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SHOOTERS HILL BY-ELECTION RESULT SEES

WIN FOR GREENS IN GREENWICH

By Cameron Blackshaw Local Democracy Reporter

GREENWICH ELECTED its first ever Green councillor last month in a historic by-election win that followed the resignation of a Labour councillor.

Tamasin Rhymes won the Shooters Hill byelection on Thursday, June 26 with 34.5 per cent of the vote (869 votes), narrowly beating Labour’s Jummy Dawodu who picked up 30 per cent (756 votes).

Green have said that Tamasin’s campaign focused on representing residents who had grown disillusioned with Greenwich’s Labour-led council over issues such as the repair of council homes and the proposed sale of valued community assets such as the Olympic Equestrian Centre and the Green Garth bungalow at Shrewsbury House.

The by-election came about after Labour councillor Ivis Williams resigned after seven years in post.

She resigned after being threatened with a six-week suspension for speaking out against the disposal of the Equestrian Centre and Green Garth and endorsed Tamasin in the run-up to the election.

Councillor Rhymes said: “I am humbled and thrilled that Shooters Hill residents have chosen me to represent them as the first

Green on Greenwich Council. I look forward to working with residents and community groups to propose new solutions to the many issues raised during this campaign. We are listening.

“We are especially grateful for the support during the campaign of Ivis Williams, the previous Labour Councillor who resigned over her treatment when she defended the concerns of a big group of residents who wanted to save the Shooters Hill Equestrian Centre and Green Garth at Shrewsbury

House.”

The turnout for the hotly anticipated byelection was 32.6 per cent with a total of 2,518 ballots cast, an improvement on last year’s Shooter’s Hill by-election turnout of 22.51 per cent which saw Labour councillor Raja Zeeshan elected.

Reform, like Green, also achieved its best ever result in Greenwich, with the party’s candidate Paul Banks securing 402 votes and coming in third place.

Posting on social media, a Reform

spokesperson said: “Thank you to all 402 residents in Shooters Hill who voted for our candidate Paul Banks.

“Third place and our best ever result in Greenwich. Our progress continues, we are building a team that will win in Greenwich.”

Tim Waters of the Local Conservatives came in fourth with 288 votes, and the Liberal Democrat candidate Kirstie Shedden was fifth with 128. Independents Nazia Atif Tingay and Arnold Edwin Tarling picked up 57 and 9 votes respectively.

Lane closures for works to install crash barriers along reservoir

By Charlotte Lillywhite Local Democracy Reporter

LANE CLOSURES are set to start for works to install crash barriers along a reservoir in South West London to cut the risk of cars careering into the water.

Thames Water will carry out the £2.1million project over 15 weeks to make Grand Junction Reservoir, in Hampton, safer for the public.

The utility firm will install 180 metres of barriers along the reservoir to slash the risk of vehicles or debris falling into it during an accident. It said the works will keep the reservoir safe for the public, prevent the water from being contaminated and guarantee its water supply for future generations.

According to crashmap.co.uk which records

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reports of crashes which involved an injury, there were 10 crashes on Upper Sunbury Road, which runs alongside the reservoir, in the five calendar years from 2019 to 2023. One of those, in 2021, involved serious injuries, with two people from separate vehicles hurt.

A 2019 crash, which only caused slight injuries, appears to have seen the two vehicles involved leave the carriageway on the reservoir side.

Works are due to begin on Monday (July 7) and continue until late October. The westbound lane of Upper Sunbury Road, from Percy Road to Hampton Care Home, will shut over these 15 weeks for the works, with diversion routes in place. Access will be maintained for residents, businesses and emergency vehicles.

Thames Water apologised for the disruption that may be caused by the “crucial” project. The company said there may be more noise and traffic during the works, but it will install sound barriers where needed. The works will take place between 7.30am and 5pm, mainly on Mondays to Saturdays.

Roselyn Unegbu, Delivery Director at Thames Water, said: “Our purpose is to deliver life’s essential service, so our customers, communities and the environment can thrive.

Upgrading our infrastructure and assets is crucial to this and this project will mean improved security for our customers as we continue to deliver high-quality drinking water.

“We’re sorry for the disruption that may be caused during the project and have worked

with all stakeholders to minimise this, ensuring residents are able to continue with their daily activities as best as possible.”

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 Green candidate Tamasin Rhymes (centre) after winning the Shooters Hill byelection in Greenwich on June 26. Credit: Greenwich and Bexley Green Party.

FREE FITNESS EVENT WITH FORMER FOOTBALLER DAVID JAMES

By Abigail Finney

IN CELEBRATION of Elefit, a dedicated day of fitness fun, Castle Square will be transformed into a haven of health-focused programming on July 19.

Having played for the likes of Liverpool City and Manchester City, former footballer David James is honoured to front this year’s Elefit campaign, where he will run child-friendly skills sessions to nurture the next cohort of great British talent.

Castle Square is a new addition to Elephant and Castle, creating a gateway into Elephant Park and home to an eclectic mix of local independent traders.

There will be a wide range of events that will be inclusive of all ages and ability levels. The strongest among the pack are

welcome to try their hand at weightlifting or powerlifting with Fort CrossFit; meanwhile the rhythmic two-steppers can join an Afrobeat dance session to get their steps in.

True to Elephant and Castle’s diversity, there is an opportunity to book into beginner-friendly Qigoing Flow for a graceful routine or leisurely Latin American aerobics to get your endorphins flowing.

Featuring decorative tents and picnic tables with benches to lounge and spectate from, there’s also an opportunity for attendees to move their minds with a writing workshop, followed by a meal from one of Castle Square’s global culinary delights.

Date: Saturday, July 19

Time: 10:00-13:00

Place: Castle Square, Elephant and Castle Tickets: free

By Michael Holland

WIMBLEDON IS back and while the tournament opened on the hottest day of the year and tennis fans sizzled in the 33° heat, I was in the shade in front row seats in Number One Court, Centre Court and several other courts, with a cool prosecco, a luxury hamper, and servers who supplied us with more drinks instead of tennis balls.

We were at the launch of Screen on the Green, St Katharine Docks' floating garden, which has returned to exclusively show the entire Wimbledon Tennis Championships 2025.

While Emma Radacanu sweltered in her opening match we sipped a sweet cider made by Showerings from three

vintages. Fifteen Love.

As her opponent, Mimi Xu, rallied in the second set, we relished the ceviche, taramasalata and asparagus salad provided by The Melusine, the wonderful seafood restaurant in St Katharine Docks. Deuce.

As the players mopped their brows and rehydrated in the break, we discussed the sourdough bread and ordered another prosecco. Advantage Me.

We loved the gentle rolling of the floating pontoon as the players served and volleyed and shared moments of joy and upset whenever the ball hit the net or was hit too long.

This is Wimbledon without the heatwave, queueing and outrageous prices. This is sport-watching on a screen as big as a goal area and a bar

within touching distance.

As Radacanu Aced her way to victory, our empty hamper was taken away and replaced with the obligatory strawberries and cream. Game, Set and Match.

The Screen on the Green is the place to be for the coming weeks.

Set against the stunning St Katharine Docks' backdrop, the floating venue offers visitors an extraordinary way to enjoy Wimbledon on water.

Guests can savour seasonal snacks and drinks while watching all the action on the giant screen, creating a unique atmosphere without sunburn.

Open 12-8 p.m. daily from Tuesday, July 1st, to Wednesday, July 13th. Free Entry.

For more information skdocks.co.uk/ visit

JAFFA CAKES: BISCUIT OR CAKE DEBATE SPARKED BY MUSEUM

McVitie's letter starts: "We write to you today, not with crumbs of animosity, but with a full slice of firm objection."

By Evie Flynn

THE OFFICIAL Jaffa Cakes

Instagram account has publicly requested that the Peek Frean Biscuit Museum in Bermondsey remove their brand-new Jaffa Cake display, arguing that they are categorically a cake and not a biscuit.

This debate was sparked after the Peek Frean Museum, dedicated to documenting the rich history of Bermondsey’s Biscuit Factory, unveiled a new Jaffa Cake display on Monday 30 June.

Yet, just one day later on Tuesday 1 July, the Peek Frean team received an unexpected reply from McVitie Ltd, who called for “the immediate removal of Jaffa Cakes from your biscuit exhibition.”

The letter was addressed to: “Dear Sirs, Madams, and Biscuit Enthusiasts, “It has come to our attention, with no small degree of dismay, that the Biscuit Museum has included the humble Jaffa Cake within its exhibition of biscuitry. We write to you today, not with crumbs of animosity, but with a full slice of firm

objection.

“Allow us to be clear,” the letter read.

“Jaffa Cakes are, in fact Cakes. Not biscuits. Not hybrid snacks. Just cakes. Some would say the clue is in the name on the box.”

The letter went on to explain: “Cakes harden when stale. Biscuits go soft.”

Much of the controversy surrounding the label comes from Jaffa Cakes' position in the biscuit aisle in supermarkets.

In response, they asked the question: “if one stands in the biscuit aisle, does one magically become a biscuit? By that logic, standing in the fruit aisle makes you a banana.”

The Peek Frean Museum was excited to share their newest addition with the local community and fellow historyenthusiasts. They announced the recent installation on Instagram on June 30:

“From sponge to plinth, we’re excited to unveil a new exhibition today, dedicated to one of the nation’s favourite biscuitsthe McVitie’s Jaffa Cake.

“The tangy and chocolatey exhibition features the iconic biscuit alongside precious Jaffa Cakes archive gems collected over the years.”

McVitie Ltd also called for the immediate removal of the display. The letter was also shared directly onto the official Jaffa Cakes instagram account, which has over 45,000 followers compared to Peek Frean’s 600.

Peek Freans Museum responded on their instagram account: “Well, this is unexpected… @jaffacakesofficial official have sent us a letter asking me and Frank to remove our latest addition to the Biscuit Museum due to… misclassification?! Apparently, it’s not a biscuit? Who knew?”

The Peek Frean Museum have since removed the exhibition and Gary Magold, co-curator of the museum was reportedly surprised by the letter. “As a nation of Jaffa Cakes lovers, we’re hoping we can reach an agreement,” he said.

McVitie’s has been involved in legal battles concerning Value Added Tax (VAT) on biscuits containing chocolate and the company previously went to court to prove that the treats are cakes.

STREET CAT ADOPTED BY THE LOCAL BOBBIES

Blake

had a

tough life on the streets before being adopted by Lewisham Police Station

By Evie Flynn

LEWISHAM POLICE Station has welcomed a new furry friend to their team: a ten-year old street cat who was overlooked by potential adopters at RSPCA Canterbury.

When Inspector Steve Duffy approached reached out to RSPCA Canterbury & District brand, he told the team that the police station were looking for a “savvy cat who needed a second chance at life”.

Natalie Archer, manager at the branch, said that Blake, a ten-year old street cat who was rescued off the street in April, immediately came to mind.

Blake was in poor condition when he was brought to the RSPCA after being taken to a local vet in Kent by a member of the public. He had clearly been fighting, had a large abscess and had been fending for himself for a long time. However, Blake’s gentle nature did shine through. Natalie said “Despite this he was friendly with staff. He was neutered in our care and treated for all

his ailments – and thankfully he was soon fighting fit and ready for a home.”

At their first meeting, Inspector Steve Duffy, who works in Mounted Branch, chose Blake to be based at the Lewisham police stables and as an outdoor cat this suits Blake perfectly.

Steve said: “Blake’s settling in really well and has already charmed everyone at the stables. The horses seem curious, but he’s still a little shy. His eyes were like saucers the first time he saw them! We’re letting him explore at his own pace.

“He’s a confident character and very friendly — he loves a fuss. We’re excited to have him around as he provides us all with a positive outlook.”

Blake now has his own barn as well as a couch in Inspector Duffy’s office. He has settled in brilliantly and is now a firm favourite with staff.

Natalie added: “We know this is just the beginning for Blake, and we can’t wait to hear how he gets on!”

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Blake, Lewisham Police Station’s adopted cat

Inspector Duffy collecting Blake from Canterbury

Letter shared by Peek Frean Museum

Gary, cocurator of the Biscuit Museum

Rosemead wins Prep School of the Year at Oscars of Education

Rosemead Preparatory School and Nursery, Dulwich, is proud to announce that it has been named Independent Prep School of the Year at the Tes Schools Awards 2025.

The prestigious awards, often referred to as the Oscars of education, celebrate the most outstanding schools and teachers across the UK’s state and independent sectors, recognising excellence from early years through to secondary education.

The glittering awards ceremony took place on Friday 20 June at the Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane, London, where Rosemead was honoured alongside other exceptional schools and educators.

Speaking about the accolade, Head, Graeme McCafferty, said: ‘We are absolutely thrilled to have won this national award. It is a moment of immense pride for our entire community – staff, pupils and families alike.

‘At Rosemead, we adopt a child-centred approach, ensuring every child is truly known and celebrated. By recognising and nurturing individual strengths and talents, we enable every child to flourish and excel. This award is testament to the dedication, passion and care of our brilliant staff team and the spirit of our children.’

Graeme continued: ‘This recognition strengthens our commitment to providing a nurturing and inspiring environment where children grow, learn, and thrive. We will continue to champion the achievements, talents and aspirations of every pupil in our care.’

The judging panel, made up of leading figures from across the education sector, praised Rosemead for its personalised approach, vibrant community and holistic educational offering.

In February 2023, Rosemead joined the St

Dunstan’s Education Group, a move that has helped strengthen the school’s vision and strategic development.

Nick Hewlett, CEO of the Group, said: ‘This is a phenomenal achievement for Rosemead and richly deserved. The school has been on an extraordinary journey, and I pay huge tribute to Graeme and the leadership team who have transformed this school. It has been a joy to welcome Rosemead into the Group. The Good Schools Guide was absolutely right to call Rosemead the “one to watch” in south London – and now the Tes Schools Awards

have confirmed it.’

This latest recognition builds on a series of recent successes. In the last academic year, Rosemead won two prestigious awards –for Excellence and Innovation in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the Independent Schools Association (ISA) Awards, and Best EDIB (Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging) at the Education Choices Awards 2024.

Rosemead was also one of the first prep schools in the country to receive a significant strength in its most recent ISI inspection, which commended the school

for its ‘highly customised approach to every pupil’s academic progress.’

Following the win at the Tes Schools Awards, Rosemead was also shortlisted for Independent School of the Year for Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) at Independent Schools of the Year Awards. Winners are announced later this year.

Find out more about Rosemead’s award-winning education at their upcoming open morning on Saturday 4 October 2025. Book at www.rosemeadprep.org.uk

Beloved children's author holds Herne Hill book signing

By Issy Clarke

KATIE KIRBY, the author of the popular Lottie Brooks series, held a sold-out author signing at a bookshop in Herne Hill on Friday, with one fan even travelling all the way from Australia to meet her hero.

The beloved children’s author delighted her young fans who arrived in droves to The Paper Cat Children’s Bookshop on Half Moon Lane to meet their hero and get their books inscribed with a dedicated message.

One young fan came all the way from Australia to meet her favourite author – another family pulled up in a black cab just in time to meet Kirby, emotional and in disbelief they had managed to make it on time after their train from Oxford was delayed.

One father even misled his daughter into thinking she had a dentist appointment – instead driving her to the Paper Cat bookshop where she was delighted, if not slightly confused, to find herself face to face with her favourite author.

Half-an-hour time slots saved parents and their children from queuing for hours in the sweltering heat outside, while next door cafe Flos offered a discount to families waiting in line.

Katie Kirby is currently on a book tour celebrating the launch of her newest release, LOTTIE BROOKS VS THE ULTRA MEAN GIRLS!

Young fans each had the chance to speak with the author and bestowed upon her all manner of Lottie Brooks related gifts including Monster Much crisps, Kit Kats and Pot Noodles – the protagonist’s favourite snacks.

The Paper Cat worked closely with Katie’s publisher Penguin Random House as part of Katie Kirby’s book tour and were delighted that so many children were able to meet Katie.

THE TRAMPERY ANNOUNCES NEW LGBTQIA+ CULTURAL FACILITY COMING TO BANKSIDE YARDS

By Evie Flynn

A NEW LGBTQ+ cultural space, Chroma, is set to open in the disused railway arches at Bankside Yards, on the former site of the gay nightclub XXL.

The space, next to the Tate Modern on London's South Bank, will feature a 140 seat studio theatre, a licensed cafebar and a workspace area with private studios and co-working areas.

Owned by Native Land, The Trampery, a queer-owned specialist in workspaces and cultural facilities, were selected to deliver and operate Chroma through a competitive vendor process in 2023.

Until 2019, the space was previously

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inhabited by XXL, a gay nightclub that had been operating since 2000.

The Bankside development faced backlash after the closure of XXL, which catered for the gay subculture of 'bears'.

In 2019, nearly six thousand people signed a petition calling for the venue to be saved, arguing against the loss of LGBTQ+ nightlife in the Borough.

The return of a LGBTQ+ venue is welcome news for the community, as research for the Mayor of London showed that there has been a 50 per cent decline in LQBTQ+ venues since 2006.

The theatre will be a multi-functional space, occupying one of the railway arches. There will be an evening programme featuring live music,

cabaret and experimental theatre.

A residency is being offered for an established LGBTQIA+ collective, providing exclusive use of the theatre space for three evenings each week of the year. Applications for the Chroma theatre residency are open now.

The workspaces will be exclusively for startups and creative practices with LGBTQ+ founders.

Southwark Council developed the original vision for the project and supported its conception with £1.5 million of grant funding.

Bureau de Change Architects are the award winning queer-led architect practice who will be designing the refurbishment of the railway arches

This project is part of the wider £2.5

billion Bankside Yards development. Once complete, it will provide 350,000 sq ft of offices, 50,000 sq ft of amenities, bars, restaurants and cultural space. Chroma has pledged that everyone in the LGBTQIA+ community will be welcome at the new space and all identities will be celebrated.

Charles Armstrong, Founder and CEO of the Trampery, said: "As a queer entrepreneur, I’m honoured that The Trampery has been selected. Working with a constellation of brilliant partners, we are creating a worldclass venue, supporting the amazing creativity of London’s LGBTQIA+ community.”

Find out more about Chroma here: www.chromalondon.org

Maritime Museum is officially one of the least disappointing museums in the world

By Evie Flynn

ACCORDING TO research, visitors to the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich are among the most impressed in the world.

Visitors to the National Maritime Museum were more impressed by the Greenwich exhibitions than the likes of the American History of Natural History in New York and the Science Museum in London.

New research from Radical Storage analysed over 82,000 visitor reviews of 100 of the worlds most visited museums. With a score of 55.2 out of 100, the National Maritime Museum earned a place in the top ten of least disappointing museums. It is the only London-based Museum earning a spot in the top 10 least disappointing list.

Other highly ranked museums include the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C. with a score of 76.9 and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow with 75.9.

Lots of London-based Museums feature high on the most disappointing list with extremely low scores.

Second on the list is the science museum in London with a score of just 8.3 and fourth is the natural History Museum with a score of 11.5.

The study used 102 key word indicators for positive and negative experiences, such as “beautiful” or “boring”.

The percentage of positive reviews was then divided by the percentage of negative reviews in the study to give the museum a overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the less disappointing.

National Maritime Museum, Greenwich

Katie Kirby poses with a young fan

The book signing was attended by countless young fans of the Lottie Brooks series

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By Harrison Galliven

Local Democracy Reporter

A LONDON Underground station serving tennis fans heading to the Wimbledon championships is being stretched to its limits according to locals, as Lime bikes litter the pavement outside.

Southfields has seen extensive train delays at the station last week as well as piles of Lime bikes clogging pavements, with concerns that the planned expansion of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) could lead to the area being overwhelmed in future years.

Earlier last week, a track fault at Tower Hill brought the District Line to a standstill, triggering long queues and packed platforms at key Wimbledon access points including Southfields and Wimbledon Park stations. Disruptions continued through Thursday, with trains between Tower Hill and Whitechapel suspended and knock-on delays across the line.

Tony McConnell, who runs a coffee stand outside Southfields station, told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) that these problems are not new. “The Tubes have been bad all week, but the bottom line is that it’s an old railway,” he said.

“This station works fine the rest of the year, it is more than adequate then. It really struggles to cope during Wimbledon though, and it will continue to struggle even more if the expansion goes ahead.”

While City Hall has approved the AELTC’s expansion, it’s set to face legal challenges from local campaign groups.

Mr McConnell, a resident for over 20 years, said the area simply isn’t built to handle more growth. “The tournament is big enough, the area can’t take much more,” he said. “It’s a wonderful event, but they want to make it bigger. It’s struggling to cope as it is.”

He described sitting in a traffic jam at 5.30am just to reach his coffee stand. “It’s madness,” he said. “It’s like putting a sticking plaster on a leak at the moment.”

Wimbledon MP Paul Kohler posted on X on Tuesday, July 1, warning that the transport issues would affect tennis fans and commuters alike. “Attendees are now being caught up in cancellations and delays,” he said, noting that residents, commuters and international visitors had all been severely affected.

Mr Kohler said he had been told Wimbledon Station was “very crowded” on Tuesday. He called on Transport for London (TfL) to outline what extra support is in place to keep services running smoothly during the remainder of the tournament.

As one of the closest stations to the AELTC, the diminutive Southfields Station bears the brunt of the pressure. According to TfL data from 2010, more than three

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Southfields gets served by Tennis traffic

times the usual number of passengers pass through the station during the tournament.

Some visitors were more forgiving of the delays. Sue and David, who travelled through Earls Court, said. “It wasn’t awful. The queues were pretty bad during our change at Earls Court but it was all fine when we got it,” said David.

They admitted the crowds were intense but well-handled. “To be honest, it was well marshalled, and you expect some crowds,” Sue added.

Jacob Williams, another visitor, pointed out how Southfields becomes the flashpoint when other parts of the network go down. “There’s a great atmosphere here today,” he said. “But I know there was a lot of travel issues yesterday and I can imagine this place is the first place to suffer when you get disruption further down the line.”

Lime bikes have become another sore

point for locals, with dozens left clustered outside the station, taking up space on already-packed pavements. During a visit to the station on Friday morning, July 4, the LDRS saw pedestrians hemmed into a small pathway by shop windows to avoid the parking overspill on one pavement.

One parent hoping to join the Championships queue with their child told the LDRS: “It never used to be like this. I know it’s one of the quickest ways here but they shouldn’t be able to take up all the pavement like this.”

They added: “It’s going to get busy with people coming home from the tennis later. I hope most of the bikes have gone by then.”

Daniel Gibson of Barnard Marcus estate agents said he was shocked by the scale of the crowds. “It’s my first time working here during Wimbledon. It’s crazy, especially compared to what it is normally like.” He said the influx of people was good

for local business but had created havoc on the roads and pavements.

“A lot of the shops round here are family businesses so to see a lot of activity in the local area is great,” he said. “But the transport gets hectic and now you’ve got people getting Lime bikes all the way from Morden. It is just chaos.”

AELTC’s expansion plans, which include 39 new courts and an 8,000-seater stadium on the site of Wimbledon Park, could bring thousands more visitors to Southfields each year if any legal challenges are unsuccessful in stopping the development.

Southfields has seen some improvements by TfL and its partners in recent years, including widened pavements and upgraded pedestrian crossings. However, fears about its ability to cope during one of the world’s most prestigious and popular tennis tournaments remain.

murder of Daniel Manuel

By Issy Clarke

A 35-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with murder after a fatal stabbing in Vauxhall this weekend.

Abdul Kareem Fawaz, 35, from Bondway, SW8, was charged with murder and possession of a knife on Sunday, 6 July.

Police were called to a residential address at Bondway, SW8 following ‘reports of an altercation’ early in the morning on Saturday, 5 July.

A man, aged 32, who has been named as named as Daniel Manuel (pictured) , was found with knife injuries. He was treated by paramedics but sadly died at the scene. Daniel’s next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers. Two men, aged 35 and 33, were arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.

The 33-year-old has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Man charged with murder of 85-year-old

By Kevin Quinn

DETECTIVES HAVE released this image as they appeal for help in tracing a suspect, after shots were heard in Ladywell Fields, in Catford nearly two month ago.

Police were called to Ladywell Fields at 3:43pm on Wednesday May 14 after gunshots were heard by several witnesses.

While no injuries were reported and no arrests have been made police have released the image of a “suspect, who fled

the scene on a motorbike shortly after the incident.”

Detective Inspector Jordan Gardner from the Trident Reactive team leading the investigation, said: “My team are following multiple lines of inquiry in this investigation, which I know has caused concern in the community.

“We are now asking the public to help us in identifying this suspect and are also asking if anyone recognises the pictured motorbike.

“If you recall seeing it, either on the day of the incident, parked in a driveway or

specific location, or know someone who may have been using it in recent years –please get in touch.”

If anyone has any information that can help,

please contact the police on 101 quoting CAD5273/14MAY. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

A MAN appeared in court this week charged with murdering an 85-year-old man in Streatham last Friday.

Amithraz Balgobin, 36, of Woodbourne Avenue, Streatham, was charged with murder and possession of Class A and Class B drugs.

On Friday, 4 July, officers were called at around 1pm by the London Ambulance Service to an address in Churchmore Road, Streatham after an 85-year-old man was reported to have suffered serious injuries. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

A post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

The victim’s next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

AUTHOR STEPHEN BOURNE UNCOVERS FRESH STORIES IN BLACK BRITISH THEATRE HISTORY

By Abigail Finney

A CAMBERWELL author has published a paperback copy and three new chapters of Deep are the Roots: Trailblazers Who Changed Black British Theatre, a book that unveils fresh stories in the black British theatre.

Stephen Bourne's original book, published in 2021, covers a 150-year period from 1825, when a black actor called Ira Aldridge played Othello, the greatest black character in a Shakespeare play, on the British stage for the first time.

A few new perspectives are uncovered in the additional three chapters: playwright Una Marson and actors Ida Shepley and Dame Cleo Laine.

In addition to providing a longoverdue critique of Laurence Olivier's Othello, Bourne has unearthed the forgotten story of Paul Molyneaux, a Shakespearean actor of the Victorian era.

There are chapters about the groundbreaking work of playwrights at the Royal Court, the first Black drama school students, pioneering theatre companies and three influential dramatists of the 1970s:

He releases three new chapters to his 2021 book, covering playwright Una Marson and actors Ida Shepley and Dame Cleo Laine

Mustapha Matura, Michael Abbensetts and Alfred Fagon.

Drawing on interviews with leading lights and illustrated with rare photos from Bourne's private collection, this book offers everything you need to know about the trailblazers of Black theatre in Britain and their profound influence on the culture of today.

Ira Aldridge is still central to the book despite the additional three

chapters. The American actor had a difficult time when he first came to this country as a teenager, although he moved to London to avoid oppression at home in the US.

He married a white English woman called Margaret Gill, which angered pro-slavery activists in London, according to Mr Bourne.

The slave trade had been abolished in the British Empire in 1807, although slavery in British colonies was not finally outlawed until 1833. According to Mr Bourne’s book, this made it difficult for Aldridge to establish himself on the London stage and he was forced to move out of the capital to build up his reputation.

He played Othello for the first time in his career in 1825 in Brighton, and toured provincial British theatres with great success for several years before returning to London in 1833. He played Othello at the Theatre Royal in Covent Garden. According to Mr Bourne, “it was the first time a Black actor had appeared in a Shakespeare tragedy in a first-rate London theatre”. He received hostile reviews: one newspaper quoted in Mr Bourne’s book said: “Aldridge shall be jammed to atoms by the relentless power of our critical “BATTERING RAM” if his name

is not immediately withdrawn from the Bills!!!”

Aldridge persevered and performed as Othello again at the Surrey Theatre on Blackfriars Road. He also toured extensively in Europe. Ira eventually died in Poland aged 60 in 1867.

Mr Bourne has also uncovered the story of a black American actor from the nineteenth century who lived near Camberwell Grove. Paul Molyneaux came to London and performed as Othello in a theatre in Kilburn in the north-west of the capital in 1883. The production got bad reviews, at least in part down to its mostly-amateur cast, which frustrated Molyneaux.

Molyneaux appears to have moved to Glasgow, where he married a white British woman, but eventually left the country. He died in 1891, probably because of a brain tumour.

Mr Bourne describes Paul as ‘the forgotten Othello’ because historians have often claimed that Aldridge was the last black man to play the character in Britain for about 60 years, before Paul Robeson in the 1930s.

But he has not been forgotten by his British descendants, who have done their own research into their pioneering relative. Molyneaux’s grandson lives in Wales and his great-

granddaughter in Devon. His ten-yearold great-great-grandson has recently performed in his first Shakespeare play.

The family told Mr Bourne: “It has given us great pleasure to know that Paul’s achievements are not forgotten and that his life and experiences will inspire other young actors to keep battling against disadvantage and discrimination. As a family we are all very proud to have had such brave and inspiring ancestors.”

The book is also deeply personal. In the opening chapter Mr Bourne shares the story of how he was first introduced to the world of black British theatre and other art forms by a friend, Sonia, with Caribbean roots, who worked in the Peckham unemployment office in the 1980s, against the backdrop of the riots in south London. They remained friends and stayed in touch before Sonia died aged just 45.

Other chapters include discussions of the twentieth century actor and singer Paul Robeson, the experiences of black students at the famous RADA acting school from the 1930s to the 1960s and the influential playwrights Mustapha Matura, Michael Abbensetts and Alfred Fagon, among many other stories. The book is available on Amazon

Una Marson and Learie Constantine at the BBC in 1941 Calling the West Indies

Stephen Bourne

Latest edition of Trailblazers of Black British Theatre

CARNAVAL DEL PUEBLO RETURNS TO BURGESS PARK

By Claudia Macaluso

EUROPE’S LARGEST Latin American festival, Carnaval del Pueblo, will return on Sunday 10 August, transforming Burgess Park into a vibrant celebration of music, dance and culture.

The free event, running from 12pm to 9pm will feature live performances, and an array of traditional food and crafts.

Once in the park, three stages, including the main stage and dedicated Andean and Brazilian areas, will host performances from prominent Latin American artists.

Festival-goers will also be able to enjoy a salsa dance floor, children’s activities, and over 200 stalls selling regional food, drinks, and crafts.

Organisers have asked people to leave their dogs at home and avoid travelling by car if possible.

Marking the Bicentenary of Independence for several Latin American countries, this year’s festival aims to break the Guinness World Record for the largest salsa dance.

The festival is supported by Arts Council England and continues to grow in popularity, drawing visitors from across London and beyond.

Festival founder Nuala Riddell-Morales said: “This is more than a carnival, it is a platform for London to learn from Latin America, about community, resilience, and joy.

“With support from several Latin American embassies this year, we’re breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for all.”

Ahead of the festival, community leaders from seven Latin American

countries gathered last Thursday at Westminster City Hall for a special engagement session.

The meeting, hosted by Westminster UNISON’s Christopher Smith, aimed to strengthen ties between the Latin American community and to establish a directive group to guide the CDP’s future as both an event and an organisation.

Participants discussed the challenges faced by Latin Americans in London, including financial hurdles, cultural isolation, and a tendency to remain underrepresented.

Ideas emerged to create a Latin American union, encourage more educational stands at the festival, and use the event as a platform to promote environmental and social causes.

Christopher Smith said: “This carnival is a community supporting each other, not just a party. I want to help it grow and stay financially stable, because it brings people together in a way few events can.”

Artist and creative practitioner R.M. Sánchez-Camus, who facilitated the session, emphasised the need for longterm sustainability.

By Kevin Quinn

A 24-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after an exhibition honouring the Windrush generation was vandalised in Brixton.

Police have confirmed that, based on enquiries so far, the incident is not being treated as a hate crime. They have said that further investigations are underway to determine the full circumstances.

Police were called to Windrush Square at 6.09am on Thursday, 3 July, following reports of criminal damage to the display.

An investigation was launched and two days later on Saturday, 5 July,

Man arrested following vandalism of Windrush Exhibition in Brixton

The police said the incident was not being treated as a hate crime

a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of vandalism.

The man remains in police custody and Superintendent Gabriel Cameron, who leads policing in Brixton, said:

“We understand that those in the community will feel distressed about vandalism to the Windrush exhibition in Brixton.

“We believe that this was not a hate crime, and I want to reassure anyone with concerns, that a man has now been arrested.

“Local neighbourhood officers have been in contact with the organiser of the exhibition, and remain in the area to respond to any questions or worries that people may have.”

After the damage people took to social media to express their outrage and the Brixton Blog reported how Seema Malhotra, a parliamentary under-secretary of state in the Home Office, whose responsibilities include immigration policy and the Windrush compensation scheme, had come to see and hear for herself the damage to the Windrush Untold Stories exhibition and the effect it has had locally and nationally.

The 20 portraits of Windrush Generation pioneers and descendants that make up the exhibition have been severely scratched around the eyes with a sharp object, plus one has been spray-painted.

otherwise cost hundreds of thousands of pounds to set up, allowing it to host bigger stars and more elaborate productions.

The meeting also highlighted the importance of representing all Latin American countries equally and suggested that each nation could have its own ‘expo’ stand with cultural information, performances, and food, potentially funded by embassies.

Another proposal that emerged from the workshop was to merge Spanish and English more intentionally, using the festival as a space for cultural exchange and education, with the ultimate goal of inspiring young people.

Riddell-Morales echoed this vision, noting the festival’s role as a space for shared learning and connection.

She explained: “This is just the beginning, we want people from across the UK to come to South London for this, like they do for Edinburgh’s international festival, because this is a carnival for everyone not just for Latin Americans.”

He said: “The organisation has been running on goodwill and volunteer labour. This year, with new infrastructure support worth £350,000, we have a real opportunity to secure the festival’s future, but it must be managed strategically.”

In fact, for the first year Southwark Council negotiated the infrastructure with the multinational festivals taking place in the park before the carnival, which are contractually required to provide ‘community days’.

CDP will therefore benefit from highquality infrastructure which would

She continued: “This is a historic year, with embassies actively supporting us and a new focus on integrating Latin American voices into London’s cultural fabric.”

With preparations in full swing, the organisers said they plan to use the festival as a launchpad for continued community engagement and fundraising efforts, ensuring that future editions remain free and inclusive.

By inviting audiences and artists to participate in regular community meetups throughout the year, they aim to create a strong network among Latin American organisations and artists and share resources to keep building momentum beyond the festival itself.

This Bermondsey Brewery wants to expand their taproom and will reward those who donate

By Evie Flynn

BREWERY BIANCA Road Brew Co is crowdfunding to expand its Beer Mile taproom and backers will receive double their money back to spend in credit when it opens.

The independent Bianca Road Brew Co has deep roots in South East London and started in Peckham over ten years ago. The have an existing venue on the Bermondsey Beer Mile (Druid Street) where they brew lager, pale ale and sour beer.

Yet demand is picking up and under new ownership, they are looking to expand their offering and open a new taproom space on Druid Street.

Unlike traditional fundraising, every backer who donates to their crowdfunding page will receive double their pledge back to spend in credit when the new taproom opens.

The credit can either be spent in the

taproom itself or online through Bianca Road’s online shop.

Donations start at £20 and you would get £40 back to spend behind the bar. Bianca Road need to raise £20,000 to redesign the empty railway arch, including furniture, seating and insulation to keep punters cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

The team are planning for the current taproom seating space to become a cold store, with the addition of a new arch to create a new taproom experience. They have said that this unique approach “not only helps fund the taproom’s creation but ensures that the benefits flow straight back to the community that makes the brewery what it is.”

Terry Staples, co-founder of the brewery has told the News that they hope the new taproom will be open at the end of July. You can donate at crowdfunder.co.uk/p/ bianca-road-brew-co—new-taproom

Carnaval del Pueblo 2022. Credit Jander Studio Photography

EVELINA LONDON has collaborated with the patient education company Xploro to create an app that helps children prepare for day surgery.

The app, which has already been downloaded by hundreds of patients, aims to reduce anxiety in children and young people having surgery at the hospital by introducing them to what will happen on the day of their procedure. The app helps patients to get used to the environment from the comfort of their home.

Francine and four-yearold Salvador used the app to prepare for his surgery.

Francine said: “The Xploro app was such a fantastic tool for us to engage Salvador in his upcoming surgery and what to expect with his visit.

“He loved the interactive character and dressing him up and popping him into his surroundings. The explanations of the day surgery, hospital staff and equipment were age appropriate and clear and helped to prepare him for the day so he knew what to expect.”

Dr Raksa Tupprasoot, a consultant paediatric anaesthetist working in the children’s day surgery unit, said: “I was impressed that my patient had an idea of what the anaesthetic involved from the app, which was a pleasant surprise and really helped build on my explanation to them about the anaesthetic on the day. The fact that they were mentally prepared and knew what to expect was enormously helpful.”

For more information about the app, visit: https://www. guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/ innovative-digital-solution

JOIN ST THOMAS’ ABSEIL ON 19 AND 20 SEPTEMBER

EVELINA LONDON

Children’s Charity is celebrating 10 years of the iconic St Thomas’ Abseil. Join fundraisers at a special celebration, and take the 160 feet plunge down the front of St Thomas’ Hospital.

The abseil is an opportunity to take part in an adrenaline-fuelled event, and enjoy a birds-eye view of some of London’s most famous landmarks. A spokesperson for the charity

said: “It will be an electric party atmosphere, and you’ll create memories to cherish forever. Thousands of amazing people have taken on this challenge over the last decade. Make this your year to join them, and help us raise vital money to support the compassionate, trailblazing care at Evelina London.”

Progress Pride Badges

GUY’S AND St Thomas’ celebrated Pride Month, with many staff proudly wearing their Progress Pride Badges to show that the Trust provides open, non-judgemental and inclusive care for patients who identify as LGBT+.

The new design of the badge builds on the NHS Rainbow Badge project that began at Evelina London in 2019, and updates the six-striped rainbow flag with the Progress Pride flag. It aims to better represent the many identities within the LGBT+ community, including trans and

GU Y’S AND St Thomas’ announced that its Annual Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday 3 September. The meeting is free to attend and open to everyone.

People who join the event will hear from the Trust’s Chair,

non-binary people, and people of the global majority.

LGBT+ refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities – and the ‘+’ simply means inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities, regardless of how people define themselves.

The Trust remains part of the NHS Rainbow Badge project, which is now a national assessment and accreditation model allowing NHS Trusts to demonstrate their commitment to reducing barriers to healthcare for LGBT+ people.

Charles Alexander and Chief Executive, Professor Ian Abbs about achievements over the last year and plans for the future. There is also an opportunity to ask questions. You can attend this event either in person or online. To register for your free place, email gstt.members@nhs.net

Francine and Salvador

A staff member with a Progress Pride Badge

St Thomas’ Abseil

HARRIS ACADEMY PECKHAM

CELEBRATES 'OUTSTANDING' OFSTED RATING THIS YEAR TEACHERS STRIKE OVER RESTRUCTURE

By Issy Clarke

THE HARRIS Academy in Peckham hosted a celebration last week after the school was rated ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted earlier this year.

The Mayor of Southwark and local MP Miatta Fahnbulleh joined students in celebrating the glowing report issued by the education inspectorate, with the occasion featuring a series of musical, drama and poetry performances.

Inspectors from Ofsted rated the school ‘outstanding’ in all areas, praising the Academy’s “highly ambitious” curriculum and “expert” teaching staff, as well as the students’ “excellent” behaviour.

School leaders were also praised as “highly ambitious for the school and the role it plays in their local community.”

Representatives from the Harris Federation, including Chief Executive Sir Dan Moynihan and Lord Harris of Peckham, as well as the Mayor of Southwark and the Academy’s Principal gave speeches to those in attendance about the Academy’s significant improvement which led to their Ofsted success.

Peckham MP Miatta Fahnbulleh also spoke with students about the history of the school and its success. Reflecting on the event, she later wrote on X that the report represented an “extraordinary milestone” and a “collective achievement reflecting years of dedication.”

Claudette Bergin, Principal of Harris Academy Peckham, said: It was fantastic to see so many members of our community come together to celebrate

our recent Ofsted achievement. Our students thoroughly enjoyed hearing from all our speakers, and showcasing their wide-ranging talents with a series of brilliant music, drama and poetry performances.

“Thank you to everyone in our school community whose support contributed to our Ofsted outcome and to everyone who came along to celebrate, particularly the many members of our local community here in Peckham.”

TEACHERS AT Harris Girls' Academy in East Dulwich have walked out for three days this month in protest against a staff restructuring which they claim will make seven members of staff redundant.

Members of the school's teaching and support staff were due to walk out this week on Tuesday 8 July, Wednesday 9 July and Wednesday 16 July next week.

The National Education Union, which is behind the strikes, said a planned restructuring threatened to make seven experienced members of staff redundant, including five members of the safeguarding team. It is calling for the school to withdraw all proposed compulsory redundancies.

The union cited a 2023 study showing that the Harris Federation, the largest academy trust in South London, spent three times more than the average multi-academy trust on executive pay and 23 times more than the largest local authorities.

It also claimed executive pay at Harris rose by £540,000 (14 per cent), with the Federation’s CEO, Sir Dan Moynihan, becoming the first education executive in the UK to earn over £500,000 annually.

Paddy Emond, Regional Officer at the National Education Union, said: “No one disputes that schools are under serious funding pressure. But when the highest-paid education executive in the country is overseeing cuts to vital safeguarding roles, something is deeply wrong. Our members care about their school, their students, and their community.

London South Bank appoints former education Director General as its new vice-chancellor

By Issy Clarke

LONDON

SOUTH Bank University

(LSBU) has appointed a former Director General of education as its new vice-chancellor.

Paul Kett will be stepping into the role of vice-chancellor and CEO of the LSBU group in September.

Kett worked in the Department for Education for six years until 2022, where he was responsible for overseeing the post-16 education

and training system in England. He was the principal advisor to the Secretary of State on higher education, further education and adult skills.

He previously worked at PWC, a consultancy firm, as a Senior Adviser and Global Director covering Education and Skills. Throughout his work across the UK education sector he has championed the role of universities as drivers for growth and the need to help them reach

financial sustainability.

Welcoming the appointment of Paul Kett, Sir Simon Hughes, Chancellor of LSBU and former Liberal Democrat MP for Bermondsey, said:From a very strong field of applicants, Paul Kett is a very exciting, talented and well-qualified appointment as our new Vice Chancellor and CEO of the LSBU group.

“We can be very confident that under his leadership we will continue our success as a leading

and innovative London and British modern technical university and group.

“At LSBU thousands of young people and adults will develop their skills with apprenticeships, degrees and other qualifications to fit them for the best employment opportunities in the decades ahead.”

"They are being forced to strike because decisions are being made that put pupils at risk while executive salaries continue to rise. This is not about necessity, it is about priorities."

The Trust announced plans in May to lay off staff in 14 of its 55 schools, including Harris Girls’ Academy East Dulwich, Harris Academy Bermondsey and Harris Academy Peckham.

A spokesperson for the Trust told the News that the decision had been made due to “financial pressures”, adding: “In Southwark, where more and more families are being priced out of the area, falling rolls that have already affected primaries are now affecting secondaries.”

Responding to the news of the upcoming strike action, a spokesperson for the Federation said: "In common with almost every other school in London, we are restructuring our team to meet the decline in secondary school rolls across the city and to be able to afford the unfunded national insurance increases and national pay awards that the NEU campaigned for and the government has introduced.

“The Academy will remain fully open throughout the period of strike action and a full school day will operate.

“The Academy is fully staffed for September in all roles. It is disappointing that the NEU is scaremongering but, as ever, they are more concerned about promoting themselves rather than considering what could unnecessarily concern families.”

EXCLUSIVE

By Issy Clarke

SOUTHWARK COUNCIL'S retiring leader Kieron Williams sat down with this paper last week to reflect on his tenure, claiming he has left the borough "in a better place" than he found it five years ago, when he took over from his Labour colleague Peter John, amid the global pandemic.

He shot up the ranks of the local Labour Party, taking the top job in 2020 within six years of being elected and says housing has always been his top priority. "Housing is the number one issue in my inbox," he told us, but he cast doubt on whether the council's much publicised target of building 11,000 new homes by 2043 would be reached.

With a council housing waiting list that has now ballooned to 19,000, Williams has come under much fire from local groups and the main opposition party at the Town Hall for not delivering on his own commitments and those of his predecessor Peter John.

The council under Williams was accused of ‘serious failings’ by the Regulator of Social Housing last October and as he leaves office an investigation into major works on two estates that collectively ran £5.6 million over budget is still ongoing.

Meanwhile falling birth rates have meant eight primary schools have had to close, accelerated in areas where regeneration in Southwark has meant more and more families have had to up sticks, with wealthy professionals taking their place.

Addressing all these issues with us, Williams held fast to his claim that Southwark has done more than any other council in London to get homes built and has “really turned a corner” since the regulator's report. The outgoing leader also said he was personally behind the push to investigate failings like major works in the borough, and claimed that regeneration has not resulted in a net drop in social housing in Southwark over the past decade.

Williams took over from John in October 2020, when the world was in the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic. The councillor for Camberwell Green reflects on this period as “the best of the council and the best of our community.

We got help to 73,000 vulnerable residents in the borough. I can hand on heart say, I don't think any council in the country did more than we did.”

We asked Williams what he made of the criticism that swathes of the council's workforce went home during the pandemic and never came back to the office.

"Everybody is in the office, some people work from home a proportion of the week" he said. "But all of our staff are in the borough."

As the country emerged from the pandemic, one of Williams’ first actions was to commission a comprehensive review of the council’s entire housing service.

“I knew we would find some things that needed fixing” he said. “That's why I asked for it. But if I'm honest, it found more things that needed addressing than I thought there would be.”

It is an argument reminiscent of the Labour government’s oft-repeated 'shock' upon entering office last year to discover a ‘£22 billion black hole’ in the country’s finances. Of course, the difference being that Williams, who had previously served as the Cabinet Member for Housing, took over what was already a Labour administration,

DEPARTING SOUTHWARK COUNCIL LEADER DEFENDS HOUSING RECORD

He says regeneration has not resulted in a drop in social housing in the last decade, but casts doubt on whether the council's much publicised target of building 11,000 new homes by 2043 will be reached

not a Conservative one.

The context of a housing department in a long-term state of disarray, he suggests, presented the backdrop for a damning rating by the Regulator of Social Housing in October 2024. The council was slapped with a C3 rating –the second worst possible score – and accused of ‘serious failings’. The report found that 50 per cent of the council’s properties did not have working smoke alarms, and more than half had not received an electrical safety test for five years.

In the aftermath of the report, Williams

was forced to come out and apologise to tenants. He said: “I set out that apology because I saw from that root and branch review, that some things hadn't been up to the standard they should have been.”

Nine months on, Williams insists the council has “really turned the corner.”

“We’ve had regular meetings with the Regulator of Social Housing, and they have been really clear recently that our plans are the right plans and that they see we are making progress and heading in the right direction," he adds.

The council confirmed that since the report was published, it has completed

6,300 electrical safety checks and 2,850 smoke alarm checks. By next year it expects all 36,000 of the homes it manages will be fully compliant with the regulator's health and safety standards.

Meanwhile, questions remained unanswered over the whereabouts of a report commissioned by the council last year after major works on two estates – the Canada Estate in Rotherhithe and Devon Mansions in Bermondsey –collectively ran £5.6 million over budget and months over schedule.

The report was initially scheduled for publication last August – then it was

delayed until September. Two meetings to discuss the still-unpublished report earlier this year were called off, seemingly with little explanation. Asked when residents could expect to see the report, and what would be included in it, Williams avoided answering directly, stating: “All of the work we've done to improve housing, we've made it transparent. We're producing a new annual report this year that will set out where we are with all of our housing services.”

Pushed on whether he had a date for the publication of the report,

At the meeting at Lower Road

the outgoing leader said: “I don’t have that information in front of me.”

Just days after our interview the date of July 28 has been set to discuss the findings of that report. Williams is sanguine about the council’s progress on housebuilding under his tenure, listing it as one of his proudest achievements as leader. “Housing is the number one issue in my inbox,” he claims, “so to have made such good progress on that is something that I am really proud of.”

Since 2013, the council has been working towards the goal of building 11,000 new homes by 2043, a target set by Williams’ predecessor. So far, the council has started work on or completed 3,000 council homes across the borough – 8,000 homes short of its 2043 goal.

“The (11,000) target allowed us to focus on going big in the long term,” Williams said, adding that “since we set that goal, we have had to deal with the pandemic, the cost-of-living crisis, the need to invest in our existing housing stock.”

Pushed on whether the 11,000 target could be scrapped, Williams replied: “That’s a question you will have to ask my successor.”

But despite Williams' optimism, conflicting reports of the council's housebuilding programme make establishing a clear picture of its progress difficult. The Liberal Democrats recently castigated the local authority for failing to start

work on a single new home last year. For its part, Southwark Labour point out that last year the council may not have started any new projects, but they did manage to complete more houses than any other London borough.

Meanwhile, reports regularly fill the pages of this newspaper of private developers claiming they ‘can’t afford’ to provide social rent homes. Just last week, we reported that the developer behind Solomon’s Passage in Peckham had written to local residents informing them that the site will no longer include the previously-promised 32 social rent flats because it had not been able to find a housing association willing to take them on.

Asked why the council could not jump in to foot the bill of providing affordable homes in private developments, Williams admitted that “money has been tight”.

He continued: “Over the last 14 years previous to this government, we have seen the government cut funding for affordable housing, for existing social rent homes, and we have seen the funding that local authorities have available for council housing slashed as well.

“So we can't fund every single housing project in the borough and we're really focused on funding the ones that we think are the best bet for our residents.”

On a more positive note, Williams said the last year had seen a “sea change” from the government. “We’ve seen £40 billion announced for affordable housing. That is a once in a generation turnaround.”

The supply of affordable family housing is indexed to another issue which has dominated Williams’ leadership - the spiralling number of school closures. Since 2022, eight primary schools have shut in Southwark. The issue is London-wide, blamed on a falling birth rate due to soaring house prices.

However in Southwark, school closures have occurred amid the context of the demolition of some of the borough’s, and indeed London's, largest housing estates. Both the Aylesbury Estate in Walworth and the Heygate Estate in Elephant & Castle, which provided homes for countless local families, have been signed off for demolition since Labour took control of the council in 2010.

Asked whether he felt that council-led redevelopment projects were at least partially behind school closures, Williams said the reasons behind the reduction in the number of children in Southwark were “complicated”.

“It's not as a result of a change amount of social housing, because we've got roughly the same amount of social housing now in the borough as we had a decade ago.

“It is because house prices for private renters and buyers have gone up, as they have across London, the country and indeed most of the world.

“And now housing benefit simply doesn't cover the cost of renting in the centre of London anymore in a way that it did back pre-2010.

“School funding is based per pupil, so if your classroom is half empty, you might have enough money coming in to pay for the teacher and the school building, but you can't pay for teaching assistants and all of the extra support kids need to do really well."

When we asked if the number of family-sized socially rented homes in the borough had changed in the last decade, the leader said: “We've got really clear planning policies that we require family sized homes in all new developments, including family sized, social rent homes.”

As he prepares to leave Tooley Street behind, what next for the outgoing leader of Southwark Council?

Previous council leaders have been criticised for taking up lucrative jobs in the property world –including Peter John, despite making promises to the contrary.

“My whole life has been about public service," he said. "I started out doing that as an officer in the civil service, as a council officer, I worked for volunteering community organisations.

"I've done it as an elected representative. I will absolutely be carrying on in public service.”

Asked whether this meant he had no plans to go into property, the leader avoided answering directly, instead saying he would be “carrying on in

service. That is my plan.”

18 NEWS

By Harrision Galliven

Local Democracy Reporter

A NON-LEAGUE football team partly owned by Wilfried Zaha and Stormzy has criticised Croydon Council for failing to act swiftly after a group broke into Mayfield Sports Arena to drive caravans onto the pitch.

Growing piles of fly-tipped rubbish has also affected the home of AFC Croydon who say the delay is threatening public safety, wildlife, and community sport.

“It is disrupting everything really,” said Paul Pickering, Director of AFC Croydon. “We don’t feel the site is safe right now.”

The club has now been forced to cancel a junior football event scheduled for this weekend due to security fears. Officials are also worried that rubbish dumped on the site could catch fire and spread.

The illegal encampment was set up overnight on Wednesday, June 25, with members of the group allegedly breaking through a locked gate to enter the site.

With the number of campervans growing from six to eight, rubbish on site has built up. Mr Pickering says the club has had issues with fly-tipping before, but this situation is worse.

He told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS): “We started to lock the gates as a deterrent… but obviously the [members of the encampment] are a different kettle of fish.”

The site is no longer secure, and now fly-tippers are taking advantage of the open gates. The club says it can’t legally relock them due to ambulance access concerns.

An AFC Croydon associate, who didn’t want to be named, said the scale of fly-tipping is rapidly growing. “The flytipping build-up is massive already,” they said.

They explained the rubbish is being dumped on land the club doesn’t own. He added: “The fly-tipping is taking place on unadopted land, which we have been trying to buy off the council for a long time.”

The associate said the issue is affecting the wider community, not just the club.

“There are people contacting us from the local area asking what we are doing about it.

“We are saying we don’t own the ground and it’s the council’s responsibility. If they are allowed to stay there any longer, there is going to be a pretty ridiculous amount of fly-tipping to clear.”

This recent incident is part of a wider pattern of unauthorised encampments

STORM BREWING AT AFC CROYDON

in Croydon. Similar incidents have been reported at Duppas Hill and Purley Way Playing Fields, causing repeated concern over damage and waste.

Croydon Council didn’t respond to the club until Tuesday, July 1, nearly a week after the group arrived. “This is the first acknowledgement we have had from them since they came last week,” said Mr Pickering.

Youth trials for children aged seven to 14 were also cancelled last weekend.

“They would be pretty much playing where the campervans are, so we don’t want to take a chance,” Mr Pickering said.

The club also fears damage to the playing surface and infrastructure. “It poses a big security risk for us. We are having thousands of pounds of work done on the pitch and obviously, there is a pause on it now,” said the associate.

AFC Croydon is also preparing for its FA Cup campaign, set to begin in just four weeks. “We are meant to be playing in the FA Cup in four weeks, but there is still a security risk with the gate at the moment,” said the associate.

Others using the site have raised concerns, including a horse owner worried about fly-tip related fires near animals. “He has got a conifer tree that he is worried about catching light and threatening the horses,” Mr Pickering said.

One local girl was reportedly shouted

at by men from the encampment while walking nearby. “She had obscenities shouted at her as she was walking across the field,” he added.

The site is also home to wildlife, owing to its close proximity to the South Norwood Country Park next door. “We just had a two-week camera check by the Mitcham Hedgehog Project, who found that we do have hedgehogs here,” said Mr Pickering.

AFC Croydon Athletic first team play in the Isthmian League South East Division. They are currently owned by a three-man consortium including the rapper Stormzy and Crystal Palace legend Wilfred Zaha, both of whom are from the area.

Croydon Council was approached for comment but failed to respond in time for publication.

Tensions as caravans occupy Wrythe Green

By Harrision Galliven Local Democracy Reporter

A GROUP of caravans has moved onto a South London green space, causing concern among locals about noise and litter.

At least eight caravans and associated vehicles moved onto Wrythe Green in Carshalton on the evening of Tuesday (July 1).

Removal could take up to two weeks, according to Sutton Council, leaving locals frustrated that their local green is effectively out of use for the public.

Residents told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) that since the group arrived on Tuesday, there have been disturbances from loud music and barking dogs.

Jeff, a resident of Carlton Towers

facing the green, told the LDRS of his frustration. He said: “They played music until 10pm, and they were still here the next morning.”

He added: “Residents are pretty upset because this is the first time this has happened in years. The last time this happened was in 2018, and that was on Denmark Road.”

Jeff claimed a dog was barking from midnight until 5am. Children’s toys, rubbish, and household waste are now scattered across the green.

“The grassland belongs to the council, so in the end, any rubbish clearance will have to be paid for by the council,” Jeff said.

Jeff is also concerned that propane gas canisters used to power the caravans have been seen left out in direct sunlight, raising fears about a fire risk in the warm

The football team partly owned by Stormzy was forced to cancel a youth tournament after council fails to deal with campervans and flytipping at the ground

weather.

Police reportedly visited the green on the evening of July 1 to speak with the group. The Local Democracy Reporting Service understands that Sutton Council has asked the police to send officers to the area at different points in the day to provide reassurance.

Although local councillor Colin Stears confirmed that the removal process has started, residents are concerned about the timeline. The council has admitted that this process could take up to two weeks, although the caravans could move before then.

Reaction online has been mixed, particularly on Facebook, where some users argue the families are doing no harm and should be left alone.

Others have voiced frustration that the removal and clean-up are taking too long

and worry that the final bill will fall to the council and, by extension, local taxpayers.

In an official statement, a council spokesperson said: “We understand the concern and frustration that illegally camped groups can have on our residents, and we always make full use of our powers to remove them.

“We are working to ensure the camper vans on Wrythe

are moved on as quickly as possible while meeting our safeguarding, welfare and legal obligations. If anyone has concerns for their welfare or safety, they should always contact the police.”

Green

Carshalton

 The caravans parked up on Wrythe Green on the evening of July 1

The campervans fi rst arrived on the Mayfi eld Arena fi eld last Wednesday July 25 Credit: Paul Pickering

Fly tipping at Mayfi eld Arena Credit: Paul Pickering

By Charlotte Lillywhite Local Democracy Reporter

DETAILS OF the planned £4.5million overhaul of a “dirty and unsafe” underpass in South London have been unveiled, as part of the area’s regeneration.

Wandsworth Council has submitted formal plans to revamp Falcon Road Bridge and the route underneath it, which allows pedestrians, cyclists and drivers to pass beneath Clapham Junction station.

The scheme would see new panels installed along the walls of the 100-metre-long underpass, featuring artwork from local artists, if it is approved by the council. Illuminated signs would be put up on both sides of the bridge, while street lights would be installed along the route and coloured lighting shone onto the ceiling.

The southern entrance to the underpass would be transformed with new plants and seating, where residents and visitors could gather. Existing adverts on either side of the bridge would also be replaced with artwork.

The council recently submitted the planning application after choosing a design team made up of GPAD, POoR Collective, MRG Studio, Sutton Vane Associates, Cundall, and MDA Consulting as winners of a competition asking for proposals to revamp the underpass, which it ran with London Festival of Architecture last year.

The council will decide on the application at a date yet to be confirmed, with the aim of completing the works by the end of the year.

A previous report by council officers said the “extremely dirty and damp” underpass had long been identified by residents as the part of Clapham Junction that needed most improvement. The important route allows pedestrians, cyclists and vehicles to flow beneath Clapham Junction station, which is one of the busiest stations in Europe.

The report said respondents to a recent council survey wanted the underpass to be improved “because it felt neglected, dirty and unsafe”. Many women who responded described feeling unsafe walking through the underpass, including “one night worker being followed after a shift and incidents of catcalling reported, with many

Plans

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women expressing their reluctance to walk through the underpass alone”.

The total approved budget for the scheme is £4.5m, including £500,000 for pre-construction work, £2.7m for construction work and a contingency of £1.3m.

Application documents said the project “aims to transform the Falcon Road underpass into a safer, more inclusive, and welcoming space”.

The scheme is the first step in wider plans being drawn up for the regeneration of Clapham Junction. The London Plan 2021, from the Greater London Authority (GLA), indicates the area could accommodate 2,500 new homes and 2,500 extra jobs, on top of the capacity for growth in the

Winstanley and York Road regeneration area. The council is putting together a masterplan for Clapham Junction to translate these policies into

development proposals. It is working with stakeholders, including the GLA, TfL, Network Rail and landowners, to meet emerging targets for the area and improve the station.

Two leisure centres and pools in South West London to see major upgrades

By Issy Clarke

TWO POPULAR leisure centres in South West London will see major upgrades as they are being taken over by a new operator.

Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL), a social enterprise, will take over the management of Pools on the Park, in Richmond, and Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre from Richmond Council on October 1.

GLL and the council will invest in the leisure centres to improve them, offer more services to residents and attract new customers. The works, which include a general makeover of both facilities, will be carried out over the first three years of the contract.

A new sauna and steam room will be installed at Pools on the Park under the new contract with GLL, as it has not provided these services since its health suite controversially shut in

2020. Its gym and changing rooms will be revamped, while its studios will be improved and a lift to the first floor fitted. The gym, studios and changing rooms at Teddington Pools and Fitness Centre will also be improved under the plans.

It comes after the council agreed to enter into a new 10-year contract with GLL for the management of both leisure centres from October 1, with the option to extend it for another five years. The authority will continue to operate its other leisure centres in Whitton, Hampton, Sheen and Teddington.

A previous report by council officers said outsourcing management of both leisure centres to the specialist provider will “result in enhanced services, significant investment, and increased income”. They will continue to be council services, run by GLL. Lib Dem councillor Alan Juriansz,

Vice Chair of the Environment Committee, said: “This is a big moment for our local leisure services – and represents a significant investment in the health and wellbeing of our community.

“GLL bring expertise and a strong track record of delivering modern, inclusive leisure services. They’ll help us strengthen what’s already valued while raising the bar for quality and access. We’ll continue to oversee operations to ensure the service meets the needs of our diverse community.”

Peter Bundey, CEO of GLL, added: “Our investment plans and management experience will be an important factor in helping us to grow the reach and impact of the leisure facilities and wellbeing services across Richmond residents. We are committed to engage and encourage new and existing users to live more active and healthier lifestyles.”

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for Falcon Road Bridge underpass, Clapham Junction.

Police were called to Burgess Park following reports of a fi ght

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ROTHERHITHE ARTIST Ed Gray's latest show brings together 30 years of painting city life all over the world and includes some of his greatest hits going back to the mid-90s, writes Michael Holland.

As well as get a true insight into our London and its markets, London Underground buskers, Remembrance Day commemorations and pubs, we get to see Mexican rituals, Americans at play, Japanese commuters and football in the South African townships.

We also get to see how Gray's work has evolved over the years. I asked him how he thought it had changed:

'I used to work in straight lines and now I work in circles,' he said enigmatically, but when you look at something from 2001 and then his recent Shoreditch High Street painting, you can see exactly what he means. They are more complex these days and need more of an intense look; they have so much going on you really need to stop to take it all in.

A new addition to the artist's shows now are QR Codes with each artwork

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that take you behind the scenes and tell you what inspired the work and also reveal some of the hidden secrets that he includes in every painting.

The show, in a fantastic Huguenot house that has hardly changed since it was built in 1705, has already attracted overseas visitors along with London's finest. I spoke to Americans and Italians during my visit, and saw that already the red 'sold' stickers were going up on the sketches and prints. This is contemporary art in early-18th century surroundings.

The highlight of this exhibition, for me, is the West Lane War Memorial piece because it has a poignant story attached to it and 70% of each sale will go to UNICEF.

House of Annetta, 25 Princelet Street, Spital�ields, E1 6QH until July 20th.

Admission Free. Mon – Tues 11am –5pm; Add – Sun 11am – 8pm. Link to the War Memorial print(67cm x 60cm) https://www.edgrayart.com/shop/ remembrance-west-lane-warmemorial-rotherhithe/

This is not history this is high end histrionics!

WHAT DO I know about Hercules?

Not a lot, actually. I'm hoping Disney can fill the gaps in my Greek mythology knowledge, writes Michael Holland.

The big columns on the big set were immediately impressive, as was the big opening number when five funky females rose up through the floor and promised to liven this legend up. This is mythology with money behind it.

Two brothers, Zeus (Goodie) and Hades (Baddie) had fallen out. Hades had been banished to the underworld, while Zeus was up with the Gods on Olympus. When their new baby Hercules was born, Hades saw his inheritance slipping away so had the boy kidnapped and slayed.

However, The Dumb and Dumber kidnappers couldn't go through with the killing so administered a potion that made Hercules half-human, then abandoned him on Earth to grow up with humans. Alas, as he got older the half-God part of him manifested itself as super-human strength and he was deemed a bit of a clumsy oaf by the townsfolk for unintentionally breaking almost everything he touched.

Life worsened as the neighbours became more hostile; it was time for

his mum to explain how she found him abandoned with a gold amulet around his neck, which she gives to her boy and waves him off to find his own way in the world.

This is a real Disney production so any historical facts can be taken with a pinch of fairy dust. I kind of sussed that when Hercules had to track down a personal trainer named Phil to help him get through a series of tests and become a God again. This is a userfriendly Hercules, so there is also a Bob, a Charles and a Meg, who is under the evil spell of Hades.

It is the women who are the driving force behind the men in this version, from Hera delicately guiding Zeus, and Meg outplaying Hades, and the Five Muses who keep us constantly updated with any story twists with music that was high-kicking and toetapping and swung with a real swing. They had shoobedooos and shalalalas!

This was a Greek Chorus that had soul! Disney does this stuff with ease. They hire the best for everything so rarely make mistakes when it comes to entertaining the world. Alan Menken and David Zippel created the music, and they have a great pedigree - They can't have enough mantelpiece space

The large works burst with colour in Dulwich

WHEN I saw the artist was a working-class black woman, born in Whitechapel and striving to be known in the art world, I recognised a struggle and felt an instant kinship, writes Michael Holland.

Already she has broken through many ceilings to get this exhibition, the first solo show by a contemporary artist in the main space at Dulwich Picture Gallery, and as had to stay grounded after finding fame so soon

after art school.

Jones has done that by keeping a connection to Black figures in art, continuing her lips and mouth motifs and making the art that she wants on material that she wants in a shape that she decides. So in Gated Canyons there are paintings on linen or canvas with 90° angles, and others on harder materials with unconventional shapes.

The exhibition has been put together by Jane Findlay and the art is a response to Peter Boel's Head of

a Hound - a painting that has hung in the DPG for many years - and includes several newly commissioned works.

The large works burst with colour when you first encounter them but strangely feel quite muted, with swathes of brown linen left untouched. In their abstractness they depict rows of teeth like rocks at the bottom of a canyon, or bricks in broken rows. Seemingly unfinished, the paintings leave the viewer to fill in the gaps.

The artist says, 'The repetition of

a mouth filled with teeth is how I play with, subdue, elevate or put meaning and content into ideas around representations of self and Blackness.

It’s both specific and very general.

Using a work from the Collection (Head of a Hound) as a prompt for these works has significantly deepened my relationship to the history of images, their context and the narratives created around them.'

Gated Canyons can both confuse or open your eyes and mind to what Jones

in their homes for all the awards they have garnered over the years. And you can say the same about the writers, Robert Horn and Kwame KweiArmah (Former Young Vic Artistic Director). The script whipped along with wisecracks and heartwarming homilies.

The comedy is aimed at all ages, like panto, and they gave the characters pop and pizzazz. The Blind Prophet had some great lines, Meg had sass, but my man was Hades (Don't we all love a baddie?). Stephen Carlile had a lot of fun with this role, camping it up and eliciting boos in equal measure.

The SFX were fantastic, the outfits to die for. Who thought you could design something that would look good right now in Roman Road and be bang on trend in Ancient Greece?

Hercules is an eye-popping extravaganza. It has everything for everyone. This is not history this is high end histrionics!

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, Catherine St, London, WC2B 5JF until 28th March 2026.

Booking and full details: https://lwtheatres.co.uk/whats-on/ hercules/

wants her art to achieve.

Dulwich Picture Gallery until 19th October.

Booking and full details: www. dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/

Photography Eva Herzog

Heading south - our pick of upcoming summer events

Tuesday Concerts at Charlton House (FREE)

Every Tuesday afternoon throughout July and August, Charlton House Concert Society will be performing a free classical music concert in conjunction with The Royal College of Music and The Royal Academy of Music. You can expect Aidan Baracol (piano) on 15th July, Julia Trintschuk (guitar) on 22nd July and Denis Patrickson (saxophone) on 29th July. The lunchtime concerts are free

Next Dates: 15th July - 26th August

Time: 1pm every Tuesday

Location: Charlton House, Charlton Rd, London SE7 8RE

Tickets: Free- first come, first seated

It’s Not About Coffee at Jack Studio Theatre, SE4

It’s not About Coffee is Little Coup Theatre Company’s debut performance.

Founded by Sophia Hail and Jennifer Kehl whilst pursuing MFA degrees at Rose Bruford College, the pair bonded over pushing theatrical boundaries. The show follows Zona and Katherine, two women who have signed on for a 60 day trial as baristas in a coffee shop in Hawaii. But the coffee shop is a mile underground. Desperate for income, the pair must navigate co-living as strangers under extreme circumstances all while being monitored around the clock by the owner of the bunker: a billionaire tech mogul who is known for getting what he wants, no matter the cost. It’s Not About Coffee explores how far we are willing to go to appease the power of the ultra-rich before the scales tip.

Dates: Tuesday 15th - Saturday 19th July. Time: 7:30pm each night

Location: Jack Studio Theatre, 410 Brockley Road, London SE4 2DH

Tickets: £17, £15 concessions.

Book here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/brockleyjackstudio/events

Walk-in Cinema at Royal Arsenal, Woolwich

There will be three days of family-friendly outdoor cinema at the Royal Arsenal Riverside. There will be traditional cinema seating, food you can order from your phone, comfy inflatable chairs and blankets. Films screening this July include: Captain America, Inside Out 2, Mamma Mia, The Monkey, Despicable Me 4, Coach Carter, Hangover Part II and Hazard.

Date: July 18th - July 20th. Time: Various

Location: No. 2 Duke Of Wellington Avenue, Royal Arsenal Riverside, Woolwich SE18 6BY

Tickets: £13.95 adult, £8.95 child and kids under two go free. Book here: https://visioncinema.co.uk/location/royal-arsenal-riverside-berkeley-homes/#movies-list

Dog Show at Woolwich Works (FREE TO WATCH)

Woolwich Works are putting on a family-friendly four-legged show where Woolwich dogs have the chance to compete for a range of prizes. Do you have a playful pooch who loves audience attention? If your pup loves a challenge, this competition is a match made in heaven. Categories include: Waggiest tail, best rescue, Mr Woolwich, Miss Woolwich, Golden Oldie (for dogs aged 7+ in human years or 44+ in dog years!) Warm up will be from 2pm and the show will start at 3pm. It’s completely free to watch and only a small fee for participating dogs. Once you buy one ticket for your dog, you can enter them in as many categories as you like throughout the day.

Date: Saturday 19th July. Time: 2pm-4pm

Location: Woolwich Works, 11 No.1 Street, Woolwich, London, SE18 6HD

Ticket: Free to watch, £5 competition entry per dog (for all categories)

Kilmorie Primary School’s production of Peter Pan JR at Broadway Theatre

Kilmorie Primary School children will present their take of the classic Peter Pan story on the big stage. The audience can follow the Darling children on their journey to Neverland with Peter Pan and Tinkerbell. Meet the noble Brave Girls, cheeky Lost Boys and terrifying pirates. The children from Kilmorie will show the audience what can be done if you believe in the power of fairy dust.

Dates: Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th July. Time: 2pm

Location: Broadway Theatre (Main Theatre), Rushey Green, Catford, London, SE6 4RU

Tickets: £7, book here: https://www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk/events/kilmorie-presents-peter-pan-jr

LOCKETT & CO info@lockett.uk.com PUBLIC NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION TO VARY A PREMISES LICENCE UNDER SECTION 34 OF THE LICENSING ACT 2003 Notice is hereby given that an application was made to London Borough of Bromley Council for a premises licence under the above Act on 1st July 2025. Applicant: KN Sons Supermarket Ltd Address of premises: Star Mart Unit 2 Colman House, High Street, Penge, London SE20 7EX Proposed variation to the licensable activities: 1. Amend the opening hours and the hours for alcohol sales for consumption off the premises to 06:30 – 00:00 hours Sunday to Thursday and 06:30 – 01:00 hours Friday and Saturday. 2. Remove conditions 15, 16 and 20 on the premises licence under conditions consistent with the operating schedule. 3. Amend condition 7 under conditions consistent with the operating schedule on the premises licence. Any person wishing to make representations to this application may do so by writing, stating the grounds of the objection, to: Licensing, Civic Centre, Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley BR1 1AS or by email at: licensing@ bromley.gov.uk Deadline for representations: no later than 29th July 2025. All representations must be in writing. A copy of the application can be viewed at the licensing authority’s address during normal office hours by appointment, or on the council’s website: www.bromley.gov.uk (search “applications”). It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with this application. The maximum fine on summary conviction is currently unlimited.

Lost Passport Notice

I, Mr. Hussein Fatah Hamad Salih, have lost my Iraqi passport (No: A9038993), issued on 09 of December 2014, in or around East London.

If found, please contact me on 07404102432 or via email athossainfatah1998@ gmail.com.

LICENSING ACT 2003 NOTICE OF APPLICATION to the London Borough of Lambeth for the grant of a premises licence by and for Henry Cavendish Primary School, Hydethorpe Road, Balham, London SW12 0JA to allow the Sale by Retail of Alcohol (on & off), 1200-2130hrs Mon to Thurs, 11002230hrs Friday to Sunday & Regulated Entertainment (Exhibition of Films) 17002200hrs Mon to Thurs, 1700-2300hrs Friday to Sunday. The application may be inspected during normal office hours by appointment at: The Licensing Section, London Borough of Lambeth, 3rd Floor, Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1EG (e) licensing@lambeth.gov.uk. www.lambeth.gov.uk/licensing.Any person wishing to make representation in respect of the application must do so in writing to the Licensing Authority (above) by email or post, no later than 28 July 2025. It is an offence knowingly or recklessly to make a false statement in connection with an application punishable with an unlimited fine on summary conviction.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A VARIATION UNDER THE LICENSING ACT 2003 BrewDog Retail Limited has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth to vary the premises licence for BrewDog Units Orchestra Pit-01, London Underground-10, 02, 03 and Part Basement, Waterloo Station, London SE1 8SW as follows: To vary the hours permitted for the sale of alcohol by bringing the start time forward to 7.30am on Monday to Friday and 8am on Saturday and Sunday. There are to be no other changes to the premises licence. Full details of the application may be inspected by an appointment at Licensing Section, London Borough of Lambeth, 3rd Floor Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1EG or on the Local Authority’s website: www.lambeth.gov.uk/licensing Representations should be made in writing to the Licensing Authority either by post to the above address or by email to licensing@lambeth. gov.uk and must be received no later than 22 July 2025. It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with this application. To do so could result in an unlimited fine.

KUIT STEINART LEVY LLP

LICENSING ACT 2003 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE Premises: Unit 2 & 3 13-14 Surrey Street, Croydon CR0 1RG. Notice is given that Oree Mart Ltd has applied to Croydon Council for a Premises Licence under the Licensing Act 2003. The proposed licensable activities are: Sale of Alcohol, every day 09:00 to 23:00 hrs. Any representations regarding this application must be received in writing to Croydon Council, Licensing Team, 3rd Floor, Zone B, Bernard Weatherill House, 8 Mint Walk, Croydon CR0 1EA or via email to licensing@croydon.gov.uk no later than 04.08.2025. The register of the record of the application may be viewed at the address of the Council given above by appointment Monday to Friday 9am to 3.45pm (except bank holidays) or can be viewed online at www. croydon.gov.uk It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application. The maximum fine on summary conviction for such an offence is unlimited.

Notice of Application to apply for a Premises Licence made under the Licensing Act 2003 Please take notice that PLK CHICKEN UK LIMITED have made application to the London Borough Of Merton to apply for a Premises Licence in respect of: Popeyes, 17 The Broadway, London SW19 1PS. The application is as follows: Late Night Refreshment daily until 3am whilst

Transport for London Public Notice

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

THE A3 GLA ROAD (LONG ROAD, LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025

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

2. The purpose of the Order is to enable Thames Water maintenance and repair works to take place on A3 Long Road.

3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from entering, exiting or proceeding on the A3 Long Road between its junctions with The Pavement/Clapham Common South Side and Rookery Road.

The Order will be effective between 10:00 PM on 14th July 2025 until 5:00 AM on 15th July 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 trafc signs.

4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:

(1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes;

(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.

5. At such times as the prohibition is in force an alternative route will be indicated by trafc signs for eastbound trafc via Clapham Common North Side and The Pavement to normal route of travel. For westbound trafc via Clapham Common South Side and Rookery Road to normal route of travel.

Dated this 11th day of July 2025

Andrew Ulph

Co-ordination Manager

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

LICENSING ACT 2003

APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PREMISES LICENCE

Danny Watson has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth for the grant of a Premises Licence, in respect of the following premises: Riverside Walkway, (by Oxo Tower Wharf), Riverside Central, Southbank, SE1 which would authorise the following licensable activities: Supply of alcohol, recorded music

The record of this application may be inspected during normal office hours by an appointment at the Licensing Section, London Borough of Lambeth Town Hall, Basement Room B08 & B09, 1 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1RW, or via the licensing authority’s website, at www.lambeth.gov.uk/licensing

A responsible authority or any other person may make representation to the licensing authority in respect of this application. Representations must be made in writing, either by post to the above address, or by email to licensing@lambeth.gov.uk and must be received no later than 1st August 2025 It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with a licensing application, and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for that offence shall not exceed level 5 on the standard scale (£5,000).

LICENSING ACT 2003

APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PREMISES LICENCE

Studio Voltaire has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth to vary a Premises Licence, in respect of the following premises: Studio Voltaire, 1a Nelson’s Row, London SW4 7JR

The nature of the variation is as follows: Expansion of the area covered by the licence to include the Events Studio and Courtyard.

The record of this application may be inspected during normal office hours by an appointment at the Licensing Section, London Borough of Lambeth, 3rd Floor, Civil Centre, 6 Brixton Road, London, SW2 1EG, or via the licensing authority’s website, at www.lambeth.gov.uk/licensing

It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with a licensing application, and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for that offence shall not exceed level 5 on the standard scale (£5,000).

Transport for London Public Notice

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

THE A3 GLA ROAD (HOOK RISE NORTH, ROYAL BOROUGH OF KINGSTON UPON THAMES) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC) ORDER 2025

2. The purpose of the Order is to enable Telecom works to take place on Hook Rise North.

3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from stopping on Hook Rise North between its junction with Princes Avenue and the extended common boundary of Nos. 34 and 36 Hook Rise North.

The Order will be effective between 15th July 2025 and 18th July 2025, each night, from 10:00 PM until 5:00 AM, or when the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs.

4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:

(1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes;

(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.

Dated this 11th day of July 2025

Andrew Ulph

Co-ordination Manager Transport for London, Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

Notice of application for a Premises Licence.

Notice is hereby given that Stella and Sons Ltd has applied to Richmond Council for a variation of a premises licence at Stellas, 221 Powder Mill Lane, Twickenham, TW2 6EH for off site sales of alcohol.

Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 04/08/2025 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Richmond Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk

The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Richmond Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden,Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.richmond.gov.uk

It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – EMMANUEL ROAD AND TELFERSCOT ROAD

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable road danger reduction works to be carried out on Emmanuel Road, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth have made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering that length of; (a) Emmanuel Road which lies between Fieldhouse Road and Rastell Avenue; and (b) Telferscot Road, which lies between Emmanuel Road

Notice of application for a Premises Licence.

Notice is hereby given that Georgina WyneDevlin has applied to Wandsworth Council for a new premises licence at The Wild Hare, 90 Mitcham Road, London, SW17 9NG for Supply of alcohol for consumption on the premises only. Sunday - 10.00hrs to 18.00hrs: Monday – 10.00hrs to 19.00hrs: Tuesday to Friday – 10.00hrs to 20.00hrs.

Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 01st August 2025 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Merton Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk

The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Merton Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.merton.gov.uk

SPECIAL TREATMENT LICENSING NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR NEW LICENCE

NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT: Thi Ngoc Mai Nguyen has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth for a SPECIAL TREATMENTS LICENCE to carry out the following treatments: Manicure, pedicure, shellac SNS, Biab, Acrylic at the premises: Dol Nails, 16 Greyhound Lane, Streatham Common, London SW16 5SD

Anyone wishing to oppose the application must give notice in writing to: Lambeth Consumer Protection, 2 Herne Hill Rd, London SE24 OAU, WITHIN FOUR WEEKS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, specifying the grounds of opposition.

Persons objecting to the grant of a licence must be prepared to attend in person at a public hearing before a committee of the Council. Letters of objection will be sent to the applicant inviting comments.

Transport for London Public Notice

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

THE A24 GLA ROADS (BALHAM HIGH ROAD & UPPER TOOTING ROAD, LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC AND STOPPING) ORDER 2025

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

2. The purpose of the Order is to enable civil and lining works to take place on the A24 Balham High Road and A24 Upper Tooting Road.

3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from:

(1) Entering, exiting or stopping on Upper Tooting Road between its junctions with Brudenell Road and Foulser Road;

(2) Entering, exiting or stopping on Balham High Road between its junctions with Streathbourne Road and Marius Road;

(3) Entering, exiting, proceeding or stopping on Topsham Road between its junction with Upper Tooting Road and the extended south-eastern building line of No. 47 Upper Tooting Road

The Order will be effective at certain times from 28th July 2025 until the 22nd March 2026, every night from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM for article 3 (1) and (3) above and from 8:00 AM on 29th July 2025 until 5:00 PM on 7th October 2025 for article 3 (2) above or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibitions will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs.

4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:

(1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes;

(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.

5. At such times as the prohibitions are in force alternative routes will be indicated by trafc signs via [For Marius Road] Balham High Road, Upper Tooting Park to normal route of travel OR Balham High Road, Balham Park Road, Boundaries Road, Rowfant Road to normal route of travel. [For Brudenell Road] Upper Tooting Road, Raveneld Road and reverse to normal route of travel. [For Beechcroft Road] Upper Tooting Road, Ansell Road, Fishponds Road and reverse to normal route of travel. [For Mandrake Road] Upper Tooting Road, Fircroft Road, Glenburnie Road and reverse to normal route of travel. [For Topsham Road] Upper Tooting Road, Tooting Bec Road, Montant Road and reverse to normal route of travel. [For Ritherdon Road] Balham High Road, Streathbourne Road, Elmbourne Road, Huron Road and reverse to normal route of travel.

Dated this 11th day of July 2025

Paul Matthews

Co-ordination Manager

Transport for London

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ON STOCKPORT ROAD

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to facilitate gas main replacement works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order, the general effect of which would be in Stockport Road: (1) Phase 1: ban vehicles from entering, parking, waiting, loading, and unloading between the junctions of Woodmansterne Road and Greenock Road. (2) Phase 2: ban vehicles from entering, parking, waiting, loading, and unloading between the junctions of Hassocks Road and Greenock Road.

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

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ON AMESBURY AVENUE, HAILSHAM AVENUE AND FAYGATE ROAD.

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to facilitate footway and highway improvement works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth after consulting Transport for London (TfL) intends to make an Order, the general effect of which would be in:

2. Phase 1 (1) to ban vehicles from entering, parking, waiting, loading, and unloading and suspend parking places in:

(a) Amesbury Avenue, between the junction of Emsworth Street and the common boundary of Nos. 103 and 105 Amesbury Avenue.

(b) Hailsham Avenue the northbound lane and north-west footway, between the junction of Amesbury Avenue and No. 6 Hailsham Avenue.

(2) to ban to ban vehicles from parking, waiting, loading, and unloading and to suspend parking bays in:

(a) Amesbury Avenue, both sides, between Nos. 103 and 121 Amesbury Avenue.

(b) Hailsham Avenue both sides, between Nos. 2 and 20 Hailsham Avenue.

(3) ban the left turn from Hailsham Avenue into Amesbury Avenue.

3. Phase 2 (1) to ban vehicles from entering, parking, waiting, loading, and unloading and suspend parking places in:

(a) Amesbury Avenue, between Nos. 145 and 155 Amesbury Avenue.

(b) Faygate Road, the north arm, from the northern kerb-line of Amesbury Avenue northward for 18 metres.

(4) to ban vehicles from parking, waiting, loading, and unloading and to suspend parking bays in:

(a) Amesbury Avenue, both sides, between (A) Nos. 137 and 145 Amesbury Avenue, and (B) Nos. 155 and 165 Amesbury Avenue.

(b) Faygate Road, the north arm, between a point 18 metres and 37 metres from the northern kerb-line of Amesbury Avenue.

(5) ban pedestrians (except for access to immediate residential properties) from the south-east junction of Amesbury Avenue and Faygate Road south on Faygate Road and east on Amesbury Avenue for 12 metres respectively.

4. Phase 3 (1) to ban vehicles from entering, parking, waiting, loading, and unloading and suspend parking places in:

(a) Amesbury Avenue, between the junctions of Emsworth Street and Hailsham Avenue.

(b) Amesbury Avenue, the westbound lane opposite Nos. 103 and 111 Amesbury Avenue.

(c) Hailsham Avenue, the southbound lane, from the junction of Amesbury Avenue to a point opposite the common boundary of Nos. 6 and 8 Hailsham Avenue.

(2) to ban vehicles from parking, waiting, loading, and unloading and to suspend parking bays in:

(d) Hailsham Avenue, both sides, between Nos. 2 and 20 Hailsham Avenue.

(3) ban the left turn from Hailsham Avenue into Amesbury Avenue.

5. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available:

(1) Phase 1, and phase 3 (a) eastbound via A23 Streatham High Road, Leigham Court Road, Mount Nod Road, Hailsham Road, and (b) westbound via Mount Nod Road, Leigham Court Road, A23 Streatham High Road, B221 Sternhold Avenue, B221 Thornton Avenue, Telford Avenue, A23 Streatham High Road, Barcombe Avenue and Emsworth Street.

(2) Phase 2 (a) Emsworth Street, Barcombe Avenue, Hillside Road and vice versa, (b) Hailsham Avenue, Amesbury Avenue, Emsworth Street, Barcombe Avenue and vice versa.

6. 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.

7. The Order would come into force on 21 July 2025 and would continue for a maximum duration of 6 months, or until the works have been completed whichever is sooner.

Dated 11 July 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 16A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR PLAY STREET DAYS, CASEWICK ROAD

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to enable local residents/communities to hold special events (Play Street Days), the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order, the general effect of which would be to ban vehicles from entering, parking or loading and unloading between 2pm and 5pm in Casewick Road between the common boundary of Nos. 8 and 10 Casewick Road and the north-eastern kerb-line of Tredwell Road on:(1)26 July 2025; (2)16 August 2025; (3)20 September 2025; (4)18 October 2025; (5)14 March 2026; (6)18 April 2026; (7)16 May 2026; (8)20 June 2026; (9)18 July 2026.

2. 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.

Dated 11 July 2025

for a maximum duration of 2 months, or until the works have been completed whichever is sooner.

Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to facilitate water mains replacement works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth after consulting

(2) Thornlaw Road, both sides, suspend parking, waiting, loading and unloading between the western kerb-line of Knights Hill and the eastern boundary of No.2a

3. The bans will 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 comes into force on 14 July 2025 and continues for a maximum duration of 2 months, or until the works have been completed whichever is sooner.

Dated 11 July 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ON FERNDALE ROAD

2. Atkins Road, from the western kerb-line of Cavendish

3. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Atkins Road, Clarence Avenue, the A205 Poynders Road, and Cavendish Road.

4. 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.

Dated 11 July 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ON ATKINS ROAD 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to facilitate water repair and maintenance works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order, the general effect of which would be in:

5. The Order would come

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to facilitate bridge investigation works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ON GRANTON ROAD

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to facilitate Thames water repair and maintenance works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order, the general effect of which would be in Granton Road, between the junctions of Abercairn Road and Meadfoot Road to ban vehicles from entering and to suspend parking, waiting, loading and unloading.

2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via Meadfoot Road, Larbert Road and Abercairn Road 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 19 July 2025 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month, or until the works have been completed whichever is sooner.

Dated 11 July 2025

Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager

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

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS ON PALACE ROAD

1 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to facilitate footway and highway improvement works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order, the general effect of which would be in Palace Road:

2. (1) Phase 1: ban vehicles from entering, parking, waiting, loading, and unloading between

arm of Barstow Crescent and a point 23 metres south-east of that kerb-line.

3. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available via: (1) Phase 1: Coburg Crescent, the A205 Christchurch Road, Roupell Road and vice versa. (2) Phase 2: Coburg Crescent, the A205 Christchurch Road, Hillside Road and vice versa.

4. 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.

5. The Order would come into force on 21 July 2025 and would continue for a maximum

NOTICE

London Borough of Lambeth

NOTICE OF DESIGNATION OF AREAS FOR SELECTIVE LICENSING

Section 80, Housing Act 2004

1. The London Borough of Lambeth (“The Council”) in exercise of its powers under section 80 of the Housing Act 2004 ("the Act") hereby designates for selective licensing the areas described in paragraph 5 CITATION, COMMENCEMENT AND DURATION

2. This Designation shall be known as the London Borough of Lambeth Phase 2 Designations for Areas for Selective Licensing 2025 All privately rented residential accommodation situated within the designated areas must be licensed with the Council unless subject to statutory exemption as set out in paragraph 6.

3. The Designation was confirmed on 23rd May 2025. The Designation fall within a description of designations for which confirmation is not required by Secretary of State, and come into force on 1st September 2025

4. The Designations shall cease to have effect on 31st August 2030 (not more than 5 years) or earlier if the Council revokes the scheme under section 84 of the Act.

AREA TO WHICH THE DESIGNATION APPLIES

5. These designations apply to the following areas of the London Borough of Lambeth. The Designation is delineated in blue with the area itself coloured purple on the map in annex A below. The following wards are included: Wards included in Designation Brixton Acre Lane Brixton North Ward Brixton Rush Common Brixton Windrush Clapham Common & Abbeville Clapham East Clapham Park Clapham Town Gipsy Hill Herne Hill & Loughborough Junction Kennington Myatts Field Oval St Martins Stockwell East Stockwell West & Larkhall Streatham Hill West & Thornton Streatham Wells West Dulwich

APPLICATION OF THE DESIGNATION

6. This designation applies to any house(1) which is let or occupied under a tenancy or licence within the area described in paragraph 5 unless:

a. the house is a house in multiple occupation [HMO] that falls within the nationally prescribed category of HMO that is required to be licensed as a ‘mandatory HMO’ under section 55(2)(a) Part 2 of the Act2(2)

b. the house is a house in multiple occupation that falls within the prescribed category of HMO that is required to be licensed under the London Borough of Lambeth Designation of an Area for Additional Licensing of Houses of Multiple Occupation made on 9th December 2021 under Section 56 of the Housing Act 2004(3)

c. the tenancy or licence of the house has been granted by a registered social landlord(4)

d. the house is subject to an Interim or Final Management Order under Part 4 of the Act;

e. the house is subject to a temporary exemption under section 86 of the Act; or

f. the house is occupied under a tenancy or licence which is exempt under the Act or the occupation is of a building or part of a building so exempt as defined in Paragraph 5(f): Exempted tenancies or licences, Selective Licensing of Houses (Specified Exemptions) (England) Order 2006 SI 370/2006.

EFFECT OF THE DESIGNATION

6. Subject to sub paragraphs 6(a) to (f) every house in the area specified in paragraph 5 that is occupied under a tenancy or licence shall be required to be licensed under section 85 of the Act(5)

7. The London Borough of Lambeth will comply with the notification requirements contained in section 83 of the Act and shall maintain a register of all houses registered under this designation, as required under section 232 of the Act(6)

If you are a landlord, managing agent or a tenant, or if you require information regarding this designation, or to apply for a licence, further information and assistance is available from the Council’s Private Rented Property Licensing Team by telephone on 020 7926 8591 or by email to PRSlicensing@lambeth.gov.uk, or by writing to Private Sector Enforcement and Regulation Service, PO Box 80771, London, SW2 9QQ. The Designation may be inspected at the above address during office hours. All landlords, managing agents or tenants within the designated area should obtain advice to ascertain whether their property is affected by the Designation by contacting the Council’s Private Rented Property Licensing Team.

Upon the Designation coming into force any person having control of or who manages a licensable property without a licence or allows a licensed property to be occupied by more households or persons other than as authorised by a licence, is liable to prosecution and upon summary conviction is liable to an unlimited fine pursuant to the provisions of section 95 of the Housing Act 2004. A person who breaches a condition of a licence is liable upon summary conviction to an unlimited fine. The Council, as an alternative to initiating a prosecution, may pursue one or more of a range of other enforcement actions including the imposition of a financial penalty of up to £30,000 and/or taking management control of unlicensed property. Further, where an offence has been committed an application may also be made by the Council and/or tenant under the provisions of section 96 and 97 of the Housing Act 2004 for a Rent Repayment Order to pay back up to 12 months’ rent, Housing Benefit or Universal Credit. No notice under section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 may be given in relation to an assured shorthold tenancy of the whole or part of an unlicensed house so long as it remains an unlicensed house.

Signed by Cabinet Member for Safer Communities: Councillor Dr Mahamed Hashi for and on behalf of the London Borough of Lambeth

1 For the definition of "house" see sections 79 and 99 of the Act

2 Section 55 of the Act defines which Houses in Multiple Occupation are required to be licensed under the Act. See also The Licensing of Houses in Multiple Occupation (Prescribed Descriptions) (England) Order 2005 (SI 2006/371)

3 Additional Licensing covers HMOs that are not within the scope of Mandatory HMO Licensing where tenants share one or more ‘basic amenities’ i.e. a WC, personal washing facilities or cooking facilities.

4 Section 79 (3) of the Act. For the definition of a Registered Social Landlord see Part 1 of the Housing Act 1996

5 See the Selective Licensing of Houses (Specified Exemptions) (England) Order 2006 SI 370/2006

6 Section 232 of the Act and paragraph 11 of SI 373/2006

Annex A: “Map showing selective licensing designations with the designation boundaries marked in blue and the designation areas”

Friday, July 11th 2025

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;

FUL – PLANNING PERMSSION

LB - LISTED BUILDING

VOC - VARIATION OF CONDITIONS

ADV – ADVERTISEMENT CONSENT

RG3 – COUNCIL’S OWN DEVELOPMENT

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.

1 Reed Place London SW4 7LD Alterations to internal layout, involving relocation of the kitchen to living area; relocation of the store room door; conversion of the kitchen to study space and creation of an utility space from reduction of bathroom area. (Flat 28). 25/01331/LB

28 Cardigan Street London SE11 5PE Replacement of all existing ground floor single-glazed timber windows with new slimline heritage timber windows to match the style, profile, character, and aesthetic of the existing. Replacement of existing rear elevation single-glazed timber door with new slimline heritage timber double glazed door to match the style, profile, character, and aesthetic of the existing.

(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 25/01540/LB, but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/01539/FUL) 25/01540/LB

31 Cardigan Street London SE11 5PE Replace the existing single-glazed timber windows throughout with new slimline

to match the style, profile, character, and aesthetic of the existing. 25/01542/LB

32 Cardigan Street London SE11 5PE Replace the existing single-glazed timber windows throughout with new slimline heritage timber windows to match the style, profile, character, and aesthetic of the existing. 25/01544/LB

15 Cardigan Street London SE11 5PE Replace the existing single-glazed timber windows throughout with new slimline heritage timber windows to match the style, profile, character, and aesthetic of the existing. Replacement and repair of existing asphalt

match the existing in both size and materials.

(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 25/01624/LB, but there is also an

Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/01623/FUL) 25/01624/LB

3 & 4 Cardigan Street London SE11 5PE Replace the existing single-glazed timber windows throughout with new slimline heritage timber windows to match the style, profile, character, and aesthetic of the existing. Replacement and repair

to match the existing in both size and materials.

(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 25/01622/LB, but there

Planning Permission related to these works with

22 Cardigan Street London Lambeth SE11 5PE Replace the existing single-glazed timber windows throughout with new slimline heritage timber windows to match the style, profile, character, and aesthetic of the existing. 25/01935/FUL

8 Cardigan Street London Lambeth SE11 5PE Replace the existing single-glazed timber windows throughout, and rear uPVC door, with new slimline heritage timber windows to match the style, profile, character, and aesthetic of the existing. 25/01901/LB

12 Cardigan Street London Lambeth SE11 5PE Replace the existing single-glazed timber windows throughout, and rear door, with new slimline heritage timber units to match the style, profile, character, and aesthetic of the existing. 25/01903/LB

1 Cardigan Street London Lambeth SE11 5PE Replace the existing single-glazed timber windows throughout, and rear access door, with new slimline heritage timber units to match the style, profile, character, and aesthetic of the existing. 25/01899/LB

Royal Festival Hall South Bank London SE1 8XX Variation of condition 2 (Approved Plans) of planning permission 24/00949/LB (Refurbishment of the Level 1a heritage WCs, storeroom conversion at level 2, refurbishment of the bar and installation of a new central set of doors onto the riverside terrace on level 5, installation of a platform lift, an enlarged west bar and conversion of east bar into a kitchen on level 6 of the Royal Festival Hall) granted on 20.05.2024. Variation sought: Change to approved drawings. 25/01962/VOC

1 Durand Gardens London SW9 0PS Replacement of the existing timber framed windows to the first floor front and side elevations with double glazed timber framed windows.

Glass specification as follows: (4/14/4) 4mm clear toughened / 14mm white warm edge spacer / Argon gas / 4mm toughened Softcoat Whole window u-value of 1.4 This is because the current windows are draughty and not fit for use. In one bedroom, there is currently single glazed

other, there are double glazed timber windows. 25/01703/FUL

281 Rosendale Road London Lambeth SE24 9EJ Erection of a

40 Chelsham Road London SW4 6NP Erection of a single storey ground floor rear and side infill extension. 25/01895/FUL

and in

161 Hartington Road London SW8 2EY Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission ref: 25/00264/FUL (Extension of garage and additional storey together with the removal of a ground floor side door) granted 02.05.2025. Variation sought: Repositioning of the internal stair as an external stair to the west elevation with a solid timber door to provide access to the first floor. 25/01892/VOC

1 - 5 Wandsworth

Dated this Friday 11th July 2025

Dated 11 July 2025

Transport for London Public Notice

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984

THE GLA ROADS (LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK) (BUS PRIORITY) CONSOLIDATION ORDER 2009 A200 GLA ROAD (TOOLEY STREET) VARIATION ORDER 2025

THE GLA ROADS AND GLA SIDE ROADS (BANNED MOVEMENTS) TRAFFIC ORDER 2024 THE GLA ROADS, LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK VARIATION ORDER 2025

THE GLA ROADS AND GLA SIDE ROADS (SOUTHWARK) RED ROUTE CONSOLIDATION TRAFFIC ORDER 2007 GLA ROADS (VARIOUS ROADS) VARIATION ORDER 2025

1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that on 9th July 2025 it made the above named Orders, under section 6 of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984. The Orders will come into force on 14th July 2025.

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

(1) banned right turn from Queen Elizabeth Street north-westbound into Tooley Street westbound, except Buses, Dial-a-Ride, Pedal Cycles and Taxis;

(2) banned left turn from Tooley Street south-eastbound into Queen Elizabeth Street, except Buses, Dial-a-Ride, Pedal Cycles and Taxis;

(3) banned right turn from Tower Bridge Road southbound into Tooley Street north-westbound, except Buses, Dial-a-Ride, Pedal Cycles and Taxis;

(4) one-way south-eastbound on Tooley Street between Tower Bridge Road and Jamaica Road, except Buses, Dial-a-Ride, Pedal Cycles and Taxis;

(5) contraow bus lanes on the southwest side of Tooley Street between Jamaica Road and Potters Fields, operating At Any Time, permitting Buses, Dial-a-Ride Buses, Pedal Cycles and Taxis;

(6) 8 metre taxi rank on Blackfriars Road outside No. 240 Blackfriars Road, operating ‘No Stopping At Any Time expect Taxis at authorised times’;

(7) 18 metre bay outside No. 46 Blackfriars Road operating ‘No Stopping At Any Time’ except buses pick up or set down only;

(8) 20 metre loading and Disabled persons vehicle bay outside 886 Old Kent Road.

3. The roads which would be affected by the Orders are the GLA Roads and GLA Side Roads above in the London Borough of Southwark.

4. A copy of the Orders, a map indicating the location and effect of the Orders and copies of any Order revoked, suspended or varied by the Orders can be inspected by visiting our website at https://haveyoursay.t.gov.uk/tro and selecting the relevant borough and reference the Trafc Order relates to or by appointment during normal ofce hours at our ofce at the address below. To arrange an appointment please email trafcordersection@t.gov.uk. Copies of the documents may be requested via email at trafcordersection@t.gov.uk, or by post at the following address quoting reference SNO/REGULATION/STOT/DW/TRO/GLA/2025/0188-0190

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

Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road London, SE1 8NJ

Please note due to hybrid working access to post is restricted and requests for documents may be delayed.

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

Dated this 11th day of July 2025

Andrew Rogers Performance and Planning Manager, Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

Transport for London Public Notice

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT

1984 THE A4 GLA ROAD (KNIGHTSBRIDGE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER AND THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC AND STOPPING) ORDER 2025

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

2. The purpose of the Order is to enable carriageway resurfacing works to take place at A4 GLA Road Knightsbridge.

3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from: (1) entering, exiting or proceeding in an easterly direction on Knightsbridge between its junctions with Sloane Street and Hyde Park Corner Gyratory. Diplomatic access and egress will be maintained to and from Albert Gate. (2) stopping at the northern kerb-line of Knightsbridge between its junctions with Sloane Street and Hyde Park Corner Gyratory.

The Order will be effective at certain times from the 18th July 2025 until 31st January 2026 every night between 8.00 PM and 5.00 AM or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs.

4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:

(1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes;

(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.

5. At such times as the prohibition is in force alternative routes will be indicated by trafc signs via Sloane Street, Sloan Square, Cliveden Place, Eaton Gate, Eaton Square, Hobart Place and Grosvenor Place to normal route of travel. For trafc travelling in a northerly direction on Sloan Street wishing to turn right into Knightsbridge via Knightsbridge westbound, Brompton Road, Beauchamp Place and Point Street to the diversion route above.

Dated this 11th day of July 2025

Andrew Sherry

Co-Ordination Manager, Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ

LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH REMOVAL OF ELECTRIC SCOOTER AND DOCKLESS CYCLE HIRE BAYS, REINSTATEMENT OF WAITING RESTRICTIONS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS THE BOROUGH

[NOTE: This Notice is about the minor adjustments to proposals to remove electric scooter and dockless cycle hire parking places and reinstate parking places or waiting restrictions in various locations across the Borough that were published on 4 July 2025. Objections or other comments may be made – see paragraph 5].

1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth proposes to make The Lambeth (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Amendment No. **) Order 202*, The Lambeth (Charged-For Parking Places) (Amendment No. **) Order 202* under sections 6, 45, 46, 49 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).

2. The general effect of the Orders will be to:(a) revoke electric scooter hire parking places in certain lengths of the streets specified in Schedule 1 to this Notice; (b) revoke electric scooter and cycle hire parking places in certain lengths of the streets specified in Schedule 2 to this Notice; (c) introduce At Any Time waiting restrictions (double yellow lines) in certain lengths of the streets specified in Schedule 3 to this Notice; (d) introduce waiting restrictions (yellow lines) at the times specified in certain lengths of the streets specified in Schedule 4 to this Notice; (e) introduce Parking Places for the leaving of vehicles displaying the relevant permit specified in certain lengths of the streets specified in Schedule 5 to this Notice; (f) introduce Parking Places for the leaving of vehicles displaying the relevant permit or having paid the parking charge in certain lengths of the streets specified in Schedule 6 to this Notice.

3. If you have any enquiries about this matter, please email e-scootertrial@lambeth.gov.uk

4. A copy of each of the Orders and other documents giving detailed particulars about them are available for inspection online at: https://consultation.appyway.com/lambeth or www.lambeth.gov.uk/traffic-management-orders and at the offices of Lambeth Council’s Parking and Enforcement Group (Parking, Network Management & Fleet), 3rd Floor, Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1EG, between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm on Mondays to Fridays inclusive (except on bank/public holidays), until the expiration of a period of 21 days from the date on which this notice is published. To arrange an inspection please email: Trafficorders@lambeth.gov.uk

5. All objections and other representations relating to the proposed Orders must be made in writing and all objections must specify the grounds on which they are made (quoting reference 131), and can be made using our consultation portal at https://consultation.appyway.com/lambeth or sent by post to Lambeth Council Parking and Enforcement Group (Parking, Network Management & Fleet), PO Box 80771, London SW2 9QQ or by email TMOReps@lambeth.gov.uk by 31 July 2025. Any objection may be communicated to, or be seen by, other persons who may have an interest in this matter.

Dated 11 July 2025

Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager

Schedule 1

Abbotswood Road, adjacent No. 99 Drewstead Road; Blenheim Gardens, adjacent Nos. 2 and 2a; Brantwood Road, adjacent No. 7 Poplar Walk; Bromell’s Road, opposite No. 19; Cavendish Road, adjacent No. 297; Duchy Street, adjacent London Nautical School; Frazier Street, adjacent Nos. 23 to 33; Gresham Road, adjacent No. 1; Guernsey Grove, adjacent No. 43; Helix Road, adjacent No. 102 Arodene Road; Lakeview Road, adjacent No. 1 to 26 Portobello House; Launcelot Street, adjacent No.110 Lower Marsh; Morrish Road, adjacent Nos. 276-278 Brixton Hill; Ravensdon Street, adjacent No. 1; Renfrew Road, adjacent No. 46; Rymer Street, adjacent No.115 Dulwich Road; Stannary Street, opposite No. 2; The Cut, adjacent Nos. 42 to 48; Valleyfield Road, adjacent No. 207 Valley Road; Vauxhall Grove, adjacent Nos. 25 to 30.

Schedule 2

Bicknell Road, adjacent No. 7; Concert Hall Approach, approximately 11 metres southeast of the junction with Belvedere Road.

Schedule 3

Concert Hall Approach, approximately 11 metres southeast of the junction with Belvedere Road; Morrish Road, adjacent Nos. 276-278 Brixton Hill.

Blenheim

adjacent London Nautical School.

Schedule 4

Schedule 5

Bicknell Road, adjacent No. 7; Brantwood Road, adjacent No. 7 Poplar Walk; Bromell’s Road, opposite No. 19; Guernsey Grove, adjacent No. 43; Helix Road, adjacent No. 102 Arodene

Road, adjacent No. 99

Frazier Street, adjacent Nos. 23 to 33; Gresham Road, adjacent No. 1; Vauxhall Grove, adjacent Nos. 25 to 30.

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By Ben Kosky at the Kia Oval

PHOEBE FRANKLIN and Kira

Chathli shared an explosive unbroken partnership of 72 from 35 balls as Surrey and Essex fought out a dramatic rain-affected tie in the Vitality Blast last weekend.

The home side slumped to 45-4 at the Kia Oval, with former Surrey seamer Eva Gray taking 2-18 before Franklin, with an unbeaten 48 from 23 and Chathli (44 not out from 38) reinvigorated their innings.

That late recovery, with the last four overs yielding almost 60, enabled Surrey to post 159-5, but rain during the interval left Essex to chase an amended target of 94 from ten overs instead.

Lauren Winfield-Hill’s pugnacious 49 from 27 kept the visitors firmly in the hunt but, with two needed off the final ball, Jo Gardner was run out coming back for the second and the spoils were shared.

Depleted by England call-ups, the home side drafted in Hampshire youngster Rachel King on loan for her debut as Bryony Smith’s opening partner and the pair added 25 from four overs after being put in.

But both openers departed in similar fashion, snicking behind as they misjudged the pace of the ball and Surrey were floundering after Gardner’s throw from extra cover ran out Alice Monaghan and Grace Harris was caught in the deep for a second-ball duck.

Chathli and Alice Davidson-Richards, with 21 from as many balls, rebuilt the innings with a stand of 42 from 40 and, although Gray tempted the latter to hole out to deep midwicket, Surrey maintained their impetus.

With Essex beginning to lose their way during the death overs, Chathli shrewdly picked out gaps in the field while Franklin’s powerful hitting propelled the home side above the 150 mark.

Successive sixes off Sophia Smale in the final over enabled Franklin to outscore her partner and finish with a flourish, but the downpour between innings ensured a drastically revised equation.

Essex’s hopes were dented when Priyanaz Chatterji had Lissy MacLeod caught at backward point with her first

SURREY’S FRANKLIN DENIES ESSEX

Kia Oval duo share

explosive partnership

delivery, but Winfield-Hill went on the offensive immediately, plundering a trio of consecutive fours off Kalea Moore.

The opener found the rope with regularity, dominating her second-wicket partnership of 54 from 33 with Maddie Penna, only to miss out on a second halfcentury of the tournament as she skied Chatterji (2-12) to long off.

Penna (22 from nineteen and Griffith took up the baton following WinfieldHill’s departure, but both fell to Harris (2-22) in the final over before Franklin’s

accurate throw to the keeper left Gardner short and denied Essex victory.

“We didn’t maybe bowl our best at the top, but I think we brought ourselves back nicely and gave ourselves a chance at the end,” Chathli said. “We didn’t win but I think a draw is a fairly good outcome from where we were.

“Considering we were 45 for four, you have to rebuild that partnership and graft a little bit, which me and ADR [Alice Davidson-Richards] did and then Phoebe came out and batted really well at the

end. Overall it was a team effort. “I felt like it wasn’t really coming out of the middle but my mindset was to get into positions that give me the best chance of scoring boundaries and if I don’t get that, it’s fine.

“Loz [Winfield-Hill] batted really well. We didn’t bowl awfully to her, I just think she has a lot of options and they came off today.”

Surrey were in midweek action at Bears and travel to Trent Bridge to take on The Blaze this Friday (July 11, 2.30pm).

Surrey stunned on ﬁ nal ball as Essex off the mark

chasing down a target of 142.

By Ben Kosky at the Kia Oval

SURREY WERE stunned as Paul Walter smashed his first halfcentury of this season’s Vitality Blast as Essex broke their duck in the tournament in a rain-reduced finalball encounter at the Kia Oval at the weekend.

The left-hander struck 55 from 26 balls, sharing an opening partnership of 64 from 27 with Michael Pepper (36 from fifteen) as Essex finally registered a South Group victory at their 10th attempt,

Kat brace

By John Kelly

The contest was reduced to twelve overs per side following a heavy downpour fifteen minutes before the scheduled start, with Surrey posting a challenging total of 141-6.

Former Essex leg-spinner Adam Zampa did his best to ruin their hopes on his debut for Surrey, taking 3-14 in three overs, but it was not enough as Matt Critchley carved Sam Curran’s final ball to the boundary to clinch victory.

Once play finally began, Essex struck twice inside the reduced powerplay, with Pepper’s diving catch in the deep accounting for Dom Sibley and Will Jacks (20 from thirteen) obligingly punting Luc Benkenstein’s first delivery straight to mid-off.

Curran (25 from thirteen) struck the ball cleanly, thrashing sixteen from Walter’s first three deliveries before going after the next one as well, with Jordan Cox racing out from behind the stumps to complete a tumbling catch near point.

Despite less than perfect timing, Jason Roy’s power brought him 30 from seventeen, including two enormous sixes off Critchley before the leg-spinner took his revenge, castling him with a googly.

Laurie Evans’ five-ball cameo of eighteen propelled the home side above 100 and, although they were initially reined in by Mohammad Amir, Tom Curran (27 not out from eleven) finished the innings on a high by hitting the left-armer’s last two deliveries for four and six.

That left the visitors pursuing almost

twelve an over – and they blazed 50 from the first three of them, with Pepper sweeping Mitchell Santner for two boundaries before lifting the bowler over the leg-side fence.

Zampa’s introduction prised out Pepper and slowed Essex’s progress, but Walter slammed Chris Jordan for back-to-back fours before the Australian spinner dismissed Jordan Cox and Benkenstein in successive deliveries.

Sam Curran had Walter caught behind with eighteen still required, while Charlie Allison (fifteen from twelve) and Simon Harmer also perished before Critchley, undefeated on fourteen from six, held his nerve to pierce the ring of fielders at the death.

“I felt we weren’t able to stem the flow,

whenever we had the opportunity with a new batter we’d go for a couple of boundaries,” Zampa said after his debut.

“With the experience some of the boys have had playing in T10, they knew what a good score would be and we were happy with 140. But they got off to a flyer in the powerplay and put us under pressure.

“Paul Walter was key there towards the back end. With someone like Paul, if you give the ball too much air and got it wrong, he’s got long levers and he’s got the power to make you pay.

“When we got him out it could have gone either way but Essex were in a position to finish off the game and they did.”

Surrey were in action at Gloucestershire on Wednesday and host Glamorgan at the Kia Oval this Friday (July 11, 6.30pm).

helps Fisher to victory Hamlet retain Mills

JACOB KATONIA scored twice as Fisher beat Redhill 3-2 in a friendly at St Paul’s at the weekend.

Both sides made their respective playoffs in Step 5 last season, the Fish losing the SCEFL Premier Division decider 2-1 to VCD Athletic.

Fish boss Ajay Ashanike has managed to retain the majority of last season’s squad

as they aim to mount another promotion push.

Kesna Clarke scored Fisher’s other goal in front of a 127 attendance in Rotherhithe. Fisher start their league campaign at the end of this month, with the fixture yet to be released.

Fisher travel to Combined Counties League Premier Division South side Redhill in the FA Vase first qualifying round on Saturday, August 23.

By John Kelly

DULWICH HAMLET have retained the services of captain Danny Mills. Mills joins Luke Wanadio, Michael Chambers, Anthony Jeffrey, Sean Bonnett-Johnson and Jordan Wynter as players retained from last season’s squad. Mark Dacey’s Hamlet have continued their squad rebuilding

over the last week with the addition of Alfie Payne from St Albans City, who were relegated from the National League South last season.

Dacey said: “Alfie's range of passing and ability to play forward is something that has really impressed us. He's got a beautiful left foot that if we can utilise will cause teams lots of problems.”

Dulwich have also signed defender Joseph Adewunmi from Heybridge Swifts of the Isthmian League North.

"Joe had a great individual season last year, picking up most of the major awards at Heybridge,” Dacey said. “He came as a recommendation from AJ [Ashanike] at Fisher, once he settles in he could play a huge part in our season."

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Phoebe Franklin takes aim

Chelsea legend’s son joins Fulham

By John Kelly

FORMER CHELSEA goalkeeper

Petr Cech’s son Damian has signed a professional contract at Fulham. Damian, 16, is also a goalkeeper as he follows in his dad’s footsteps.

Damian spent time at Chelsea's academy and played alongside former Blues defender Thiago Silva's son Isago da Silva.

Cech won four Premier League titles with Chelsea after joining from Rennes in 2004.

The 124-cap Czech Republic international spent four years at Arsenal after the leaving the Blues before retiring in 2019 after 781 career games.

Damian made his Czech under-18 debut last year, while his sister Adela, 17, made her debut for for the under-17 national team while playing for Fulham as a defender.

Chelsea legend’s son joins Fulham

By John Kelly

INTERNATIONAL BEST-SELLING

author and Wimbledon fan John Green has formed a consortium with the intention of purchasing part of the club.

The Dons Trust board and the club board say they have recommended to shareholders to vote in favour of the $1.4million (£1million) sale.

A new limited liability company, Across the Pond Dons LLC, whose lead representative is Green, is set to acquire the shares.

Green said: "After eleven years of sponsoring AFC Wimbledon, I'm excited to be embarking on a deeper investment in the club with cherished friends.

"This club is fan-owned, volunteerpowered, and a global reminder that football is nothing without supporters. We hope our investment will accelerate the progress of AFC Wimbledon as a fanowned club."

Mick Buckley, chair of AFC Wimbledon, said: "John Green has been a great friend to the club and our community over a number of years. It is fantastic news that he and his friends will make this investment, and we look forward to formally welcoming them as shareholders after approval at the SGM."

NO EZE SUMMER FOR PALACE

Eagles stars once again in demand

By John Kelly

CRYSTAL PALACE are set to struggle to hold on to their FA Cup stars as transfer interest intensifies around Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze.

Arsenal are reportedly stepping up their interest in Eze, 27, the scorer of the only goal against Manchester City at Wembley in May.

Eze is said to favour a move to Arsenal, with Tottenham Hotspur also linked and Liverpool rumoured to be considering a move.

sporting director Andrea Berta has held talks with Eze’s representatives, with the Eagles valuing the England international at around the £70million mark.

The Gunners have been one of the busiest sides in the transfer window so far. They have signed Spain international midfielder Martin Zubimedi for £60million, goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga for £5million, and were this week closing in on deals for Sporting Lisbon striker Victor Gyokeres for £70million and £10million Brentford midfielder and

captain Christian Norgaard.

Arsenal reportedly want to offer one of their young players in partexchange for Eze.

Guehi, who turns 25 this weekend, is wanted by Newcastle United and Liverpool.

Palace rejected a number of offers of over £70million for him from the Magpies last summer.

The Eagles are in talks with Sporting Lisbon over a £45m deal for Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande, 21.

Palace are also reportedly targeting

defender Davide Calabria, 28. He was on loan at Bologna last season and is a free agent after leaving AC Milan following the expiration of his contract this summer.

Palace are also interested in Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, 28, who has a £9million release clause after the Foxes were relegated last season.

Meanwhile, Glasgow Rangers have joined Sheffield United and Southampton in a bid to sign £10million-rated Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, 22.

New Queens Park Rangers boss pleased with five-goal haul

By John Kelly

JULIEN STEPHAN said Queens Park Rangers took “a good first step” as they kicked off their pre-season friendly schedule with a 5-0 win over Stevenage at the weekend.

A brace from Kader Dembele, plus goals from Ilias Chair, Taylor Richards and Harvey Vale saw off the League One visitors at TSG Training Centre.

“I enjoyed the performance of the players," Stephan said. “I liked the intentions. I liked the quality of the

offensive movement also.

“There was a very serious mindset also to defend when we lost the ball. Yes, it was not perfect, but it was good. It was a good first step for us.

“We've worked on something since the beginning of the pre-season, you know, and I enjoyed also to see that on the pitch. So, yeah, good performance. I’m happy also to score five goals. It's important for the confidence of the players.

Stephan added: "We need to create danger in different situations, free-

kicks, counter-attacks, and also with movement and passes.

"The fourth goal was a very, very good situation, good movement with many players. It's interesting to create danger in a different way. We need to continue in this way.

“[Playing games] gives me more information, and I need more information each time to know well, to know more about all the players. And for sure, next week and the next games, I will have more information.

"We want to build something very

strong, a strong identity and I'm happy to see that. We just need to continue in the good mindset and continue also to communicate together, to know everybody more and more."

Summer signings Amadou Mbengue, Kwame Poku and Kealey Adamson made their debuts, while Vale had been recovering from injury since joining from Chelsea in the January transfer window.

"It's important also to give them the opportunity to show what good players they are," Stephan said.

“I'm very happy with the beginning of all the players and very excited to continue to work with this group, with this squad, because we have a lot of qualities and a very good mindset also."

The R’s left for Girona in north-east Spain on Wednesday for a ten-day training camp. They will play friendlies against CD Castellón and Toulouse. On their return, they will face Cardiff City, SC Heerenveen of Holland and Brentford before their opening Championship fixture against Preston North End at Loftus Road on August 9.

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Eberechi Eze celebrates his goal in the 3-0 FA Cup semifinal win over Aston Villa

Inset - Marc Guehi captained the side to Wembley victory

‘WE’VE GOT A LITTLE BATCH… THAT WE WANT TO LOOK AT’

The Millwall youngsters Alex Neil will be assessing this pre-season

Neil seeking new leaders after Hutch departure

EXCLUSIVE

By Will Scott

MILLWALL'S CHANGING room has often been pointed to as one of the club's greatest strengths in recent times.

Marshaled by captain Shaun Hutchinson and his lieutenants, the group has been frequently praised by its various head coaches, with current gaffer Alex Neil complimenting his squad's "natural desire", "natural resilience", and "natural grittiness" following Mihailo Ivanovic's injury-time winner against Stoke City on March 15.

EXCLUSIVE

By Will Scott

IN THE past eighteen months, Millwall have permanently signed eleven players aged 24 or younger for the first team, drastically lowering the average age of the squad. At the start of the 2023-24 campaign, the Lions' average squad age was 26.6 according to Transfermarkt. It is now 24.3. Millwall still have transfer business to do and that number could rise, but they have signed a swathe of promising young talents, some of whom have featured prominently for the club in the Championship.

Mihailo Ivanovic, Josh Coburn, Tristan Crama, Femi Azeez, and Luke Cundle were all regular starters last season under Alex Neil, while former club-record signing Camiel Neghli would have been in that group if not for ankle and hamstring injuries.

Several players will be pushing for firstteam roles this pre-season, and Neil will be assessing their progress in the coming weeks

"We've got a little batch at the moment that we want to look at, and that's without even dipping into the academy," Neil said.

"Ra'ees [Bangura-Williams] broke into the team, but he's still got a bit to do, so we need to get him more game time. We've got Dan Kelly, we've got Zak Lovelace, we've got Benicio [Baker], we've got Ajay Matthews, we've got potentially Alfie [Massey]. So there are quite a few in there.

"Ben Drake was in the squad a lot.

Sheldon [Kendall] has been in the squad, George Evans. So when you just start thinking of that alone, there's quite a few in there. We've got Jack Howland, who's a younger one who plays off a side as well.

He's an interesting one for us. There's a lot there.

"The problem you've got is you can only pick eleven, and I just rounded off

about twelve players to you. They can't all play. However, pre-season's a great opportunity for us to have a look at all these lads and basically test where they are and see where they are."

Lovelace has yet to make an appearance since rejoining the Lions in January, having undergone surgery on his knee a few weeks after his move from Rangers was confirmed.

Neil is keen to manage his recovery carefully.

"Zak is still obviously recovering, but he's on the grass now, so he's doing some runs, he's doing some technical work, but he's just probably a little bit behind others, purely because of his injury,” Neil said.

"If you look at him right over the last three seasons, his injury record has been not particularly good, which means we need to be careful with him. So we need to make sure we build him up in a manner which allows him to stay fit.

Surrey sign giant spinner

By Will Scott

HIGHLY-RATED INDIAN

spinner Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore has signed for Surrey for two Rothesay County Championship fixtures.

The left-arm spinner plays for Gujurat Titans in the IPL and captain’s Tamil Nadu in the Indian domestic red ball competition, the Ranji Trophy.

The 6ft5ins bowler will be available for Surrey’s next two County Championship matches in which the Kookaburra ball will be used.

These are the trips to Scarborough to play Yorkshire

(22-25 July) and to Chester-leStreet to take on Durham (29 July1 August).

Sai Kishore has played for India in three IT20s and has also taken 192 first-class wickets at an average of 23.5.

Having represented Gujurat Titans in India’s premier T20 competition since 2022, the spinner has taken 32 wickets at an average of just over 20.

With a career-best high score of 81, he also offers useful lowerorder runs.

On signing for the club, Sai Kishore said: “I’m really excited to be joining Surrey for the next two

County Championship matches. Surrey are one of the most prestigious clubs in the world and I have heard great things about the set-up from lots of different people in the game."

Alec Stewart, high-performance advisor, added: “I’m delighted to bring the highly rated Sai Kishore into our squad for the next two Kookaburra games.

“All the reports I have received from people I respect in the Indian game have spoken highly of him. His four-day record for Tamil Nadu is very good and he brings leadership experience to the group.”

3-1 win against Dagenham & Redbridge in the FA Cup Third Round

"If you look at Aidomo [Emakhu], Aidomo's record was very similar. Aidomo never picked up another injury from when he came back, because the way I dealt with him in terms of dipping him into the team, dipping him out, maybe changing his work schedule a little bit.

"Zak Lovelace will be in a similar sort of bracket to that. We need to work him up to the point where he's robust enough that he can then sustain the workload that we need to put him through."

Baker, who joined from Brighton in January, has also yet to make a first-team squad after being diagnosed with a pubic symphasis injury. The 21-year-old winger has made a couple of appearances for the under-21s.

"He's probably in a similar position to Zak, in the fact that he's still a little bit behind the other lads," Neil said. "But he's getting through a lot of his work. He's just not quite where the lads are just now, so he'll take a little bit more time."

Raul in Gold Rush

By Will Scott

FULHAM’S RAUL Jimenez scored to helped Mexico to a 2-1 win over Mauricio Pochettino’s United States in the final of the Gold Cup at the weekend.

Jimenez walked out wearing a shirt with the name and number of his former Wolverhampton Wanderers team-mate Diogo Jota, the 28-yearold Portugal and Liverpool forward who died in a car accident along with his brother Andre Silva in Spain last week.

Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards headed the States into a fourth-minute lead before Jimenez levelled 27 minutes in and then paid further tribute to Jota with his gaming celebration, where he sits down and mimes playing a computer game.

Mexico retained their title after West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez’s goal in the 77th minute was confirmed by the VAR after it had initially been flagged offside.

However, several of its key members departed Millwall as free agents earlier this summer. Hutchinson, George Saville, and Murray Wallace, who all made 240-plus appearances for the Lions, left the club, as did the experienced George Honeyman and Duncan Watmore.

Neil is expecting several of the more experienced members of the squad to step up in their place to maintain the strong dressing room culture that has characterised the Lions for the past few years.

"That's something we've already spoken about," Neil told said. "Jake Cooper has been appointed captain. Lenny has been appointed vice-captain.

"But equally, the leadership skills of the likes of Casper [De Norre], Billy [Mitchell], Joe [Bryan], Tristan [Crama], Japhet [Tanganga], all these other guys who are experienced players that we've got in the building, Wes Harding. The thing is with leadership, it's not just purely about the captain and vice-captain. It's about the sort of guys underneath that know what right and wrong look like. They know what good practice looks like. They know what discipline looks like and dealing with frustration.

"The easiest part of management is dealing with the guys who are in the starting eleven. Where the changing room was brilliant last year were the lads who weren't quite in the team, who maybe felt as if they should have been. It's how they handled that frustration and disappointment, supported their teammates, listened to staff, and still continued to work and do all the bits that you would hope and expect. That really is the strength of our changing room.

"If you can have good voices in there that can call out certain things that sometimes need to be addressed, without me having to deal with it. What that allows me to do is focus on trying to help the lads win games, and focus on watching games and the tactics and all that sort of stuff. That's something that's going to be a real focal point for us, to make sure to maintain that as well as obviously trying to improve it."

Sheldon Kendall, Alfi e Massey and Ra’ees Bangura-Williams after featuring in Millwall’s

matters

Sport

INSIDE

By John Kelly

JOAO PEDRO enjoyed a “dream” first start as his double against Fluminense in New Jersey sent Chelsea into the Club World Cup final.

in after ex-Blues defender Thiago Silva failed to clear Pedro Neto's cross.

Joao Pedro fired home a powerful second after being set up by Enzo Fernandez.

Joao Pedro started his career with boyhood club Fluminense before joining Watford in 2020.

SCINTILLATING JACKS BLASTS LONDON RIVALS

Pedro, 23, who only joined Enzo Maresca’s Blues from Brighton & Hove Albion for £55million last week, scored in the eighteenth and 56th minutes against the Brazilian side.

It earned Chelsea another £22million on top of the £60million they had pocketed for reaching the last four.

The former Watford attacker scored his first when he curled

“I think it was a dream first start, I don’t think it could’ve been better,’ Joao Pedro said. “I’m very happy. I want to help the team. I knew I could score, and that’s what I did. The team controlled the game, did really well and now we’re focused on the final.

“I think we have a great team, great players and it’s a pleasure to play with them. I think this season can be a great season for

He added: “I think I’m happy to score my first goal but also, I know that this tournament is very important for them.

“I can just say sorry, but I have to be professional. I play for Chelsea and they pay me to score goals. Today, I was happy to score.

“I feel very comfortable here. I think everyone has helped me a lot to feel at home, that’s my feeling. It feels like home already.

“I came a week ago and now I’m going to play in a final. I’m very happy for the team, and it’s

a great outcome for me. It will be a very important and special game.”

Maresca added: “We are very happy and very proud to play the final. The reason why is that this is the Club World Cup, the best clubs in the world are here. So for us to be there on Sunday is something we have to be proud and happy about.”

Chelsea will play Paris SaintGermain or Real Madrid in the final. That semi-final was on Wednesday night.

Sunday’s game at the 82,500-capacity MetLife Stadium in New Jersey kicks off at 8pm (BST).

Danny Mac three to four months away

EXCLUSIVE

By Will Scott

DANNY MCNAMARA could be back playing football in three to four months, Millwall boss Alex Neil said.

The 26-year-old full-back suffered a serious knee injury shortly after being substituted on against Cardiff City on January 21, and has been ruled out since following surgery on his left leg. Neil confirmed that McNamara was back in training as pre-season kicked off on Thursday, June 26.

"Danny Mac is back on the grass," Neil said. "So he's doing straight line stuff.

"The true test for your knee is that you can't rush it. When you get some sort of cruciate or medial ligament injury, the difficulty you've got is there's a specific time frame that generally allows you to then come back and be injury-free beyond that. If you try and rush that process, sometimes there's a weakness within the knee that's not fully strengthened or fully healed by that point.

"So he'll stick to the time frame, which I believe is about three to four months from now. But he's made good progress. It's not as if he's not working. He's doing all his gym work. He's out in the grass doing his straight line stuff so he can get his aerobic capacity up.

"It's just a case of making sure we follow the process and he ticks those bits off. The last thing we want is a recurring injury."

Neil also confirmed Lukas Jensen, out since mid-April, had successful surgery on his ruptured Achilles and hopes to have him back before the end of next season.

Danny McNamara