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‘SUSPEND NEW IMMIGRATION LAWS AS UP TO 300 TFL STAFF COULD BE AT RISK’
By Kumail Jaffer
Local Democracy Reporter
MINISTERS HAVE been urged to suspend new immigration laws after it emerged that up to 300 Transport for London (TfL) staff could be at risk of removal.
In July the Home Office increased salary thresholds for visa sponsorship to £41,700 a year for new applicants and removed some transport roles, including station assistant, from the ‘skilled worker’ list.
The bulk of the affected employees, who came to the UK on skilled worker visas and currently work in Tube stations, now face the threat of having to leave the country after their permit expires.
On Thursday, October 9, the Mayor of London admitted that the TfL staff had been “left in limbo” and that deputy Mayor for Transport Seb Dance had written to the Minister for Migration and Citizenship about their plight.
Caroline Russell, who leads the Green Party on the London Assembly, told the Mayor that the staff were “people who had done everything right” and have “had the rug pulled out from under their feet”. She said many of them now struggled to sleep at night due to the worry.
During a session of Mayor’s Question Time, Sir Sadiq Khan responded: “Our experience is that a number of TfL staff have been left in limbo, unclear about whether they can stay in the UK, but also, importantly for us, continue the important work they do for us.
“It doesn’t just affect us. It affects hospitality, it affects health and social care, it affects construction, it effects creative industries.
“The Deputy Mayor has written to the minister to raise tangible examples of the difference it has to TfL and our ability to fulfil our functions, bearing in mind some of these jobs are crucial jobs. It’s also moving to the goalposts because the number of these job you can transition up to the higher skilled jobs and higher wages.
“We’re asking for immediate transitional protections because that will help the staff she’s mentioning. I’m more than happy to follow up after the meeting about what more we can do to try and lobby the Government because it really inhibits TfL’s ability to carry out its functions.”
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TfL is obliged to comply with the Home Office changes, which took effect on July 22 and will remain until at least the end of 2026. It is believed many of the workers took jobs on two-year graduate visa schemes thinking they could later move into skilled worker positions, according to the RMT union.
TfL currently pays a £31,000 starting salary for graduates and advises candidates who need sponsorship to see if they can get this before applying.
Trainee station staff are believed to earn between £35,300 and £41,800, the latter of which is only £100 above the new £41,700 per year minimum salary threshold.
After the meeting, Ms Russell told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS): “It’s encouraging to see the Mayor take a firm stand in lobbying the Government and defending TfL workers on graduate visas who have been left in limbo unable to transition to Skilled Worker visas following the sudden legislative changes in July.
“I’ve heard directly from TfL workers who feel abandoned by a system they trusted. One worker told me he can’t sleep at night; he doesn’t know what to tell his wife and family.
“Another, expecting her first child, should be filled with joy, but instead she’s terrified she’ll be forced to leave the country before her baby is even born. These are workers who took jobs with TfL on graduate visas, with every reason to believe they could transition to a skilled worker visa and continue to build their lives in London.
“They’ve spent thousands of pounds to be here, worked hard to gain qualifications, invested everything and now they’re being told they have no place here and to just look at a website for advice as their dreams of a future with TfL are shattered. It’s a complete betrayal of the promise they were given and I’ll keep pushing TfL to provide more compassionate support and advice for workers who have been so seriously let down by the Government’s abrupt immigration changes.”
Elly Baker, Labour’s Transport spokesperson on the London Assembly, told the LDRS:
“These are people here who are, in good faith, doing a job of work for the people in London, and then suddenly, quite unfairly, those rules have changed, and their situation has changed.
And that doesn’t feel fair.
Elly Baker AM at an RMT protest for workers
at risk of removal Credit: RMT Union
“It’s really welcome that the Mayor let us know that his deputy has written to the Home Office for clarification. It’s really important that we make sure we’re treating people with decency and respect.”
RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey added: “We welcome the Mayor’s support and his call for the Government to pause these unnecessary visa changes. Transport workers who were hired under clear visa arrangements are facing needless uncertainty which should have been avoided.
“These RMT members are people doing essential frontline jobs and helping to keep London moving every day. The Government
needs to halt these changes, protect those already in post, and work with the transport sector on a solution that supports staff and services alike.”
A TfL spokesperson told the LDRS: “Due to the recent changes in salary and skills thresholds for visa sponsorship, some colleagues currently working at TfL on a visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship when their current visa expires.
“We are working with all colleagues affected by the changes, as their current visa approaches expiry, to understand whether they have other routes to work in the UK available to them and to support them where possible.”
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Elly Baker AM at an RMT protest for workers at risk of removal Credit: RMT Union
AUTUMNAL AND SPOOKY ACTIVITIES
By Evie Flynn
GRANDAD ANANSI AT TRAMSHED:
An uplifting performance of love, courage and letting go. Grandad Anansi shines a light on Jamaican culture and the Windrush generation.
The performance follows Abi and her Grandad as they tell each other Anansi folktales. They play games as they work together in the garden among the beautiful flowers and tasty vegetables.
The story is written by award-winning children’s author Elayne Ogbeta,Grandad Anansiis a Half Moon and Z-arts co-production.
Date: 21 October
Time: 11:30 or 13:30 (50 mins in length)
Price: £12 adults, £6 children
Location: Tramshed, 51-53 Woolwich New Rd, London SE18 6ES
GHOST EVENTS AT CHARLTON HOUSE:
Get into the spirit of Halloween with an evening of ghost hunting and paranormal exploration at Charlton House, one of London's most historic and reportedly haunted locations.
This exclusive ghost hunt is hosted by Ghost Hunt Events and offers a unique opportunity to delve into the mysteries of this Jacobean mansion.
Expect séances, vigils, experiments and more.
Date: 24 October
Time: 8:30pm -2am
Price: £59 per person
Location: Charlton House, Charlton Road, London SE7 8RE
MY NEIGHBOUR TOTORO EXPERIENCE AT WOOLWICH WORKS:
Woolwich Works are putting on an interactive take on the classic Studio Ghibli film My Neighbour Totoro where viewers can become part of a pop-up orchestra to create a magical soundtrack.
It is not a full screening of the film, but an interactive showing of five much-loved scenes.
The event is ideal for children aged 4+ and their grown-ups who team up to become the magical orchestra.
It will follow two sisters who move to a house in the country with a mysterious giant tree, and their adventures with “Totoro” creatures.
Date: Saturday 25th October
Time: 11:30am or 2pm
Price: £11 per ticket
Location: The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 St, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD
A PACKED HALF-TERM SCHEDULE OF FREE ACTIVITIES AT THE
NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM:
Journey to Greenwich to take part in a wide range of myth and legend themed activities at the National Maritime Museum during half term.
There is a new activity every day, including making your own sea monster masks, making a concertina dragon book and listening to storyteller talks by celebrated authors.
All activities, from craft workshops to storytelling sessions, are free of charge and operate on a drop-in basis so there’s no need to book in advance.
Dates: Sunday 26th October - Sunday 2
November
Time: Various times: https://www.rmg.co.uk/ whats-on/national-maritime-museum/octoberhalf-term
Price: Free, no need to book tickets
Location: National Maritime Museum, Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF
PUMPKIN FLORAL ARRANGEMENT WORKSHOP IN WOOLWICH:
Celebrate the spirit of autumn with a unique pumpkin floral arrangement workshop.
Under the guidance of experienced instructors, you'll create a gorgeous floral arrangement within a pumpkin, blending natural textures, colours, and designs.
Whether you're crafting alone, with friends, or as a family outing, this workshop promises an unforgettable autumnal experience.
Date: 25 and 26 October
Time: 11am - 1pm
Price: £85 per ticket
Location: TB-05 Thames Sides Studios, Unit 8, Harrington Way, Woolwich, London, SE18 5NR
© Charlton House
© Lizzie
Henshaw
Free art events are coming to Bankside
By Evie Flynn
THE BIG Draw Festival is running free drawing and creative events in Bankside from Monday 27 –Friday 31 October to celebrate its 25 years of the festival.
Join artists and illustrators, such as China Jordan, Natalie Arnold and Samme Snow to experience a series of sessions for both children and adults. Refine your artistic eye and find out what’s behind some of Bankside’s most iconic venues.
This years theme ‘Drawn Together’ is highlighting how creativity unites people and communities, including Drink and Draw at The Rose and Crown in Blackfriars Tuesday 28 October 2025, 7pm-8.30pm as well as Skyline sketching with Natalie Arnold, plus Fabric wall art with Tihara Smith on Monday 27 October 2025, 12.302pm Location: The Goodlife Centre, 4955 Great Guildford St, There will also be family friendly session of Snowland colouring experience on 29, 30 and 31 October between 12.00-2pm.
For the full line-up of events, visit: banksidelondon.co.uk/ thebigdraw2025
M&S AND EVERYMAN CINEMA AMONG RUMOURED NEW OPENINGS IN ELEPHANT
EXCLUSIVE
By Issy Clarke
AN M&S Foodhall and an Everyman Cinema are believed to have agreed to take two of the new shops in the new Elephant and Castle town centre, due to open next year.
Marks and Spencer is thought to be preparing to open in one of the units on the new road which has been created between the Northern Line tube entrance and the railway station.
It was believed that plans to open in the new town centre partly underlay the decision to shut the branch on Walworth Road earlier this year, which has since been taken on by Lidl.
Everyman, the boutique cinema chain, is also understood to be opening a branch in the town centre.
The developer behind the project, Get Living, had previously committed to opening a cinema in Elephant and Castle after the closure of the Coronet in 1999, which left an area once famed for its cinemas and theatres without any at all.
A spokesperson for the Elephant and Castle Town Centre declined to comment directly when asked to confirm the openings, stating: “We’re in discussions with a number of potential retailers to take space in The Elephant but cannot comment on any contracts
before they are finalised.
"We remain fully committed to ensuring The Elephant is a thriving destination that brings people together and supports both local and independent businesses alongside well-known brands. We look forward
to sharing these retailers soon."
The £1.5 billion town centre is due to open in early 2026 and will contain 485 new homes, space for 55 shops and a new building for the London College of Communications which will open in 2027.
A new ticket hall for the station is also underway which will contain three escalators providing step-free access between the Northern line platforms and the street for the first timealthough this isn’t expected to open until 2029 at the earliest.
LOCKED OUT TRADERS ARE ALLOWED TO RETURN
By Ruby Gregory Local Democracy Reporter
A GROUP of Elephant and Castle traders who have been told they can return to their premises after they were locked out overnight due to unpaid electricity bills have said “it’s not a victory yet”.
Castle Square traders say they are awaiting further information over the deal that was struck between their landlord, Get Living, and Southwark Council on Friday, October 10, which will allow them to go back to their units in Elephant and Castle.
On October 1, traders from Kaieteur Kitchen, Original Caribbean Spice, El Guambra, Daddy O’s Suya Spot and Coma y Beba were shut out of their premises by Get Living over outstanding electricity arrears.
Traders said they were initially told they had 14 days to pay the arrears in full, with many of their bills reportedly totalling more than £20,000. They said the backdated sums were due to “metering issues” which prevented regular payments being made from 2021 up until last year.
A spokesperson for Get Living previously said the action was “pursued as a last resort after all reasonable alternatives were exhausted”. At the end of last week, Cllr John Batteson, Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Jobs and Business,
said an agreement had been made with Get Living which will allow the traders to return to the units.
Cllr Batteson said: “As part of a new payment plan, traders can now pay off their arrears over the course of a new 12-month arrangement.
We understand that some business owners may choose not to return to the site and Get Living has confirmed that any outstanding debts for those businesses will not be pursued.”
He added: “Through ongoing discussions with Get Living, the owners of the site, it is clear that although businesses have benefited from low rental rates, rising electricity costs have placed significant financial pressure on them. As a council, we are committed to supporting local businesses and hope this new package will provide some relief for traders.”
However in a joint statement that was issued on Monday evening (October 13), traders said they still hadn’t received a formal offer from Get Living confirming they had a year to pay off the arrears, nor had they received the full details of the offer.
The traders said: “While community pressure has pushed the council to secure an improved deal, it’s not a victory yet – we still need to see the full terms.
Once we do we’ll update you. It’s also worth noting that Diana Sach from Coma y Beba has been left out of this offer.
“This is unjust, and we stand with her
for equal treatment. Thank you all for your continued support. We couldn’t do it without you.”
The traders who are in the higher arrears are concerned that it will be unaffordable to run their businesses alongside the payments, and say there are still questions over whether they will have access to the documentation which will allow them to independently verify whether they are being charged correctly.
According to the traders and local charity, Latin Elephant, Get Living has said it will “immediately” pursue eviction action if a trader misses a monthly payment. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) has approached Get Living and the property management company, Savills for further comment.
Traders are also concerned over the impact the arrears will have on their ability to apply for an affordable unit in the new town centre in Elephant and Castle, as no plans have been released for this yet.
After the old Elephant and Castle shopping centre was demolished, traders were relocated to Castle Square in September 2020, with the site being used as a temporary location for their businesses. Traders were reportedly promised they would be able to move into a new town centre unit five years later.
The traders say they experienced
a sharp drop in businesses in the new location and the council and Get Living have recognised that the ‘rising electricity costs have placed significant pressure on them.’
The development of the new town centre, which is owned by and will be operated by Get Living, with Delancey acting as the appointed development manager, will feature three residential towers with 485 new homes, 135,000 sq. ft of retail space, 56,000 sq. ft of office space, a cinema, and a new building for the London College of Communication.
A spokesperson for the Elephant and
Castle Town Centre had said: “From the outset, our strong preference has been to resolve outstanding payments through open and constructive dialogue with market traders.
“We deeply regret that, despite eighteen months of intensive engagement, the traders concerned have not been able to clear their arrears or agree to reasonable payment plans.
“We recognise the sensitivities of this situation and enforcement action is never our desired course of action – this has only been pursued as a last resort after all reasonable alternatives were exhausted.”
CGI of the new town centre and tube
CGI of the new town centre and tube
NEW CHARITY SHOP HAS OPENED IN SURREY QUAYS SHOPPING CENTRE
By Evie Flynn
BRITISH HEART Foundation opened its new shop in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre on Tuesday 7 October.
The shop will sell men and women’s clothing, accessories, bric-a-brac, books and entertainment to raise money for vital heart research.
British Heart Foundation (BHF) are actively recruiting volunteers to assist on the shop floor, sort through donations or help with online sales. Anyone interested is encouraged to visit the store to chat to the team about getting involved.
They are also calling on the community to donate quality clothing, accessories, and
other items to help stock the new shop.
A BHF defibrillator will be installed directly outside the shop.
Jack Watson, Area Manager at British Heart Foundation, said: “The support we’ve already received from the local community has been fantastic, and we’re excited to welcome everyone into our new space. We hope the shop will become a real hub for the area, connecting people through donations, volunteering and shopping.”
As part of the Canada Water Masterplan, the shopping centre will eventually be demolished. However, this will not happen until the new Tesco Extra is completed, which is expected to be ready in late 2028 to 2029.
TRIBUTES POUR IN FOR ‘LEGENDARY’ ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES ACTOR PATRICK MURRAY
By Issy Clarke
TRIBUTES HAVE poured in for Patrick Murray, best known for starring as Mickey Pearce in Only Fools and Horses, who died last week at the age of 68.
Last week Thursday (October 2) the Only Fools and Horses Appreciation Society shared the tragic news that Murray had passed away in Rochester where he lived after a four-year battle with lung cancer.
Announcing his death on Facebook, the Only Fools and Horses Appreciation Society said it was with “heartfelt sadness that we announce the death of our friend Patrick Murray – Mickey Pearce to so many. He was a regular attendee of our conventions and we will miss his humour and the joy he bought to many.”
Patrick was born in 1956 and grew up on a council estate in Greenwich before going on to attend school in Nunhead – St Francesca Cabrini Primary followed by St
Thomas the Apostle.
He entered the world of acting at a young age, nabbing his first role on the stage at the young age of 15. Throughout his career
Patrick starred in many big projects – The Firm, Scum, Quadrophenia, Curse of the Pink Panther and Bergerac – but was best known for the character of Mickey Pearce in the now iconic Peckham-based sitcom.
In later life, Patrick withdrew from the acting world and began working as a cabbie in Kent and South east London.
Murray had been battling cancer since 2021 when he first revealed doctors had discovered a tumour in his lung. He underwent surgery at King’s College Hospital to remove the lung tumour and a second tumour in his liver, announcing in 2022 that doctors had given him the all-clear. But in April 2023 he revealed his lung cancer had returned.
Tributes have been pouring through for the actor on Facebook, with fans offering condolences to Patrick’s family
and sharing their personal memories and encounters.
One fan commented: “Rest peacefully Patrick. Mickey Pearce was a legendary character in fools. Thank you for the laughs, you’re going to be missed.”
“Patrick used to be a cabby in Blackheath in the '90s and often I would get him to drive me home after a late night out at the pub,” remembered a user. “He would do this in between his bouts of acting…. This is very sad news.”
Another wrote: “At the height of his fame, I regularly played snooker with him at the New Cross CIU club. He was a good player. Fame never went to his head.”
“I used to drink with him back in the '90s around nunhead/ new cross, south east London,we went to the same primary and secondary schools although he was a few years older than me,” recalled another. “I was chatting to him on messenger last year and he said that he was feeling poorly. Sad to hear about this.”
Patrick starring in an early episode of Only Fools and Horses
MOTHER OF MURDERED JESSE LLOYD SMITH ‘DEEPLY DISAPPOINTED’ WITH JUDGE’S SENTENCING
SIX MEN WERE FOUND GUILTY OF PERVERTING THE COURSE OF JUSTICE AND WILL SERVE BETWEEN TWO AND FIVE YEAR SENTENCES
By Issy Clarke
THE MUM of Jesse Lloyd Smith, the man from Peckham who was shot dead in broad daylight last summer, has said she is ‘deeply disappointed’ with the sentences handed out last Friday, 10 October, at the Old Bailey.
The killing in East Surrey Grove, off Commercial Way, Peckham, at 4:50pm on Wednesday, 10 July last
year shocked residents, with Jesse’s own mother hearing the gunman open fire and moments later found her son lying on the ground injured. Twenty-year-old Jesse was rushed to hospital, but sadly died the following day.
One man from Southwark has been sentenced for his murder, while six others involved have been found guilty of perverting the course of justice.
Twenty-year-old Gabriel Charles was handed a life sentence and will serve a minimum of 28 years after he was found guilty of murder. The six other men involved in the incident were found guilty of perverting the course of justice at the Old Bailey and received sentences ranging between two and five years.
Jesse’s mother Ty Lloyd-Smith said she was “deeply disappointed” with the sentencing, which she said did “not reflect the sentences that this group of murderers and co-conspirators deserve.
“The guilty will feel like they have a victory, and this reflects some of the failings we have in the UK judicial system,” she said in a statement released by the Met Police.
Charles was found guilty of murder on Thursday, 24 July under the principle of joint enterprise for his role
in the attack.
The court heard that a silver Ford S-Max drove towards a Peckham alleyway, passing before stopping nearby.
Moments later, Jesse was shot five times, with one bullet proving fatal.
While it could not be determined whether Charles was the driver or the gunman, the jury concluded he was a willing participant in the attack.
During the trial, the court heard that Charles fled the country after the incident. He was arrested and charged with murder in November 2024 when he returned to the UK.
Ty Lloyd-Smith continued: “To all those responsible, even the ones that weren’t brought to court, you know who you are, for the brutal daylight shooting of my beloved son, I wish to express the overwhelming emotional turmoil our family and friends continue to face, and that your lives are never the same.
“The loss of a vibrant young man, filled with potential and dreams, serves as a heart-breaking reminder of the fragility of life.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the homicide team for their relentless patience, commitment, and dedication
in bringing these perpetrators to justice - their tireless efforts have provided us with a glimmer of hope amidst our pain.
“Additionally, we are profoundly thankful for the compassion and care given by the London Air Ambulance team during our son’s critical time of need. Their quick actions and heartfelt support made a difference in his final moments.
“We will continue to hold Jesse in our hearts, and we will continue to celebrate his 20 years of life for the rest of our lives. Me, my daughters, our family and all our friends will uphold his legacy with purpose and conviction.
“Your friends and family will not do the same for you, this will be because you are killers.”
Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila from the Met’s Specialist Crime Unit, who led the investigation, added: “Today’s sentencing marks an important step in holding to account those responsible for Jesse Lloyd Smith’s murder.
“Jesse’s life was tragically cut short in what the Judge described as a planned execution.
“His family have shown extraordinary courage throughout this investigation.
The trial process has been difficult, and I want to express my deepest sympathy to them.
“I also want to thank the community in Peckham for standing up to gun crime. Their support and willingness to come forward played a vital role in securing today’s outcome.
“Let me be clear: the Metropolitan Police are relentless in going after those who bring guns to our streets, pull the trigger, or assist those who do so.
“Wherever you are in the world, we will work with our partners to bring justice for acts committed on London’s streets. There is no hiding place for those who choose violence.”
In the months after the brutal killing the heartache felt by people in the Peckham community was plain for all to see as they gathered at the pitch where Jesse used to play football. At the pitch they displayed a huge memorial piece in his honour. Best friend Tyler Wellsted painted the piece, which reads: ‘Jesse – Rest in Peace.’
The 21-year-old, who grew up with Jesse, told us he painted it so people would know how much his friend was loved.
“The last time I saw Jesse, we were doing graffiti together – so it just felt
Jesse’s family and friends gathered to mark three months since his passing.
Jesse
right to do this for him,” he said.
“This is Jesse’s pitch now and forever,” Tyler continued, “It’s a place we can all come and feel connected to him.”
Asked what he remembers about his friend, whom he described as ‘more like family’ he said: “Whenever we saw each other, no matter how much time had passed – it would be the same.”
“Jesse really saw people for who they were – he got on with everyone.”
Around the area, Jesse was wellknown, never seen without his two dogs, Blue and Savvie, which he raised from puppies.
Tyler said they even inspired the colours in the artwork: “Savvie is a grey colour like the letters and then I added blue around the outside.”
At the gathering, the two dogs run around the pitch – pausing now and then to go and sit by the mural, as if paying respects to their beloved owner.
The energy around the pitch just three month on from the killing was proof of not only a life lost too soon but also one that impacted everyone he came across. Despite experiencing the worst thing they could have ever imagined, Jesse’s loved ones used the gathering as an opportunity to share memories and stories about him.
Fellow dog-lover and friend, Mowgly, said: “Jesse had the biggest heart. He never judged anyone and treated everyone with love.”
Mowgly said an example of this was when Jesse would see someone struggling around Peckham, and he would help them in any way he could.
“He would buy them food or help the elders with their shopping – even do it for them. Now, when I walk around Peckham, there are so many people who approach me crying that he’s gone.”
The six other men brought to court and who were found guilty of perverting the course of justice at the Old Bailey received the following sentencing:
They are:
• Abdoul Guene, 19, of Peckham –2 year sentence.
• Kywan JN Pierre, 18, of Selhurst – 3 year sentence.
• Ben Nguyen, 20, of no fixed address – 5 year sentence.
• Enver Francis, 22, of Southwark – 4 year sentence.
• William Balogun, 18, of Southwark – 2 year sentence.
To be sentenced at a later date:
• Kadjo Kadio, 21 (01.07.2004) of Romford.
£9 million for Peckham Rye Station
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Gabriel Charles, 28, has been sentenced to life in prison
Enver Francis, 22. Guilty of perverting the course of justice – sentenced to four years
Ben Nguyen, 20. Guilty of perverting the course of justice – sentenced to five years
Kywan JN Pierre, 18, Guilty of perverting the course of justice – sentenced to three years
Abdoul Guene, 19, Guilty of perverting the course of justice – sentenced to two years
By Ruby Gregory Local Democracy Reporter
MAJOR PLANS to redevelop Lewisham Shopping Centre and replace it with more than 1,700 homes have been recommended for approval this week.
Developer Landsec Lewisham Limited has applied for planning permission for the Lewisham Shopping Centre site, which could see the mall and the multistorey car park demolished and replaced with tower blocks up to 35 storeys high.
Lewisham Council’s Strategic Development Committee has been recommended to give the plans the green light at a meeting on Thursday (October 16). Landsec has submitted a full planning application, as well as a hybrid and outline planning application respectively. The project has been split into six different phases and has a timeline spanning 10 years.
Under its plans, Landsec intends to build a total of 1,744 new homes across the whole development, which would include 329 ‘affordable’ homes. The affordable housing would be split into 98 social rent homes and 231 homes which would be rented out at discounted market rates or would be for key workers. The remaining homes are all set to be private.
In addition to the 1,744 proposed homes, Landsec intends to build accommodation for 661 students and a 23-storey co-living block containing 445 homes, where residents share communal spaces such as kitchens and lounges. As well as the demolition of the 1970s shopping centre, a small number of other buildings will be bulldozed to make way for the development. These include Riverdale Hall Leisure Box, 7282 Lewisham High Street, land currently occupied by Boots, and the north eastern entrance to the shopping centre.
Landsec intends to build a new shopping centre entrance, as well as a new music venue and workspaces for creative industries. There are also plans to bring back Model Market, a food court which closed in 2019. According to a planning report, some buildings along Lewisham High Street are set to be retained, while Lewisham House, which was previously used as office space for Citibank, would be converted into housing.
The proposals have received 784 responses from the general public and comprises 105 objections, 637 representations in support and 42 neutral comments. Objectors have called for there to be at least 50per cent genuinely affordable housing, including social rent to meet local needs, while many have accused Landsec’s plans for student and co-living accommodation as “profit-driven”. There are also fears the development will “accelerate gentrification”.
Some people are strongly opposed to the demolition of the existing shopping centre, and are concerned the redevelopment of the area will erase Lewisham’s cultural character. A petition launched by the Lewisham People’s Assembly is urging the council to reject the plans and, as of October 13, had amassed almost 1,000 signatures in support.
The petition states: “The proposed demolition of Lewisham Shopping Centre for luxury flats is a blueprint for gentrification. It will displace our community, destroy a vital hub, and serve only the interests of corporate profit.”
The plans have received objections from Sainsbury’s, which has requested for “robust conditions” to secure its future, as Landsec has reportedly not provided any legal guarantee or plans for a replacement store or continuous trading if the project is approved.
LEWISHAM SHOPPING CENTRE REDEVELOPMENT SET FOR APPROVAL
Primark has also objected to the plans over a lack of assurance for continued delivery access and emergency escape routes, as the scheme involves demolition of the service desk and changes to servicing arrangements. Greenwich Council has objected to the plans, citing concerns over the impact the tall buildings could have on local views including from Eltham Park, Blackheath and the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site. Greenwich Council said: “While the scheme would appear as part of a tall building cluster, it risks harming the open character of Blackheath and the setting of heritage assets. The report requests additional winter views to fully assess visibility and potential harm. Greenwich concludes that some harm would occur and asks Lewisham to weigh this against public benefits before making a decision.”
The NHS is concerned that the new development will significantly increase demand for services, stating Lewisham’s health services are already under pressure. The NHS has requested a Section 106 contribution of £2.8million to mitigate impacts on primary, acute and mental health services.
Lewisham House No. 1, which owns the leasehold for Lewisham House, has objected too, arguing they aren’t viable. Lewisham House No. 1 has submitted its own plans for the former Citibank building, which involves transforming the tower into a co-living space. Lewisham House No. 1 believes its own co-living scheme is “viable and deliverable without Landsec’s intervention”.
Those who have responded with messages of support believe the scheme will bring “much-needed investment, modernisation, and a sense of pride back to Lewisham”, while others were supportive of a new music venue being built.
As part of Landsec’s Section 106 contribution, Lewisham Council would receive £5million which would go towards pedestrian and cycle improvements within the vicinity of the scheme. Network Rail has asked for £828,000 in Section 106 contributions for improvements at Lewisham Station however, planning officers have reduced this to £500,000.
Lewisham Council is expected to receive £16.9million in Community Infrastructure
Levy (CIL) money, a planning charge local authorities obtain from developers which can go towards funding new infrastructure in the borough.
The council is currently consulting on a new Draft Charging Schedule (DCS), which sets out the proposed new charges for different types of development in the borough. If this is adopted in its current format, the overall CIL amount payable to Lewisham Council would be an estimated
£28.4million.
An additional £11.1million would go towards City Hall’s own Mayoral Community Infrastructure Levy (MCIL). Planning officers have said subject to necessary conditions and legal obligations, the scheme is considered acceptable and have recommended it be approved by councillors. The plans will ultimately be decided upon at a meeting this Thursday as well were going to press.
CGIs of Lewisham Shopping Centre redevelopment scheme. Credit:Lewisham Council planning documents
How Lewisham Shopping Centre currently looks Credit: Robert Firth
NETWORK RAIL SUBMITS EMERGENCY £9 MILLION BID FOR INTERIM UPGRADE OF PECKHAM RYE - BUT NO LIFTS
EXCLUSIVE
By Issy Clarke
AN EMERGENCY £9 million bid to upgrade Peckham Rye station is believed to have been submitted by Network Rail, after local residents told us that the lack of step-free access was leading elderly pensioners forced to slide down the stairs on their bottoms.
We have been told by those present at a public meeting in Peckham two weeks ago that a senior project manager for Network Rail announced that emergency funding had been applied for to address overcrowding concerns in Peckham Rye station - but that the installation of lifts would need to await the full upgrade.
A spokesperson for Network Rail said: "Depending on the outcome of our funding bid, we hope to make an announcement in the next few weeks."
It marks a significant step forward in the campaign to get lifts installed in Peckham Rye Station, the biggest interchange station in the country without step-free access, which had a £40 million upgrade shelved earlier this year by Network Rail.
The scheme, which was granted planning permission in 2023, would have created new lifts and additional staircases to each platform. The plans would also have involved opening up the back of the station to create a new entrance leading into the ticket hall.
However in July the Department for Transport announced the upgrade had been put on hold, saying it needed to "prioritise funding on the schemes that will make the greatest difference for passengers and economic growth as soon as possible."
Local Labour politicians have been pushing the government to prioritise Peckham Rye for Network Rail funding. Peckham’s Rye Lane councillors recently launched a petition urging the government to fund the full upgrade of the station, which has so far received 500 signatures.
Rye Lane ward councillor David Parton described the lack of lifts in the station as "unacceptable" and stated: "Peckham Rye Station is the busiest interchange station in the country with no step-free access. That’s not just a fact, it’s the daily experience of many local residents locked out of vital public transport simply because there are no lifts available.
"That’s why we recently launched a petition calling on the government to reconsider its decision to pause funding to upgrade our station.
"In the meantime, we will continue to consider all other options within the council and with Network Rail to make Peckham Rye Station safer and more accessible as soon as possible.”
Southwark Council leader Sarah King has also written to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander asking for a rethink of the plans to pause the upgrade.
This was after outraged station-users
told us that a lack of step-free access was preventing elderly pensioners and disabled people from using the station.
Terry Titheradge, 75, who lives behind the station, told us he used to take the train to Bromley to visit his family several times a week but now has to cough up a hefty taxi fare after an accident left his wife wheelchair-bound two years ago.
He added: "I recently witnessed a lady in a wheelchair get off the train in Platform 1. She was lost and didn’t know what to do.
“She got out of her chair and a young man carried the chair down for her while she came down 40-odd steps on her bottom, hanging onto the handrail. It was shocking."
Alongside the lack of access, the upgrade would have addressed overcrowding concerns in the station. Platforms 1 and 2 are located on an island platform and connected with the station by a single staircase.
The platform regularly becomes overrun with passengers when two trains come in at once, who all cram into the building’s narrow staircases as they
come out of the station.
We now understands that at a recent Joint Neighbourhood Meeting for Peckham, Nunhead & Old Kent Road, Andrew Wood, a Senior Sponsor at Network Rail, announced that a £9 million emergency funding bid had been submitted to the government.
The money would be used on measures to tackle overcrowding but not the lack of lifts, which Wood said would have to wait for the full upgrade.
Instead, the interim funding would create additional gates in the ticket hall to address congestion during rush hour and on reducing the width of the toilets on Platforms 1/2 to provide more space for passengers.
Part of the funding would also be used to buy up some land on Dovetail Court for the new ticket hall, which is set to be constructed as part of the full scheme.
"It was good to hear that Network Rail are taking action to get some preparatory work done, and that the Rye Lane ward councillors are helping local people to say the 'pause' in the work is not acceptable,” said Eileen Conn, who runs the local
community group Peckham Vision. “We have to get this message across to the Government."
At the neighbourhood meeting, Conn and Terry Titheradge wheeled in a skeleton to highlight the case for upgrading the station.
The stunt was modelled on a campaign back in 1979 by the Peckham Action Group protested against the demolition of the north side of Peckham High Street for a new town hall.
At the time, Conn explained, bus services in the area were still poor, prompting witty residents to bring in two skeletons to a meeting sat on chairs clutching placards reading: ‘We are still waiting.’
TFL are also currently looking at plans to increase the number of Windrush trains serving the station from 4 to 5-6 an hour to help reduce overcrowding.
This is thought to depend on capacity at Clapham Junction Station where this section of the line terminates.
Residents have been pushing to see an increase in the number of Windrush trains serving Peckham, previously
stating that they believed this would help address overcrowding pending the completion of the station upgrade.
Local resident Iain Joncock previously told us: "If this increase could be bought forward it would seriously alleviate congestion because you would have the same number of people in more trains, so therefore fewer people getting off the train at the same time.”
David Thomas, Head of Concession for London Overground, said: “We have a number of customer improvements planned for the Windrush line to boost capacity and meet growing demand. This includes adding two additional peaktime services between Crystal Palace and Highbury & Islington from December 2026, subject to timetable feasibility. These changes will help increase frequency to 18 trains per hour between Dalston Junction and Surrey Quays, which is the busiest section of the line.
“We’re also continuing to assess the feasibility of increasing services by two trains per hour between Clapham Junction and Dalston Junction, which includes Peckham Rye station.”
L-R - Rye Lane ward councillor David Parton, Terry Titheradge and Eileen Conn, with skeleton
Peckham Rye Station
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Diwali
ON THE PENINSULA
Saturday 18 October
2pm - 7pm
Join us for Diwali at Greenwich Peninsula - an afternoon of colour, rhythm and community. From creative workshops and street food to a vibrant procession and a mass dance under the lights. Come in your brightest colours or traditional dress and be part of the celebration.
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SIX PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE LAKANAL HOUSE FIRE – NOW ITS SISTER BLOCK
MARIE CURIE IS SET TO BE DEMOLISHED OVER FIRE SAFETY FAILINGS
EXCLUSIVE
By Issy Clarke
NEARLY 16 years ago a devastating �ire in a Camberwell block of �lats claimed the lives of six people, including two children and a baby. Now, a near-identical building on the same estate will be demolished, after a report found it will cost a staggering £23 million to �ix �ire safety failings that were only discovered four years ago.
Of the original 98 flats in Marie Curie House on the Sceaux Gardens Estate, only six remain occupied after residents were urgently moved out in 2021 when the extent of the fire safety works needing to be carried out became clear. At the time, Southwark Council planned to refurbish the block.
Marie Curie's fire safety hazards had, shockingly, only become clear some 11 years after Lakanal was razed by fire, and after the Grenfell disaster claimed the lies of 72 people incuding 18 children.
Councillors have now been advised to approve the demolition of Marie Curie House and rebuild due to the soaring costs of making it safe.
Retrofitting and refurbishing Marie Curie in line with new fire and building safety regulations would come in at an estimated £22 million, an independent report said, with the fire safety remedial work costing an additional £1.1 million.
The report will be considered by councillors at a meeting of Southwark Council's housing scrutiny commission next week.
Cllr Helen Dennis, Southwark's cabinet member for new homes, said: "A specialist assessment has found Marie Curie House is a substantial fire risk, and as the building is near the end of its lifespan and beyond economical repair we propose to empty the
building and demolish it.
"We do not take this decision lightly and have thoroughly investigated the refurbishment option."
The extent of the work required on the block was exposed in 2020 when an invasive survey found several fire safety defects similar to those found and resolved in Lakanal House after the 2009 fire.
The entire building was then put on a ‘waking watch’ and fitted with new fire alarms and heat sensors and, in June 2021 we reported that residents were told that all 87 tenants and eleven leaseholders would have to move out for at least a year due to the extent of work required.
This was due to include updating window panels, balconies, roofing work, ventilation, internal and external refurbishment and redecoration, but also compartmentalisation and fire safety works and asbestos removal.
Initial repairs carried out in 2021
included a new communal fire alarm system, and upgraded internal smoke and heat detectors fitted inside individual properties.
However, the latest council report stated that it could no longer afford to continue refurbishing the block due to "the impact of updated fire safety regulations, the introduction of a new compliance sign-off process for high-rise buildings, ongoing market volatility, inflationary pressures, and sustained financial strain on the Housing Revenue Account (HRA)."
All of these changes, the report said, had pushed the cost of refurbishing Marie Curie far above what it spent on remedying Lakanal House after the fire. It added that a recent building survey had identified "several critical concerns that pose serious risks to life safety and the long-term stability of the structure."
This included the degradation of
internal staircases and communal walls due to "prolonged humidity exposure" and the presence of potentially explosive gases in the structure of the building.
This meant that even with the refurbishment, the council would be legally required to continue constantly monitoring the block to comply with fire safety laws and to prevent it from falling into disrepair.
It was because of these reasons that another option considered by the council – stripping the block back to its core structure and rebuilding it – had also been dismissed.
Once demolished, the council's plan is to absorb the site into the redevelopment of the neighbouring medium-rise Florian and Racine housing blocks, which are being rebuilt to provide 81 new council homes.
House building on the site could start "as early as 2028" stated the report, but noted this would be "subject to
viability and discussions with the Greater London Authority on grant levels."
In the meantime, the council has already spent £2.2 million on buying back eight out of the eleven leaseholder properties in Marie Curie House.
The report revealed the council has so far paid £6,500 in home loss costs to each of its tenants, estimated to be £552k in total. They have all been placed in Band 1 priority for a new council home.
The waking watch and other safety measures will stay in place until the remaining residents move out, so the building remains safe to live in.
The proposal was due to go to the council’s housing scrutiny commission on 14 October for further consideration. The commission will be able to provide feedback and recommendations, before the final decision is made by Southwark Council's cabinet in December.
Rafael Francisquini (L) lost his wife and children in the inferno Dayana, Thais and Felipe Francisquini
Marie Curie House
Catherine Hickman
Helen Udoaka
Baby Michelle Udoaka
Illuminate Diwali
Saturday 25 October: 10.00-17.00
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By Kevin Quinn
IT IS time to earmark your diaries for Diwali – the Festival of Light this October.
For London’s Hindu and Sikh populations, our night sky comes alive with lights and installations way before Christmas, with this year’s Diwali taking place between Saturday October 18 and Wednesday October 22.
Diwali, which symbolises the spiritual victory of light over darkness, is a major celebration each October in London. There are events of every flavour to enjoy, with opportunities to dance, feast, and get together with family and friends
Festivities have been happening in the weeks before the 18th and 22nd, including London’s biggest Diwali event at Trafalgar Square last Sunday, but Greenwich is now becoming a rival location for those wanting to celebrate.
This Saturday October 18th between 2pm and 7pm Diwali festivities will be returning to Greenwich Peninsula with high-energy group dancing, a programme of creative workshops and delicious south Asian cuisine.
The event is free with the whole peninsula, famously home to the O2 arena, filled with the rhythm and colour of this most magical celebration.
Peninsula Square, the Design District and Barton Yard will play host to dropin workshops to decorate your own Dandiya sticks, join dance rehearsals for Dandiya Raas and Garba, and create Diwali lanterns to light up the evening.
As night falls, a vibrant procession led by an illuminated rickshaw, four Dhol drummers and ten Garba dancers in traditional costume will wind through the Design District, drawing everyone into Barton Yard for a joyful group dance under a canopy of lights –the heart of the celebration.
The community celebration draws inspiration from Gujarati folk traditions, with Dandiya and Garba symbolising joy, unity and the triumph of good over evil. The programme is open to all, welcoming participants of every age and background to step into
Families
By Charlotte Lillywhite Local Democracy Reporter
SOUTH LONDON RIVALS TRAFALGAR SQUARE FOR DIWALI
AND THERE’S MORE!
the spirit of celebration and come in their festive best.
A curated street food market will showcase authentic South Asian cuisine, with independent vendors serving regional dishes, sweets and drinks.
Canteen Food Hall & Bar will stay open into the evening, with DJs playing Bollywood beats and South Asian
sounds to keep the energy high.
Laura Flanagan, Director at Greenwich Peninsula, says: “Diwali is a celebration of light, joy and togetherness – and this year’s programme brings that spirit to life in a new format.
“We’ve worked closely with independent traders, artists and performers to create a day that honours
South Asian heritage and showcases the richness of its traditions.
“This vibrant celebration reflects our diverse community, and we welcome people from all over London to join in and spend the afternoon eating, dancing, and creating.”
To �ind out more, visit the Greenwich Peninsula website or follow @ greenwich.peninsula on Instagram.
The following Saturday head to Greenwich Town, into to the historic heart and take part in family-friendly events to mark the Hindu festival of lights at the National Maritime Museum, again all for free. The museum will host all-female Bhangra performances by dance team Eternal Taal, a Bharatanatyam performance by Hashna Siva, and workshops so you can have a go. There will be dressing up and storytelling for kids.
You can also go to a Rangoli workshop where you can try your hand at this colourful art form, plus a chance to make a Diwali lantern to carry in a lantern parade at the end of the day, to the beat of Dhol drummers.
Saturday, 25 October from 10am at the National Maritime Museum
fight for much-loved lollipop lady’s job to be saved
SOUTH LONDON families say making a school’s much-loved lollipop lady redundant raises serious concerns for children’s safety.
Residents are campaigning for Rita’s job to be saved, after six years of her helping children to cross the road outside the Honeywell Schools – made up of an infant and junior school – in Battersea.
A total of 215 residents signed a petition in just three hours calling for Rita’s job to be retained, after learning of the decision by Honeywell Schools Parents, Teachers and Friends Association (PTFA) to cut the role. The service has been provided by the PTFA since Wandsworth Council stopping paying for it in 2013, but the organisation has now decided it is no longer viable to continue funding it.
The council is set to install a zebra crossing at the junction of Honeywell Road and Webb’s Road this month. Campaigners told the Local
Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) the decision to cut Rita’s role came as a huge shock, as there was a lack of consultation and communication with parents and residents about the plans. They said some parents had supported a petition by the PTFA to install a zebra crossing, but did not know Rita’s job was also being axed and were desperate for her to stay.
Residents described how Rita plays a vital role in keeping children safe and selflessly supports the community. Edward Killwick said cutting her role comes at a major human cost and jeopardises people’s safety, as he stressed the strength of local opposition to the decision.
Mr Killwick said: “I see people all the time going through zebra crossings but I’ve never, ever seen anyone take on a lollipop lady. People always respect a person in neon yellow holding a lollipop sign. I think they’re always, always treated with respect because people then realise especially that it’s children crossing the roads.”
He added: “As well as children’s safety, it would affect the local
community. Every child and parent who goes past says hello, she always greets everybody with a smile. She’s very, very popular.”
The community has already successfully fought for the service to continue as, when the council announced it would withdraw funding in 2013, the PFTA raised £20,000 to keep it. Now, more than a decade later, they are calling for Rita’s role to be reinstated so she can continue keeping children safe.
An online statement from the campaign added: “Losing a dedicated lollipop lady is very sad and we firmly believe does not serve the community well. Rita is an institution, and her work and support is invaluable. Zebra crossing or not, please join our campaign to keep Rita who selflessly supports our community.”
A Facebook group has been set up to gather people for the campaign.
A Wandsworth Council spokesperson said: “The safety of children around our schools is a top priority. The Honeywell School parent teacher association has
Residents campaigning to save Rita’s job on the road outside Honeywell Schools.
previously funded crossing patrols near the school, however, they have taken the decision that it is no longer viable to continue funding the crossing patrol.
“A new zebra crossing at the junction of Webb’s Road and
will not only improve safety for schoolchildren but will benefit the wider community. We’d like to thank Rita for her many years of service as the school’s lollipop lady.”
The Honeywell Schools PTFA has been contacted for comment.
Honeywell Road
By Cameron Blackshaw Local Democracy Reporter
THE ROYAL Observatory in Greenwich has promised “universal access to see what is one of the greatest telescopes in Britain” as it embarks on a £77million transformation project.
The birthplace of Greenwich Mean Time is celebrating its 350th year by launching the ‘First Light’ project which aims to make learning at the observatory more accessible for everyone, and to inspire visitors to look up at the stars for generations to come.
On a recent tour of the site, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) was told of the ambitions of the project which saw the Peter Harrison Planetarium – London’s only planetarium – and the rest of the south side of the observatory site closed last month to facilitate it.
However the Prime Meridian line, Meridian Observatory and the astronomy galleries within Flamsteed House remain open to the public.
A key pillar of the project is improving access to the observatory’s Great Equatorial Telescope. It is 8.5 metres long, contains a 28-inch wide lens and is the 10th largest telescope of its kind ever built. The Great Equatorial is housed within the onion dome at the Royal Observatory which is only accessible via a small spiral staircase, making it difficult for those less mobile to see and use it.
However, the First Light project will change that and bring full accessibility to the Great Equatorial Telescope for the first time ever. Paddy Rodgers, Director of Royal Museums Greenwich, told the LDRS: “We will build a lift and staircase that will ensure there will be universal access to see what is one of the greatest telescopes in Britain.
“This is the sort of treasure that we want to make sure people can get access to and to begin to understand a little bit more about the work that is done here. But let’s not forget, we also want to bring joy to people and an understanding of delivering on the original remit of the observatory, to improve the public understanding of astronomy.”
As well as improving accessibility, the project aims to help the public better understand the complex work that astronomers and astrophysicists do at the Royal Observatory.
Mr Rodgers added: “We want to take all the work we do in the classrooms and planetarium and bring them out into the whole museum so that we are really giving people the opportunity to have their curiosity sparked.”
To do this, four new interactive astronomy galleries will invite visitors to learn more about the universe by examining the themes of matter, motion, light and space. The galleries will help visitors understand how astronomers study and explore space and the stars.
A new entrance pavilion is also being built to better direct people from Greenwich Park into the Royal Observatory.
A new covered courtyard dubbed Astronomers Court will provide a space for more live science events such as experiments, astronomer-led talks and object handling. Above the new courtyard, a roof terrace will provide space for live streaming of celestial moments through the observatory’s modern telescopes.
Mr Rodgers is hoping these new additions will inspire people of all ages and backgrounds to become more interested in the stars and the universe.
He’s proud of the fact that he brought his
£77 MILLION PROJECT AT THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY
own daughter to the Royal Observatory when she was 13 years old, and she had recently completed a masters in physics and astrophysics.
He said: “We can do everything from STEM, to sparking curiosity, to having a really great day out with the family where you talk and argue all the way home in the car. We can offer you this, or a career or opening into science and technology.”
The £77m project is being funded
through the Royal Museums Greenwich’s own reserves, Government funding, grants from external foundations and donations from wealthy individuals. The National Lottery Heritage Fund awarded £9.7million to the project on Tuesday, October 7, coinciding with World Space Week.
The fund’s Chief Executive Eilish McGuinness said: “World Space Week is the perfect time to announce our role as a funding partner in this transformational
project, a testament to the wonders of history, astronomy and science.
“The Royal Observatory Greenwich is a beacon of science and learning, and a World Heritage Site of national and international importance, so we are delighted that thanks to National Lottery players this magical place will continue to inspire for generations to come. It speaks strongly to our vision for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.”
John Harrison’s H4. being examined.
Royal Observatory Greenwich.
John Harrison’s H4
Eilish McGuinness, Chief Executive of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Paddy Rodgers, Director, Royal Museums Greenwich.
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Southwark Pensioners’ Centre
Supporting older people in Southwark for over 35 years. Offering advice, support, activities, rooms for hire and a voice for older people Contact us on 020 7708 4556 or info@southwarkpensioners.org.uk Or pop into 305 -307 Camberwell rd, Camberwell Green, SE5 0HQ
Transport for London Public Notice
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
THE A3204 GLA SIDE ROAD (MONTFORD PLACE, LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF STOPPING) ORDER 2025
1. Transport for London in consultation with the London Borough of Lambeth hereby gives notice that it intends to make the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.
2. The purpose of the Order is to enable trafc signal modernisation works to take place on A3204 Kennington Lane.
3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from stopping in the Loading and Disabled Persons Vehicles Bay in Montford Place at the side of The Pilgrim Pub, No. 247 Kennington Lane.
The Order will be effective at certain times between 6:00 AM on 3rd November 2025 until 8:00 PM on 12th November 2025 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 trafc signs.
4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:
(1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes;
(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.
Dated this 17th day of October 2025
Andrew Ulph
Co-ordinator Manager
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LICENSING ACT 2003
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE
Name of applicant
Signal Coalition Brewing Limited
Postal address of premises: 5-8 Stirling Way, Croydon, CR0 4XN
Application Details: For the grant of a new premises licence for units 5, 6, 7 and 8 for the following licensable activities: Supply of alcohol (On/Off sales):
Sun-Wed 07:00-22:00
Thrs-Sat 07:00-23:00
Recorded music: Sun-Wed 07:00-22:00
Thrs-Sat 07:00-23:00
Full details of the application can be inspected on the licensing register, online at www.sutton.gov.uk or in person at the address given below. Deadline for representations 03/11/2025
Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Authority by post: Licensing Team, London Borough of Sutton, Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way, Sutton SM1 1EA or by email: licensing@sutton.gov.uk
It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application. The maximum penalty on conviction of such an offence is an unlimited fine.
Section 17 Licensing Act 2003: Application for a new Premises Licence WE: Tooting Fabrics Limited Have Applied to: Wandsworth Council for a New Premises Licence for: 203 Upper Tooting Road London SW17 7TG Licensable activities and accompanying hours applied for are: Supply of Alcohol for Off-Premises consumption: Mon-Sun (00:00-23:59). Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing of his/her representation by: 05 November 2025 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 5DX OR email: licensing@merton.gov.uk The application may be viewed in the Register held at the above offices or online on www.wandsworth.gov.uk It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, for anyone to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for the offence is unlimited.
GRANT OF A NEW PREMISES LICENCE
Name of applicant: ARSLAN ASIF Premises: PIZZA ON FIRE 40 LAVENDER HILL LONDON SW11 5RL Licensable Activities; Retail sale of alcohol on & off the premises Monday to Sunday 11.00 to 02.00 hours, late night refreshments 23.00 to 02.00 Hours. Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing to: Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 5DX or by email to: licensing@merton. gov.uk By 4TH November 2025 The record of this application may be inspected by prior appointment at the offices above, It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with this application. The maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for this offence is unlimited.
LICENSING ACT 2003
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Moda Life Management Limited has applied to Wandsworth Council for a new premises licence at Moda Living Embassy Boulevard, Levels 00 & 01 Only, 29 Linear Place, Nine Elms, London SW11 7FD for the sale of alcohol and provision of regulated entertainment: 1200 to 0000 (midnight) Monday to Sunday strictly for residents of Moda Living Embassy Boulevard and their representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 6th November 2025 stating the (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden,
LICENSING ACT 2003
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR VARIATION OF PREMISES LICENCE
NOTICE IS GIVEN THAT SE1 Sunset Ltd has applied to Lambeth Council on 7th October 2025 to vary the premises licence at Waterloo Rooftop, Eighth Floor, Elizabeth House, 39 York Road, London, SE1 7NQ so as to vary the terminal hour for indoor licensable activities (alcohol, late night refreshment and recorded music) by 30minutes to 01:30hrs and closing time to 02:00 (the morning following) on Friday and Saturday nights only in accordance with Planning Consent 25/00743/FUL granted by the Planning Committee and dated 24 September 2025. The application does not propose any changes to the permitted hours on Sundays –Thursdays or in respect of external areas. All existing premises licence conditions will continue to promote the Licensing Objectives as more particularly set out in the application.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
Written
BOROUGH OF LAMBETH Notice Under The Town and Country Planning Acts
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
Servicing
73 Fitzalan Street London SE11 6QU Erection of rear dormer together with the installation of 2 rooflights to the front roof slope (to Flat 2). 25/03083/FUL
54 Josephine Avenue London SW2 2LA Erection
commercial units (Use Class E) and 18 residential units (Use Class C3) on the upper floors, including a roof terrace, together with the provision of refuse, recycling and cycle storage facilities. 25/03039/FUL
3 Cleaver Street London SE11 4DP Replacement of existing butterfly roof
(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 25/03021/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 25/03097/FUL). 25/03097/FUL
Queen Elizabeth Hall And Purcell Room South Bank London SE1 8XX
floor in front of Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room. 25/03045/ADV
Dated this Friday 17th October 2025
Rob Bristow Director - Planning, Transport & Sustainability Climate and Inclusive Growth Directorate
LAWRENCE MICHAEL ALKIN
Deceased
Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 anyone with a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the deceased, late of Apartment E101, Montevetro, 100 Battersea Church Road, London, SW11 3YL, who died on 05/02/2025, must send written details to the address below by 18/12/2025, after which the Estate will be distributed with regard only to claims and interests notified. Arthur Byng Nelson c/o Sherrards Solicitors, First Floor, 4 Beaconsfield Road, St Albans, AL1 3RD. Ref: ABN/1A5441-1/Alkin
BOLESLAW SLABAS Deceased
Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 anyone having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the deceased, late of Flat 1, 173 Half Moon Lane, London, SE24 9JG, who died on 29/07/2025, must send written particulars to the address below by 18/12/2025, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests notified.
Executor of the Estate of Boleslaw Slabas c/o DMH Stallard LLP, 5th Floor, Fetter Yard, Barnards Inn, 86 Fetter Lane, London, EC4A 1EN. Ref: C83/415253/1
WILLIAM WICKHAM BISHOP Deceased
Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 anyone having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the deceased, late of 32 Herne Hill Road, London, SE24 0AR, who died on 25/01/2025, must send written particulars to the address below by 18/12/2025, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to claims and interests notified. Adele Harrison c/o Anthony Gold, 5th Floor, South-West, Cottons Centre Hays Lane, London, SE1 2QG. Ref: MRS0001*6
LICENSING ACT 2003
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE
Name of applicant: Kyran Lee-Hall of One Punch Drinks Ltd Postal address of premises: 1 Cedars Road, Beddington, CR0 4PU
Application details:
Application for the grant of a new premises licence to permit the sale by retail of alcohol for consumption off the premises, via online sales and delivery services, Monday to Sunday, 09:00 to 21:00.
Full details of the application can be inspected on the licensing register online at www.sutton.gov.uk, or in person at the address given below.
Deadline for representations: 10th November 2025
Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Authority by post: Licensing Team, London Borough of Sutton, Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA or by email: licensing@sutton.gov.uk
It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application. The maximum penalty on conviction for such an offence is an unlimited fine.
National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949
DECLARATION OF A NATURE RESERVE IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH IN THE COUNTY OF GREATER LONDON
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in pursuance of Section 19 of the above-mentioned Act that by the Local Nature Reserve Declaration Reference Number Lambeth/2025/01, made on the thirteenth day of October 2025, that the land containing 0.670 hectares or thereabouts, known as Palace Road Nature Garden and situated in the Streatham Hill East Electoral Ward in the London Borough of Lambeth in the County of Greater London, and shown edged in red on the plan attached to the said Declaration, has been acquired by the Council, and that the said land is being managed as a Nature Reserve, under the name Palace Road Garden Local Nature Reserve.
Certified copies of the said Declaration, with plan attached, have been deposited for public inspection free of charge at the office of the London Borough of Lambeth at the ground floor reception in Lambeth Town Hall, 1 Brixton Hill, Brixton, London SW2 1RW from Monday to Friday inclusive during normal office hours.
Dated this the thirteenth day of October 2025
On behalf of the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth
PUBLIC NOTICE OF COURT OF RECORD
Let it be known and remembered:
A Court of Record has been lawfully established by the living woman known publicly as PretiosaAnima, one of the Free-women of the Realm, proceeding under common law, natural law, and divine authority.
This Court stands in perpetual session until all matters brought forth are lawfully resolved.
This Court is not subject to statutes, codes, or corporate jurisdiction. All instruments issued stand as truth in law unless rebutted by verified evidence from a living man or woman under full liability.
Dated this 9th day of September 2025.
By: Pretiosa-Anima
One of the free woman of Nottinghamshire
NOTICE OF TRUST EXISTENCE
Let it be known and Remembered:
A Private Common Law Trust styled HOLY TREE DIVINE TRUST, established under divine and natural law on 04, June 2014, exists and operates in perpetuity.
Said trust is non-statutory, irrevocable and outside public registration. This notice serves as lawful and peaceful publication of standing, and is not a submission to any foreign jurisdiction.
Dated this 9th day of September, 2025
By: Coral-Anne of the House Peace
All Rights Reserved — Without Prejudice
Notice of application for a Premises Licence
Notice is hereby given that Christopher Blackburn has applied to Wandsworth Council for a variation of a premises licence at Ground Coffee Society, 79 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, London, SW15 1ET for the sale of alcohol: On Sale
• Sunday to Tuesday 10:00 – 16:00
• Wednesday to Saturday 10:00 – 22:00 Off Sale
• Sunday to Tuesday 07:00 – 16:00
• Wednesday to Saturday 07:00 – 22:00
Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by Tuesday 12th November 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.wandsworth.gov.uk
It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.
Transport for London Public Notice
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
THE A3203 GLA ROAD (LAMBETH BRIDGE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER) (TEMPORARY BANNED TURN) ORDER 2025
1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it intends to make the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.
2. The purpose of the Order is to allow trafc island construction works to take place on A3212 Millbank.
3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from turning left from A3203 Lambeth Bridge onto Millbank.
The Order will be effective from 7:00 AM on 3rd November 2025 until 7:00 PM on 30th April 2026. The prohibitions will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by trafc signs.
4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:
(1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes;
(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.
5. At such times as the prohibitions are in force an alternative route will be indicated by trafc signs via: Horseferry Road, Great Peter Street to normal route of travel.
Dated this 17th day of October 2025
Adam Duff
Performance and Planning Manager Transport for London
Transport for London Public Notice
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
THE A205 GLA ROAD (JOHN WILSON STREET, ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC AND STOPPING) ORDER 2025
1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that it intends to make the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.
2. The purpose of the Order is to facilitate segregated cycle track extension road improvement works to take place on and near Woolwich Ferry Roundabout.
3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from:
(1) stopping in the loading and unloading bay outside Gateway House/No.145 Woolwich High Street;
(2) proceeding on Woolwich Ferry Roundabout between its junctions with the eastbound and westbound carriageways of A206 Woolwich Church Street.
The Order will be effective at certain times between 7:00 AM on 27th October 2025 until 7:00 PM on 27th September 2026 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 trafc signs.
4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:
(1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes;
(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.
LICENSING ACT 2003
APPLICATION TO VARY A PREMISES LICENCE
TAKE NOTICE THAT I/WE
Applicant: Langley Park School for Boys Premises name: Langley Park School for Boys Premises address: Hawksbrook Lane, BR3 3BP
do hereby give notice that I/we have applied to the Licensing Authority at The London Borough of Bromley for a variation of a Premises Licence, submitted on this date: 1st October 2025
Proposed licensable activities:
Earlier start time for alcohol sales of 15.00 Monday to Friday and 12.00 Saturday and Sunday. A 10.00 start time for performances. No change to end times.
Under the above Act.
This is an application to vary the existing Premises Licence .
All representations must be received within 28 days after the date of application.
Any person wishing to make representations to this application may do so by writing, stating the grounds of objection, to: Licensing, Civic Centre, Churchill Court, 2 Westmoreland Road, Bromley BR1 1AS. Representations may also be sent via email to licensing@bromley.gov.uk
A copy of the application can be viewed at the Licensing Authority’s address during normal office hours by an appointment; or viewed 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 of conviction is currently unlimited.
Signed:
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Date: 2.10.2025
LICENSING ACT 2003
APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PREMISES LICENCE
Rosie and Rudy Hotdogs Limited has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth for the grant of a Premises Licence, in respect of the following premises: Unit 65 Granville Arcade, Coldharbour Lane London SW9 8PS which would authorise the following licensable activities: Supply of Alcohol on and off the premises
Recorded music
Monday to Sunday 12pm until 11pm
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 7th November 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).
5. At such times as the prohibitions are in force alternative routes will be indicated by trafc signs via: Woolwich Church Street (west bound), roundabout junction (with Woolwich Road, Warspite Road and Ruston Road) and Woolwich Church Street (eastbound) to normal route of travel.
Dated this 17th day of October 2025
Matt Standell Performance
Transport for London Public Notice
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984
ROAD (BLACKFRIARS ROAD, LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC AND STOPPING) (NO.2) ORDER 2025
1. Transport for London in consultation with the London Borough of Southwark hereby gives notice that it has made the above named Trafc Order under section 14(1) of the Road Trafc Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specied in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3.
2. The purpose of the Order is to enable crane operational works to take place at A201 Blackfriars Road in the London Borough of Southwark.
3. The effect of the Order will be to prohibit any:
(1) vehicle except pedal cycles from entering, exiting or proceeding on Blackfriars Road between its junction with Scoresby Street to a point 5 meters south of the extended common boundary of Nos.78 and 79 to 80 Blackfriars Road, local access to be maintained between its junctions with Southwark Street and Scoresby Street and between St George’s Circus and the northern vehicular access to Vaughan House, Nelson Square;
(2) vehicle from entering, exiting, proceeding or stopping on Union Street from its junction with Blackfriars Road to the eastern vehicular access point to Roland Hill House, Union Street;
(3) vehicle except pedal cycles from entering, exiting, proceeding or stopping on The Cut between its junctions with Blackfriars Road and Joan Street.
The Order will also allow:
(1) two way working on Union Street between its junctions with Gambia Street and the eastern vehicular access to Roland Hill House.
The Order will be effective between the dates of 18th October 2025 and 2nd November 2025 and 6th December 2025 and 7th December 2025 and 3rd January 2026 and 18th January 2026 every Saturday at 6.00 AM until Sunday at 8.00 PM 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 trafc signs.
4. The prohibitions will not apply in respect of:
(1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for re brigade, ambulance or police purposes;
(2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London.
5. At such times as the prohibitions are in force alternative routes will be indicated by trafc signs for southbound trafc on Blackfriars Road via Stamford Street, Waterloo Road and St George’s Circus to normal route of travel. for northbound trafc via Borough Road, Southwark Bridge Road and Southwark Street to normal route of travel.
Dated this 17th day of October 2025
Andrew Ulph Co-Ordination Manager, Transport for London Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
The Lewisham (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Consolidation) (Amendment No *) Order 202*
The Lewisham (Charged for Parking Places) (Consolidation) (Amendment No *) Order 202*
1. The Council of the London Borough of Lewisham propose to make under Sections 6, 32, 35, 36, 45, 46 and 49 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) “The Lewisham (Free Parking Places, Loading Places and Waiting, Loading and Stopping Restrictions) (Consolidation) (Amendment No *) Order 202*” and “The Lewisham (Charged for Parking Places) (Consolidation) (Amendment No *) Order 202*” the effect of which will be to:-
(a) prohibit waiting by vehicles at any time in that length of Southend Lane, a total of 10m, opposite Nos.403-407; and (b) prohibit waiting by vehicles at any time in that length of Southend Lane, a total of 10m, approximately 30m west of its junction with Worsley Bridge Road.
2. Where a new restriction has been proposed in this Notice, any existing restrictions will be replaced.
3. Copies of the draft Order, plans and Statement of the Council’s Reasons for proposing to make the Order may be obtained by emailing a request to trafficorders@lewisham.gov.uk quoting reference ‘PTO – 1094’.
4. Comments on the proposals for or against, together with the reasons for which they are made should be sent through the lewisham.traffweb.app website or in writing to trafficorders@ lewisham.gov.uk or Lewisham Transport Policy & Development, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU, quoting reference ‘PTO-1094’ by 7 November 2025
5. All written representations received concerning Traffic Regulation Orders are public documents that may be inspected by any person on demand.
Proposed Toucan Crossing in Southend Lane Notice is also hereby given that the London Borough of Lewisham, in exercise of their powers under Section 23 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended), and after consultation with the Chief Officer of Police in accordance with Section 23(2)(A) of the said Act 1984, propose to establish Toucan Crossing on Southend Lane, SE6. The proposed Toucan Crossing will be centred at a point 5m east of the eastern kerb-line of Fambridge Road. The width between the studs of the crossing will be 5m. A copy of the plans showing the location of the crossings may be obtained by emailing a request to trafficorders@lewisham.gov.uk quoting reference ‘PTO-1094’. If you wish to make a representation to the pedestrian crossing you must send the for your representation in writing to trafficorders@lewisham.gov.uk or Lewisham Transport Policy & Development, 5th Floor Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU, quoting reference ‘PTO-1094’ to arrive by 7 November 2025 from the date of publication of this notice. All written representations received concerning are public documents that may be inspected by any person on demand. Dated 17 October 2025.
Zahur Khan, Director Public Realm, 5th Floor, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU.
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS –CARLISLE LANE
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Network Rail to carry out a bridge inspection, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intends to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering that length of Carlisle Lane which lies between Westminster Bridge Road and the north western property boundary of Canterbury House.
2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles would be available (for vehicles) via Westminster Bridge Road, Lambeth Palace Road and Royal Street, and (for cyclists and pedestrians) via Centaur Street, Hercules Road and Westminster Bridge Road.
3. The Order will come into force on 6 November 2025 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take place between 6 and 7 November 2025 but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may have effect at subsequent times within the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 17 October 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984, SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS, FLAXMAN ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable bridge investigations, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth has made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily: (a) ban vehicles from entering Flaxman Road between its junction with Coldharbour Lane and a point opposite the rear boundary of Nos. 196 – 200 Coldharbour Lane; (b) suspend the one-way working in Flaxman Road between its junctions with Coldharbour Lane and Pomfret Road.
2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles will be available via Coldharbour Lane and Pomfret Road and vice-versa.
3. The Order will come into force on 20 October 2025 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would be carried out overnight and take 1 night to complete.
Dated 17 October 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984, SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS, KENNINGTON ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable UK Power Network to undertake repair and maintenance works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth has made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily suspend the cycle lane on the west side of Kennington Road from its junction with Cosser Street northbound for a distance of approximately 6 metres.
2. The Order will come into force on 24 October 2025 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take 6 days to complete.
Dated 17 October 2025
Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS –TRENCHOLD STREET
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Southern Gas Network to carry out repair and maintenance, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intends to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering or proceeding in Trenchold Street. Access to premises would be maintained.
2. The Order will come into force on 27 October 2025 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take place between 27 and 31 October 2025 but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may have effect at subsequent times within the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 17 October 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984, SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS, YORK HILL
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Thames Water to undertake sewer cover replacement works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth has made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily prohibit traffic from entering or proceeding in that length of York Hill which lies between a point opposite the common boundary of Nos. 40 and 42 York Hill and a point approximately 15 metres south west of that common boundary.
2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles will be available via Norwood Road, Ullswater Road and Harpenden Road and viceversa.
3. The Order will come into force on 26 October 2025 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take 1 day to complete.
Dated 17 October 2025
Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984, SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS, KNOLLY’S ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Thames Water to carry out new connection works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth has made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering, proceeding, parking or waiting (including for the purposes of loading or unloading a vehicle) at any time in those lengths of Knolly’s Road that lies on the north west side between Nos. 31 and 43 or the south east side between Nos. 40 and 54.
2. The Order will come into force on 20 October 2025 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take 8 days to complete.
Dated 17 October 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 16A
TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF STOCKWELL PARK CRESCENT & ST. MICHAEL’S ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable filming to take place, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth has made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily ban vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists from entering; a. Stockwell Park Crescent; and b. St. Michael’s Road, from its junction with Stockwell Park Crescent, westward for a distance of approximately 30 metres.
2. An alternative route for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists affected by the closures will be available via:
a. Stockwell Park Road, Clapham Road, Stockwell Road and Sidney Road and vice versa; or
b. St. Martin’s Road, Burnley Road and Stockwell Road and vice versa.
3. The Order will come into force on 20 October 2025 and will continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 day.
Dated 17 October 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984, SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS, PALACE ROAD AND HILLSIDE ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Thames Water to carry out mains replacement works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth has made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily:
a. ban vehicles from entering or proceeding in Palace Road between its junction with Hillside Road and a point opposite the south-eastern property boundary of No. 53 Palace Road;
b. prohibit vehicles from parking or waiting, including for the purpose of loading or unloading in Palace Road, between its junction with Hillside Road and a point opposite the western property boundary of No. 54 Palace Road;
c. prohibit vehicles from parking or waiting, including for the purpose of loading or unloading in Hillside Road, between its junction with Palace Road and the rear property boundary of No. 51 Palace Road.
2. Alternative routes for affected vehicles will be available via Hillside Road, Lanercost Road and Probyn Road and visa versa.
3. The Order will come into force on 20 October 2025 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works will take 8 days to complete.
Dated 17 October 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS –MEPHAM STREET
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable Network Rail to carry out bridge investigation works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intends to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit pedestrians from entering or proceeding in Mepham Street.
2. The Order will come into force on 5 November 2025 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month (to allow for contingencies) or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take place between 10 pm on 5 November and 6 am on 6 November but if the works cannot be carried out or completed during that time then the Order may have effect at subsequent times within the maximum period of 1 month.
Dated 17 November 2025
Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF CYCLE LANE KENNINGTON ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable sewer connection works in Kennington Road, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intends to make an order the effect of which would be to temporarily suspend the north-bound cycle lane on Kennington Road between the northern property boundary of No. 48 Kennington Road and the southern property boundary of No. 52 Kennington Road.
2. The Order would come into force on 3 November 2025 and would continue for a maximum duration of 1 month or until the works have been completed, whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take 12 days to complete.
Dated 17 October 2025 Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984, SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS, ETHERSTONE ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, because of the likelihood of danger to the public, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth has made an Order the effect of which will be to temporarily introduce waiting restrictions in Etherstone Road: a. the south side, adjacent Nos. 1 to 13 Fawcett Close; b. the north side, adjacent No. 1 Etherstone Green.
2. Vehicles will be prohibited from
3. The Order will come into force on 20 October 2025 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 18 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner.
Dated 17 October 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984, SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC AND PARKING RESTRICTIONS, CLARENCE AVENUE AND CLARENCE CRESCENT 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable carriageway and footway resurfacing works, the Council of the London
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Order would come into force on 27 October 2025 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 6 months to allow for contingencies or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take 6 weeks to complete.
Dated 17 October 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 16A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS –BIG SHIFT CAR FREE DAYS IN VINING STREET
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to enable local residents to hold “Big Shift” car free special events, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order the effect of which would be to prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in Vining Street.
2. The prohibition would be in force on 8 November 2025 and 13 December 2025 between the hours of 8.00am and 12.00 midnight.
3. During the periods of road closure specified in paragraph 1 above, any parking places situated within the lengths of roads will be suspended.
4. The Order comes into force on 8 November 2025 and will continue until 13 December 2025.
Dated 17 October 2025 Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS, BELVEDERE ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable a crane operation to be carried out, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intends to make an Order the effect of which would be to temporarily ban vehicles from entering or proceeding in that length of Belvedere Road which lies between Milner Place and The Queen’s Walk. Pedestrian
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Surrey’s Ralphie Albert
Midnight Train takes heavyweight route
By John Kelly
RICHARD RIAKPORHE will �ight
Brighton’s Tommy Welch on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr versus Conor Benn at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium next month.
Walworth’s ‘Midnight Train’ Riakporhe, the former British cruiserweight title holder, surrendered his unbeaten professional record when he lost to Chris Billam-Smith by unanimous decision for the WBO belt last year. He improved his record to 18-1 by
stopping Kevin Nicolas Espindola in Riyadh in May.
Riakporhe, 35, and Welch, 30, will fight in a heavyweight contest.
Welch said: "I wanted to fight Riakporhe, so we started to push and made it happen in collaboration with Chris and his team.
Riakporhe's team liked the offer.
"I'm ranked number ten in the WBC bridgerweight rankings. He hasn't really had a test moving from cruiserweight to heavyweight yet. He sees me as a perfect fit for him on the way up."
The fight is on November 15.
SURREY STARLET MAKES BIG BREAK
Ralphie Albert is the grandson of snooker legend Jimmy White
By Sports Reporter
RALPHIE ALBERT, the grandson of snooker legend Jimmy white, has signed his �irst professional contract with Surrey, becoming the latest player to step up from the club’s academy.
Albert, who turns eighteen this week, made his professional debut in this summer’s Metro Bank One Day Cup and played in Surrey’s final Rothesay County Championship match of the season at Hampshire. He hit 96 against Nottinghamshire Outlaws on his maiden professional innings and battled to a crucial 62 in the second innings of Surrey’s Championship victory over Hampshire.
Albert has been part of the Surrey Talent Pathway since under-9, playing in every age group along the way and joined
the Academy in 2024.
Albert has been a regular in the England under-19s set-up over the past twelve months, playing ten ODIs and two Youth Test matches, impressing with 6/53 in the second Test match against India at Chelmsford. He will head to St Vincent with the Young Lions in November for an ODI series with the West Indies.
Albert plays his club cricket for Banstead in the Surrey Cricket Championship and will be balancing cricket around his final year at Epsom College.
“I’m thrilled to sign my first professional contract with the club,” Albert said. “Pulling on the Surrey shirt this summer was a proud day for my family and me. “Being around the first team set-up was a brilliant experience and I’m excited to be around the group more often. I would like to thank the pathway and academy staff for their
Hamlet held by Cray
By John Kelly
NYREN CLUNIS scored his �irst goal back at Champion Hill but Dulwich Hamlet were denied all three Isthmian League Premier Division points as Cray Wanderers fought back to claim a point last weekend.
Clunis was set up by Sol Baugh to open the scoring for Mark Dacey’s side in the eleventh minute.
Despite dominating territorially,
Dulwich couldn’t add to their lead and were pegged back seven minutes before half-time when Alex Hernandez equalised.
Baugh was denied by the woodwork in the 70th minute before Wanderers captain Tom Bonner was sent off for dissent, his second booking, following a strong challenge by Dulwich’s Amadou Kassarate.
The Hamlet couldn’t take advantage and remain in fifth place in the table.
They travel to Cheriton Road to take on Folkestone Invicta this Saturday at 3pm.
Dubois wants trilogy
By John Kelly
DANIEL DUBOIS wants a trilogy �ight against Oleksandr Usyk after accepting a �inal IBF eliminator against Frank Sanchez.
The victor will be the mandatory challenger for Usyk, the undisputed, unbeaten IBF, WBC, WBO and WBA champion.
Greenwich’s Dubois controversially lost to Usyk in 2023 after the referee ruled he
caught the Ukrainian with a low blow. Usyk came back to win after being given five minutes to recover.
But there was no doubt who was superior at Wembley in May when Usyk stopped Dubois in the fifth round.
Cuban Sanchez has 25 wins and one defeat in his professional career.
The camps are aiming to agree a deal by October 22. If no agreement is reached the IBF will open it to a purse bid.
support.”
Albert said he doesn’t feel more pressure being the grandson of White, who has ten ranking titles and has been runner-up in six World Championship finals.
“I wouldn’t say there’s a need to prove myself,” Albert told BBC Sport. “It’s a great thing that he’s my grandad, an elite sportsman.
“I don’t see what is being said. There are articles talking about us but I’m not deep into the comparison or making a name for myself. I’ll just keep doing what I’m doing and see what happens.”
Surrey’s head of talent pathway Chris Taylor said: “We’re delighted that Ralphie has signed a professional contract at Surrey. He’s shown a good temperament as a genuine all-rounder.
“I have high hopes for Ralphie and am really excited to see his journey unfold at Surrey.”
The Fish avoid Wicked shock
By John Kelly
FISHER AVOIDED a shock to come through their Kent Senior Trophy �irst round 2-1 against West Wickham at the weekend.
Because of injuries and players unavailable for different reasons, Fish manager Ajay
Ashanike had to name himself and assistant Michael Williams on the bench.
The Southern Amateur League side took the lead through Johnny White a minute before the break after the hosts had missed numerous chances in front of a 215 attendance at St Paul’s.
But Tom Jones with a penalty in the 74th minute and Tyron Mbuenimo’s goal a minute later spared their blushes.
Fisher host Steyning Town in the first round proper of the FA Vase this Saturday at 3pm in Rotherhithe.
Tom Jones grabs the ball after his leveller
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Nyren Clunis, second Dulwich player from left, puts his side in front
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TRIPLE TREAT FOR DONS
By John Kelly
JOHNNIE JACKSON said he was “loving every minute” of managing AFC Wimbledon after the boss and his coaching staff had their contracts extended until the summer of 2027. Jackson, along with Terry Skiverton and first-team coach Dave Reddington, led the Dons to promotion from League Two through the play-offs last season.
Wimbledon have started this season positively, although they couldn’t mark the news with a win as they were held 1-1 by Port Vale at Plough Lane last weekend, their first draw in their twelfth league game this season.
“I love being the manager of this football club,” Jackson said. “It's a really good, stable place. We took it forward, we've come up a level now. We're enjoying the challenge of that and the freedom that I'm given to get on with my job and coach and manage the team. Loving every minute of it.
“Loving every minute. I've got a big grin on my face right now, because I wanted to win that game and we haven't. I love being here.
“I’m proud to be the manager of this football club. It's good that that's going to continue.”
Wimbledon are fifth in the table after Antwoine Hackford gave them a 72ndminute lead only for the hosts to concede a Devante Cole leveller four minutes from time.
The Valiants won automatic promotion last season.
Jackson said: “It was tough, tough, fiercely comparative. Very, very hardfought, close game. Probably a fair result, probably a fair result on reflection.
“We've got ourselves in front, they peg us back late. So that always hurts a little bit when it goes that way. But, in fairness to them, they were the better team in the first half, they could have been in front.
“We've had to dig in at times, but then we get ourselves in front and obviously you want us to see it through. But, the boys are giving absolutely everything. Two teams there, just giving their absolute all, that came up last year that are now showing what they're about.
“We played Port Vale at the back end of last season and it was the same type of game, exactly the same type of game and we went under, we went under that day.
Wimbledon boss and his coaching staff have extended their contracts
“They had too much, they were relentless in what they did and they wore us down. Today, we stood up to it.
Smudge [Alistair Smith] slips over in the corner and they get the opportunity to put it in.
“So, that bit is really bad luck, really unfortunate for their goal, but you have to say that we probably didn't do enough really today to win the game. They're a good team, respect to the opposition, the manager and coaching staff. I think that was a really hard-fought game of football.
“It was a team effort. We worked a lot on how we were going to press our shape and where we wanted to get pressure on
the ball and try and limit them.
“We didn't do enough of that in the first half. We tweaked it at half-time and I think we got better pressure on the ball. We found our way into the game, built our way into the game, but it wasn't pretty.
“It wasn't a pretty game of football from either side, but they're good at what they do and they've had God knows how many corners. They've got a long throw, so they work it up the line when it goes out.
“It's very, very difficult to stop and to defend and then when it comes in your box, you have to stand up to that and the boys did that. They get their goal from a
bit of an unfortunate slip from us.
“So when we look back at it, we'll see that they had a lot of penalty-box entries with their corners, their free-kicks, their throws, but we defended it great. And that's not just the defence.
“We asked a lot of our forwards and our midfield in those situations as well. So it’s a really, really big team effort that will have taken its toll, so we'll have to recover from it.
“Another point, five unbeaten now in the league and it might have been more. I don't want to stand here gloating about a point, because I want to win every game.”
Wimbledon travel to Plymouth Argyle on Saturday.
“We’ll just keep doing what we're doing,” Jackson said. “It's quite simple, really. You can overcomplicate this game at times, we're on a good run. We're in a good place. We're in good form.
“We're a good team. We're a good side, and we came up against another good team today. It's a good point, another point on the tally, but we want to win every game.
“We've shown that we're capable of that. We want to go to Plymouth now and back it up. The week will look the same, our prep will be the same. I haven't got to overcomplicate it with this group.”
Former Addicks boss explains early departure for Luton
By John Kelly
FORMER CHARLTON Athletic boss
Chris Powell has explained his decision to leave Walsall after just fourteen days to become new Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere’s assistant.
Former Arsenal and England midfielder Wilshere, 33, has taken on his first senior manager role after the Hatters sacked Matt Bloomfield after nine months in charge with the side eleventh in League One following successive relegations.
Powell, 56, who led the Addicks to the League One title in 2011-12, joined the Saddlers on an interim basis as part of
boss Mat Sadler’s staff.
Powell was part of England’s coaching staff under Gareth Southgate at Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
He has worked at Leicester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Ado Den Haag and Sheffield Wednesday.
In 2024, Powell was awarded with an MBE for services to football.
“We [Luton] are in and we have to navigate our way to where we want to get to,” Powell said.
"It's a quick turnaround for me because I'm sure people know I've been at Walsall, just helping out the coaching staff there.
"[They have a] brilliant young
manager with good staff and a good team. I felt part of it, but it was only interim.
"But I didn't think it would turn around so quickly that I now find myself here at Luton Town helping Jack Wilshere and looking to do well at Kenilworth Road.”
Wilshere started his coaching career in Arsenal’s academy before his first senior role as part of Johannes Hoff Thorup’s coaching staff at Norwich City. He was briefly interim boss after Thorup left towards the end of last season.
Powell said: “Hopefully he will carry on what he exuded as a player and manager. It's a long road, it's a rocky road, it's a road that tests you.
"I think the astute [managers]
understand where they're at. They understand the group they've got and the level they're working at.
"You've got to understand that footballers are very similar in many ways. The difference for me in the different leagues is the decisionmaking. That's all it is.
"The elite, the Premier League players, make good decisions quicker. They understand where they're meant to be quicker.
“I think with someone like Jack, he will understand that straight away.
"There are elements that are very similar to the Premier League and there's one or two that you have to learn pretty quickly."
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Johnnie Jackson, right, and Dave Reddington, left
Chris Powell in charge of Charlton Athletic
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EAGLES AIM TO AVOID OLIVER TWIST
Chairman Steve Parish hopeful new deal can be agreed with most successive boss
By John Kelly
CRYSTAL PALACE chairman Steve Parish has con�irmed that the Eagles are in talks with boss Oliver Glasner over a new deal. Glasner, 51, is set to be out of contract next summer and there has been some uncertainty over his future at Selhurst Park.
Glasner is the most successful manager int he club’s history after leading Palace to their first major honours, the FA Cup last May and Community Shield in August.
But there has been plenty of difficulty between those two trophy victories. Glasner indicated he was unhappy with the relative lack of transfer activity over the summer, with Palace
losing a second attacking star in the space of a year. After Michael Olise’s £60million move to Bayern Munich in the summer of 2024, Eberechi Eze moved to Arsenal for £60million this summer.
Palace were also demoted from the Europa League to the Uefa Conference League after Uefa said they breached multi-club ownership rules.
"It's about everything being in a way that he enjoys his work and he finds the conditions favourable to achieve.
"Oliver wants to win things, he makes no secret of that. That's what he's in football for.
"So if we can align those interests then hopefully we can make something happen."
Meanwhile, Uefa is ready to relax one aspect of its multi-club ownership rules.
Despite all of that, Glasner led Palace to a club-record nineteen games unbeaten in all competitions before a 2-1 defeat at Everton before the international break.
"We've had some early conversations," Parish said. "We would love to keep Oliver, we're building something. I think for Oliver it's about the conditions being right."
Clubs are required to raise and resolve any issues by March 1 ahead of the European competitions the following season. Nottingham Forest, who took Palace’s place in this season’s Europa League, were in that position in 2024-25 before owner Evangelos Marinakis put his shares in a blind trust.
Palace argued the owner of 43 per cent of the club, John Textor, didn’t have a “decisive influence” at Selhurst Park, but that was dismissed by Uefa and the Eagles’ appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport also failed.
Under the new rules, clubs would still have to notify Uefa of any issues before March 1, but would be give extra time to resolve them.
Millwall receive unlikely backing as they try to crack top six
By John Kelly
DON HUTCHISON hopes Millwall can challenge for a Championship play-off place - despite his West Ham United links and the “worst move of my life” signing for the Lions.
Hutchison, 54, played for the Hammers from 1994 to 1996 and again from 2001 to 2005, the latter move a club-record £5million deal from Sunderland. He scored seventeen goals in 105 appearances across the two spells.
After leaving Upton Park in 2005 he signed for Millwall in a surprise move given the supporters’ hatred
of each other.
Former Scotland international Hutchison made eleven Championship appearances for the Lions, scoring twice, and three appearances in the League Cup.
Hutchison left Millwall by mutual consent that November to find more regular first-team football, before he joined Coventry City in January 2006.
Millwall have been ambitious over the last three transfer windows, breaking their transfer record three times.
The Lions - who have missed out on the top six on the final day three times in the last four seasons - are
currently eighth in the table after nine games, a point off the top six, under Alex Neil.
“I hope they do it,” Hutchison said, speaking to OnlineCasinos.com. “I didn’t have a great time there. I was from West Ham and they hated me for it, and I couldn’t stand it. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t blame them at all, but it was the worst move I made in my life.
“I’ve got no hostility towards them, but that’s just how a career is sometimes.
“Alex Neil, I see him bringing stability, the run of results they’ve been on now mean that promotion is possible. Why not?
The Championship is a crazy league, because if you put a run together you shoot up the table. If you lose, there’s another game in three days’ time and you can get three points right away and put the defeat out of your mind. Any side could beat you, but it means that you can beat anyone too.
“So if Millwall put a run together, they can ride it as far as possible.”
Meanwhile, West Ham have had a troubled start to their season. They sacked Graham Potter with the side in the relegation zone, before appointing former Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
“To be honest, the current West
Ham squad is one of the worst they’ve had for years,” Hutchison said. “Graham Potter was given an awful squad to do something with, and now it’s Nuno’s problem.
“Fundamentally, the owners need to take a serious look at themselves. In my opinion, they need to back the manager with top-class players. Second of all, the owners – and I know this will never happen – need to give the club their own stadium, a home.
“It’s desperately sad seeing it as a former West Ham player, but renting an athletics stadium after moving away from their own ground is a dreadful thing.”
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Oliver Glasner with the Community Shield trophy after a penalty shootout victory over Liverpool in August
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THOMAS LIGHTS TUCH PAPER
England boss on receiving end from fans as Three Lions head Stateside
By John Kelly
THOMAS TUCHEL took a big dollop of “British humour” with a smile as England con�irmed their quali�ication for the World Cup next year with a 5-0 win against Latvia in Riga on Tuesday night.
Anthony Gordon put England ahead, captain Harry Kane scored twice before the break, Andrejs Ciganiks’ own goal made it 4-0 before substitute Eberechi Eze completed the rout four minutes from time.
Boss Tuchel said fans had been “quiet” for much of the 3-0 friendly win over Wales at Wembley a few days earlier, and the travelling Three Lions throng let him know what they though about it.
Supporters chanted, "Thomas Tuchel, we'll sing when we want”, and, ”Thomas Tuchel, are we loud enough for you?”
"I got a bit of stick in the first half, so fair enough,” Tuchel said. “I take it in good humour, with a good sense of humour. I accept it.
"They had a reason from my last comments and I guess that's fair enough.
"I found it quite creative. It made me smile and this is how it has to be. It's British humour and I surely can take it. No harm done."
Tuchel added: "It's so important. They are here and I said the support in Serbia was brilliant.
"The support was brilliant and we are very sure the support in America will be absolutely brilliant. We need it.
"It makes such a difference if you go out as a player or as a coach and you see the fans behind the team and singing. This is also part of what we do.
"We want to make them proud, we want to make them happy. They should be happy to watch us and they should be able to identify with how we play.
"We are on our way to building something and top performance from them."
England, who have won their six games in Group K, scoring eighteen goals without conceding, host Serbia and travel to Albania next month.
Kane’s brace took his record to 76 goals in 110 games for his country.
"Harry just gave a speech when he said that everyone will be ready to keep this thing going in November, that no one will step back and take this thing for granted. They feel they're building something," Tuchel said.
"If you just look at the goal from Ebs, we have a ball lost and Harry goes all the way back to his own half and puts his head down in another sprint defensively.
"As a captain, as number nine, there is no real need to do this. No one would ever blame him if he did not do it but he does it and that is the standard and that is the example that he sets and what everyone feels at the moment.”
Harry Kane scored his 75th and 76th international goals
Lions receive injury boost
EXCLUSIVE
By Will Scott
MILLWALL HAVE a mostly �it squad heading into their away trip to Queens Park Rangers this Saturday, Alex Neil said.
Alfie Doughty, Daniel Kelly, Danny McNamara and Casper De Norre were seen back in full training last Friday. Lukas Jensen is the only long-term absence as he continues to recover from a ruptured Achilles sustained in April.
Neil has rarely had a fully fit squad to pick from this season as the Lions suffered injury after injury in the opening stages of the campaign.
In the past few weeks, Femi Azeez, Billy Mitchell, Macaulay Langstaff, Mihailo Ivanovic, Luke Cundle, Will Smallbone and Massimo Luongo have all returned to fitness and featured for the first team.
Neil was asked by this paper if any of the four back in training could feature in the match-day squad this weekend.
"I think most of the lads will be fit and available," Neil said. "I think as far as squads go at this moment in time, I don't see why not."
Asked if Doughty could be in line for minutes after suffering a hamstring injury back in August, Neil said: "[He] could be in the squad, yeah."
Neil was pleased to have a stronger squad to pick from.
“Depth of squad is always important, because even when you see the games that we've played recently, in those last 20 minutes when maybe a few of the lads are starting to jade a little bit, you want to bring fresh legs and fresh impetus on,” Neil said.
“The more players you've got available, the stronger the options look.”
Alfie Doughty