMISSION
LB = LISTED BUILDING CONSENT
P3MA = PRIOR APPROVAL – OFFICE TO RESIDENTIAS
VOC = VARIATION OF CONDITIONS
Written representations should be made within three weeks of the date of this advertisement to the Director of Planning, PO Box 734, Winchester SO23 5DG. Any comments made are open to inspection by the public and in the event of an appeal may be referred to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. Confidential comments cannot be taken into account in determining an application.
Application plans can be viewed online at www.lambeth.gov.uk/searchplanningapps – search using the reference number at the end of each application listing.
The South Bank Centre Belvedere Road London Lambeth SE1 8XX Installation of a security gate and associated health and safety lighting on the Royal Festival Hall slip road at the Southbank Centre. 25/00087/FUL Bus Shelter Outside St Thomas Hospital Lambeth Palace Road London SE1 7EQ Display of an internally illuminated doubled sided LDC digital "6 sheet" panel with automatic rotation of images. 25/00115/ADV
Bus Shelter Opposite St Thomas Hospital Lambeth Palace Road London SE1 7LL Display of an internally illuminated doubled sided LDC digital "6 sheet" panel with automatic rotation of images. 25/00116/ADV Bus Shelter Opposite The Dumont Albert Embankment London SE1 7TJ Display of an internally illuminated doubled sided LDC digital "6 sheet" panel with automatic rotation of images. 25/00117/ADV
Bus Shelter Opposite International Maritime Organisation Albert Embankment London SE1 7SL Display of an internally illuminated doubled sided LDC digital "6 sheet" panel with automatic rotation of images. 25/00114/ADV 67 Loughborough Park London SW9 8TP Application for Listed Building Consent in relation to external and internal works of repair and decoration. External works to include: replacing broken or missing roof slates, securing slipped ones, and carrying out brick repairs and repointing on chimneys. Redressing of lead flashings where needed, and steam cleaning and re-bedding of coping stones. Repainting of cast iron downpipes and gutters in black, with replacement of defective sections. Roof repairs and replacements on the portico entrance and garage. Redecoration of fascias and soffits, with renewal of damaged sections as necessary. Brick repairs and repointing of external walls, with concrete and plaster repairs where required. Restoration and redecoration of timber sash windows and casement doors along with concrete windowsills and metal handrails. Internal works (communal areas) to include: redecorating communal painted timber surfaces, applying a fire upgrading paint system to walls, ceilings, and bulkheads, installation of new LED light fittings, undertaking localised repairs to staircases, and replacement of communal flooring. Installation of a wireless fire detection system in communal areas and lobby areas inside each flat.
24/04030/LB
2 Ambleside Avenue London SW16 6AD Application for Prior Approval for the change of use of the existing building (Use Class E) to 2 self-contained residential units (Use Class C3), together with alterations to the north and west elevations. (To 2/2A Ambleside Avenue) 25/00222/P3MA
10 Gasholder Place London SE11 5BF Installation of telecommunication equipment at the roof level of the 19th storey part of Block B within the Oval Village development. 25/00135/FUL
316 South Lambeth Road London SW8 1UQ Demolition of existing rear closet return, garden store and greenhouse with the erection of a lower-ground and ground floor rear extension with basement. Reconfiguring of rear garden including the installation of an in-ground swimming pool and hot tub. 25/00195/FUL
36 Heathdene Road London SW16 3PD Erection of a ground floor single storey rear extension, comprising of installation of flat roof and roof light and internal reconfigurations. 24/03834/FUL
8 Wilkinson Street London SW8 1DB Replacement of existing timber framed windows with new heritage style timber framed double glazed sash windows and one steel casement window to the ground floor side elevation. Installation of new rear external doors n the existing opening. Installation of replacement heritage window architraves to the front elevation. Replacement of exiting front boundary fencing with black painted iron fencing. 25/00089/FUL
351 Kennington Lane London SE11 5QY Retention of ground floor single storey rear extension, expansion of hours of operation and provision of an ancillary hot food takeaway service. (To existing ground floor restaurant use.) 25/00088/FUL
34 Lancaster Avenue London Lambeth SE27 9DZ Replacement of existing single glazed timber windows and doors with double glazed timber windows and doors. 25/00109/FUL Bus Shelter South Of New Spring Gardens Walk Albert Embankment London Display of an internally illuminated doubled sided LDC digital "6 sheet" panel with automatic rotation of images. 25/00113/ADV Bus Shelter Near Lambeth Pier On Lambeth Palace Road London Display of an internally illuminated doubled sided LDC digital "6 sheet" panel with automatic rotation of images. 25/00112/ADV
10 Carson Road London Lambeth SE21 8HU Demolition and rebuild of existing property, together with the erection of a single storey rear extension, single storey glazed side infill extension and new timber window to the side elevation at ground floor level and rear dormer roof extension. (Retrospective). (Amended description) 24/03791/FUL
309 - 313 Brixton Road London SW9 7BU Application for Listed Building Consent in relation to the installation of a wet floor shower, internal stairlift, external stairlift and an external platform lift. (To Flat G). 24/02505/LB
57 Rectory Grove London Lambeth SW4 0DS Replacement of single glazed timber framed sash windows with double glazed timber framed sash windows and the front timber door. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 24/03102/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 24/03101/FUL). 24/03102/LB
1 Casson Square London SE1 7GT Replacement of existing swing door with sliding door and installation of an over panel to the main entrance of the building (to Building 4A). 25/00156/FUL
26 Roupell Street London SE1 8TB Application for Listed Building Consent for the removal of plaster finish from ground floor dining room chimney breast; removal and replacement of plaster to interior faces of walls and installation of secondary glazing to windows.
25/00193/LB
The Manor Arms 128 Clapham Manor Street London Lambeth SW4 6ED Erection of a 1st floor rear extension for storage.
25/00094/FUL
1 & 3 Victoria Rise London SW4 0PB Replacement of windows with double glazed timber framed windows and the removal of front elevation window bars.
Alterations to windows W14 & W15 reducing window header by one brick course. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 25/00107/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/00106/FUL). 25/00107/LB
Bernie Spain Gardens And Queen's Walk Gardens London SE1 9PH Variation of conditions 2(Approved Plans), 9(Landscaping), 12(Tree Works) and 13(Arboricultural Impact Assessment) of planning permission 21/01814/VOC (Variation of Conditions 2, 12 and 13 of planning permission ref. 19/00087/FUL (Alterations to the existing Bernie Spain Gardens (North) and an area of the Queens Walk, comprising soft and hard landscaping (including new seating, lighting and pathways), erection of a gardener's pavilion (Use Class 'Sui Generis') building and ancillary storage facility, erection of a pedestrian bridge over Oxo Tower servicing yard, and ancillary works.). Granted on: 17/04/2019) granted on 09.07.2021.
Variations sought:
Condition 2 - Amended drawings; Condition 9 - Replacement of drawing; Condition 12 - Replacement of drawing; Condition 13 -
Replacement of drawing 25/00100/VOC
17 Carson Road London SE21 8HT Replacement of existing garage door with brickwork and a timber framed double sash window. 25/00137/FUL
Dated this Friday 07/02/2025
Rob Bristow Director - Planning, Transport & Sustainability Climate and Inclusive Growth Directorate
1.
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE ESTREHAM ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Thames Water maintenance works to be carried out, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering in that length of Estreham Road which lies between the north-eastern wall of Nos. 50 and 51 Estreham Road and Hambro Road.
2. Alternative routes would be available for affected vehicles via (a) Streatham High Road, Guildersfield Road, Ellison Road, Kempshott Road, Streatham High Road and Natal Road; and (b) Lewin Road, Streatham High Road and Natal Road.
3. The ban would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The Order would come into force on 18th February 2025, for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take place on 18th February 2025 between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may have effect at subsequent times within the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 7th February 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE, SUSPENSION OF THE ONE-WAY SYSTEM AND INTRODUCTION OF A TWO-WAY TRAFFIC SYSTEM - CAMBRIA ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Virgin media to carry out repair and maintenance works safely, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering that length of Cambria Road which lies between its junction with Coldharbour Lane and a point 10 metres south-east of Coldharbour Lane.
2. Alternative routes for vehicles would be available (i) Coldharbour Lane, Harbour Road and Southwell Road; and (ii) Coldharbour Lane, Padfield Road and Southwell Road.
3. Whenever the ban referred to in paragraph 1 above applies, the one-way system in that length of Cambria Road which lies between Coldharbour Lane and Southwell Road would be temporarily suspended and a two-way traffic system would be introduced to allow access to and egress from properties and premises in that length of road.
4. Whenever the restrictions referred to in paragraph 1 above apply, that length of the north-east bound bus lane in Coldharbour Lane which lies between the common property boundaries of Nos. 182 and 184 and Nos.176 and 174 would be suspended.
5. The ban and suspension would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing and covering of the appropriate traffic signs.
6. The Order would come into force on 22nd February 2025 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the said works have been completed, whichever is earlier. In practice it is anticipated that the Order would only have effect on 22nd February 2025, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed on that date, the Order may also have effect on subsequent days, within the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 7th February 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ON VICTORIA RISE
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to facilitate water main repair works the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth after consulting Transport for London (TfL) intend to make an Order, the general effect of which would be to:(i) ban vehicles from entering, parking, waiting, loading, and unloading in that length of Victoria Rise, between the northern kerb-line of the A3 Clapham Common North Side and Long Road and a point 20 metres north of that kerb-line; and;
(ii) suspend parking places on both sides of Victoria Rise.
2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Wandsworth Road, Ceders Road and the A3 Clapham Common North Side and vice versa.
3. The bans would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall, from time to time, be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The Order would come into force on 18 February 2025 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month, or until the works have been completed whichever is sooner.
Dated 7 February 2025
Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ON PORTSLADE ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to facilitate a bridge inspection the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order, the general effect of which would be to:-
(i) ban vehicles from entering, parking, waiting, loading, and unloading in Portslade Road, which lies between the junction of the A3036 Wandsworth Road and Arch 656 on Portslade Road; and
(ii) suspend the parking places in Portslade Road, which lies between the junction of the A3036 Wandsworth Road and Arch 656 on Portslade Road
2. Access to local properties will be maintained during the road closure.
3. The bans would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall, from time to time, be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The Order would come into force on 18 February 2025 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month, or until the works have been completed whichever is sooner.
Dated 7 February 2025
Cavendish Road.
3. The restrictions would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The order would come into effect on 18th February 2025 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies). In practice it is anticipated that the order would only have effect between 18th February 2025 and 20th February 2025, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed between these dates then the Order may have effect on subsequent days within the maximum duration of 1 month.
Dated 7th February 2025 Ben Stevens Highways
Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ON CARSON ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to facilitate gas main repair works the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth after consulting Transport for London (TfL) intend to make an Order, the general effect of which would be to: -
(i) ban vehicles from entering, parking, waiting, loading, and unloading in that length of Carson Road, which lies between the southern kerb-line of the A205 Thurlow Park Road and a point 15 metres south of that kerb-line; and (ii) suspend parking places on both sides of Carson Road.
2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via (a) Thurlow Park Road, Rosendale Road, and Carson Road; and (b) Rosendale Road, Park Hall Road, Croxted Road, and Thurlow Park Road.
3. The bans would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall, from time to time, be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The Order would come into force on 17 February 2025 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month, or until the works have been completed whichever is sooner.
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – JONATHAN STREET
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable new water connection works to be carried out, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth have made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering that length of Jonathan Street which lies between Vauxhall Walk and Worgan Street.
2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles will be available via a) Vauxhall Walk, Glasshouse Walk and Tyers Street and (b) Tyers Street, Black Prince Road and Vauxhall Walk.
3. The ban will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The Order will come into force on 17th February 2025 and continue for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works will take place between 17th February 2025 and 25th February 2025, but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may have effect on subsequent days within the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 7th February 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
Dated 7 February 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ON CLAYLANDS PLACE
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE, SUSPENSION OF ONE -WAY SYSTEM AND INTRODUCTION OF A TWO -WAY SYSTEM –LOUGHBOROUGH STREET
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Power on to carry out new circuit installation works safely, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth have made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily:(a) ban vehicles from entering that length of Loughborough Street which lies between Kennington Lane and Brangton Road; (b) ban right turn and ban left turn from Kennington Lane into Loughborough Street.
2. Alternative routes will be available via (a) Kennington Lane, Courtenay Street, Sancroft Street and Newburn Street; and (b) Kennington Lane, Vauxhall Street, Sancroft Street and Newburn Street.
3. Whenever the ban referred to in paragraph 1 above applies, the one-way system in Loughborough Street between its junction with Kennington Lane and Brangton Road will be temporarily suspended to allow access for deliveries to and egress from that length of road.
4. The bans and suspension will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing and covering of the appropriate traffic signs.
5. The Order will come into force on 17th February 2025 and will continue for a maximum duration of 6 months or until the said works have been completed, whichever is earlier. In practice it is anticipated that the works will take place between 17th February 2025 and 21st February 2025 and between 7th April 2025 to 28th April 2025, but if the works cannot be completed or carried out during these dates then the Order will also have effect at a subsequent time within the maximum period of 6 months.
Dated 7th February 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 16A TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS AND TEMPORARY PARKING, STOPPING AND WAITING RESTRICTIONS – BELVEDERE ROAD IN CONNECTION WITH THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL BAFTA AWARDS EVENT
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth have made an Order, the effect of which will be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering and waiting (including waiting for the purpose of loading or unloading a vehicle) in:(i) Belvedere Road, between Chicheley Street and Waterloo Bridge Road; (ii) Chicheley Street; (iii) Upper Ground, between Belvedere Road and the south-western kerb-line of Cornwall Road; and (iv) the slip road connecting Waterloo Road to Belvedere Road, in a north-westerly direction (the down ramp).
2. The bans are necessary because of the likelihood of danger to the public caused by an increase in pedestrian and vehicular raffic and parked vehicles due to the Bafta Awards event taking place at the Royal Festival Hall.
3. The road closures will only apply at such times and to such extent as shall be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs. Access for residents and businesses will be maintained, as directed by marshals positioned at each closure point.
4. Alternative routes will be available for vehicles affected by the restrictions referred to in paragraphs 1 above via (a) York Road, Waterloo Road, Stamford Street, Cornwall Road and Upper Ground; and (b) Cornwall Road, Stamford Street, Waterloo Road and York Road.
5. The Order will come into force on 16th February 2025 for a maximum duration of 2 days.
Dated 7th February 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH EXTENSION TO THE STREATHAM HILL EAST CPZ
[NOTE: This Notice is about the extension of the Streatham Hill East CPZ (MR) operating Monday to Friday between 10am and Noon including introducing waiting and loading restrictions, shared use parking places, cycle hangars, a disabled parking bay, and convert existing electric vehicle charging bays to electric permit holder parking bays].
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth, on 4 February 2025 made The Lambeth (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Amendment No. 56) Order 2025 and The Lambeth (Charged-For Parking Places) (Amendment No. 52) Order 2025 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
2. The general effect of the Orders which come into force on 31 March 2025 is to introduce:
(1) waiting restrictions operating Monday to Friday between 10am and Noon in, Hitherfield Road, Leigham Vale, Mount Nod Road, Mountearl Gardens, Romeyn Road, Rosedene Avenue, and Stockfield Road.
(2) At any time waiting restrictions in Leigham Vale, Mount Nod Road, and Romeyn Road.
(3) Shared use (resident permit holder and payment) parking places in Hitherfield Road, Keymer Road, Leigham Vale, Mount Nod Road, Mountearl Gardens, Romeyn Road, Rosedene Avenue, and Stockfield Road.
(4) Shared use (resident and business permit holder and payment) parking places in Hitherfield Road, Leigham Vale, Mount Nod Road, Mountearl Gardens, Romeyn Road, Rosedene Avenue, and Stockfield Road.
(5) cycle hanger parking places in Hitherfield Road, at the side of No. 50 Leigham Vale; Mount Nod Road, outside No. 71 Mount Nod Road; Rosedene Avenue, at the side of No. 113 Leigham Court Road; and Stockfield Road, at the side of No. 38 Leigham Vale.
(6) the conversion of the existing electric vehicle parking place to a permit holders only electric vehicle parking place in Mountearl Gardens (a) outside Nos. 13 to 27 Mountearl Gardens, and (b) opposite Nos. 29 to 57 Mountearl Gardens.
3. Any trial schemes enacted through ongoing experimental traffic orders will continue to progress through to the appropriate evaluation and completion of each scheme.
4. The Orders are necessary to introduce an extension to the existing Streatham Hill East Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ).
5. If you have any enquiries, please telephone Lambeth Council’s Parking Design Team on 020 7926 6799 or email: cpzconsultation@lambeth.gov.uk
6. A copy of each of the Orders and other documents giving detailed particulars about them are available for inspection online at: https://streets.appyway.com/lambeth or www.lambeth.gov.uk/traffic-management-orders and at the offices of Lambeth Council’s Parking and Enforcement Group (Parking, Network Management & Fleet), 3rd Floor, Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1EG, between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm on Mondays to Fridays inclusive (except on bank/public holidays), until the last day of a period of six weeks beginning with the date on which the Orders were made.
7. If any person wishes to question the validity of the Orders or of any of their provisions on the grounds that they are not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that any requirement of that Act or of any instrument made under that Act has not been complied with, that person may, within 6 weeks from the date on which the Orders are made, apply for the purpose to the High Court.
Dated 7 February 2025 Ben
Stevens Highways Network Manager
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to enable telecom repair works to be carried out, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth subject to the agreement of Transport for London (TfL) intend to make an Order, the effect of which would be to ban vehicles from entering, parking, waiting, loading, and unloading in that length of Claylands Place, which lies between the south-west kerb-line of Elias Place and a point 10 metres south-west of that kerb-line.
2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Claylands Road, the A3 Clapham Road, and Elias Place and vice versa.
3. The bans would only apply at such times and to such extent as shall, from time to time, be indicated by the placing of the appropriate traffic signs.
4. The Order would come into force on 17 February 2025 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month, or until the works have been completed whichever is sooner.
Dated 7 February 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
The Lambeth (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Amendment No. 57) Order 2025 and The Lambeth (Charged-For Parking Places) (Amendment No. 53) Order 2025
[NOTE: This Notice is about amendments made to Traffic Orders to formally reduce or remove certain parking spaces in Killieser Avenue, St Faith’s Road and Thirlmere Road to accommodate the installation of vehicle crossovers]
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth on 3 February 2025 made the above mentioned Orders sections 6, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 as amended by the Local Government Act 1985 and all other enabling powers.
2. The general effect of the Orders will be to remove a length of parking space at each of the following locations and replace it with single yellow line waiting restrictions that will apply at the same time as the controlled parking zone operates in that road (the type of parking space is specified in brackets):(i) Killieser Avenue, the north-west side, outside No. 53 (shared use residents’ and pay by phone parking space); (ii) St Faith’s Road, the north-east side, outside Nos, 16/16a (resident’s only parking space); (iii) Thirlmere Road, the west side, outside No. 21 (shared use residents’ and pay by phone parking space).
3. A copy of each of the Orders, and other documents giving detailed particulars about them (including maps) will be available for inspection online at: https://streets.appyway.com/lambeth or www.lambeth.gov.uk/traffic-management-orders and at the offices of Lambeth Council’s Parking and Enforcement Group (Resident Services), 3rd Floor, Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1EG, between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm on Mondays to Fridays inclusive (except on bank/public holidays), until the last day of a period of six weeks beginning with the date on which the Orders were made. Please contact Trafficorders@lambeth.gov.uk to arrange an inspection. A copy of the Orders and the other documents are also available on request by email to Trafficorders@lambeth.gov.uk
4. Any person desiring to question the validity of the Orders or of any provision contained therein on the grounds that they are 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 Orders may, within 6 weeks of the date on which these Orders were made, make application for the purpose to the High Court
Dated 7 February 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH STREATHAM WELLS CPZ
[NOTE: This Notice is about the implementation of the Streatham Wells CPZ including introducing waiting restrictions, shared use parking places, electric vehicle charging bays, cycle hangars, free shopper bays and disabled parking bays and making changes to existing restrictions.]
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth, made on 4 February 2025 The Lambeth (Charged-For Parking Places) (Amendment No. 51) Order 2025; and, The Lambeth (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Amendment No. 55) Order 2025 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
2. The general effect of the Orders which come into effect on 31 March 2025 is to: -
(1) Introduce (a) at any time waiting restrictions, (b) waiting restrictions operating Monday to Friday between 10am to 4pm and (c) shared use (residents and payment) parking places operating Monday to Friday between 10am to 4pm in Angles Road, Conifer Gardens, Culverhouse Gardens, Farm Avenue, Gleneldon Road, Gracefield Gardens, Grasmere Road, Harborough Road, Ivyday Grove, Leigham Avenue, Leithcote Gardens, Madeira Road, Newcome Gardens, Oakdale Road, Pendennis Road, Pinfold Road, Sunnyhill Road, Valley Road, Wellfield Road, and Woodleigh Gardens.
(2) Introduce shared use (residents, business, and payment) parking places operating Monday to Friday between 10am to 4pm in Angles Road, Conifer Gardens, Farm Avenue, Gleneldon Road, Gracefield Gardens, Grasmere Road, Harborough Road, Madeira Road, Newcombe Gardens, Pendennis Road, Valley Road, Wellfield Road, and Woodleigh Gardens.
(3) Introduce time limited free parking places operating Monday to Saturday 7am to 7pm 1 hour stay no return within 2 hours in Harborough Road, and Sunnyhill Road.
(4) Introduce Disabled bays operating at any time in Gracefield Gardens.
(5) Introduce a doctor parking place operating Monday to Friday between 10am to 4pm outside Nos. 2-10 Gracefield Gardens.
(6) Introduce cycle hanger parking places in Conifer Gardens outside the flank wall of No. 67 Gracefield Gardens, Gracefield Gardens outside the flank wall on No. 47 Leithcote Gardens, outside No.135 Sunnyhill Road, outside No. 79 Wellfield Road, and outside Nos. 43-45 Woodleigh Gardens.
(7) Introduce new electric vehicle (EV) permit holder charging bays operating at any time outside Nos.34 and 36 Conifer Gardens Gracefield Gardens outside the flank wall of No. 7 Newcombe Gardens, Grasmere Road outside the flank wall of No. 92 Gleneldon Road, Leigham Avenue outside Wavel Court, opposite No. 40 Oakdale Road, outside No. 24 Pinfold Road, outside Nos. 79 and 148 Sunnyhill Road, outside Nos. 146-148 Valley Road, and outside Nos. 39, 41, and 168 Wellfield Road.
(8) Convert existing EV charging bays to permit holder charging bays operating at any outside No.7 and No.18 Angles Road, Culverhouse Gardens outside the flank wall of No.2 Ivyday Grove, outside Nos. 94-96 Harborough Road, Madeira Road outside Nos. 1-12 St. Anselm’s Court, outside No. 25 Valley Road, and outside Nos. 14-16 Woodleigh Gardens.
3. Any trial schemes enacted through ongoing experimental traffic orders will continue to progress through to the appropriate evaluation and completion of each scheme.
4. The Orders are necessary to introduce a new Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ).
5. If you have any enquiries, please telephone Lambeth Council’s Parking Design Team on 020 7926 6799 or email: cpzconsultation@lambeth.gov.uk
6. A copy of each of the Orders and other documents giving detailed particulars about them are available for inspection online at: https://streets.appyway.com/lambeth or www.lambeth.gov.uk/traffic-management-orders and at the offices of Lambeth Council’s Parking and Enforcement Group (Parking, Network Management & Fleet), 3rd Floor, Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1EG, between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm on Mondays to Fridays inclusive (except on bank/public holidays), until the last day of a period of six weeks beginning with the date on which the Orders were made.
7. If any person wishes to question the validity of the Orders or of any of their provisions on the grounds that they are not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that any requirement of that Act or of any instrument made under that Act has not been complied with, that person may, within 6 weeks from the date on which the Orders are made, apply for the purpose to the High Court.
Dated 7 February 2025
Stevens Highways Network Manager
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Kia Oval
By Sports Reporter
ovaL invincibLes will be back in action in The hundred on Tuesday august 5, with the men’s and women’s teams kicking off their campaigns in a London derby at Lord’s against London spirit.
The fifth year of world-class cricket and blockbuster entertainment returns to the Kia Oval for its first home doubleheader of 2025 four days later on Saturday, August 9, with the visit of Manchester Originals.
Oval Invincibles will be hoping to defend their Men’s title at Lord’s in The Hundred Final on Sunday, August 31, the culmination of 34 match-days across 27 days of high-quality sport and compelling drama, with live music at every game courtesy of The Hundred’s ongoing relationship with BBC Music
Introducing. Saturday, August 30 will see the Kia Oval host The Hundred Eliminator, in which second- and third-placed teams compete for a place in The Hundred Final.
This season, for the first time, direct signings have been permitted in The Hundred. Teams in the men’s and women’s competitions will be able to sign one new overseas player by Deadline Day on March 24.
Amelia Kerr and Laura Wolvaardt have this week been confirmed as The Hundred’s first-ever direct signings, joining Manchester Originals and Southern Brave, respectively.
GRAB YOUR SEAT FOR 2025
Entering its fifth season, over two million fans have now watched The
Hundred live, with one million of those fans in attendance for the women’s competition. In 2024, The Hundred’s blend of high-energy entertainment, cricket and live music – including Zara Larsson and Cat Burns – saw 41 per cent of all tickets sold to families in 2024, with 23 per cent to juniors and 30 per cent to women.
Supporters who have been seasonticket holders in any of the four years of The Hundred or who bought tickets for more than two match-days in 2024 will be able to buy a season ticket from now. There will be an exclusive window open to fans who have previously bought tickets to The Hundred from March 4-18.
All other fans who would like to access priority tickets can enter the priority sale window from 1-15 April by signing up in advance at thehundred.com.
The general sale period for the fifth year of The Hundred begins from April 17. Tickets continue to be great value, with prices set at £5 for juniors aged 3-15 (free for under 3s) and adults starting from £12.
“I absolutely love playing in The Hundred and I’ve got a great relationship with everyone at Oval Invincibles and the Kia Oval,’ Oval Invincibles South African superstar Marizanne Kapp said. “We’ve had a really successful competition in general and I’m sure we can challenge again this year. It’s so fun to play in a competition that has so many young people and family in the crowds, at big venues too, and it doesn’t get much bigger or better than the Kia Oval.”
All games will again be live on Sky Sports and BBC broadcast and digital channels throughout the competition.
Relegation clouds darken for Dulwich Hamlet
By John Kelly
duLwch hamLeT boss bradley
Quinton issued a rallying call to rabble fans after their 3-0 defeat to horsham at the fusion aviation community stadium left them just
a point outside the isthmian League Premier division relegation zone.
Ola Ogunwamide scored in either half before Chris Dickson added the third for title-chasing Horsham.
Dulwich have lost six successive league games and have won only one of their last
fourteen as they are in danger of suffering a second relegation in four years.
The Hamlet host second-last Bowers & Pitsea at Champion Hill on Saturday at 3pm.
“Behind the scenes we’re working really hard,” Quinton assured
supporters. “We’re not going to stop and on Saturday the fans are going to be very important, the twelfth man, all of them, and the noise is going to be massive for the boys.
“So everyone be there, behind the boys, be positive. We’re going to work so
hard and we’re going to aim to get many, many points on the board.
“One game at a time, we get everybody back, away from injury, and it’s important we get all the fans there. I’m looking froward to the game on Saturday.”
Southwark FC reach London Cup last four
By John Kelly
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London
“We have scouts monitoring at least six of our current
Photo by Alex DavidsonECB/ECB via Getty Images
Photo by Nathan Stirk (ECB/ECB via Getty Images)
Southwark FC celebrate their quarter-final win
Sam Curran
The Invincibles celebrate last year’s title
Bromley bag Maldini
By John Kelly
bromLeY comPLeTed a double deadline-day transfer raid on the Premier League as a famous name arrived at hayes Lane for the rest of the season.
Arsenal’s Maldini Kacurri, 19 - like the Italian dynasty of Cesare and Paolo, a defender - has returned the Ravens after spending time there as a youth player.
Kacurri made his senior Gunners debut in a 5-1 EFL Cup win over Bolton Wanderers at The Emirates in September. The Albania underage international was also in Mikel Arteta’s match-day squad against Tottenham Hotspur this season.
Kacurri has joined on loan.
Kacurri, who also played for Fulham at youth level, said: “From when I was about ten to fifteen, I was here with the youth set-up. It’s a familiar place for me and I’m happy to be back.
“I was with Steve Aris. He’s a familiar face for me.”
Bromley also signed winger Marcus Ifill from Brighton & Hove Albion on a permanent deal.
Ifill scored four goals in thirteen Premier League 2 appearances for the Seagulls this season after playing against Bromley in pre-season.
Andy Woodman’s side travel to Milton Keynes this Saturday for a 3pm kick-off in League Two.
Dons have hand on Tilley
By Georgia Garnett
afc wimbLedon head coach
Johnnie Jackson lauded his team’s performance in their 1-0 victory against bradford city at Plough Lane last weekend.
James Tilley’s early header was the match's only goal and extended Wimbledon’s unbeaten streak to seven games.
The win elevated the Dons to fourth place, within two points of the automatic promotion spots with at least a game in hand on the teams above.
“I’m pleased to play against a team like Bradford and come out with a result and a clean sheet like that,” Jackson said. “We showed some real flashes of quality, but we were up against a tough opponent that caused some problems and when they did, we dealt with it.
“The league’s so tight that every three points is going to be really crucial so we recognised that we were going into a significant game, but that doesn’t mean next week is not just as significant.
“With every game the closer you get to the end of the season, they’ll become even more important.”
Jackson added: “Depth is vital and it’s important that lads get opportunities as well. The easy thing when you’re playing well like we are is to just grind out the same team, but I felt [the 1-1 draw at Crewe Alexandra] was an opportunity to freshen it up.
“We made some more changes and that’ll continue to be the case, especially when you’ve got a quick turnaround between games. So we’re going to need every single one of them.”
Wimbledon travel to Accrington Stanley
eagles sink united to 130-yeaR low
Striker nets lucky thirteen in Old Trafford win
By John Kelly
oLiver GLasner revealed he told his players at half-time to be patient and that their chances would come as crystal Palace piled the misery on manchester united with their 2-0 win at old Trafford last sunday.
Jean-Philippe Mateta scored twice - his twelfth and thirteenth goals in all competitions this season - as the Eagles consigned Ruben Amorim’s side to a seventh home league defeat in thirteen games - their joint-worst run of form ever, matching their record from 1893-94.
The game turned in Palace’s favour when Eberechi Eze was introduced in the 61st minute. Three minutes later, his free-kick was headed onto the bar by Maxence Lacroix and Mateta finished the rebound.
Mateta tapped home Daniel Munoz's low cross a minute from time.
“I’m absolutely delighted. All the credit to the players, a big performance today,” Glasner said.
“The game was how we expected it. And also, to be honest, we had some minutes at the beginning, some minutes at the start of the second half where we had to survive. Especially after half-time, we needed Dean Henderson and two big saves.
“But overall we defended so well today as a group and didn't give them too many set-plays. They were really good. We knew that we would get our chances, we would get our situations.
“We already had them in the first half, but we didn't take them. At halftime, we showed them the situations, and said: ‘guys, stay patient, this will be [possible] again’. And so it happened that the players stayed patient, always kept believing that we will get chances, that we will get opportunities to score.
“And then the opener was the setplay, and then again we defended well and were waiting for this transition, and then it was an amazing transition. Starting with Adam Wharton, it was a one-touch pass to Ismaïla Sarr, and then really accelerating the pace of
our attack.
“Daniel Munoz, I think, made an 80yard run again in the 85th minute, and JP [Mateta] was there where he has to be, and decides the game for us.
“A big win, big performance – I'm really pleased.”
Mateta has ten Premier League goals this season.
“I think today he was there where he has to be as a striker, because it was twice a one-touch finish,” Glasner said.
“He has this feeling that No.9 should have in the box.
“The first one was a good set-play where Maxence wins the header, and he [JP] is there where he has to be. And the second, then it's easier, passing into the empty goal, but he makes so many runs where he doesn't get this ball. We always encourage him, ‘do it, do it, do it’, and it's a lot of effort he's doing for the team, where he doesn't get the ball.
“But today, it was maybe his 20th run, and then he's there and gets the reward – so that's really what delights me most, that he's doing it, and doing it the same.”
There was another boost for Palace
Jean-Philippe Mateta celebrates his goal with Daniel Munoz, who set him up © Action Plus
when England midfielder Adam Wharton came on in the second half for his first appearance since October. He was involved in the second goal. Involved in the build-up for the second goal was late substitute Adam Wharton, making his first appearance for Palace since 30th October after recovering from surgery on a groin injury.
“We're all delighted,” Glasner said. “We could see it during the week.
“The plan was not to call him up for the squad, because he was back for just one week after a three- or four-month injury, and usually I don't do this, I always want the players to be a little bit in the rhythm.
“But his performance in the whole training week was impressive, and then I talked to him and I said, ‘how long do you think you can play?’ We talked about it straight before the game, here on the pitch, and I said, ‘okay, maybe fifteen, 20 minutes is possible’, and he showed it.
“He has such a great understanding of the game and pre-orientation, and it's good to have him back.”
Addicks boss laments defensive lapses
By John Kelly
naThan Jones felt charlton athletic’s rare defensive lapses were the biggest disappointments as the addicks let a two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2 at blackpool on saturday.
Charlton scored twice in three minutes early in the second half through Matty Godden and an Olly Casey’s own goal. Having only conceded 26 goals in
27 League One games, Jones’s side appeared to be in a commanding position.
But Sammy Silvera and Neil Ennisboth January loan signings - scored to earn Steve Bruce’s side a sixth successive league draw at Bloomfield Road.
“It should have been three points,” Jones said. “My overriding emotion is disappointment at this point in time because we were 2-0 up. We are a very good defensive side. We don't concede
two in many games at all, let alone throw away a two-goal lead. It's just the manner of the goals I'm not happy with because we're better than that.
“The goals are gifts. Their lads finished it well but the lead up to that in terms of what we do, we can be better.
“But look it's another game undefeated, we're gathering momentum. We've gone up a place, we're level on points with the playoff places, so we're not in the worst position, but it could be better.”
An impressive away continent of 866 made the trip to the north west. Jones said: “I hope they've had a good day. If there's any consolation, they'll be equally as disappointed as me, but they were magnificent. I thought we had given them enough to have sent them home really happy, but they've seen the team that's gone out and tried to win game here.”
Charlton host Stevenage on Saturday at 12.30pm.
EXCLUSIVE
By Will Scott
TrisTan crama has endured a trial by fire since joining Millwall a few weeks ago. signed as a centreback, two injuries in the span of five minutes meant the frenchman was thrust into an unfamiliar role at right-back - a position he had only ever played in friendlies.
Yet the Frenchman has thrived. He has started the past three games, all wins, and supplied an assist for Aaron Connolly last Saturday, all while still adjusting to the pace of the Championship after playing in League One for the past two years.
Crama joined Brentford’s academy from Beziers in 2020, and he played B team football for his first two years in
England.
It was a tough adjustment at first.
“It’s been a long journey so far,” Crama told our paper. “It hasn’t been easy all the time. When I came here for the first time, it was during Covid, I couldn’t speak English. So my first year was a bit up and down; I couldn’t go back to France and see family because of Covid.”
Crama was promoted to the first team squad ahead of the 2022-23 season, and was an unused substitute during five league matches.
The following year, he was sent out on loan to League One side Bristol Rovers, where he made 34 appearances amid managerial changes.
He then joined fellow League One outfit Exeter City for the first half of the 202425 season - making 26 appearances and winning the Player of the Month award twice.
‘i saw the pRoject at millwall was Really exciting’
back - a position he is far less familiar with.
“I played there with Brentford but probably only one or two games and it was in friendly games during preseason,” Crama said. “I just try to do the basics. I’m quite quick for my size. Obviously it’s not the same position, but I’ve enjoyed it so far. I think I did well and I just try to focus on the basics, not trying to do too much.
“I had a good few games so it gave me confidence and obviously when you play with confidence you always play better. I don’t mind it to stay there, as a player I’d prefer to play as a right-back than sit on a bench.
“So obviously when the gaffer asked me can you play right back? I couldn’t say no. I said of course I can. So far it’s been good. The gaffer knows it’s not my position, but he gives me a good platform to perform. He doesn’t put me at right-back and say, ‘do what you can’.”
Crama came through Beziers’ academy as a midfielder, and his ability on the ball meant the transition was more seamless.
By John Kelly
this weekend.
ben chiLweLL revealed he told oliver Glasner he wanted to be an influence off the pitch as well as on it as he was in talks about a deadline-day loan switch from chelsea to crystal Palace.
England international Chilwell, 28, has joined the Eagles until the end of the season and he is also excited by the attacking outlook of Glasner’s side.
Palace have won their last three away games 2-0, including against Manchester United last weekend, and have lost only tow of their last thirteen Premier League games after being winless in their first eight this season.
Chilwell, who has won the Champions League and Super Cup with the Blues, could make his debut at Doncaster Rovers in the fourth round of the FA Cup
“I’m very excited. I spoke to the manager and it’s a club that are going in a great direction,” Chilwell said on Palace’s website.
“You look at the last few months, with the results and how the team's playing, and the players they’ve got, and it was a no-brainer to make the decision to come here. I’m just really excited to get going.
“When it comes to the style of football that [Glasner] wants to play – and obviously playing in a back five with wing-backs is something that I'm familiar with, I did it the season at Chelsea we won the Champions League – it's something that I enjoy.
“The attacking side of things suits me as a player, and he emphasised that it was something that he really wants from his wing-backs, which obviously excited me.
Tristan Crama on why he joined the Lions, playing in an unfamiliar position and potential initiation songs
“My first loan was Bristol,” Crama said. “There were a lot of ups and downs. We had three different managers in the same year.
“So there were moments where I was playing a lot, some moments I wasn’t playing. The season after I went to Exeter and really kicked on, I played every game. I think I played well and the gaffer and the staff gave me everything to play well.”
Crama’s form at Exeter put Millwall on notice.
“During the season they came to my games,” Crama said. “At the beginning of the transfer window I had a call with the manager and Steven, and they told me they came to 24 of my games. I think at the beginning of the window my agent told me Millwall could be an option for you.
The Lions were not the only club
interested in securing the Frenchman’s services, but Crama was convinced by the project and the prospect of working with Alex Neil.
“We spoke with different clubs,” Crama said. “I saw the project at Millwall is really exciting. They’re bringing in new players, developing them and obviously I spoke with the manager as well.
“When you join a club you look at the manager and he made the difference compared to other clubs. You can see in his past what he has done with young players, especially with centre-backs.
“So those were the main reasons why I came to Millwall: an exciting project, good manager, they play young players.”
He initially envisioned joining as a centre-back, but injuries to Danny McNamara and Ryan Leonard during Millwall’s 2-2 draw with Cardiff City meant he had to make his debut at right-
“Well as a centre-back I always liked to go forwards, step with the ball,” Crama said. “So it’s something I had in my game and I’ve been a centre-back for like five years, before that I was a midfielder.
“So I’m quite comfortable with the ball but obviously I never did too much crossing. I still need to work on it. But, going forward is something I always had in my game so it’s not something I had to put in my game.”
So far, it has gone well. Crama gets into good positions and has put in a number of dangerous balls - assisting Connolly’s opener against Queens Park Rangers, and having a hand in Luke Cundle’s winner, yet arguably Millwall fans have yet to see his best attribute in action - his ability in the air.
The six-foot-three defender scored four goals for Exeter, all of them with his head.
“It was something I worked a lot on when I was at Brentford,” Crama said “Timing on set-pieces. I scored a few goals when I was younger as well and at Exeter I scored four goals in 26 games. Which I think is good. So hopefully I can score my first goal for Millwall.”
Crama first has to face a far more daunting task first - singing a song for the rest of the Millwall squad, who he says has welcomed him with open arms.
“I haven’t done it yet, Crama said. “Probably next away games. But I don’t have too many English songs in my mind, so I might have to sing in French.”
Chilwell reveals Glasner message before switch Fulham snap up City prospect
“As a team, I think his ambition, where he sees the club going, the players that he's got, and the direction that everyone's working towards, it really excited me hearing that from him.”
Chilwell has worn the captain’s armband at Chelsea.
“It was something I mentioned to the manager,” Chilwell said. “I didn't want to come in and help just on the pitch, I also wanted to help off the pitch. I look at my last few years at Chelsea, where I've become one of the more experienced players, and it's something that I've taken on and enjoyed.
“I think coming into the squad, especially playing a system which I've been successful playing in before, it's a good opportunity for me to not just help on the pitch, but off the pitch as well, and help the younger boys and everyone generally with the experiences that I've
had.
“I’ve played with probably four or five of the boys before in England youth age groups, so it’s hopefully going to be a pretty seamless transition into the squad.
“I was at the training ground [on Monday] and met a lot of the staff, who were all great and very welcoming, so hopefully it should be quite quick to settle in and I can get going straight away.”
Chilwell added: “I’ve played at Selhurst Park a number of times over the years, and it's always been a great stadium. It's difficult to go there, which obviously is a positive. It's something that you enjoy, going to stadiums where the fans are so passionate.
“That was something, again, that excited me, how passionate the fans are, how tight the stadium is. It’s always a
By John Kelly
fuLham have signed midfield prospect seth chingwaro from manchester city, Chingwaro, who only turned seventeen in December, can play as a defensive midfielder or further forward. He joined City’s academy at the age of eleven and made four appearances for their under-18 side this season.
The fee has been reported as £750,000.
“It’s a great feeling to join Fulham,” Chingwaro said.
“I’m really looking forward to the opportunities here and pushing on to hopefully make the first team in the future.
“I’m a creative player. I like to play in pockets, get on the ball and dribble with it.”
Tristan Crama in action against Queens Park Rangers
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lions boss welcomes ‘pRoblem’
Millwall went on unprecedented Jan spree - breaking club record
By Will Scott
aLeX neiL says he expects there to be stiff competition for places in the forward areas after millwall's spending spree last month.
The Lions signed eight players in the January transfer window - six of whom play in advanced positions of the pitch.
It's a welcome change for Neil's side, who previously lacked attacking depth, with Calum Scanlon, Femi Azeez, Josh Coburn and Aidomo Emakhu all out injured.
Millwall broke their transfer record of £2.5million on Mihailo Ivanovic to sign Camiel Neghli from Dutch Eredivisie side Sparta Rotterdam. They also signed Aaron Connolly from Sunderland, Ajay Matthews from Middlesbrough, Luke Cundle from Wolves, Benicio Baker-Boaitey from Brighton and Zak Lovelace from Rangers to bulk up their attack as they reinvested a whack of the £14.5million from Romain Esse’s transfer to Crystal Palace.
There were two defensive recruits, Tristan Crama from Brentford and Zak Sturge on loan from Chelsea.
"It's a better problem to have," Neil said. "It's more of a juggling act in terms of trying to keep all those players happy, but it really is quite straightforward. If you deserve to play, you'll play, and if you don't, then you need to do more.
"There's been no promises made to any player. Everything to this point will be based around what they're doing, how they perform, and that'll be a dialogue that I'll have with them continually. There will be ones that will need to be a bit more
patient and bide their time, because they are maybe not exactly for the here and now.
"But ultimately it'll be decided by them because like I've already shown with the likes of Ra'ees [Bangura-Williams] and guys like that, who are playing regularly now, it's purely based on who's doing the best. That's ultimately what I'll be picking around.
"I know at the moment it feels as if we're heavily stocked, which it might do, but that's if you're viewing it that every single player is for the here and now, whereas what will actually happen is the ones that are ready will show they're ready and the ones that are not quite ready will have to work their way towards that point."
Millwall had a busy final week of the window - signing six players in the span of four days, including their former academy product Lovelace.
"That one was one that we'd spoken about at the start of the window," Neil said. "I think there were three - I don't like to say younger boys because age doesn't really matter, it's probably more in terms of experience - but obviously Ajay, Zak, and Benicio were three that had been targeted at the start of the window.
"That had been the discussion points and we were always confident that we could get the three of them done. Obviously we knew we needed to fill a gap for Romain leaving, so went and got Camiel and then obviously we need cover at leftback, because if anything happens to Joe [Bryan], we don't have a leftback. So we needed to cover that off as well, which is important. I think all in all, we've had a good window."
Veteran nets R’s winner
By John Kelly
Jack coLback scored his first goal in almost a year to give Queens Park rangers a 2-1 win over blackburn rovers at Loftus road on Tuesday night.
Colback, 35, came off the bench to score the winner fourteen minutes rom time after Rovers’ Tyrhys Dolan had equalised from the penalty spot in the 53rd following Michael Frey’s fifthminute opener.
It was a first win after two successive defeats for Marti Cifuentes’ side and they are thirteenth in the Championship, just three points outside the top six and four off Blackburn in fifth.
"Blackburn showed why they are that high in the table because they were dangerous every time they were in the final third,” Cifuentes said “We spoke a lot about how they are a very good transition team. We showed energy, focus and commitment as a team, in that sense. The energy of the fans was fantastic and helped us very much.
"We had a very strong first half. We could have scored another and we said at half-time that it was time to keep pushing. The start of the second was more challenging, but we were very good over all.”
Cifuentes added: "I'm very pleased for Jack. He's been having a difficult season with injuries. We really needed his experience in a moment when the team was struggling and it was a fantastic performance.
"We got 56 points last season and our target was to improve on that. I don't think we need to get very carried away."
Blackburn boss John Eustace felt. Draw would have been a fair result.
He said: “It's a really tough place to come when they raise the tempo here. We had some great moments but we just weren't clinical enough. We conceded a couple of really sloppy goals.
"We've been very good defensively at set-pieces, but we weren't good enough at the start. I had a little word with the boys before the second half, but they sorted it out themselves as well.
"The manner of the second goal was really disappointing. We should have done better on the second phase of the attack and we've got to put our bodies on the line to keep the ball out of the net.
"A draw would have been a fair result and we would have taken 1-1.”
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